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THE WORLDS TOP 100 HOTELS
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NUMBER 5
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MAY
The midtown landmark preserved its

Gilded Age ambience,
but never at the expense
of creating a world-class
modern hotel . . .
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FEATURES
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Dont Call It a
Comeback
Back from a brief sojourn, the
Maybach marque is making its
latest reappearancethis time
under the new MercedesMaybach namein the form
of a sumptuous sedan loaded
with creature comforts and
brimming with condence.
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The Top 100
Hotels
THE ST. REGIS NEW YORK; PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUCE BUCK
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DEPARTMENTS
22 From the Editors

30 Design Portfolio
A rare Daimler that warrants
top billing, and a contemporary
Beretta that is on the mark.
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37 FrontRunners
A mighty McLaren to long for,
a record-breaking Lotus in
bloom, an elevated escape in
Bali, colorful custom kicks from
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Dining 61, Watches 64,

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134 Classifieds
135 Advertiser Register
136 The Robb Reader
The celebrated French hotelier
Didier Le Calvez discusses his
new family winery, his passion
for truffle farming, and a few
of his favorite hotels.
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BY JILL NEWMAN
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THE MERCEDES-MAYBACH S600 AT

THE RITZ-CARLTON, SAN FRANCISCO;
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The pool at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. So cool when its so hot.
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The Innkeepers Wife

OTELS HAVE SERVED as the changing
houses of social currency since the late
1890s, when newly minted magnates stalked
Manhattans haut monde along the palm-lined promenade of the Waldorf-Astorias Peacock Alley. Yet in the
decades prior, the citys fashionable fauna eschewed
these too-public precincts. As a 19th-century arbiter of
etiquette noted, the sole safeguard for U.S. society, in the
absence of a royal court, was its homes. Only the impossibility of putting ones five hundred dearest friends
into a narrow house, she added, has led to the giving
of balls at public rooms.
Marietta
Stevens
saw in her
husbands
success as a
hotelier the
instrument
of her own
ascendance.
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If members of the old guard hesitated to cross the thresholds of even the best hotels (see The Top 100 Hotels, page
87), they certainly would not permit the owners of those
establishments to cross their own. Yet this tacit proscription did not deter Marietta Reed Stevens, the wife of one
particularly prosperous hotelier. The daughter of a grocer,
19-year-old Marietta began her career as a schoolteacher,
in which capacity she garnered the attentions of Paran
Stevens, a wealthy widower more than twice her age.
Paran began life modestly in a Boston tavern, but his
industry enabled him to buy some of the best hotels on
the East Coast, including the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New
York (pictured). Marietta, whom Paran married in 1851,
saw in her husbands success the instrument of her own
ascendance. Yet the Knickerbockersthe patrician
descendants of New Yorks earliest settlerssternly
resisted the upward thrusts of the willful Marietta, who
purchased the white marble mansion of Mary Mason
Jones, a recently deceased matron of impeccable pedigree, to claim as neighbors the cream of Gotham society.
Still unable to open these closed doors, she traveled to
England, where her husbands millions procured an aristocratic suitor for their daughter, Minnie. Though one
duchess dismissed Minnie as an innkeepers daughter,
her marriage to Arthur Paget, an intimate of the Prince
of Wales, earned Marietta considerable clout in New York,

where British titles constituted the most valuable form
of social capital. Indeed, the arriviste knew she had arrived
when the formidable Caroline Belmont called on her with
great ceremony at her new residence.
The surrender of a house was not the only embarrassment that the Jones family endured on Mariettas account.
Lucretia and George Frederic Jones belonged to societys
most conservative stratum, and though they increasingly
encountered Marietta in the drawing rooms of acquaintances, they pointedly rebuffed her. The Joneses distress
was therefore palpable during the 1880 Newport season,
when their daughter, Edith, began to court Mariettas
21-year-old son, Henry Harry Leyden Stevens, who on
his 25th birthday stood to inherit $1.25 million from the
trust set up by his late father. Unlike most of his contemporaries, Harry delighted in Ediths intellectual interests,
and when the Joneses anxiously departed for Europe,
the affable young man followed. Harrys solicitous
demeanor during the final illness of Ediths own father
warmed even Lucretias icy nature, and in 1882, Harry
and Edith became engaged.
Marietta, who ought to have considered the alliance a
coup, remained oddly silent on the subject. The wedding
was set for mid-October, but as that date approached,
Town Topics announced an indefinite postponement.
The reason for the rupture, reported the Daily News, was
a preponderance of intellectuality on the part of the
intended bride. Yet the likely truth lies in the terms of
Paran Stevenss will, which granted Harry his share of
the money at age 25or at the time of his marriage. By
allying her family with the elite of Old New York, the
spendthrift Marietta would forfeit much of the fortune
that made realizing this ambition possible.
Harrys unexpected death from tuberculosis six weeks
after Ediths marriage to the Bostonian Teddy Wharton
mitigated her public disgrace by providing a plausible
explanation for the breach. Only later, as one of her
countrys most celebrated novelists, did Edith Wharton
exact revenge: In The Age of Innocence, she uses the innkeepers wife as the model for social-climbing Mrs.
Lemuel Struthers, a former saloon girl of dubious morals whom another character describes as having eventually married a shoe-polish baron. There were volumes
of innuendo in the way eventually was spaced, Whartons
narrator acidly observes, and each syllable was given
its due stress.
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1932 Daimler 40/50 Double Six Sport Saloon
HE DAIMLER COMPANY was an independent manufacturer that licensed its name from
the German automaker Daimler at the end of the 19th
century and quickly became a favorite of the British elite.
The company, based in Coventry, England, was awarded
a Royal Warrant in 1902 and remained the monarchys
official motorcar manufacturer until 1955, when Queen
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Elizabeth II granted the privilege to Rolls-Royce.

Thirty years earlier, Daimlers rivalry with Rolls-Royce
prompted the company to develop the Double Six series.
The cars were powered by a new 6.5-liter V-12 that was
essentially two inline-6 engines paired in a V configuration. It developed 150 hp and featured a sleeve-valve
design that enabled the cars to run relatively quietly.
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THE CAR TOOK THE TOP
PRIZE AT THE 1932 ENGLISH
EASTBOURNE CONCOURS
DELEGANCE. IN 1999, IT WON
THE PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS
DELEGANCE BEST OF SHOW.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT WILLIAMSON/PHOTODESIGNSTUDIOS.COM
Daimler delivered the first Double Six in 1926, a year

after Rolls-Royce launched the Phantom I, a more
powerful version of the Silver Ghost.
Though Daimler continued to offer the Double Six
until 1937, it built only 26 examples. The one shown
herewith an 8-foot-long hood, massive wheels, and
a low rooflineis a long-wheelbase version. Its
wheelbase, at 13.3 feet, is nearly as long as that of

Bugattis Type 41 Royale.
The car is said to have been commissioned for the
British actress Anna Neagle by Herbert Wilcox, the film
producer and director whom she would marry in 1943.
In 1932, the year the car was delivered, Neagle starred
in the first of 32 films made by Wilcox. ROBERT ROSS
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MAKING A MARC
A renowned industrial designer reworks
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THE OPENING LEVER

HOVERS OVER THE ACTION
AS IF SUSPENDED IN AIR,
AND THE SAFETY SEEMINGLY
FLOATS WITHIN THE
WALNUT PISTOL GRIP.
NE COMPANY, Beretta (beretta.com), is

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fuselage. Since then, his designs have ranged from a
concept car to airliner interiors to clothing. He joined
Apple in September and is believed to be responsible
for designing the Apple Watch. (In the 1990s, he
cofounded the watch brand Ikepod.) In November,
Beretta, an Italian firearm company that has been in

business since 1526, introduced the 486 by Marc
Newson. The $25,000 limited-edition offering is his
take on the 486 Parallelo, the 12-gauge double-barreled
shotgun that Beretta released in 2012.
Newsons design is sleeker and lighter than the original
486 Parallelo. The opening lever hovers over the action
as if suspended in air, and the safety seemingly floats
within the walnut pistol grip. The laser-cut engravings
on the round-bodied receiver refer to the regions of Asia
where the pheasant originated. Each of the six Beretta
galleries (in Milan, Paris, London, Buenos Aires, Dallas,
and New York) is offering one example of the 486 by
Marc Newson. RICHARD CARLETON HACKER
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HELD AT THE
his summer, Robb Report Health &

Wellness division invites you to join
the first annual Health & Wellness
Summit at the Montage Resort
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discoveries concerning brain health, and
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will gather before pristine mountain

vistas to raise the conversation about
innovations in health to a new level.
During seminars, fireside chats, and
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opportunity to interact directly with
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The Summit will engage all of the
guests senses in the quest for complete
well-being: Vibrant discussions will sate
their intellectual curiosity; the inspiring
landscape will fan their taste for beauty; and
gourmet, healthful cuisine and exquisite
wine will awaken their palates.
Every day we will feature a Health,

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can experience the latest in technology,
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cooking classes, spa sessions and more.
In addition, the Health & Wellness
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Dr. Paula Johnson,

MPH, Chief of the Division of
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at Brigham and Womens Hospital
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MAGNIFICENT MACHINES
Tails You Win
HE LT IN the name of the new McLaren 675LT (mclaren.com) stands for Longtail, a
nod to the companys F1 GTR Longtail racecar model that placed first and second in its
class at the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car was known as the Longtail because,
compared to its predecessor, the F1 GTR, it had an extended rear section with a wider
spoiler. (It also weighed less.) The 675LTs tail is not any longer than that of the 650S, its Super
Series sibling, but its spoiler is 50 percent wider, and the car is 220 pounds lighter. The design
changes contribute to the 675LTs superior stability (40 percent more downforce than the 650S)
and extraordinary speed (zero to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds). The 675LT has a starting price of about
$350,000. Deliveries in the United States are expected to begin this summer. ROBERT ROSS
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SPEED OF LIGHT
The Evora 400 is the
fastest-ever Lotus
production road car.
Six Seconds of Separation
QUIPPED WITH A new super-
chassis and redesigned body and interior,

a weight reduction of nearly 50 pounds
compared to the Evora S. It accelerates from
zero to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and reaches
a top speed of 186 mph. The Evora 400 will
enter production this summer and reach
the North American market in the fall. Lotus
has yet to announce a price.
SHAUN TOLSON
charged 400 hp V-6 engine, among

other enhancements, the forthcoming Lotus Evora 400 (lotuscars
.com) recently completed a lap of the companys test track 6 seconds quicker than the
next-fastest road-going Lotus, the Evora S.
The Evora 400 benefits from an additional
55 hp and, because of a new aluminum
WIDE-RANGING WIDER
A
HIGHLY EFFICIENT DIESEL-ELECTRIC propulsion system is among the highlights of the

recently introduced Wider 125 (wider-yachts.com). According to the Italian builder,
the system will help the all-aluminum yacht achieve a range of 3,600 nautical miles when
cruising at 10 knots. The 125 will also be able to travel in a zero-emission mode that uses
only battery power. The design calls for a master stateroom on the main deck and four en
suite guest cabins below deck. At the stern, the garage door opens and the swim platform
slides back, creating a spacious, partially shaded beach club with a plunge pool. LARRY BEAN
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INVASION
Production of the
Tanom Motors Invader
(tanommotors.com)
series of reverse trikes
(two wheels in front
and one in back) has
begun at the companys
facility in Virginia.
Each of the Invader
lines roadsters and
coupes is powered by
a 1,344 cc, 4-cylinder
Suzuki Hayabusa
engine that produces
196 hp. The fastest
Invader can reach a
top speed of 160 mph.
The trikes are classied
as motorcycles in 45
states (and therefore
require a motorcycle
license), but the company says they handle
like sports cars. Each
model accommodates
a driver and passenger
in side-by-side seating.
Prices range from about
$55,000 to more than
$72,000. L.B.
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Preparing to Launch
HE FIRST EXAMPLE of the Overmarine Group Mangusta 132

(overmarine.com) semicustom motoryacht has been sold and is
expected to be completed this summer. The 132 is one of the four new
models in the Italian builders high-performance Maxi Open Mangusta
series. The yacht is powered by a trio of 2,600 hp MTU engines that enable it to
reach a top speed of at least 34 knots. It can be designed with a second helm, and
the standard setup calls for five cabins on the lower deck. The owner of hull No. 1
had the deck configured with four cabins and a saloon. L.B.
SEE THINGS
YOUR WAY
THE NEW WYOMING-BASED optics
PICTURE, IF YOU WILL

