Elite Traveler May-June 2018

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Welcome The team at Elite Traveler relishes this time of year as it heralds the announcement of our annual Top 100 Restaurants and chef awards, voted for by you, our loyal readers. And who better to trust than your peers, who have personally tried, tested and tasted every single entry? Recommendations from paying customers, instead of a panel of critics or industry insiders, mean that you know you’re getting a truthful, unbiased review. And we know it’s not just the spectacular dishes that earn these restaurants a spot on the list —it’s when ambiance, decor and service all come together to make for an unforgettable experience. We are delighted to share this year’s list with you — full to the brim with new-to-the-scene joints and established culinary meccas from all over the globe. The list is illustrated with exceptional photography of decadent and experimental cuisine, paired with exclusive interviews with the movers and shakers of the Top 100. Head to p75 to find out who has won our coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as Rising Star and Chef of the Year. In a market where the term ‘luxury’ has become commonplace, we have scoured the globe to find the new hotel openings that are truly raising the bar — whether you are seeking the wilderness of Tanzania, Rwanda and Sri Lanka, or the busy metropolises of Los Angeles, Shanghai and Dubai, we have highlighted the hottest new accommodations on p80 that deserve a place on your radar. This is our annual men’s style issue, so turn to p94 for wardrobe-refreshing inspiration set against the inimitable backdrop of Barcelona. If Gaudí’s city leaves you craving even more architectural masterpieces, our guide to Florence will immerse you in breathtaking feats of building. And our guides to Ibiza and the Island of Hawaii, alongside the Top Suites of Los Cabos, offer welcome respite if you’re in need of some sun, sea and sand. As always, if you want to comment on anything in this issue, drop us a line at editorial@elitetraveler.com

Guy Robinson wears Berluti gold silk-and-cotton jacket, $1,730, pale blue cotton shirt, $580; Bottega Veneta white paneled trousers, $1,200; Cartier sunglasses, $845; Bally sneakers, $375; Dunhill tan folio case, $420; Bulgari Octo Roma watch in stainless steel, $5,950

@ELITETRAVELER AROUNDTHEWORLD We’ve been out and about combining our love for fine dining and exceptional hotels for our May/June edition.

Samantha tastes the Tipsy Cake, made from a pineapple rotisserie, at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Kristen gets behind the wheel of one of Collection Suite’s racing Porsches in Miami

Behind the scenes at our fashion shoot in Barcelona’s Parc de la Ciutadella

Researching our top new hotels, Kristen visited the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

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