Elite Traveler Spring 2024

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elitetraveler.com Elite Traveler ’s Top Hotels of 2023 Last year was a busy onefor the Elite Traveler team. Travel is back bigger — and bolder — than ever, and we’ve had the opportunity to take some truly unforgettable trips. Our writers have picked their most memorable trips of 2023 and shared juicy insider tips to give you some inspiration for your next vacation. TheMost Signi fi cant Restaurant Openings of 2023 Narrowing down the bounty of 2023 restaurant openings is no mean feat, and this list makes no claims to be exhaustive — instead, it is a collection of new openings that have gotten us excited about the joy of dining out, from that fi rst sipofa pre-dinner cocktail to the very last petit four.

Inspire 6 4 Top Adventures In this year’s annual collection of the best itineraries, experiences and adventures on Earth, we’ve covered all bases (and all continents) to bring you the adrenaline pumping, the never-done before and the truly spectacular. 84 TopYachts Miriam Cain explores the rise of the super-tender. Whether your preference is for a custom-built chase boat or a fl oating helipad, there really is no need to settle for the middle ground when it

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114 The Journey A custom day-by-day itinerary with Kensington Tours through the best bits of Croatia, from historic waterfront cities too ff -the-beaten-path culinary experiences with in-the-know locals. 118 HotList Wellness awaits in India for Emma Al-Mousawi, while Alex Martin journeys to France for an exceptional new release inCognac. 124 Property For this issue’s property listings, we had one thing on our mind: Entertaining. Discover our favorite listings from around the world. 128 Flight of Fancy Be serenaded by a private opera performance in the gardens of an exquisite villa on the shores of LakeComo.

98 TopSuites Nicola Leigh Stewart reports from her adopted home of Paris on the City of Light’s most coveted abodes — from historic private quarters fi t for royalty to designer living spaces and marble-clad bathrooms. 108 NewHotels After 23 years and $3.7bn, Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened in December and is already making waves in Sin City. 110 Destination Guide One of the most walkable cities in America, Boston has been undergoing a luxury renaissance in recent years. Michelle Gross takes us on a tour of her favorite spots.

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