B
UILT BY A Danish company specializing in high-end, open-platform, medium-format
camera systems, the new Phase One A-series (phaseone.com) is available in three
models: the A250 ($47,000), A260 ($48,000), and A280 ($55,000). The last two digits
in each model name refer to the number of megapixels in the images that the camera
produces. Each model is equipped with a 35 mm Rodenstock Alpar lens. Phase One also
offers two optional high-resolution Alpagon lenses: an ultrawide 23 mm and an
all-around 70 mm. The cameras weigh just a tick more than 4 pounds and feature an
attractive and ergonomic grip made of rosewood. S.T.
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company Maven (mavenbuilt.com)

offers a variety of customization
options for its B Series of binoculars.
The series includes three models: a
standard full-size ($900), a full-size
with enlarged objective ($1,000), and a
compact binocular with midsize
performance ($500). Customers can
choose from a range of solid colors and
camouage patterns for the casing and
accent colors for the focus wheel,
ocular and objective-lens rings, and
other elements. The casing is made of
a non-PVC rubber and has milled
aluminum accents. The binoculars also
feature extra-low-dispersion glass and
lightweight magnesium frames. S.T.
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ELEMENTS OF STYLE
Make a
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mens swimwear
includes fresh
alternatives to
baggy trunks and loud prints.
You will find bathing suits that
feature sartorial construction,
performance fabrics, or
refined prints, or a
combination of those
elements. From top: The Onia
Charles swim trunks ($195,
onia.com) are made from a
quick-dry nylon fabric that is
abraded with sandpaper to
achieve a worn look; a stretch
fabric and magnetic closure
distinguish the Mackeene N5
swim shorts ($190, mackeene
.us); the Thorsun Mata trunks
($275, thorsun.com) are
tailored like trousers and
feature deep pockets; and the
colorfully patterned Turquese
Belvedere Senape shorts
($250, turquese.com) feature
the brands signature
turquoise-colored cord and
engraved and hand-painted
button on the rear pocket.
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Suits, Drinks, and Tips
HE ITALIAN MENSWEAR brand Isaia (isaia.it) will open stores in Manhattan and
SKY-HIGH STYLE
AVIATOR SUNGLASSES have remained
fashionable since 1937, a year after the
U.S. eyewear company Bausch & Lomb
created them to shield ghter pilots
eyes from the suns rays. Some credit for
the styles endurance goes to the brands
that keep the design fresh by releasing
new variations on it. These include
Morgenthal Frederics (morgenthal
frederics.com), which offers models made
with buffalo horn ($1,095, top right) and
titanium and acetate ($575 each, middle
two). The selection from Oliver Peoples
(oliverpeoples.com) includes the
gold-tone Piedra model ($280, top left)
and the oversize Berenson model ($395,
bottom). ANUSH BENLIYAN
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Beverly Hills later this year; for the summer, it will reopen its seasonal shop on Capri.
The island establishment attracts visitors as much for its selection of tailored clothes
and sportswear as for its bar, music, and outdoor seating. On most weekends, company
president and chief executive officer Gianluca Isaia welcomes visitors and dispenses wardrobe
advice. People are on vacation and they come in the store relaxed and want to learn about the
brand, says Isaia, whose grandfather started the brand in the 1920s. JILL NEWMAN
HE HAND-DYED leather
used to make the new
Berluti Playtime sneakers
(berluti.com) can be
custom ordered in a
variety of colors and
nishes. And if you want a
change of color, you can
bring the sneakers to a
Berluti store and in seven
days have them returned
freshly dyed in a new hue.
Each sneaker is made
from a single piece of soft
Venezia calfskin that
features perforated
details. The sneakers also
include a nonslip rubber
sole and a comfortable
calfskin-lined ankle. They
are priced at $1,420. J.N.
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Visionary Design
HE NEW SUNGLASSES and prescription frames from Shamballa Eyewear (slluxurygroup
.com) feature black diamonds, darkened metal, and other design elements found in the mens
jewelry offered by sibling brand Shamballa Jewels. The frames are designed by Larry Sands,
who previously founded the Matsuda and Chrome Hearts eyewear brands. They are made in
Japan and are paired with German-made Zeiss lenses. Frame materials include titanium, sterling silver,
and rhodium. Prices range from $995 to as much as $25,000 for gold frames studded with gemstones. J.N.
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WIN BROTHERS AND frequent travelers Byron and Dexter Peart created the
bags-and-accessories brand Want Les Essentiels de la Vie (wantessentiels
.com) because of their own preference for unadorned, multipurpose travel bags
and accessories. The versatility of the companys offerings is exemplied by the
Peretola bag shown here. The bag takes its name from the airport in Florence,
Italy; all of the brands travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, computer bags, and
leather goods are named for airports. The Peretola is a tote that folds into a clutch
and features exterior pockets and a magnetic closure. It is available in leather and
canvas ($395), canvas and woven cotton ($395), and all leather ($595). J.N.
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ON THE MOC
IDEAL FOR WARM weather, the J.M. Weston
Le Moc (jmweston.com) is a revamped

version of the perennially popular
moccasin that the French shoemaker
introduced in the 1940s. The shoe, which
is priced at $670, retains the shape of a
classic moccasin, but it is fashioned from
soft calfskin, and its construction is pared
down, making Le Moc more pliable and
lighter. It is available in an array of colors
that includes white cream and aqua blue.
The shoes are shown here with cotton
socks from Bresciani ($35 per pair,
bresciani.it). J.N.
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Diamond Frenzy
VISIT TO THE Cy Twombly exhibit at Londons Tate Modern last year inspired the
designs in Wilfredo Rosados new Bakkheia collection of jewelry (available through Just
One Eye, justoneeye.com). I loved his frenzied, maniacal way of scribbling on the
canvas, says Rosado, who is based in New York. The jewelry, which is made in Italy, is
constructed with layers of circular 18-karat gold interspersed with rare colored Scarselli diamonds.
I wanted to showcase colored diamonds in an artistic way, says Rosado, noting that such stones
are typically set in a classical design. The ring shown here features white, pink, and yellow
diamonds, and is priced at $184,000. The earrings, which cost $254,000, are set with white, blue,
and green diamonds. JILL NEWMAN
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ESS CAN INDEED be more. The Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon Skeleton

(cartier.us) is mechanically similar to the Astrotourbillon that the brand released
in 2010. But by suspending the movement from just three pointsthe sculpted
Roman numerals 6 and 12 and a bar enclosing the winding stemCartiers
designers have accentuated the delicate orbit of the tourbillon cage. The structure
is more robust than it appears: According to Cartier, it has passed the same
resistance tests as the companys other tourbillons. The watch is priced at about
$195,000. JAMES D. MALCOLMSON
Wicked Curves
Captivating Color
HE BRAZILIAN JEWELRY designer Ara Vartanian (ara
.com.br) creates innovative, bold designs such as those shown

here: a 21.7-carat emerald two-finger ring with black, brown,
and white diamonds (above), and a 32-carat kunzite twofinger ring with black and white diamonds (below). Prices for both
pieces are available upon request. Vartanian is constantly on the hunt for
unusual, large stones for his one-of-a-kind designs. Among his favorites
are Paraba tourmalines and sapphires, which he often sets in darkened
gold metal to highlight their colors. The jewelry is made in Vartanians
So Paulo workshop and sold in his three Brazilian shops and in the
United States at Fivestory New York (fivestoryny.com). J.N.
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fastest or largest tourbillon, the

new Franck Muller Vanguard Gravity
(franckmuller.com) may be the most
difficult to manufacture. The $115,000
watch packs a host of modern details
and nishes into its case, the most
visually compelling of which are the
elliptical tourbillon cage and bridging.
They are made of aluminum and
dominate the lower half of the
timepiece. Milling the complex,
three-dimensional components
proved extremely challenging, but the
aluminum construction helps reduce
the watchs weight and opens up a
range of coloring possibilities through
oxidation. J.D.M.
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GRAND OPENING
Fashionably
French
SHORT WALK from

the Champs-lyses,
just past the Place de
la Concorde, the new
La Rserve Paris Hotel and
Spa (lareserve-paris.com) sits
in a Haussmannian mansion
that was once owned by the
fashion designer Pierre
Cardin. Opened in January,
the 40-room property remains
stylish and intimate thanks to
the fastidious hand of another
French designer, the architect
Jacques Garcia, who spent
roughly two years renovating
the historic structure inside
and out. Belle epoque details
herringbone parquet floors,
Damascene brocade fabrics,
antique furnishingsabound
in the accommodations, many
of which feature balconies
overlooking the Grand Palais.
Tea is served in a library lined
with 19th-century tomes, while
cigars are enjoyed in a smoking
parlor filled with scarlet
capitonn chairs and ornate
gilt moldings. La bonne vie
can also be found in the
subterranean spa and
Restaurant Le Gabriel.
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BELLE EPOQUE BEAUTY

Rich fabrics and antiques
adorn the guest rooms (top)
and public spaces (bottom)
at Paris's new La Rserve.
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T THE RITZ-CARLTON, Bali (ritzcarlton.com), a 230-foot-tall glassenclosed elevator whisks guests from the shores of the Indian Ocean
to the cliff-top property located above. Built as an ode to Kalpataruthe
divine tree of life in Hindu mythologythe sparkling shaft is a shining, if
rather incongruous, new landmark on the pristine southern coast of Nusa
Dua. The 313-room Ritz-Carlton, which opened in February, manages by
comparison to blend into its surroundings, with open-air pagodas nestled
into bowing palms and light-lled interiors embellished with indigenous bers and Balinese ikat
textiles. The 34 one-bedroom villas are the propertys nest accommodations, tucked into the
jungle with private swimming pools and stunning views of the sea. The resorts spa, which is
scheduled to open in June, will include a traditional Balinese garden. CYNTHIA ROSENFELD
Tropical Trio
New beach retreats from Maui to the Maldives.
THIS FALL, the

private-jet tour
company TCS World
Travel is sending
passengers on an
exclusive Eastern
European adventure
that will visit the
historic castles of
Slovenia, the sparkling
bays of Montenegro,
the sixth-century
villages of Azerbaijan,
and more. The 20-day
Eastern Europe and
Beyond itinerary
(tcsworldtravel.com)
available to just 78
passengers, who y
in a custom Boeing
757 private jetwill
travel round-trip from
London to eight cities,
including Prague,
PRIVATE PARADISE
Also in February, St. Lucias

Ladera Resort (ladera.com) completed its Paradise
Ridge Collection, a new section of the property
featuring one villa and five suites that overlook
the Caribbean Sea and the Pitons. Each of the
accommodations includes hand-carved furniture
and local textiles and follows the resorts trademark
open-wall concept.
DYNAMIC DUO At the Four Seasons Resort Maui at
ISLE TWO Niyama (niyama.peraquum.com), the
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Wailea (fourseasons.com), a $3 million upgrade

has culminated in the renovations of the propertys
Maile and Lokelani suites. Completed in July, both
three-bedroom accommodations blend traditional
Hawaiian patterns and bright colors with contemporary furnishings and expansive lanais overlooking the Pacific. JACKIE CARADONIO
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Maldivian resort by the Singapore-based Per

Aquum group, debuted 48 family-friendly villas in
February. Located on a private island connected to
the resorts main island, the new accommodations
include one- and two-bedroom suites with plunge
pools, personal butlers, and direct beach access.
Berlin, Krakw, and

Moscow. Along the way,
guests will stay in rstrate accommodations
and explore cultural
sites with local experts.
The journey will take
place from September
17 to October 6 and is
priced from $59,950
per person, all-inclusive.
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CELLAR NOTES
Black Beauty
ERTAIN TEMPTATIONS SHOULD
be indulgedespecially if they take

the form of the dark wine of Cahors,
the supposedly sin-ridden town in
southwestern France whose inhabitants Dante
Alighieri consigned to the same circle of hell as
those of Sodom. Yet if, as the poet claimed,
Cahorss feudal residents were guilty of
despising nature and her bounty, the towns
more modern denizens are not. Long before
neighboring Bordeaux came into its own,
Cahorss black wine, as it was called, was
widely sought throughout northern Europe,
and viticulture in the region continues to
thrive. Paul Hobbs, the celebrated American
winemaker, and Bertrand Vigouroux, whose
family has produced Malbec in Cahors for
more than 150 years, are two of the areas most
talented present-day producers. Their Crocus
2011 Malbec de Cahors ($45, crocusmalbec
.com) is wickedly dark and redolent of
blueberry, black licorice, black plum, and
moist black earth. BRETT ANDERSON
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Africa, the most memorable sight is that of
Table Mountain rising more than 3,500 feet
above the coastal metropolis. Yet travelers
should not miss another landmark, the
Tulbagh Valley, which is located about 75
miles northeast of Cape Town and offers
expansive wilderness as well as the civilized
pleasures of Fable Mountain, a boutique
vineyard estate and winery. Owned by the
U.S.based vintner Charles Banks, this
property specializes in making elegant
Rhne-style wines from fruit grown on the
craggy inclines of the Witzenberg Mountains.
The Fable Mountain 2011 Syrah ($75,
fablewines.com) possesses great power
without the ponderous weight that burdens
some other examples of this varietal. The
wines lithe layers combine notes of
blackberry, lilac, anise, and allspice. B.A.
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LASE AZUL REDEFINES the art of distilling with ve sets of 15 bottles of rare ultra-aged
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Tennessees chic agri-resort, Blackberry Farmresolved

their debate over superlative Southern barbecue: By
combining Ledbetters sweet-and-sticky style with
Featherss bitter-and-vinegary approach, they created one
marvelous sauce. Smoked onions and Appalachian-made
sorghum molasses completed their unique J&S sauce, part of
the resorts outstanding new Grilling Collection
n ($65,
blackberryfarm.com), which includes an array of other
condiments made on the property, such as bread-and-butter
pickles, spice rub, smoked-onion jam, and chowchow.
Blackberry Farms other new additions are Peach Vidalia jam
($15), ideal slathered on corn bread, and Classic Saison ($18), a
Belgian-style farmhouse ale sold in select markets throughout
the country. JANICE OLEARY
Dutch cuisine largely remains a mystery.

Rijks (rijksrestaurant.nl), an elegant new
restaurant attached to the Rijksmuseum in
Amsterdam, has been designed to showcase
the Netherlands most stellar ingredients,
from the crisp oysters of Zeeland accented
with edik, a mild Dutch vinegar, to a dessert
of Dutch farmhousegouda custard with
grapes, walnuts, and wild rice (shown).
Rijkss bar serves only Dutch spirits, while its
40-bottle wine list is also Dutch, with many
selections from the Limburg region, not far
from Germanys Mosel.
On executive chef Joris Bijdendijks menu,
traditional Dutch avors ricochet in
contemporary dishes. Zuurvlees, a homey
beef stew, for example, becomes a
composition of tender beef cheeks, turnip
puree, horseradish, and mustard seeds. It
ts with the whole idea of Rijksmuseum,
says Loek Beeren, the general manager.
Dutch food is also serious art, inuenced
by countries around the world.
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AT LA GRANDE MAISON, JOL ROBUCHONS MENUS ARE
AS OPULENT AS THE REGIONS GREATEST WINES.
HERE ARE FEW PLACES in the world as

closely associated with wine as Bordeaux. The
picturesque city in southwestern France is
synonymous the world over with rich, earthy reds and
vibrant whites. This year, however, the talk of the town
is not the latest vintage but La Grande Maison, the restaurant and boutique hotel that vintner Bernard
Magrez and the Michelin-starred French chef Jol
Robuchon installed in a handsome 18th-century whitestone manor.
Since its opening last December, the restaurants two

Napoleon IIIstyle dining rooms have been booked solid.
The demand for tables originates partly with the wine
trade, whose luminaries have adopted the new eatery
as their preferred gathering place; however, a renewed
emphasis on great food among the Bordelaises at large
has also contributed significantly to the establishments
success. Although the city has always boasted excellent
restaurants, what diners drank there often mattered
more than what they ate. Now the tables have turned.
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At La Grande Maison, chef Jol

Robuchons menu includes a
medallion of crabmeat and caviar
on crab aspic, and guinea fowl
with roasted foie gras.
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Robuchon also anticipated the moment.

