Elite Traveler March-April 2017

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Welcome We all have the occasional desire to get lost, to sample the new and the unusual – especially in our modern world, where authentic experiences are scarce. An adventure can be anything out of the ordinary, though, of course, this doesn’t mean suffering in tough surroundings. Experience the wonders of the world with unique, breathtaking trips while staying in the finest suites, game reserves and, in some cases, moving camps. We’ve compiled adventure packages that combine the luxe with the extraordinary, giving the elite traveler the best of both worlds (and one that is literally out of this world – see page 83). Of course, these trips need to be properly documented. Turn to our technology page to see the top personal drones and latest Hasselblad camera to capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments. New to this issue is our Hot List – an exclusive roundup of the top hotel openings, the best trips and places you must visit. For our very first Hot List, we’ve selected two incredible journeys: a private estate in Santorini and St. Regis’s first private island resort. We also bring you spring fashion – from 50th-anniversary limited-edition Bottega Veneta handwoven gold sunglasses, to 80s-style sharp shoulders. Also, watch specialist Roberta Naas, fresh from the exclusive Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, shares the wrist trends of 2017. As ever, the Elite Traveler editorial team has been exploring destinations from New York to Dubai to bring you a guide to where to stay and where to see and be seen. For the full details of the Top 100 Hotels, this issue’s Top 50 Adventures and the upcoming Top 100 Restaurants in the World, head to elitetraveler.com

Aqua wears Miu Miu top, $1,140, and pants, $1,355, available at Miu Miu in New York, +1 212 641 2980, miumiu.com Shot by Thomas Whiteside and styled by Jamie Frankel in Waimea Canyon State Park

@ELITETRAVELER AROUND THE WORLD Our editorial team has been busy around the world enjoying launches and lunches, discovering the next big things from the world of luxury.

The view from the top suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Luxury editor Kristen

Behind the scenes at our cover shoot in Kukui‘ula on Kaua‘i’s south shore

Shirley takes a helicopter tour of New York City

Crystal- clear water in Santorini before a boat ride in the caldera