Elite Traveler November-December 2017

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Santa Monica ALEXANDRA CHENEY Writer

Venice NICK LEVINE Writer

New York/London MATTHEWGIRLING Global CEO In addition to his role as global CEO at Bonhams, Matthew is the group jewelry director and, unusually for a CEO, can be found conducting auctions around the world (he's sold over $500m of jewelry). His most memorable auction was in Sydney Harbour in the overseas passenger terminal, with Sydney Opera House as its backdrop. p67

Botswana LAUREN JADE HILL Writer

Athens RACHEL HOWARD Writer

Alexandra was previously a staff reporter and the youngest columnist in the Wall Street Journal 's 127-year history. She has contributed to the Atlantic , New York Times and Architectural Digest . A native of Santa Monica, CA, Alexandra loves driving and surfing because both challenge her to rise to meet the conditions and enable her to explore new places. p50

Nick is a food and travel writer based in London. Having traveled the world from a young age he’s now helping some of the UK’s leading restaurants to raise capital. His favorite spot is on a Tel Aviv rooftop, indulging in Israeli cuisine or, failing that, in one of London’s top bars enjoying an espresso martini. Instagram @NickLevine p116

After spending a number of years in Singapore and Japan, Lauren returned to London, where she became deputy editor at Hg2 travel publishers. She now writes about the world’s most incredible places for Elite Traveler. She has previously written for Esquire and Food & Travel , among other travel and lifestyle publications. p124

Rachel was born in London but moved to Greece at the age of five and never really left. As well as revisiting old favorites like Hydra (for the art scene), Tinos (for the food) and Skyros (for low-key authenticity), every summer she tries to explore a new Greek island. Rachel is a regular contributor to Condé Nast Traveller UK , The Guardian , The Telegraph and Departures . p122