Elite Traveler Summer 2022

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130 Arrive in style for the St Moritz Snow Polo

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120 Destination guide toQatar Our take on the very best of Qatar spans from the center of ever-evolving Doha to lesser-known coastal enclaves on the outskirts. 124 New hotels A grand hotel in the leafy Surrey countryside, an elegant new opening in Dubai and an expedition camp deep in the heart of Southern Tanzania. 130 Hot list From a famously challenging detox in Switzerland to traveling across Europe in the footsteps of an artistic genius, this issue’s hot list features some seriously unique experiences. 138 Property We take a look at some of the fi nest homes with breathtaking views, including a villa overlooking the Tuscan countryside and Amsterdam’s fi rst climate-neutral canal house. 144 Flight of fancy A once-in-a-lifetime experience: Discover a magical side of Japan as you kayak by fi re fl y light.

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2022 This year brings the promise of recovery after some trying years for the global hospitality industry. With many distinguished chefs and restaurateurs planning new ventures, we take a look at hotly anticipated openings across the US and beyond. Katy Fennema on Scotch Whisky’s Bright Future People say that Scotland never leaves you and — truthfully — the rich history, culture and landscape of this beautiful country aren’t things you’d ever want to forget. The Fife Arms’ whisky ambassador, Katy Fennema, reveals to Elite Traveler why she was drawn back to Scotland, and how she’s using her role to put the fun back into the country’s most well-known and fi nest export.

124 Cinq Mondes spa at Ra ffl es The Palm Dubai

120 Sand dunes and inland sea of the Sealine Desert just out of Doha, Qatar

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