Elite Traveler May-June 2017

Contributors elite traveler MAY/JUNE 2017 16

London VICTORIA DASKAL Writer

Barcelona PETER CLOVER Writer

London ALEC MARSH Editor

New York BENJAMIN LIONG SETIAWAN Writer Our new men’s style contributor Benjamin Liong Setiawan is a graduate of Parsons School of Design and has been working as a lifestyle and fashion editor in New York for over a decade. When he’s not styling high-profile individuals, Benjamin enjoys running, snowboarding and fine food. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram@hungryeditor. p26

Washington, DC BECCA HENSLEY Writer

Victoria Daskal is project manager at The World of Fine Wine magazine and a stage two student at the Institute of Masters of Wine. She is a WSET certified course tutor, who regularly travels to wine regions, judges wine competitions and writes about wine. Follow her on Instagram @victoriadaskal to see her latest discoveries. p53

Mallorcan-based author and columnist Peter Clover has a passion for the written word, travel and luxury hotels, combining this holy trinity by sharing his destination experiences with elite travelers. An exhibited artist, Peter writes with a colorful and detailed voice, always looking for the innovative and the exciting among the exclusive. p122

Alec Marsh is the editor of Spear’s . A former British Society of Magazine Editors award- winner, Alec has written for titles such as the daily and Sunday Telegraph , The Times and the Daily Mail , as well as leading UK weeklies such as The Spectator , Country Life and luxury titles including the Gentleman’s Journal , Yachts & Yachting and Shooting Gazette . p52

Award-winning journalist and published poet Becca Hensley takes to heart Confucius, who said, "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." A peripatetic luxury vagabond, she writes for scores of prestigious publications. In search of l'art de vivre , she’s off soon to Thailand to walk with elephants and Spain to trek the Santiago trail. Follow her @beccahensley. p116