I knew there would be a clientele for a serious gastronomic restaurant in Bordeaux,
says Robuchon, who holds 28 Michelin stars.
And speaking as a chef, its a gastronomically
discerning city with remarkable produce
some of the worlds best lamb comes from
Pauillac; the seafood is superb; there are
wild mushrooms in season. The local larder
is spectacular and very inspiring.
La Grande Maison, lagrandemaison

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I wanted to create a restaurant with a

great harmony between what you eat and
what you drink, says Magrez, the owner of
four Grands Crus Classs chteaux in the
region and dozens of other estates in France
and around the world. Bordeaux was not
only ready for a great new restaurant, it
needed one. The city has evolved so much
over the last 15 yearsits younger and more
worldly than it was before.
These raw materials Robuchon entrusted

to his longtime sous chef, Tomonori Danzaki,
a native of Japan, who heads up the kitchen
at La Grande Maison. His contemporary
cooking contrasts dramatically with the dining rooms velvet banquettes and Baccarat
chandeliers. The kitchens modern and
meticulous approach is evident in such presentations as a medallion of caviar-garnished
crabmeat served on a mirror of crab aspic
topped with tiny tufts of cauliflower cream
decorated with dark-green dots of herbal jus.
Indeed, Danzakis technically precise cooking elevates even the most familiar French
classics, including Robuchons famous
version of tournedos Rossinia delectable
composition of filet mignon topped with
warm foie gras. At La Grande Maison, the
matre dhtel displays on a bed of salt what
appears to be a glossy, chocolate-colored
lozenge resting on a large crouton. Only
when he removes the morsel to a cutting
board and carves it tableside does one realize that the steak and the foie gras, both
perfectly cooked, have been fused together,
their textures enhancing the luxurious flavors of the port sauce and truffle shavings.
To accompany these delicacies, diners
may select a bottle of wine from one of the
best lists in France, which contains 259
Grands Crus Classs de Bordeaux (including prized bottles from Magrezs crown
jewel, Chteau Pape Clment in Pessac),
as well as vintages from California, Chile,
Morocco, and even Japan.
Although patrons may order la carte,
the tasting menus offer the surest means
of exploring the depth and breadth of the
cuisine. Each begins with a selection of
three small portions of some of Robuchons
greatest recipesperhaps cabbage-wrapped
langoustine ravioli, truffle spaghetti, and
deep-fried frogs legs with new garlic puree.
Fish and meat courses follow, as do a cheese
selection and a suite of desserts, the best of
which is the spectacular caramel souffl.
Still, the sweetest finale to an evening of
epicurean indulgence is retiring to one of
La Grande Maisons six splendidly appointed
guest rooms. ALEXANDER LOBRANO
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Enjoyed at Length
BOVETS LATEST LONG-RUNNING TIMEPIECE INCORPORATES
A BEVY OF RECENT TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS.
N THE SURFACE, the $557,700

Amadeo Fleurier Tourbillon
Braveheart looks like many of the
other pocket-watch-inspired tourbillon
models Bovet has produced in recent years:
reversible and constructed with open, airy
lines that highlight a variety of finishing
and decorative techniques. Yet this resem-
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blance is merely case deep. Within, the

Braveheart conceals a number of technical
features that represent a significant advancement for Bovet timepieces. I had the
idea the day after we opened our new manufacturing facility in 2006, says Pascal Raffy,
owner and CEO of Bovet Fleurier.
Afterward, I told my team that when we are
able [to construct] this watch, we will be a

true [watchmaking] facility.
The timepiece qualifies as a landmark
leap forward on a number of counts. Perhaps
its most impressive technical achievement
is a long, 22-day power reserve supplied by
two massive barrels. A patented-differentialgear assembly enables the wearer to charge
these barrels in full with as few as 56 turns
of the crown. At the center of the regulating system, which has been completely
reworked, is a flying tourbillonanother
first-time construction for Bovet. The balance wheel has been replaced by a highinertia, three-armed spoke with ogivalshaped weights at each end. The spoke is
driven by a cylindrical hairspringa type
formerly used in marine chronometers
that Bovet makes in-house. The escapement
has been placed on the reverse side of the
carriage, which also features a separate
seconds indicator that rotates in the opposite direction of the tourbillon.
While many of these features are present in other high-end watches, Bovets
Braveheart strings them together in an
especially logical and aesthetically pleasing
manner. Our goal was not just to pay tribute to the long power reserve watch in our
patrimony, says Raffy, referring to the
brands 1910 pocket watch that could run
continuously for just over a year. It is a
global concept, with [the] balance wheel
connected to the barrels in terms of both
energy consumption and chronometry.
In fact, Bovet has limited the frequency
of the watch to 18,000 vibrations per hour
to save energy; at this speed, the improvements to both the new balance and the
hairspring are critical to maintaining chronometric performance.
For Raffy, who often approaches watch
development from the perspective of a collector, 18,000 vibrations per hour is a speed
that enables the wearer to enjoy a view of
the cylindrical hairspringthe component
he believes delivers the poetry of the timepiece. The longest trip I ever take is three
weeks, he says, and I take great pleasure
when I get home to find the babys heart still
beating. JAMES D. MALCOLMSON
Bovet Fleurier, bovet.com
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GMs Superlative Car

THE CORVETTE Z06 HAS POSTED UNPRECEDENTED
PERFORMANCE MARKS FOR THE AUTOMAKER.
ENERAL MOTORS has good

reason to call the 2015 Chevrolet
Corvette Z06 one of the most capable vehicles on the market. It accelerates
in a flash, stops on a dime, and provides
more horsepower per sticker-price dollar
than perhaps any other production car.
An extensively tuned version of the
Stingraythe seventh-generation Corvette
that debuted for the 2014 model yearthe
Z06 is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter
V-8 that churns out 650 hp and 650 ft lbs
of torque. Chevrolet has produced Z06
variants of the second-, fifth-, and sixthgeneration Corvettes, but this is the first
with a supercharged engine.
It is also the first Z06 available with an
optional automatic transmission. When
equipped with the 8-speed, paddle-shifted
gearbox and the Z07 performance package
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(which includes 40 percent stiffer suspension, bodywork that is more aerodynamic,

Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires), the
Z06 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 2.95
seconds (and in 3.2 seconds with the standard 7-speed manual). That is the fastest
zero-to-60-mph time of any front-engine,
rear-wheel-drive production car. With the
automatic transmission and Z07 package,
a Z06 also posted the fastest time ever for
a production car tested on GMs 2.9-mile
test track, beating the Corvette ZR1s record
by a full second. It also achieved the best
braking performance of any GM production car (from 60 mph to a stop in 99.6 feet),
and it produced the most downforce of any
car ever tested at GMs wind tunnel.
While the new Z06 boasts a number of
firstsfeatures and rankingsit also
represents a long-standing production

practice with the Corvette. The original
Z06 was conceived in the early 1960s by
Zora Arkus-Duntov, the GM chief engineer
who helped transform the Corvette from a
docile roadster into a world-class sports car
in the mid-1950s. After the Sports Car Club
of America banned factory-sponsored racing, he wanted to provide a performance
package for Corvette owners who would
continue to race their cars. Thus, since
launching the Corvettes second generation
in 1963, the company has produced the Z06
and other top-tier variants (including the
aforementioned ZR1) that are comparable
to the highest-performance European
sports carsvehicles that cost twice as
much or more. The new Z06 has a starting
price of just under $79,000. A convertible
(the first Z06 convertible since 1963) will
arrive later this spring with a price tag of
about $84,000.
During a test-drive earlier this year at the
Spring Mountain Motorsports Resort in
Nevada, the Z06s outrageous thrust
accompanied by a blast from the cars four
tailpipesmade short work of straightaways,
and the automatic transmission delivered
well-timed, lightning-quick gear changes.
Chevrolet claims it shifts faster than
Porsches dual-clutch PDK transmission.
The Z06 was sure-footed when turning
into corners, thanks in part to Chevrolets
Performance Traction Management system,
which anticipates power slides and adjusts
the engine torque accordingly. As promised
by their record-setting stopping distance,
the Z07 packages carbon-ceramic brakes
were strong and fade free. Another optional
feature, the Performance Data Recorder,
enables drivers to document and review
their track laps. It uses a forward-facing
camera to record high-definition video,
which is overlaid with data for engine rpm,
gear selection, throttle and brake pressure,
and steering angle.
GM has long billed the Corvette as
Americas Sports Car. While lauding the
Z06s capabilities, it is calling this Vette
Americas Supercar. The designation fits
the performance. BASEM WASEF
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Lcole Van Cleef &

Arpels delivers a
hands-on experience.
Below: A pair of
Mystery Set earrings.
Golden Rules
VAN CLEEF & ARPELSS TRAVELING SCHOOL OFFERS
CONNOISSEURS A PRICELESS EDUCATION.
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& Arpelss majestic 18th-century mansion

on Place Vendme, the school quickly
became a popular destination for clients
from around the world who wanted to learn
more about the oftentimes obscure world of
gemstones, high-end jewelry, and watchmaking. The courses examine these subjects
in the context of art, culture, history, and
craft, says Marie Vallanet-Delhom, president
of Lcole Van Cleef & Arpels, who will be
in New York with the schools lecturers and
artisans for the series. Jewelry is part of our
civilization and history and is relatable to
everyone, she says. Since early times, man
has adorned himself with stones as a symbol of power or as a talisman for good luck,
and it is an important expression of us.
The history of jewelry is the subject of
one of the 12 courses offered at the school,
whose curriculum extends well beyond the
world of Van Cleef & Arpels to include broad
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URING THE HEYDAY of the

art deco movement, Van Cleef &
Arpels introduced a new style of
setting gems that employed no visible
prongs. In 1933, the house named this technique the Mystery Set to emphasize the secrecy underlying the complex, patented
design, and more than eight decades later,
this innovation remains one of the houses
most revered treatments. Now, the principles of craftsmanship responsible for its
enduring appealalong with the secrets
behind other historical jewelry and watchmaking techniquesare being revealed
in a series of classes organized by Lcole
Van Cleef & Arpels, the Parisian companys traveling school, which makes its
American debut at New Yorks Cooper
Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum from
June 4 through June 18.
Established three years ago in Van Cleef
perspectives on the disciplines of gemology

and watchmaking. Yet this unique series is
anything but academic. One program provides attendees with unrivaled access to the
French jewelry houses most distinguished
craftspeople, including stone-setters and
haute joaillerie artisans, who give their
pupils hands-on training in such processes
as painting an initial jewelry design and
setting a stone. A four-hour course invites
students to deconstruct an 80-piece mechanical movement and reassemble it under the
direction of a master watchmaker, while
other sessions deliver a crash course in
gemstones, enabling participants to inspect
important examples to compare and contrast their nuances and various qualities.
Although students of Van Cleef & Arpelss
pro tem school are unlikely to master the
Mystery Set technique during their brief
tenure, they nevertheless will come away
with a much deeper appreciation of the
talents and time-honored techniques that
inform the pieces they own alreadyand
those they have yet to acquire.
JILL NEWMAN
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The G90XT has a

range of more than
1,400 miles and a
maximum cruising
speed of 322 mph.
Air Apparent
NEXTANT IS READY TO DELIVER ITS REMADE VERSION
OF THE WORLDS MOST POPULAR TURBOPROP.
EXTANT AEROSPACE plans

to bring an example of its new
turboprop to Geneva in May to
display at the European Business Aviation
Convention Exhibition, and then begin deliveries of the aircraft by September. The
G90XT, which made its first flight in January,
is a remanufactured version of the Beechcraft
King Air C90Aa variant of an aircraft that
has been in production since 1964 and has
outsold every other business turboprop ever
built. The G90XT promises slightly better
performance than Beechcrafts latest version
of the King Air 90 series, the C90GTx, at
about 70 percent of the purchase price.
Nextant strips down the C90A airframe
and rebuilds it with new General Electric
H75-100 engines that are more powerful,
more fuel efficient, and quieter than the
originals; a new Garmin G1000 flight deck;
and a redesigned cabin that can be configured to seat from three to seven passengers.
Our forte is the cabin, and were going to
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focus a lot of attention there, says Nextant

president and CEO Sean McGeough. When
we come to market with that new interior,
its going to be spectacular.
Nextant, which is based in Cleveland, was
founded in 2007 by Kenneth Ricci, who is
a principal of Directional Aviation Capital,
the investment firm that also owns privateflight providers Flexjet, Flight Options, and
Sentient Jet. In 2011, Nextant introduced
its first model, the 400XT, which is a remanufactured version of the Hawker Beechcraft
400 business jet.
When Beechcraft launched the King Air
90 series in 1964, the aircraft was lauded
for offering the short-runway performance
of a prop plane and the roomy cabin and
range of a small business jet. Beechcraft
introduced the C90 version of the King Air
in 1971 and sold more than 500 examples
in the next 12 years. The C90 and the various upgrades that followed (the C90A was
produced from 1985 to 1992) became a
favorite of small corporations and ownerpilots, and it was ubiquitous in charter

fleets. About 2,100 examples of the C90
variants are still flying. Though not as popular as Beechcrafts larger King Air 200 and
300 series turboprops, the C90 remains a
top seller: The company delivered 21 examples of the C90GTx last year.
A new C90GTx costs about $3.9 million.
Nextant has priced the G90XT at $2.6 million, and if a customer already owns a King
Air C90A, it will upgrade that aircraft to
G90XT specifications for $2 million.
Beechcrafts C90GTx has a range just shy
of 1,300 miles when carrying four passengers, and its maximum cruising speed is 313
mph. According to Nextant, the G90XT has
a range of 1,423 miles when carrying four
passengers and can cruise as fast as 322 mph.
Both aircraft can travel at a maximum altitude of 30,000 feet. MICHELLE SEATON
Nextant Aerospace, nextantaerospace.com
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Jean-Michel
Cousteau (far left)
opened his latest
diving center on
the private island of
Petit St. Vincent.
Diving In
PETIT ST. VINCENT PAIRS UP WITH AN OCEANIC
ICON TO OFFER A DEEPER CONNECTION TO THE SEA.
HE TROPICAL SUN pierces

through the crystalline Caribbean
Sea and cascades in a stagger of
rays, illuminating Jean-Michel Cousteau
in an underwater spotlight. The French
oceanographerand eldest son of Jacques
Cousteauis sticking his head inside a
giant barrel sponge along the Mayreau
Valley reef, some 50 feet below the surface.
Moving on from the spectacle, he stops at
60 feet to pose for a photo with a trio of fellow divers before descending deeper among
the reefs sea rods and tube corals.
I had met Cousteau an hour earlier on
the shores of the private-island resort
Petit St. Vincent. My name is Jean-Michel
Cousteau, he said upon shaking my hand.
Im a diver. My father pushed me overboard
when I was 7, and Ive been diving ever since.
To be sure, watching the 77-year-old environmentalist twirl in and out of the Mayreau
Valleys sculptural reefs is much like admiring a swimming fish. Cousteau shares his
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underwater expertise at the two dive centers

he operates, the newest of which resides at
the 115-acre Petit St. Vincent, or PSV as it
is known to regulars. (The other center is in
Fiji.) The island resort, which is in the Saint
Vincent and Grenadines chain, opened its
Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Caribbean
facility in November within a newly renovated dock house. The center presents novices and experts alike the opportunity to dive
with marine biologists, naturalists, and, from
time to time, Cousteau himself.
Much like Cousteaus center in Fiji, the
PSV facility places a strong emphasis on
ocean conservation. This focus is in keeping with island-wide environmental initiatives that include harvesting rainwater
and bottling drinking water in reusable
glass rather than plastic. I want this
island to be a jewel thats polished to a
high shine forever, says Phil Stephenson,
a Washington, D.C.based financier who
purchased PSV in 2010 and spearheaded a
four-year makeover of its 22 luxury cottages, restaurant, and spa. After traveling
with Cousteau, Stephenson convinced the
explorer to set up shop on the island as well.
Im not going to say weve got the best scuba
diving in the world, Stephenson says. But
with the new Cousteau diving center, were
the best place to take your family to learn
about the environment and learn to dive.
Back on the surface of the water, rocking
in the centers sleek 39-foot LAventure,
Cousteau confirms that learning is an essential component of the programand of
ocean conservation. My father used to say,
People protect what they love, he says.
But I used to ask, How can they love what
they dont understand? Thats why youve
got to keep diving! JAMES STURZ
Petit St. Vincent, petitstvincent.com,
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Perched atop Cheyenne Mountain,

