Elite Traveler Summer 2023

Look out for the QR codes in this issue to take you to elitetraveler.com for more luxury lifestyle content

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Welcome

What does ‘luxury’ mean? It’s an adjective that has been used to describe everything from toothbrushes to dog toys. But what does it mean , exactly? Or, more important, what does it mean to you? Is it a grandiose suite with its own spa room and the 24/7 services of a butler? Is it feeling the wind in your hair on the spacious deck of a head-turning superyacht? Perhaps it’s that fi rst sipof a fi ne wine that you’ve been keeping in the cellar for a special occasion, or feeling the

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soft sand between your toes on a vacation with your loved ones. Whatever luxury means to you, there are some brands and companies that are well-versed in the world of luxury and truly understand how to deliver beyond gimmicks. In this issue, the second of our Leaders in Luxury special editions, we look to those very brands and delve into what makes luxury, well, luxurious. Covering the regular Elite Traveler subjects, we look at an interesting trend within each topic — Doug Gollan examines cabins to see how private jet interiors are evolving; Alexandra Cheney takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of ‘continuation cars’; Miriam Cain unveils what the next generation of yacht charterers and owners are seeking; and Roberta Naas steps back in time to look at the rich history behind some of the world’s top jewelry and watch houses. Within each feature, you’ll see a QR code which, when scanned, will take you to the relevant section on elitetraveler.com . So if Becca Hensley’s rundown of the best cruises by continent has you wanting more cruise news — or you want to go all out and board an around-the-world tour — scan the code and away you go. Or, if Alex Martin’s look behind the cellar door at the best (and rarest) whisky collections has you thirsting for more, scan the code for a delicious gulp of fi ne spirit content. Elsewhere in this issue, you’ll also fi nd our regular scheduled programming. In our Explore section, Emma Al-Mousawi waxes lyrical about the epicurean pleasures to be had at some of the world’s most magni fi cent hotels. Michelle Gross heads to Kyoto and is enchanted by the sakura. Nicola Leigh Stewart visits the newly opened Maison Proust in France and uncovers all the delightful design details that the hotel has to o ff er. And, as ever, we close out this issue with our Flight of Fancy — a magical experience sleeping in a ‘Jungle Bubble’ at Anantara Golden Triangle in Thailand.

KimAyling heads to the Canale di Pirro Valley in Puglia to check out a charming villa

Alex Martin enjoyed a private tour of Westminster Abbey ahead of King Charles III’s coronation to celebrate the release of a Scotch whisky made in his honor by Royal Salute

Irenie Forshaw speaks to Ludovic du Plessis, the CEO of Telmont Champagne — read the full interview in the next issue of Elite Traveler

Samantha Coles Editor samantha.coles@elitetraveler.com