Elite Traveler July-August 2016

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Welcome What makes a hotel suite special? In this gilded age of seven-star travel, it’s harder than ever for hotels to stand out. An interior from a design legend is table stakes. To impress, you need to offer an in-suite wine cellar, food from a top chef or a helipad. A butler who remembers your preferred choice of pillow and how you like your morning coffee might also help. As can technology. Giant TV screens and connected, intelligent multi-room media players are transforming suites, along with an array of other brilliant gadgets. Meanwhile a private check-in and reception is essential. Whatever you demand from a suite, and whatever kind of travel you enjoy, the Elite Traveler Top 100 Suites list has something for everyone. Elsewhere in this issue, we explore the delights of driving the Italian lakes in a Maserati and consider the lush excitements on offer in Sri Lanka. There’s also a detailed insider’s guide to Singapore and suggestions for how to get the best out of a visit to Norway. We also speak to motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart and consider how to get the most from an investment in Formula 1. If you’ve got a favorite suite that didn’t make this year’s list, or have a comment on anything else in this issue, drop us a note at editorial@elitetraveler.com

@ELITETRAVELER AROUND THE WORLD Luxury editor Kristen Shirley traveled the globe living the suite life and putting hotels to the test for the Elite Traveler Top 100 Suites. Photographer Sean Cook, Model Felicity Peel, Elite Models, London Stylists Kenny Ho, Kristen Shirley Hair Jay Zhang, Make-up Britta D, Carol Hayes Management Stylist’s assistant Veronika Vimpelova Lighting assistant Tom Ayerst Digital assistant Luke Brown Production Penny Clements

Felicity is wearing Dior dress, Dior 57th Street, +1 212 931 2950. Graff Diamonds sapphire and diamond Sunburst earrings, Graff New York, +1 212 355 9292. Shot on location at Cliveden, Taplow, Berkshire, UK clivedenhouse.co.uk

The Pierre is synonymous with classic New York elegance, and the Tata Suite does not disappoint

The view from the serenity pool at the Four Seasons Resort Maui

A deserted beach at The St. Regis Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico at sunset is the perfect place for a massage

The enormous sitting room at the Hotel Café Royal in London has a hidden bar and is perfect for parties