Cloud Camp is the latest Wilderness
Experience property to debut at
Colorados Broadmoor resort.
Taking it Outside
THE BROADMOOR EMBRACES ITS SURROUNDINGS
WITH A COLLECTION OF NEW CAMPS.
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lodge and 12 log cabins adorned with Native

American artworks and antiques serve as a
base for guests to explore the surrounding
Pike National Forest on dozens of hiking
and mountain-biking trails. (Adventurous
visitors can even choose to make the initial ascent to the mountaintop camp on
foot with a 3-hour hike from Cheyenne
Mountains base.) Cloud Camp also offers
more extreme pursuits, including mountain climbing, as well as yoga and other
wellness-minded activities.
Equestrian excursions are the focus at
the Ranch at Emerald Valley, which the
Broadmoor opened in 2013 about eight
miles west of the main resort. Also set on
the site of an original Penrose lodge, the
property includes 10 historic log cabins that
have been rebuilt and redecorated with
oversize leather armchairs, woodburning
fireplaces, and private decks. An authentic
cattle ranch, the camp offers trail rides, as
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H E CL I M B T O the top of
Cheyenne Mountain is a dizzying trek, zigzagging higher and
higher up a steep dirt path above the city
of Colorado Springs. At the base of the
mountain, the historic Broadmoora
magnificent 779-room resort founded by
the entrepreneur Spencer Penrose in
1918is visible by its red-roofed buildings
and famed green golf courses. It is here,
however, 3,000 feet above the main resort,
where the Broadmoor has introduced its
latest take on Rocky Mountain luxury.
Opened last August near the summit of
Cheyenne Mountain, the Broadmoors Cloud
Camp presents a decidedly rugged alternative to the highly polished experience at the
resort. The campwhich is part of a trio
of new all-inclusive properties that the
Broadmoor calls its Wilderness Experience
occupies the site of Penroses original 1920s
Cheyenne Mountain lodge. A six-room main
well as cattle drives at the nearby Elk Ranch.

Making its debut this June, the third
Wilderness Experience location will be on
the nearby Tarryall River. The Broadmoor
Fishing Camp will feature seven restored
19th-century cabins and more than eight
miles of private river. The camp adds to the
angling experiences at Broadmoors new
fishing school, which launched at the main
resort last summer.
While guests are encouraged to enjoy the
Colorado Springs wilderness at the three
new camps, each offers comforts commensurate with the Broadmoors long-standing
tradition of luxury. Following days on horseback, guests at the Ranch at Emerald Valley
can retire to two outdoor hot tubs or cozy
up around the fire pit. Evenings at Cloud
Camp can be spent at the main lodge sipping spiced rum punch and dining on beef
Wellington by the stone fireplace. Still,
should the allure of the Broadmoors modern facilities prove too great a temptation,
the resort and its tennis club, three golf
courses, three swimming pools, spa, and
multiple dining venues are but a short drive
away. CINDY HIRSCHFELD
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GALLERY COLLECTIBLES
J. C.
Leyendeckers
1928 Saturday
Evening Post
cover marking
the tercentennial of the First
Thanksgiving
goes to auction
in May.
The Other Post Man

J. C. LEYENDECKER IS FINALLY EMERGING
FROM HIS SUCCESSORS SHADOW.
EFORE NORMAN ROCKWELL

there was Joseph Christian (J. C.)
Leyendecker. From 1899 to 1943,
Leyendecker created cover illustrations for
322 issues of the Saturday Evening Post
the same number of Post covers that
Rockwell illustrated from 1916 to 1963.
Rockwell grew up idolizing Leyendecker,
whose work in the Post, other magazines,
advertisements, postcards, posters, and
books made him the most published popular artist of his era.
By the time of his death in 1978, Rockwell
had achieved enduring fame, and his work
was represented by galleries and exhibited
in museums. Today, a Rockwell original
illustration can command tens of millions
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of dollars. Leyendecker, whose influence

on Rockwells work is unmistakable, died
in 1951 at age 77, in virtual obscurity. When
his longtime partner, Charles Beach, held
an estate sale to disperse his archive of
original illustrations, Leyendeckers
Saturday Evening Post covers sold for as
little as $75 and studies could be had for a
few dollars.
Lately, however, Leyendecker and his
work are receiving their due. In November,
Christies auctioned a 1918 Leyendecker
Post cover of Santa Claus dressed as a World
War I soldier for $209,000. And on May 2,
Heritage Auctions will offer a 1928 Post
cover that Leyendecker created for the tercentennial of the First Thanksgiving that
depicts a pilgrim glowering at a football

player. Its exquisitely well painted. The
football player on the right is a classically
beautiful American male that you see from
Leyendecker, says Ed Jaster, a senior vice
president at Heritage. Theres a bit of mirth
in the painting. The presale estimate is
$100,000 to $150,000, but Jaster thinks it
could sell for more than $200,000.
In addition to the Post covers, Leyendecker
also illustrated advertisements for a
number of menswear brands. His most
popular creation was the Arrow Man (for
Arrow Collars and Shirts), a Gatsbyesque
paragon of style.
Leyendeckers prolific work for menswear companies may have contributed to
his falling out of fashion. His style and
association with high living, which made
him the most important illustrator of
his day, died away in the years of the Great
Depression and World War II, says
Christine von der Linn of Swann Auction
Galleries in New York.
He also toiled decades before his type of
work was respected as an art form. People
were not collecting commercial artwork,
says Judy Goffman Cutler, the director of
the American Illustrators Gallery in New
York. It wasnt looked at as painting. It was
seen as having served a purpose and was
no longer valuable.
But now Rockwell, the teenage fan who
came to overshadow him, is helping to
restore Leyendeckers prominence while
also elevating the overall perception of
U.S. illustration art. Rockwells bringing
$46 million got a lot of peoples attention,
says Jaster, referring to the sum paid at a
Sothebys auction in 2013 for Rockwells
1951 Post cover Saying Grace. Other major
auction companies are starting to include
more and more illustrations in their
American-paintings sales. Prices are high
for all the top illustrators. More people are
discovering illustration art and loving it.
Its a coming of age.
SHEILA GIBSON STOODLEY
American Illustrators Gallery,
americanillustrators.com; Heritage
Auctions, ha.com; Swann Auction
Galleries, swanngalleries.com
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Dont
Call It a
The
MERCEDESMAYBACH
S600
quietly and
comfortably
introduces
a new brand
and makes
a name for
itself.
Comeback
By Robert Ross
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EOPLE OF SUBSTANCE
have long gone to great lengths

to make auspicious entrances.
Alexander the Great had his elephants. The Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I may never have conducted
a triumphal equine procession, but he did commission a 177-foot-long depiction of one. And in the modern era, potentates, pontiffs, and pop stars have
used large and luxurious motorcars to impress their public.
Perhaps no automobile marque has served this purpose more than MercedesBenz. In the 1920s, it produced the 630, an example of which served as transport for German President Paul von Hindenburg. Pope Pius XI, Japans
Emperor Hirohito, and von Hindenburg rode in Mercedes-Benz 770s, which
the company produced in the 1930s and early 1940s.
In 1951, as Germanys economy recovered from World War II, MercedesBenz introduced the glorious Type 300, which became known as the Adenauer
because Konrad Adenauer, the first chancellor of West Germany, used a variety
of closed- and open-top models to travel to state affairs. Mercedes-Benz followed the Type 300 with the Type 600, which it produced from 1963 until
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1981. The Pullman-length version remains the brands

most famous limousine. It seems that everybody who
was anybody during that era had a 600. Aristotle Onassis,
Hugh Hefner, Elvis Presley, Fidel Castro, Pol Pot, Idi
Amin, and Kim Jong Il all appreciated the comfort and
status conferred by the stately 600.
When the 600 went out of production in 1981, it left a
void in Mercedes-Benzs luxury lineup, in the United
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States at least. The company made a handful of S-Classbased Pullman sedans, but they were never officially
imported to this country. Mercedes-Benz did not have a
limousine-class sedan to compete with Rolls-Royce and
Bentley until 2002, when its parent company, Daimler,
resurrected Maybach, a luxury-car brand that had been
dormant since World War II. Daimler produced two versions of the Maybach: the long-wheelbase 62 and 57. (The
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For comfort,
the rear seats of the
Mercedes-Maybach S600
rival a well-used
Eames lounge chair.
numbers represented the cars lengths in decimeters.)

Prices for the various variants and special editions ranged
from about $350,000 to more than $1 million. Daimler
expected to sell 2,000 Maybachs a year, half to U.S. customers. But the Great Recession tempered the demand
for an ber-luxury limousine, and when the final Maybach
rolled off the assembly line at the end of 2012, the company had produced fewer than 3,000 total units.
Now the Maybach is back. Again. Sort of. In April,
Mercedes-Benz launched a car that by its name, and its
purposethough not its $189,350 starting priceevokes
the 600 and the Maybachs of the recent and distant pasts.
The Mercedes-Maybach S600 also marks the launch of
a new brand.
Unlike the Maybach 57 and 62, which bore the doubleM badge on their grilles, the Mercedes-Maybach S600
sports the Mercedes-Benz silver star, the same emblem
that adorns the S-Class sedans and coupes. But on the
left edge of the deck lid is the word Maybach, and applied
to each C-pillar is a discreet double M. The name and
logo suggest that occupants will be ensconced in the most
luxurious and opulent Mercedes-Benz available. Daimler,
to make the Mercedes-Benz model lineup more decipherable, has created two sub-brands: Mercedes-AMG
for high-performance variants and Mercedes-Maybach
for the most exclusive and prestigious models.
Compared to the S-Class sedans, which previously held
the latter distinction, the Mercedes-Maybach S600, at
just under 18 feet long, is 8.2 inches longer and offers
more than 6 inches of additional legroom for rear-seat
passengers. But the extra space is just one of many comforts that media members enjoyed earlier this year in
Southern California, where Mercedes-Benz introduced
the car to the press with an 80-mile chauffeur-driven
ride from Santa Barbaras historic Belmond El Encanto
hotel to the Presquile Winery in Santa Maria.
According to the engineers who joined the media members for lunch at the winery, one of the design objectives
was to make the rear of the cabin the quietest of any
production sedan. Having achieved that goal, it seems
reasonable that Mercedes-Benz would make the car available with an optional refrigerator (concealed in the rear
center armrest) that can be stocked with a pair of silver
Champagne flutes to toast the tranquility.
In any chauffeur-driven automobile, the rear seats have
to be comfortable, and the Mercedes-Maybach S600s do
not disappoint. They rival a well-used Eames lounge chair.
They recline to a 43-degree angle and are equipped with
power-actuated calf supports. Seat-belt air bags and active
belt buckles ensure that passengers are protected while
they are reclined. The optional Executive Rear Seat Package
Plus, a two-seat configuration instead of the standard
three-seat setup, adds a center console with the refrigerator, Champagne flutes, and tables that fold out like
those on an airplane seat. The console also has cupholders
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Owners who drive

the MercedesMaybach S600 will
be impressed by
the cars smooth
handling and its
smooth-running
523 hp biturbo
V-12 engine.
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that can heat or cool beverages. The rear seats are situated behind the door openings for maximum privacy,
and the triangular window that is part of the door glass
in the S-Class sedans has been relocated to the C-pillar.
The interior is lined with hand-stitched leather. It covers the seats, the consoles, the doorsills, the pillars, and
the headliner. An optional pillow-stitching pattern can
be specified throughout, even on the dash and on throw
pillows that are suitable for a Roman feast. MercedesBenz offers a choice of seven color schemes for the interior and 14 colors for the exterior. Especially impressive
is the Designo Magno Alanite Grey exterior, a matte
finish that contrasts beautifully with the optional and
exclusive 20-inch slotted wheels.

