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In this new health-conscience world, today’s active travels are constantly looking for ways to blend their personal lifestyle with the joys of vacationing. Time is always at a premium and even more so when you are trying to make the most of your time away from home and office. Well, Grand Velas Los Cabos has the answer. Designed to rejuvenate […]
This story originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. Henry Cookson, founder of Cookson Adventures, is a dedicated adventurer and holder of a Guinness World Record for the first expedition on foot to the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility. Here, he tells us his remarkable story. I guess it all began with my own inquisitive nature. After leaving school, […]
By Kate Springer This story originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. Established in the 7th century, Kyoto was once the capital of Japan and home of the Imperial family. Today, the city is still considered the epicenter of culture in Japan, boasting more than 1,600 temples, 17 Unesco World Heritage Sites and countless Zen gardens. Though postcard […]
By David Branigan This story originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. As a destination for Olympians, around-the-world competitors, racers and cruisers alike, the spectacular Bay of Palma in Mallorca, Spain, is no stranger to yachts; a fleet of 20 vessels might normally be considered unremarkable. But a fleet comprising many of the most beautiful superyachts in the […]
By Michelle Russell This story originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. Your kids aren’t always going to want to join you on vacation. But throw in some camels, quad bikes, a spa and great food, and you might just keep them with you for that precious extra year. To help persuade those discerning teenagers, Dunes by Al […]
Discover the many reasons why Malta, an archipelago in the middle of the Mediterranean, is referred to as The Hidden Gem of the Mediterranean. Malta’s festivals are filled with different aspects of music, culture, art, food and more. Malta boasts an events calendar featuring an eclectic blend of local and international entertainment, exhibitions, festivals and feasts. The Maltese islands play host to an exciting […]
By Charles Runnette This story originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. What did Oprah, Law & Order executive producer Dick Wolf and the President of Lithuania do when they went to Istanbul? Sure, they may have dropped in at the city’s top sights like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, but they definitely bought Turkish rugs […]
By Mary Holland This story originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. The snow-capped mountains of the Peruvian Andes are luring hikers from Cusco and Machu Picchu to the Sacred Valley. At Explora’s newest property, Explora Valle Sagrado, you have unlimited access to the region’s tawny slopes, punctuated with Incan sites and ancient villages. A two-hour drive from Cusco, […]
This story originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. Photographer Nicholas Duers Stylist Kristen Shirley Green Light From watches to shoes, shades of green are this season’s “it” color. Clockwise: Lotuff Triumph leather briefcase, $1,200, lotuffleather.com; Santoni leather shoes, $1,300, santonishoes.com; Piaget Altiplano watch in 18K yellow gold, $25,200, Piaget in New York, +1 212 246 5555, piaget.com
This beachfront paradise checks all the boxes for the sophisticated traveler looking for the special serenity that only an adults-only resort can provide. When combined with the spectacular vistas of the Sea of Cortez, elegant all suite accommodations and the finest in all-inclusive amenities, Marquis Los Cabos radiates a peacefulness and air of sophistication that is difficult to describe. From […]