The Mercedes-Maybach S600
further caters to the sybarites auditory, tactile, visual, and even olfactory senses. The seats are equipped
with a feature that replicates a hotstone massage. The panoramic sunroof is available with the optional
Magic Sky Control function that
turns the glass from light to dark to
provide shade from the sunlight. If
there were any noise from the road
or wind in the cabin, the 1,540-watt,
24-speaker Burmester surroundsound system could drown it out.
An atomizer in the glove box contains an agarwood fragrance developed exclusively for
Mercedes-Maybach. And an analog IWC Schaffhausen
clock in the dashboard reminds the driver and passenger
that the greatest luxury is time.
The Mercedes-Maybach S600 will not waste any time
getting from one place to another. It is powered by
Mercedes-Benzs 6-liter V-12 biturbo enginethe smoothest in the business. It produces 523 hp and 612 ft lbs of
torque from an impressively wide torque band of 1,900
to 4,000 rpm. The engine enables the car to accelerate
from zero to 60 mph in 5 seconds, which is more than
adequate for the real world.
For the driver, the Mercedes-Maybach S600 feels like
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Silver-plated
Champagne utes
from Germanys
Robbe & Berking
and high-denition
video screens are
among the agship
sedans optional
amenities.
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the S-Class S600. Though it has a longer wheelbase, it

handles just as well. Like the S-Class, the MercedesMaybach S600 is equipped with Magic Body Control,
which uses forward-facing cameras to scan the road
ahead and then adjusts the active suspension accordingly to counteract uneven surfaces. Speed bumps that
would loosen even the most intractable molars can be
taken at speed without calamity or upset.
The only people who might be upset by the MercedesMaybach S600 are owners of the original 21st-century
Maybach. In terms of fit, finish, and detail, no other

car came close to it, but toward the end of its production run it was hampered by an aging platform and
obsolescent technology. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class
has leapfrogged the Maybach with its technological
advancements, and the Mercedes-Maybach S600, in
addition to its many niceties, possesses those same
upgrades.
Mercedes-Benz, mbusa.com
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Within Los Angeles, there is a land where people come to escape.
A land with its own culture and way of life.
And endless room to roam.
For reservations contact your travel professional,

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brand-new Baccarat Hotel, Robb Report presents
our biennial selection of the most exclusive and
exceptional accommodations in cities worldwide.
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Atlanta
Baltimore
The St. Regis Atlanta
Four Seasons Hotel

Baltimore
This 151-room hotel in

upscale Buckhead
marries Southern
tradition and big-city
sophistication, featuring
twin marble staircases, a
wine-room atrium, and a
resort-style swimming
pool that transforms into
an ice-skating rink
during winter. Join locals
at Astor Court for
afternoon tea. ($350
$6,000) stregis.com
Baltimores first true

luxury hotel opened in
2011 in a glistening glass
tower overlooking the
historic Inner Harbor.
Panoramic views
complement sleek,
modern decor in the 256
guest rooms. Chef
Michael Minas Wit and
Wisdom tavern puts an
innovative spin on
classic comfort food.
($400$14,000)
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Boston
Mandarin Oriental,
Boston
With its contemporary
feng shuiinfluenced
decor, the 148-room
Mandarin Oriental is
Beantowns most
fashionable address. A
Daniel Boulud restaurant
attracts the stylish
denizens of Back Bay,
and Boylston Streets top
boutiquesGucci,
Herms, and moreare
just steps away. ($495
$8,000) mandarin
oriental.com
Charleston
Belmond Charleston
Place
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A. M. Stern and
renowned for its clubby
bar and Dean Fearing
restaurant. Guests of the
218-room property can
walk to the nearby arts
district or be chauffeured
via Rolls-Royce. ($400
$7,500) ritzcarlton.com
Chicago
NEW OPENING
Denver
The Langham,
Chicago
Four Seasons Hotel

Denver
A graceful adaptation of
Ludwig Mies van der
Rohes glass-skinned
skyscraper, this 318-room
riverfront hotel brings
top-ight service and
awless panache to a
modernist icon. The
Asian-inspired Chuan Spa
offers a lavish reprieve
from the Windy City.
($395$6,000) langham
hotels.com
Though located within a

45-story skyscraper, this
239-room hotel resembles a cozy mountain
chalet on the inside, with
fieldstone fireplaces,
deep soaking tubs, and
unobstructed views of
the Rockies. Leisure time
can be spent at a rooftop
pool and a spa with
eucalyptus steam rooms.
($325$11,000)
fourseasons.com
The Peninsula Chicago

The Magnificent Mile
property offers a perfect
blend of privacy and
conviviality, with a
European-style caf, a
dim sum terrace, a
cocktail bar known for its
legendary martinis, and
339 guest rooms with
views of downtown or
Lake Michigan. ($515
$9,000) peninsula.com
Dallas
The Ritz-Carlton,
Dallas
The Lone Star States top
hotel is set in a Regencystyle structure by Robert
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Honolulu
Halekulani
With the city on one side
and Waikiki Beach on
the other, this 453-room
Honolulu hot spot
combines the best of a
hotel and a resort. The
century-old propertys
original plantation style
survives in the form of
an oceanfront dining
house containing the
all-day Orchids, the
haute cuisine La Mer,
and the exquisite
LAperitif cocktail bar.
($495$8,000)
halekulani.com
OPPOSITE: BRUCE BUCK
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Southern hospitality
reigns at this 435-room
grand hotel set amid the
historic districts
cobblestone streets and
antebellum mansions.
Sip bourbon at the

equine-themed
Thoroughbred Club and
dine on fried catfish or
buttery grits and shrimp
at the Charleston Grill.
($300$2,400)
belmond.com
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The St. Regis New York

EVEN OLD KING COLE needs a refreshment every once in a while. After watching patrons partake at his namesake bar at the St. Regis New York for the
better part of 70 years, the king and his subjects in the establishments 30-by8-foot mural were taken down in 2013 for a cleaning and restoration. The
whimsical artwork reclaimed its prominent perch that fall, when the bar
reopened as part of a property-wide renovation that has returned the St. Regis
to the top of New Yorks hotel hierarchy. The midtown landmark, which John
Jacob Astor IV opened in 1904, preserved its Gilded Age ambience during the
renovation, but never at the expense of creating a world-class modern hotel.
Its 238 guest rooms now include 67 suites, among them three specialty accommodations designed in conjunction with Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Bentley Motors.
Two Bentley house carsa Flying Spur during the day, a Mulsanne at night
are available to all St. Regis guests for complimentary trips around town, though
visitors need not leave the premises to experience one of Manhattans premier
gathering places: Expanded and restored, the King Cole Bar & Salon always
attracts a colorful crowd. ($995$35,000) stregis.com BRUCE WALLIN
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Beverly Wilshire,
Beverly Hills (a Four
Seasons Hotel)
The Setai, Miami Beach
The landmark Los

Angeles property has
been at the center of the
Beverly Hills scene since
1928. The 395 rooms
include 137 suites,
among themat 5,000
square feetLos
Angeless largest
penthouse accommodation. Head to the Blvd
for cocktails across
from Rodeo Drive, or to
Wolfgang Pucks original
Cut for a stylish
steak-house dinner.
($475$25,000)
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with a Pan-Asian twist.

($675$32,000)
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The St. Regis

Bal Harbour Resort
Set within a 27-story
glass-and-steel tower on
the northern tip of
Miami Beach, the
property houses 227
ocean-view rooms, a
14,000-square-foot
Remde Spa, and a
Jean-Georges
Vongerichten restaurant.
The adults-only swimming pool is a welcome
escape from the local
party scene. ($650
$12,000) stregis.com
Montreal
The Peninsula
Beverly Hills
The Peninsula brands
refined style and flawless
service are right at home
in the heart of Beverly
Hills. Of the 194 lavish
guest rooms, the 16 Villa
Suites nestled into a
garden of palm trees,
bougainvillea, and
jasmine are the most
coveted. ($775$9,500)
peninsula.com
Miami
Halekulani
Las Vegas
Mandarin Oriental,
Las Vegas
A tranquil and casinofree haven above the
frenzied Strip, featuring
392 Adam Tihany
designed guest rooms, a
17-treatment-room spa,
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and cuisine by the famed

French chef Pierre
Gagnaire. Cabanas at the
guests-only swimming
pool offer a further
reprieve from the Sin
City spectacle. ($230
$15,000) mandarin
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The Setai,
Miami Beach
A Zen ambience
pervades this 120-room
beachside sanctuary in
lively South Beach.
Standout amenities
include three infinityedge pools, a spa by the
Parisian skin-care brand
Thma, and a sleek
lounge serving cocktails
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Ritz-Carlton Montreal
Originally opened in
1912, the Ritz-Carlton
offered room service,
round-the-clock valets,
and other unprecedented
luxuries for a Canadian
hotel. An extensive
renovation exactly a
century later restored
the grande dames luster,
adding a Daniel Boulud
restaurant and a rooftop
pool and updating the
129 guest rooms.
($525$7,000)
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New York
NEW OPENING
Baccarat Hotel &

Residences New York
Opened in March just
opposite the Museum of
Modern Art, Baccarats
rst hotel is a sparkling
jewel brimming with
custom crystal panels
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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

WITH ITS WHITE-COLUMNED neoclassical facade, the Ritz-Carlton, San
Francisco, has been a statelyif slightly imposingretreat in scenic Nob
Hill since opening in 1991. But the hotels century-old skin, which formerly
housed the West Coast headquarters of a life insurance company, belies
fresh new interiors that reect the modern momentum of the City by
the Bay. Completed in March, the Ritz-Carltons three-year renovation
has transformed each of the 336 rooms and suites into sleek urban
escapes featuring state-of-the-art technology and a palette of cool blues,
grays, and silvers. The marble lobby and adjoining lounge have also been
updated, with contemporary furnishings and custom bronze xtures in
the former and a glowing neon-pink bar and golden wingback armchairs
in the latter. Rustic wooden tables set a casual tone at the hotels Parallel
37 restaurant, where the California cuisine of chef Michael Rotondo has
been delighting diners since 2011. Throughout all the changes to the
Ritz-Carlton, one thing has remained constant: the white-glove service
that no other San Francisco hotel can match. ($450$10,000) ritzcarlton
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and chandeliers.
Chevalier features the
French cuisine of the
Michelin-starred chef
Shea Gallante; the Spa
de La Mer is the rst in
the United States.
($900$20,000)
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Mandarin Oriental,
New York
Mandarin Orientals
trademark style blends
with many a nod to
Gothampaintings of
New York City landmarks,
jaw-dropping Central
Park viewsat this
198-room hotel in
Columbus Circle.
Located on the 35th floor,
the power-lunch favorite
Asiate completed
renovations last year.
($595$4,500)
mandarinoriental.com
San Francisco
Toronto
The Ritz-Carlton,
San Francisco
Four Seasons Hotel

Toronto
(See opposite)
Four Seasons hometown

welcomed the brands
first official flagship
when this 259-room
hotel opened in the
stylish Yorkville
neighborhood in 2012.
Highlights include an
extensive Canadian art
collection, two restaurants
helmed by Daniel
Boulud, and Torontos
largest spa. ($430
$11,995) fourseasons.com
The St. Regis

San Francisco
Located next door to the
San Francisco Museum
of Modern Art, the
260-room St. Regis is
suitably contemporary
in style and services,
featuring Yabu
Pushelbergdesigned
interiors, a white-onwhite Remde Spa, and
a collection of dramatic
art installations
throughout. Walk to
Yerba Buena Gardens,
AT&T Park, and other
top attractions.
($755$15,000)
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Vancouver
Rosewood Hotel
Georgia
First opened in 1927, this
Georgian Revival
landmark completed a
restoration by Rosewood
in 2011. The updated

hotel, which now has 156
guest rooms, has
reclaimed its place as the
citys finest, thanks in
part to its popular
Hawksworth Restaurant
and 1920s-style Prohibition bar. ($225$3,400)
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Washington, D.C.
The Jefferson
An elegant homage to
one of the United States
Founding Fathers, this
95-room hotel is a beaux
arts haven adorned with
mahogany paneling and
grand marble columns.
At Quill, craft cocktails
and American fare draw
the Capitol Hill crowd.
($320$8,000)
jeffersondc.com
The St. Regis

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Philadelphia
OPPOSITE PAGE DON RIDDLE
The Rittenhouse
Set in the former
mansion of the 19thcentury railroad
magnate A. J. Cassatt,
this 116-room hotel on
Rittenhouse Square
completed an extensive
renovation in 2014.
Guest rooms decorated
with mahogany furnishings offer a faithful
interpretation of
Cassatts era, and the
new 10,000-square-foot
spa is one of Phillys
largest. ($400$5,000)
rittenhousehotel.com
The Rittenhouse
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
NEW OPENING
Waldorf Astoria
Amsterdam
Built within a series of
neighboring 17th- and
18th-century townhouses,
the Waldorf Astoria
opened last year on the
edge of the Herengracht
canal. Undeniably Dutch
in style and substance,
the 93-room hotel stands
out for its garden planted
with more than 5,000
tulips and the twoMichelin-starred Librijes
Zusje restaurant.
($650$1,650) waldorf
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Athens, Greece
Hotel Grande
Bretagne, a Luxury
Collection Hotel
Opened in 1874, this
Syntagma Square grande
dame is an old-world
delight with tuxedoed
butlers, a colonnadefilled lobby, and 320
rooms decorated with
priceless antiques.
Admire the Acropolis
from the hotels rooftop
restaurant. ($300
$17,090) grandebretagne.gr
Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Arts Barcelona

Rising 44 stories above
Port Olmpic, this
Ritz-Carlton-managed
property is more
Mediterranean resort
than city hotel, with 483
breezy guest rooms, a
94
two-Michelin-starred
restaurant, and a
sublime spa. At the
second-floor swimming
pool, guests are within
fins reach of Frank
Gehrys steel-and-glass
Peix sculpture. ($265
$15,000) hotelarts
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Mandarin Oriental,
Barcelona
A former bank headquarters reinvented as a
sleek Patricia Urquiola
designed retreat. The
120-room hotel sits in
the heart of the
Eixample district and
features a two-Michelinstarred restaurant and a
serene spa. Glimpse
Antoni Gauds famous
modernist masterpieces
from the rooftop pool
overlooking the Passeig
de Grcia. ($540$9,375)
Berlin, Germany
Waldorf Astoria Berlin

Set within a 32-story
high-rise, the 232-room
Waldorf Astoria towers
over Berlins burgeoning
City West. Upper-floor
suites offer sweeping
views of the Kaiser
Wilhelm Church
through floor-to-ceiling
windows. French touches
include Pierre Gagnaires
fine-dining venue and
Germanys only Guerlain
spa. ($230$2,230)
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Brussels, Belgium
Hotel Amigo
Housed in a former jail,
this 173-room landmark
near Grand Place is
today the Belgian
capitals most prestigious
address. Rich interiors
feature Flemish
tapestries, Carrara
marble, and works by
Ren Magritte. The chic
Bar Amigo offers an
extensive menu of
whiskeys and cognacs.
($750$7,375) roccoforte
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Budapest, Hungary
Four Seasons Hotel

Gresham Palace
Budapest
The Four Seasons is an
art nouveau treasure on
the banks of the Danube
River, overlooking the
Chain Bridge and its
guardian lions. Golden
mosaics and a magnificent glass dome define
the lobby, while the 179
rooms embrace a
classic-contemporary
style. ($450$5,400)
fourseasons.com
cuisine. ($460$9,090)
dangleterre.com
Dublin, Ireland
The Merrion Hotel

This Dublin landmark is
set within a cluster of
18th-century townhouses
and channels its
aristocratic origins with
polished marble halls,
damask upholstery, and
elaborate Rococo
plasterwork. Of the 142
rooms, the recently
renovated Penthouse
Suite is notable for its
private rooftop terrace.
($535$3,670) merrion
hotel.com
Edinburgh, Scotland
Prestoneld House
Colorful peacocks roam
the grounds of this
17th-century mansion,
which opened as a
23-room hotel in 1959.
Tucked behind the hills
of Holyrood Park, the
estate includes a croquet
lawn, a teahouse
surrounded by rose
bushes, and a candlelit
restaurant. ($450$650)
prestonfield.com
Copenhagen, Denmark
Hotel dAngleterre
Florence, Italy
Copenhagens historic
White Lady reborn, this
90-room, 260-year-old
grande dame emerged in
2013 from a top-to-bottom
makeover. Reserve a
table at Marchal for a
taste of chef Ronny
Emborgs New Nordic
Four Seasons Hotel

Firenze
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set within a Renaissance
palazzo and an adjacent
16th-century convent,
the Four Seasons
features 116 rooms
decorated with
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Seville, Spain
Hotel Alfonso XIII,

a Luxury Collection Hotel
IN 1916, King Alfonso XIII of Spain commissioned an opulent
palace hotel that would serve as a royal hideaway in the center
of historic Seville. More than a decade of construction followed
before the propertyadorned with painted tiles, marble oors,
and Moorish-style coffered ceilingsmade its debut in 1929 with
an elaborate celebration attended by the king and his wife,
Queen Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg. Today, stepping into the

Hotel Alfonso XIII is as enchanting as ever, thanks to a $25 million renovation by Starwoods Luxury Collection that was completed in 2012. Guests enter through a meticulously restored
marble lobby lined with ornate wrought-iron windows and
colorful tile mosaics. Contemporary artworks and muted colors
lend a modern touch to the 151 guest rooms, many of which are
outtted with original crystal chandeliers and leather headboards
bearing the hotels noble seal. After a day of exploring Sevilles
palaces and museums, guests can unwind with tapas and sangria in the royal-blue American Bar. ($350$4,500) luxury
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museum-quality
frescoes, friezes, and
pastel brocades.
Resort-style amenities
include a spa, a
Michelin-starred Tuscan
restaurant, and a secret
garden lush with
wildflowers. ($770
Frankfurt, Germany
Villa Kennedy
Medieval meets modern
at this 163-room hotel
hidden inside a turreted
gothic revival mansion
in the Sachsenhausen
district. The servicedriven property includes
an Italian restaurant, a
state-of-the-art spa, and
a leafy courtyard where
guests can sip craft
cocktails. ($310$13,770)
roccofortehotels.com
Geneva, Switzerland
Four Seasons Hotel

des Bergues
Offering old-world
refinement with
contemporary flair, this
neoclassical landmark
has been the grande
dame of Lake Geneva for
nearly two centuries. The
115 guest rooms pay
tribute to the hotels
history without being
stuffy or staid, while the
new Spa Mont Blanc is a
modern marvel.
($1,020$14,500)
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capital houses 179

classically appointed
rooms, but the 19thcentury property has
been updated with many
a modern amenity,
including a state-of-theart spa and an Asianfusion restaurant. The
Mannerheim Suite is
Helsinkis most opulent
accommodation.
($200$3,600)
hotelkamp.com
Istanbul, Turkey
Four Seasons Hotel

Istanbul at the
Bosphorus
This former 19thcentury Ottoman palace
on Istanbuls famed
strait appeals to modern
pashas with a labyrinthine
spa, a waterfront terrace,
and 25 over-the-top
suites. Throughout, the
170-room hotel offers
sweeping views of the
Asian coastline and the
domes and minarets of
Old Town. ($590
Shangri-La Bosphorus,
Istanbul
Balinese massages and
Peking duck are among
the many Eastern
delights available at
Shangri-Las 186-room
property, which opened
in 2013 on the European

side of the Bosphorus
Strait. Stellar service
meets authentic
Ottoman opulence.
($315$31,830)
shangri-la.com
Lisbon, Portugal
Four Seasons Hotel

Ritz Lisbon
A hilltop hideaway filled
with handwoven
tapestries, 18th-century
furniture, and contemporary Portuguese art.
Highlights of the
282-room hotel include a
rooftop running track
with panoramic views of
Eduardo VII Park, and
the Ritz Bar with its
extensive port menu.
($395$9,095) four
seasons.com
London, England
The Connaught
Redolent of an English
country house, this
121-room Edwardian
hotel in the heart of
Mayfair is the consummate British retreat. A
top-notch staff ensures
every experience
from drinks in the
swanky Coburg Bar to
treatments at the Aman
Spais without flaw.
($660$17,000)
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Corinthia Hotel
London
Unabashedly ornate, the
294-room Corinthia
boasts a lobby adorned
with a 1,001-crystal
Baccarat chandelier and
houses the worlds
biggest Espa Life spa.
Larger-than-life views of
the Thames River are
especially breathtaking
from the 5,000-squarefoot Royal Suite.
($625$32,450)
corinthia.com
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Rosewood London
Set within a 1914
Edwardian landmark near
Covent Garden,
Rosewoods 306-room
hotel blends neoclassical
grandeur with the
eccentric styles of interior
designer Tony Chi. The
Grand Manor House Wing
features six bedrooms, a
private hotel entrance,
and its own postal code.
($585$1,840) rosewood
hotels.com
Madrid, Spain
Villa Magna
A modern granite facade
fronts this 150-room
hotel in Madrids
fashionable Salamanca
neighborhood. Interiors
deliver a sophisticated
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Helsinki, Finland
IRAAN PALACE KEMPINSKI, ISTANBUL
Hotel Kmp, a Luxury

Collection Hotel
The best hotel in Istanbul has always been the iraan Palace. Set in a former Ottoman
palace and located on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait, the hotel brings an imperial
touch to every experience. The large innity-edge pool overlooking the water is truly
magical. ($360$33,570) kempinski.com
This historic beacon in

Finlands contemporary
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Vienna, Austria
Hotel Sacher Wien

SACHER TORTEAN AIRY chocolate cake layered with apricot
jam and served with a spoonful of whipped cream on the side
has been on the menu at Hotel Sacher Wien since the Sacher
family opened the hotel on Philharmonikerstrasse in 1876. Nearly
a century and a half later, the decadent confection and its historic home remain two of Viennas greatest indulgences. The
149-room hotel is a beguiling spectacle of n-de-sicle artistry,
with its brocade wall coverings, silk curtains, glittering Lobmeyr
chandeliers, and original oil paintings. Plush and vibrant in emerald green, the Restaurant Anna Sacher is delightfully antiquated
with white-glove service and dark-wood-paneled walls. A glass
conservatory at the scarlet-hued Restaurant Rote Bar overlooks
the Vienna State Opera across the street. In the Sacher Spa,
guests are treated to therapies that incorporate appropriately
delectable ingredients: caviar, coconut, and, of course, chocolate.
($580$2,925) sacher.com BECCA HENSLEY
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Palazzo Parigi Hotel

& Grand Spa
Located in Milans upscale
Brera district, this palazzo
residence has been
transformed into a
glamorous boutique
hotel. In the 98 light-lled
rooms, ornate Parisian
elegance blends with
Milanese minimalism. A
grand spa is set to open
this May. ($460$16,500)
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Monte Carlo, Monaco
Htel Hermitage
Monte-Carlo
Milan, Italy
Contemporary PierreYves Rochon interiors

meet belle epoque
architecture at this
278-room hotel overlooking Port Hercule. A VIP
entrance just off the
lobby leads to the
legendary Thermes
Marins Monte-Carlo spa.
The Michelin-starred Le
Vistamar restaurant is
Monte Carlo glitz at its
finest. ($645$5,470)
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Milano
Munich, Germany
Palazzo Parigi
blend of styles, with

Chinese screens, Empire
chairs, and contemporary
artworks that accent the
structures Bauhausinspired bones.
Champagne flows at the
trendy Magnum Bar.
($890$20,840)
villamagna.es
This former 15thcentury convent near

the luxury boutiques on
Via Montenapoleone
preserves its historic
provenance with
frescoes, vaulted
ceilings, and 118 rooms
dressed in Fortuny
fabrics. The legendary
Chocolate Room is a
must for its decadent
desserts. ($665$12,000)
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Paris, France
Le Bristol Paris
The epitome of understated charm, this
188-room Haussmannian
gem on rue du Faubourg
Saint-Honor celebrates
its 90th anniversary this
year. Honor the milestone with dinner at one
of the hotels two
Michelin-starred
restaurants, followed by
a digestif in the PierreYves Rochondesigned
Le Bar du Bristol.
($900$25,500) lebristol
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Shangri-La Hotel,
Paris
In 2010, Prince Roland
Bonapartes 19th-century
pleasure palace was
reborn as this 101-room
hotel featuring fin de
sicle gilding, moldings,
and paintings. Just steps
from the Seine, the
property brings flawless
Shangri-La service and
two Michelin-starred
restaurants to old-world
European opulence.
($760$21,300)
shangri-la.com
Bayerischer Hof
Porto, Portugal
Founded in 1841 by the

order of Ludwig I of
Bavaria, the Bayerischer
retains its royal standards
with a rooftop spa
terrace, a Michelinstarred restaurant, and
the historic Falks Bar.
Diverse decor in the 340
rooms promises
something to suit every
taste. ($330$16,380)
bayerischerhof.de
The Yeatman
The port-making town
of Porto welcomed a
true five-star hotel with
the opening of this
82-room retreat on the
banks of the Douro
River in 2010.
Oenophiles will rejoice
at the decanter-shaped
swimming pool, the
Vinothrapie Spa by
Caudalie, and the
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($420$1,945)
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Prague, Czech Republic
Mandarin Oriental,
Prague
Hidden within a 14thcentury monastery near
Prague Castle, this
99-room hotel strikes a
perfect balance between
old and new, with
vaulted ceilings and
parquet floors augmented
by colorful and contemporary furnishings. The
glass floor in the spa
reveals the ruins of a
Renaissance chapel
below. ($295$2,770)
Rome, Italy
Hotel de Russie
A 19th-century landmark overlooking the
buzzing Piazza del
Popolo, this Rocco Forte
hotel features 122 guest
rooms cast in pastel
tones and Carrara
marble. The scent of
orange blossoms
permeates the restaurants terraced gardens;
the Spanish Steps are
eight minutes away by
foot. ($830$4,375)
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St. Petersburg, Russia
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Lion Palace
St. Petersburg
A pair of marble lions
guards the entrance of
this 19th-century palace
turned luxury hotel.
Opened in mid-2013, the
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brimming with original
details, including carved
woodwork, terrazzo
oors, gilt cornices, and a
centuries-old fresco by
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
The 24-room propertys
two private gardens
provide rare retreats in
tourist-lled Venice.
($915$4,400)
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The Gritti Palace,

a Luxury Collection
Hotel
Aman Canal Grande Venice
property maintains its

neoclassical charm with
meticulously restored
granite stairs in the lobby
and gold and bronze
details in the 183 guest
rooms. ($350$10,000)
fourseasons.com
Salzburg, Austria
Hotel Sacher Salzburg

This 113-room, familyowned hotel on the
Salzach River is the
grande dame of Austrias
Baroque city. A magnificent collection of
oil paintings and
Austrian antiques adds
to the grandeur. Caf
Sacher serves the
world-famous Sacher
torte. ($285$2,590)
sacher.com
Grand Htel
Perched above the
harbor just opposite the
Royal Palace, this
312-room hotel has been
a gathering place for
dignitaries and celebrities
since opening in 1874.
Chef Mathias Dahlgrens
two-Michelin-starred
Matsalen is an institution in its own right.
($375$10,925)
grandhotel.se
Venice, Italy
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Aman Canal Grande

Venice
Amanresorts 16thcentury-palazzo hotel on
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Vienna, Austria
Hotel Sacher Wien

(See page 97)
NEW OPENING
Park Hyatt Vienna

Set within a former bank
in the pedestrian-only
Goldenes Quartier, this
modernized beaux arts
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Seville, Spain
Hotel Alfonso XIII,

a Luxury Collection
Hotel
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Stockholm, Sweden
Murano glass chandeliers,

custom Rubelli silks, and
priceless art and
antiques adorn this
500-year-old palazzo,
which reopened as an
82-room Luxury
Collection hotel in 2013.
The Club del Doge
restaurant serves classic
Venetian cuisine with
close-up views of the
Grand Canal. ($540
$11,880) thegritti
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spacious rooms, a
regional-cuisine restaurant,
and a wood-paneled
cigar lounge. In the spa,
an old bank vault is now
home to a shimmering
gold-tiled swimming
pool. ($540$5,920)
park.hyatt.com
Zurich, Switzerland
Baur au Lac
Founded in 1844, this
family-run grande dame
on the edge of Lake
Zurich stays fresh with
constant renovations, the
most recent of which
included a sparkling new
lobby lounge by PierreYves Rochon. In 2013, the
120-room hotels Pavilion
restaurant earned a
Michelin star. ($450
$3,925) bauraulac.ch
The Dolder Grand

A 176-room hilltop haven
comprising a 116-yearold main building and
two Norman Foster
designed contemporary
wings. Just minutes
from the city center, the
hotel is a true urban
retreat with verdant
grounds and a 43,000square-foot spa.
($755$15,810)
thedoldergrand.com
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LION PALACE ST. PETERSBURG

Alexander Pushkin immortalized this 19th-century palace in his poem, The Bronze Horseman.
Located opposite the Hermitage Museum, every one of the 183 guest rooms has a spectacular view. ($430$10,000) fourseasons.com
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Agra, India
The Oberoi Amarvilas,

Agra
Each of this palatial
propertys 102 rooms
and suites features
unobstructed views of
the Taj Mahal. Interiors
sparkle with glass
chandeliers and white
marble; terraced gardens,
stone fountains, and a
spa inspired by ayurvedic
principles provide a
serene escape from the
tourist bedlam. ($890
$11,960) oberoihotels.com
Bangkok, Thailand
Mandarin Oriental,
Bangkok
The Thai capitals
colonial grande dame

dates to 1876. The
374-room hotel, set on
the banks of the Chao
Phraya River, is a
monument to opulence,
featuring seven restaurants, a Thai cooking
school, an ayurvedic spa,
and 35 suites swathed in
colorful silks. ($370
$7,330) mandarin
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boxing academy, a
century-old teakwood
house turned restaurant,
and an extensive
collection of rare Thai
and European antiques.
($550$1,250) thesiam
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The Siam
Hanoi, Vietnam
A tranquil, residentialstyle hotel along the

Chao Phraya River with
39 Bill Bensleydesigned
suites and villas.
Highlights include a
cinema, a Muay Thai
Sotel Legend
Metropole Hanoi
Beijing, China
Waldorf Astoria
Beijing
(See opposite)
This French Colonial

style monument near the
opera house comprises
the historic Metropole
Wing (dating to 1901)
and the neoclassical
Opera Wing (completed
in 2008). A tour of the
364-room hotels
preserved bomb
shelterconstructed
during the Vietnam
Waris a must.
($280$4,390)
sofitel.com
Hong Kong, China
Sotel Legend Metropole Hanoi
The Landmark
Mandarin Oriental,
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Colonial decadence and
white-glove service are
long-standing traditions
at Hong Kongs first
luxury hotel, which
opened in 1928. All 297
rooms of the Kowloon
property offer sweeping
views of Victoria Harbour.
Arrive via helicopter or
the Peninsulas restored
1934 Rolls-Royce
Phantom II. ($755
The Ritz-Carlton,
Hong Kong
Located on the top 16
floors of Hong Kongs
tallest tower, the
312-room Ritz-Carlton is
a showstopper with
birds-eye views that
extend all the way to the
South China Sea. The
top-floor infinity-edge
pool and Ozone bar sit
16,000 feet above the
city. ($980$17,930)
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PARK HYATT SAIGON, Ho Chi Minh City
The top service in Vietnamand perhaps all of Southeast Asiacan be found at this
heritage hotel opposite the Saigon Opera House. The breakfast buffet is exceptional;
the bar is the best in town. ($280$2,900) park.hyatt.com
A striking counterpoint
to Hong Kongs many
historic hotels, this
113-room property
blends high-tech
amenities with modern
design. The French
restaurant Amber earned
a pair of Michelin stars
in 2012; cocktails are
unrivaled at the MO Bar.
($770$8,740) mandarin
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NEW OPENING
Waldorf Astoria Beijing

HOUSED WITHIN A glistening 12-story bronze tower, the new Waldorf
Astoria Beijing appears on its surface to be yet another contemporary
addition to the sprawling Chinese capital. Inside, however, the Yabu
Pushelbergdesigned hotelwhich opened last year in the Dongcheng
district, just minutes from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Squareis
clearly inspired by the gilded style of its Ming dynastyera neighbors.
Embroidered silk walls, traditional latticework, and ornate rugs offset contemporary artworks and slick black lacquer in the public spaces, while
amenities include a spa specializing in Chinese-medicine-inuenced
therapies and a restaurant serving Beijing-style Cantonese cuisine. Most
of the 176 guest rooms are modern in style, with metallic accents, Ferragamo
bath products, and oor-to-ceiling windows. Guests in search of a more
traditionaland imperialexperience will be most comfortable in the
two-bedroom Hutong Villa (top), a palace of red, blue, and gold designed
in what the hotel describes as the Ming Dynasty Royal Hutong (or Alleyway)
style. The villas amenities include a private swimming pool and a courtyard garden. ($320$18,870) waldorfastoria.com CYNTHIA ROSENFELD
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Kyoto, Japan
The Ritz-Carlton,
Kyoto
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The former residence of the nizam of Hyderabad, this 60-room palace hotel is lled with
rare furniture, Venetian chandeliers, and grand marble staircases. The Palace Librarya
replica of the library at Windsor Castlefeatures rare manuscripts and a collection of the
Holy Quran. ($450$3,175) tajhotels.com
Mumbai, India
The Taj Mahal Palace,

Mumbai
Once the domain of
maharajas, this 560room landmark overlooking the Gateway of
India is filled with ceiling
frescoes, handwoven silk
carpets, and onyx
columns. Stay in the
historic Palace wing,
where period furnishings
and Rajput bay windows
recall the propertys
royal roots. (From $260)
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TAJ FALAKNUMA PALACE, Hyderabad
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL, KUALA LUMPUR

Kuala Lumpurs most luxurious hotel sits between the Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park
and the Petronas Towers, and features an indoor golf center and a contemporary-art
collection. Do not miss the wide selection of cigars by La Casa del Habano at Cigar Divan.
($465$9,480) mandarinoriental.com
New Delhi, India
The Leela Palace

New Delhi
A modern interpretation
of old-world opulence,
this 254-room hotel sits in
the heart of the historic
Diplomatic Enclave.
Outposts of the acclaimed
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Drink in the panoramic
views at the top-floor
lounge, or descend to the
clubby basement bar for
sake and soju cocktails.
($460$5,130) park
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The St. Regis Osaka
Shanghai, China
Bund hotel decorated

with black marble and
sparkling chandeliers.
Guests of the 235 rooms
enjoy sweeping views
across the Huangpu
River to the futuristic
skyline of Pudong. ($595
Japans second city is

home to its first St. Regis
hotel, located in the
fashionable Midosuji
shopping district. Take
refuge in the 160 rooms
dressed with Kawashima
silk, at the 12th-floor St.
Regis Terrace, or in the
Zen garden overlooking
the city. ($210$6,715)
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Four Seasons Hotel

Pudong, Shanghai
Singapore
restaurants Le Cirque and

Megu are on-site, as is a
two-story Espa facility
specializing in ayurvedic
treatments. ($380
$8,770) theleela.com
Osaka, Japan
Seoul, South Korea
Park Hyatt Seoul

Indigenous stone and
glossy Burmese oak
contribute to a meditative
ambience at this
185-room hotel set
within a glittering glass
skyscraper in Gangnam.
This 187-room hotel in

the bustling business
district surprises with a
surplus of leisurely
pursuits, including a
41st-floor infinity-edge
pool and a French
restaurant with a
secluded dining terrace.
The English-speaking
staff is exceptional, as is
the traditional Cantonese
cuisine at Shng-X.
($270$14,190)
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The St. Regis

Singapore
The Peninsula
Shanghai
A palm-shaded
swimming pool and a
Remde Spa are among
the resort-style amenities
at this 299-room
high-rise on the corner
of prestigious Orchard
Road. Butler-served guest
rooms feature leathertopped desks and bespoke
linens; a world-class art
collection includes
original works by Joan
Mir and Fernando
Botero. ($670$11,160)
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Pierre-Yves Rochons
sleek style saturates this
Sydney, Australia
The Langham,
Sydney
Ideally situated on
Sydney Harbor, this
elegant 98-room hotel
reopened in December
following a $30 million
makeover. Relaxed yet
refined in style, the
rooms and suites are
now the citys largest.
Delectable pastries and
afternoon tea at Palm
Court are not to be
missed. ($635$3,500)
langhamhotels.com
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NEW OPENING
Aman Tokyo
Japanese minimalism
permeates this urban
retreat, which opened in
December on the top six
oors of the Otemachi
Tower. Each of the 84
rooms and suites includes
a traditional Japanese
ofuro; the Zen experience
continues at the Aman
Spa and glass-enclosed
swimming pool. ($630
$1,680) amanresorts.com
Mandarin Oriental,
Tokyo
An architectural marvel
high above the tony
Nihonbashi district, the
Mandarin Oriental
features 178 rooms and
suites that incorporate
traditional Japanese
elements of wood and
water. Panoramic views
spanning all the way to
Mt. Fuji are most
impressive from the
hotels three Michelinstarred restaurants.
($355$12,400)
Varanasi, India
Nadesar Palace
Set near the Ganges
River, this 19th-century
former maharajas palace
is home to just 10 suites
adorned with colorful
fabrics and four-poster
beds. Participate in
morning yoga in the
jasmine-scented gardens
and traditional aarti
ceremonies at sundown.
($650$1,050)
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NEW OPENING
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

SET ALONG THE cherry-tree-lined banks of the Kamo River, the RitzCarlton, Kyoto, channels the subdued ambience of the former imperial
capitals ryokan, or inns. A commitment to tradition is apparent at every
turn, from the lattice-framed lobby lounge decorated with washi-paper
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artwork to the garden-lled courtyard with its three-story stone waterfall. Japanese minimalism reigns in the 134 guest rooms, each of which
is adorned with the customary light-wood-paneled walls, calligraphy
hangings, and bonsai trees. Following a bicycle tour of Kyotos many
temples and shrines, guests can retire to the tranquil spa, where Espa
therapies incorporate matcha green tea from nearby Uji. For more local
avor, sample traditional kaiseki cuisine in the Mizuki restaurants four
private dining rooms lined with shoji sliding doors and kimono-inspired
wall motifs. ($700$9,000) ritzcarlton.com ELAINE GLUSAC
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lima, Peru
Palacio DuhauPark
Hyatt Buenos Aires
Hotel B
Two structuresa sleek

glass tower and a
belle epoque mansion
linked by a Carlos
Thaysdesigned
gardenhouse 165 guest
rooms, a 7,000-bottle
wine cellar, and a
contemporary-art
gallery. Accommodations
in the 23-room Palacio,
with their marble floors
and glass chandeliers,
are the most refined.
($520$6,500) park
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This historic mansion in

the emerging Barranco
arts district opened as a
stylish 17-room hotel in
2013. The restaurant
serves the exquisitely
experimental cuisine of
chef Oscar Velarde; a
rooftop terrace is the
perfect place to sip pisco
sours. ($450$700)
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Mexico City
The St. Regis

Mexico City
This 189-room hotel,
located within Csar
Pellis gleaming tower on
Paseo de la Reforma,
brings signature St.
Regis style to the capital
with 24/7 butler service,
a Remde Spa, and
Jean-Georges Vongerichtens J&G Grill. The
King Cole Bar tips its hat
to the Manhattan
original. ($605$5,500)
stregis.com
The place to stay in Rio

since 1923, this 241-room
grande dame on
Copacabana Beach has
hosted everyone from
Fred Astaire to the
Rolling Stones. Dine on
Brazilian-Italian fusion
cuisine at Cipriani or
request the hotels
sunrise picnic atop
Corcovado. ($555
$3,925) belmond.com
Hotel Fasano Rio

de Janeiro
Havaianas and high heels
are equally welcome at
this effortlessly chic
hotel on Ipanema Beach,
where the 89 rooms are
the work of Philippe
Starck. Public spaces
include Baretto-Londra,
one of Rios most
coveted reservations.
Enjoy predinner
caipirinhas at the
guest-only rooftop bar.
($820$4,100)
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
San Miguel de Allende,

Mexico
Belmond Copacabana
Palace
Rosewood San Miguel

de Allende
Santiago, Chile
The Ritz-Carlton,
Santiago
El Golfs top spot for
business and leisure, this
205-room Englishmanor-style hotel is a
warm retreat brimming
with Chilean charm. A
rooftop swimming pool
overlooks the Andes
Mountains. Tapas and
regional wines are served
at Estro. ($550$5,000)
ritzcarlton.com
So Paulo, Brazil
Hotel Fasano
So Paulo
A sleek and sexy hideaway
in the fashionable Jardins
enclave featuring 60
rooms and suites with
designer furnishings and
floor-to-ceiling views of
the verdant surrounds.
Just off the lobby, the
Baretto jazz bar
showcases big-time
bossa nova acts.
($820$3,080)
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LAS ALCOBAS, Mexico City
Located in the upscale Polanco shopping district, this luxury boutique hotel offers Mexico
Citys best service. The rooms are spacious and contemporaryperfect for a long stay in
the city. ($295$425) lasalcobas.com
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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

THOUGH NEWLY CONSTRUCTED in 2011, the Rosewood San
Miguel de Allende blends right in with the historic Spanish
structures of Mexicos most iconic colonial town. The rose-hued
limestone property, which is set on a picturesque hill above
cobblestone streets and pastel-colored villas, is an authentic
interpretation of the citys handcrafted haciendas, with its
cantera-stone colonnades, arched porticos, and courtyards
crowned with bubbling fountains. Inside, wrought iron, tooled
leather, and dark wood adorn the 67 guest rooms and suites,
each of which features a balcony or patio with views of the
bright-pink spires of the town church or the distant foothills of
the Sierra Madre Mountains. On cool evenings, guests wrapped
in pashminas sip blue-agave tequila at the Luna rooftop bar;
during the summer, fruit-infused margaritas are served in
custom-blown glasses. More local indulgences can be found at
the spa, where therapies include a mole-spice-and-cocoa scrub,
and at the 1826 restaurant, which helped launch San Miguels
newfound farm-to-table movement. ($385$1,885) rosewood
hotels.com IRENE RAWLINGS
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Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
Emirates Palace
Set on nearly a mile of
Arabian Gulf beachfront,
this 394-room palace by
Kempinski Hotels
abounds with extravagances, including a
private marina and a
fleet of Rolls-Royces. In
the lobby, the over-thetop Caviar Bar is Emirati
excess at its finest.
($545$14,975)
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Cape Town, South Africa
Ellerman House
Priceless art and antiques
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decorate this immaculate

Cape Edwardian
mansion perched high
above Bantry Bay just
minutes from Table
Mountain. Terraced
gardens wind throughout
the estate, which features
11 rooms, two villas, two
suites, and a striking
wine gallery. ($495
$6,930) ellerman.co.za
and moody haven filled

with bespoke furnishings
and Armani-branded
accoutrements. The
designers obsessive
attention to detail is
especially apparent in
the 12,000-square-foot
spa, where all treatments
are tailor-made.
($1,225$12,250)
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renovation of the beloved

hilltop Westcliff Hotel
brings local provenance
and top-notch service to
South Africas largest city.
Four restaurants
specialize in seasonal
fare, and a new rooftop
garden is one of the
areas top spots for
sundowners. ($400
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Johannesburg,
South Africa
Saxon Hotel, Villas

and Spa
Armani Hotel Dubai

Occupying the base of
the Burj Khalifa tower,
Giorgio Armanis
160-room hotel is a dark
NEW OPENING
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Hotel the Westcliff,
Johannesburg
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Marrakech, Morocco
La Mamounia
Redesigned by Jacques
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

NO LONGER A mere pit stop en route to South Africas safari parks,
Johannesburg is emerging as a ourishing metropolis worthy of an extended
stay. The Saxona 53-room hotel set on 10 lush acres in the citys affluent
Sandton neighborhoodhas been at the forefront of that transformation
since opening its doors a decade and a half ago. Latticed shutters and
landscaped gardens bring a residential style to the property, which served
as the home of one of South Africas wealthiest men before opening to
the public in 2000. Inside, an eclectic collection of baskets, ceramics, and
other crafts is displayed alongside contemporary works by some of South
Africas leading artists. Guest rooms range from garden villas that overlook
native fynbos and jacaranda trees to the Mandela Platinum Suite, which
Nelson Mandela occupied while editing his autobiography, Long Walk to
Freedom. Johannesburgs hottest reservation can be found at Five Hundred,
where the local celebrity chef David Higgs highlights produce from the
hotels rooftop garden. ($425$1,375) saxon.co.za JANE BROUGHTON
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Garcia in 2009, this famed

retreat within the walled
city features restaurants
helmed by Michelinstarred chefs, an
otherworldly spa, and
magnificent private
gardens. Of the 209
accommodations, the
three private riads are the
most impressive examples
of ornate Moroccan
craftsmanship. ($680
$9,430) mamounia.com
Royal Mansour
Not a single corner was
cut in the creation of
this extravagant hotel
commissioned by King
Mohammed VI of
Morocco. Most of the 53
riad-style accommodations feature silk wall
coverings and zellige

mosaics; three restaurants
serve cuisine by the
three-Michelin-starred
chef Yannick Allno.
($1,175$11,400)
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Nairobi, Kenya
Hemingways Nairobi
Set among the fabled
hills from Karen Blixens
Out of Africa, this

45-room colonial-style
retreat established a new
standard for the Kenyan
capital when it opened in
2013. A tranquil pool and
elegant brasserie are
among many diversions
for pre- and post-safari
stays. ($555$2,500)
hemingways-nairobi.com
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT DUBAI AT JUMEIRAH BEACH

A perfect blend of contemporary and Arabian styles, with 237 accommodations including the
spectacular Royal Suite adorned with Venetian chandeliers and hand-tufted wool-and-silk rugs.
Do not miss the traditional healing rituals at the Pearl Spa. ($335$73,000) fourseasons.com
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Say Good Night, Grace E

The new 240-foot yacht from Perini Navi and Philippe Briand offers
passengers rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. BY SHAUN TOLSON
TRAVELERS SEEKING TRANQUILITY will nd it aboard Grace E, a 240-foot yacht from naval architect and designer
Philippe Briands Vitruvius Yachts. The sundeck serves as a health spa, and the diesel-electric propulsion system enables
the yacht, which was built by Perini Navis Picchiotti division and delivered in September, to cruise in near silence.
Among other amenities, the sundeck contains a massage room with a wet-and-dry sauna and a mediation
room. Whether they are ruminating in the meditation room, watching a movie from the Kaleidescape
library in the skylounge, or lounging in the main-deck saloon, guests will not be disturbed
by the yachts electric power plant. When the system is producing enough energy
to propel the yacht at 14 knots, the noise level in the saloon reaches just
45.5 decibels, which is about as loud as it is in a library. The propulsion
system is also efficient enough to give Grace E a range
of about 5,500 nautical miles, enabling the yacht
to provide peace of mind as well as peace
and quiet.
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AWARD WORTHY The upper-deck skylounge, an informal area

featuring a marble sushi bar on one side and a wraparound sofa on the other, reflects
interior designer Rmi Tessiers preference for large open spaces with contemporary
decor. His work on the interior earned Grace E a Baccarat Trophy at Septembers Monaco
Yacht Show, where the yacht debuted. The space is equipped with a pair of drop-down
TVs connected to a Kaleidescape library of movies. Forward of the lounge is a beauty
salon where guests can receive facials, pedicures, and manicures.
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MODERN APPEAL The contemporary design of Grace Es main

saloon includes tables made of onyx and ebony, stainless-steel accents, and a large-scale
Jasper Johns print. Here and throughout much of the interior, the ceiling is covered with
palladium leaf. In addition to being a decorative element, the shiny, silvery metal helps to
illuminate the room by reflecting the ceilings cove lighting. The saloons windows are
framed with high-gloss ebony, and the blinds are made of white leather.
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SUITE DREAMS The full-beam master suite is located on the main deck, in front
of the two VIP suites. The four other guest cabins are on the lower deck. Each suite and cabin has an
en suite bathroom with a shower. The master suite measures about 1,000 square feet and includes
two walk-in closets, a study, two showers, and an expansive soaking tub made of stone. The wall
paneling is made from sycamore that has been sandblasted, bleached, and polished.
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ALL WELL AND GOOD Grace Es owners envisioned a spa at sea, and
Briand accommodated their wishes by designing the 2,500-square-foot sundeck as a wellness
area. It includes a hydrotherapy room containing a cold plunge pool (above right). The deck also
has a gym, a hammam-style steam room, and the aforementioned meditation room, where guests
can clear their minds while enjoying a 180-degree view of the sea. The deck can be accessed by
an elevator (above left), which is encased in glass shot with decorative gold thread.
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seating pods (above) protect their occupants from the sun and
from any wind not already blocked by the transparent shield
that surrounds the seating area. The decks exterior (right,
top) also includes a hot tub and six sun pads. Aft on the main
deck (right, bottom), guests can get a rigorous or light workout
in the 11.5-foot counter-current swimming pool. The tender
garage (below) houses two tenders and four personal
watercraft. It also contains kayaks, wakeboards,
paddleboards, and snorkeling gear.
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BUILDER: Perini Navi Group, perininavi.it DELIVERED: September 2014 LENGTH: 240 feet CABINS: 7 GUESTS: 12
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equipment HIGHLIGHT: A 2,500-square-foot wellness deck that includes a hydrotherapy room, massage room,
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Adrian Mielke
and his dog, Lola,
help unearth the
world's largest
crop of black
truffles, grown by
the Truffle & Wine
Co. in Western
Australia.
Move Over, Monsieur

BLACK TRUFFLES FROM AUSTRALIA HAVE ARRIVED, JUST IN
TIME FOR SWEET CORN AND TOMATOES. BY DAVID LYON
T IS EARLY JULY in Western Australia, and the black-truffle harvest is swinging into high gear in the remote village of Manjimup. As I walk the Truffle & Wine
Co.s 52-acre grove of hazelnut and oak trees with the truffle hunter Adrian Mielke,
there is a sense of urgency. Winter rains are flooding the normally dry soil, imperiling a
few million dollars worth of black diamonds with the chance of rot.
Mielkes affable yellow Labrador retriever Lola snuffles along the ground until she scents
truffles intertwined with the roots of a host tree. She scratches at the soil to mark the spot
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truffle farm, or truffire. Mielke and

Lola usually cover three to four miles
per day and discover hundreds of ripe
truffles. Each little dig turns up clusters
of two to seven truffles; most are the
size of hens eggs, but others are as
large as a gooses. These treasures
weigh an impressive 1 to 4 ounces each.
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Every so often, Mielke pauses to

pick up a truffle that has nudged its
way to the surface. He grimaces as
he hands me a spongy specimen
that is beginning to disintegratea
black diamond turning into a lump
of compost. We need to harvest
faster before the rains soften up the
ground, he says.
DESPITE CHALLENGES from

rain, rot, and even insects, the
Truffle & Wine Co. claims to be the
worlds largest producer of Tuber
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The groves of
hazelnut and
oak trees in the
Hazel Hill truffire
produced a record
8,400 pounds
of black truffles
last year. An even
bigger harvest is
expected this year.
and waits as Mielke gets

down on one knee and
roots his fingers into
the friable soil to reveal
a cluster of three black
lumps. He lifts and gently turns over
the truffles, lightly squeezing each
one to ensure that it has not gone soft
and looking for insect damage or
other surface faults. He leans over
and sniffs the hole for mildew.
Satisfied that the truffles are ready
to be harvested and are in prime condition, he covers them over and drops
a fluorescent pink streamer to mark
the spot for the harvesters.
Lola gets the first of many treats
before we continue along the 25 miles
of nut-tree rows in the Hazel Hill
melanosporum (the scientific name

for the black Prigord truffle). While
no global industry figures supporting
this assertion exist, no one disputes
the claim, and regional figures show
that the Hazel Hill truffirewhich
is still not fully maturealready
produces more truffles than
Australias other 160 growers combined. During last years harvest, a
record 8,400 pounds of truffles were
pulled from the soil at Hazel Hill.
Even more are expected this year.
Wild-foraged truffles still dominate
the European trade, but the modest
success of scientific truffle farming
in France, Italy, and Spain has
encouraged trial farms in such New
World locales as Napa Valley,
Oregon, and Appalachia. Although
Australia (which has no native culinary truffles or host trees) seems an
unlikely place to try truffles, farmers
in northern Tasmania planted the
countrys first truffire in 1991. Even
before they harvested their first
specimen in 1999, truffle farming
was being touted as the next great
wave of Aussie trophy agriculture
as if the Prigord could put Shiraz
in the shade.
The entrepreneurs Alf Salter
and Graham Durbinrespectively
the director and the chairman and
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TOP: TASOS KATOPODIS/K2 PHOTOGRAPHY
Top and middle: At

Grace, Australian
truffles embellish
a squab dish and
a savory crme
caramel. Above:
Corn agnolotti
with truffles at
Studio at Montage
Laguna Beach.
managing director of the Truffle &

Wine Co.had a hunch that Western
Australia might be a better match
than Tasmania to the truffles
Southern European homeland. Six
years after planting the Hazel Hill
truffire in 1997, they harvested their
first trufflea nearly 6-ounce lump
slightly smaller than a baseball. By
2009 the project was producing
1,300 pounds of black truffles, and
production has grown dramatically
since then. Until another Southern
Hemisphere truffle farm can match
the magic in Manjimup, the company
has the Northern Hemisphere summer truffle market largely to itself.
Method, however, stands behind
the magic. The company meticulously selected pure Prigord spores
to add to the soil around its seedling
trees to guarantee that no competing
fungi would grow. (The 2010 publication of the DNA sequence of Tuber
melanosporum made that task easier.) The local bandicoots and black
cockatoos are not interested in truffles, and the environment in Western
Australia harbors none of the parasites, like truffle beetles and truffle
flies, that cause major problems in
European truffires. Moreover, the
Truffle & Wine Co. has added sufficient lime to the soil to create an
alkaline island in an otherwise acidic
sea. The recent discovery that the
fungus reproduces by an exchange
of DNA between individual fungi
(the mushroom equivalent of sex)
gave Harry Eslick, the Truffle & Wine
Co.s staff mycologist, the inspiration
to experiment with proprietary cultivation techniques to further boost
production.
The bounty of the Hazel Hill
truffire opens a second truffle season to diners around the world.
European black truffles are harvested from November through
March. Australian truffles are on the
market from late May through
August, and they reach North
Americ an chefs faster than
European truffles. Black truffles
develop their peak aroma around
five days out of the ground and hold
for roughly 11 days. Upon harvest,
the Truffle & Wine Co.s tubers are
quickly cleaned, graded, packaged,
and shipped, clearing U.S. customs
within three days of harvesting.
European truffle foragers may only
bring their finds to market once a
week, so by the time a truffle reaches
North America, its flavor is ebbing.
Truffle seasons in the two hemispheres do not overlap, so head-tohead comparisons are not possible.
But many high-profile chefs concur that the flavors are the same.
Traditional uses for black truffles
with braised meats, rich winter pastas, and fatty egg dishesplay up the
dark, sensuous musk of the fungus.
Summer dishes can explore another
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dimension often obscured in heavier winter dishes. When paired with green asparagus, corn, sweet peas, or summer squashes,
black truffles bring a spice cabinet of flavors
into play: black pepper, nutmeg, coriander,
even the pungency of asafetida, an evocative scent that forms the bass note in many
South Asian curries.
Eli Kaimeh, chef de cuisine at Thomas
Kellers Per Se in New York, exults in the
newfound possibilities. We look forward
to a really good thing twice a year now, he
says. His favorite produce pairing from
last August was a succotash of corn, zucchini, and black truffles accented with
roasted peppers. The truffles provided
resinous overtones and a nutlike quality
to the mlange of sweet, soft vegetables.
Curtis Duffy, chef at Grace in Chicago, uses
them in dishes such as a savory crme
caramel topped with truffles, chives, and
a sherry sauce, and a squab preparation
with truffles, green strawberries, and sorrel. These Australian truffles are the equal
to any in the world, Duffy says.
Most U.S. chefs were introduced to
Australian truffles by Frank Brunacci, a
chef who left the kitchen in 2011 to become
a truffle importer. Now he is the vice president of sales for the U.S. subsidiary of the
Truffle & Wine Co. and supplies about 180
U.S. restaurants during the year. In May, he
also starts selling them direct through the
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per pound for parings to $650 per pound
and up for whole trufflesabout the same
range as European truffles.
A customers first box of Aussie truffles
is nearly always a hard sell. Based on his
experience with insipid lesser species of
summer truffles from Oregon and China,
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Beach was initially skeptical. In 2009,
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explodes in your mouth, Strong says. Now
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of the pasta with a little bit of mascarpone,
a corn foam, and fresh truffles, he says.
Most European-trained chefs never
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Chefs used to applying truffles to foie
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summer vegetables. Ken Frank of La Toque
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menus in January and February for over
30 years. In 2014, he finally tried the
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had been missing. He served a black-truffle
menu in July and August that included his
adaptation of a Catalan classic: a plate of
roasted, hand-crushed Yukon Gold potatoes over steamed Romano beans drizzled
with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt
and black truffles. The earthiness of the
potato, the brightness of the olive oil, the
slightly sweet but earthy tone of the bean,
and the truffle combine in a way thats
magical, he says.
THE NEXT MORNING in Manjimup,

where the truffle production has a magical
air of its own, the weather is unusually
dank after an all-night rain. At breakfast,
I shave a small black truffle over my scrambled eggs and toss them with a pat of butter. The eggs make the truffles taste like
toasted almonds with a hint of pine, and
the truffles make the eggs sweet. This indulgence is possible in a community where
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room do not look the worse for wear, though
some are a little muddy. I ask if the weather
has hurt them, and a worker lifts a box to
my face so I can inhale the aromas. The
funky scents of earth and spice make my
eyes water.
OK, mate? he asks. Oh yes, very OK.
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percent Cabernet Franc. We produce about 50,000 bottles
annually, including our Castillon Ctes de Bordeaux wine.
What do you enjoy about the winemaking process?

What really interests me is creating a certain style of wine,
indeed crafting a productwinethat emanates from
and reflects the terroir. Vineyards are constantly evolving
and improving over time. Thats what I love about vine
growing and winemaking. It is a permanent challenge
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How did you get involved with truffle farming?
My family always owned little parcels of land with truffle
oak trees. Truffle farming is a lifestyle, an art form in which
my family has always been involved in a dilettante sort of
way. I wanted to create something in keeping with a way
of life that I cherish and create a business out of it.
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A CONVERSATION WITH THE HOTELIER,
VINTNER, AND TRUFFLE FARMER.
IDIER LE CALVEZS STORIED hospitality career has taken

him from the Plaza and Pierre hotels in Manhattan to the
Shangri-La in Hong Kong and the Four Seasons Hotel George V
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and his wife, Olivia, also own a thriving vineyard in Bordeaux, a nearby
truffle farm, and two boutique hotels on le de R, where he grew up. The
multifaceted Frenchman took a break from his active schedulewhich in-
What attracts you most to the French countryside?

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mothers hometown, of which she was once the mayor.
cludes raising three young childrento discuss his passion for the French
countryside and a few of his favorite city hotels. JILL NEWMAN
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