Conde Nast Traveler November 2019

NINA FLOHR 3D-printed-hotel pioneer, p. 156 “IN MARCH, I VISITED VANA WELLNESS RETREAT IN NORTHERN INDIA, AT THE FOOTHILLS OF THE HIMALAYAS. IT’S THE MOST HARMONIOUS SPOT FOR RECENTERING BODY, MIND, AND SOUL—I CAN JUST STOP AND PRESS PAUSE THERE.” FINN WOLFHARD Actor on the move, p. 152 “Recently, I persuaded a few friends to skip work and come with me to Lynn Canyon, a beautiful mountain-glacier creek about 45 minutes from Vancouver, where you can swim in the cold water, surrounded by thick forest. It was freeing—and one of the best days ever.” ROCCO FORTE International hotelier, p. 51 “Every year my family and I spend the summer at our home in the Tuscan countryside—but I especially loved going there when I was cycling a lot. There are great hills and roads, many without traffic. Just recently…

AND SO, REFLECTING BACK on a year in my traveling life and a few of my favorite things. A boiled egg in the breakfast room at Le Bristol Paris, yolk as yellow as dawn, napkins stiff as boards. The smell of Le Bristol Paris. Gardenia or tuberose, I’m not sure what. The sound New York makes before everyone is up, its stereo tremor. A walk on the Long Mynd in rural England, looking for kestrels’ nests, the big sky dome of it, the wild ponies, the briars that scratch my legs. Swimming in the bay of St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the water like a velvet blanket scythed apart by my hands; seeking sea urchins, anticipating their sweet-briny softness, wearing my metal gloves, carrying my knife. Washing the dirt off my face in a…

World-class chefs. International art exhibitions. Decadent suites. Bellagio continually innovates and elevates the idea of luxury on the Las Vegas Strip. BEST PLACES TO LAY YOUR HEAD Really any room or suite at Bellagio is a study in luxury. No matter which one you book, you are guaranteed a stay that will spoil you. With accommodations like the Penthouse Suites and Grand Lakeview Suites, which feature whirlpool tubs, steam showers, Italian marble accents, LCD TVs throughout, and access to the Chairman’s Lounge added to enhance guests’ stay, Bellagio takes opulence to a new level. You’ll also find exclusive Bellagio Cashmere Super Pillow Top mattresses and comfortable quilts to ensure a deep sleep. The new Bellagio Queen Suite is also remarkable in its offerings, featuring two queen beds in a one-bedroom space—perfect for…

THE HIGH-ENERGY CAPITAL IS KNOWN FOR ITS FOLK ART AND GRAND ARCHITECTURE. NOW MODERN DESIGN AND HOMEGROWN FASHION BRING A NEW EDGE TRADITIONAL CRAFTS Of all the markets in Mexico City, Mercado de Artesanias La Ciudadela is by far the easiest to navigate. Known for traditional folk art, it has every type of souvenir you could imagine, from loom-woven blouses to painted ceramics and even ex-voto paintings, some of which date back to the 1600s. While locals may scoff at the prices, which tend to be slightly higher, the general ambience—calm and friendly—coupled with the quality of the craftsmanship, more than makes up for it. laciudadela.com.mx BEAUTY Arriving at Xinú can feel like crossing into another world—not surprising, considering the space was imagined by two of Mexico’s most innovative interior designers, Héctor Esrawe and…

How often do you get a vacation where doing everything you dream of is actually possible? When you’re on a Crystal Cruises voyage, the answer is: every day. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to go on an epic journey around the world or explore the beauty of the Mediterranean. Swim among great white sharks in Africa or volunteer for a cause in Belize. Or maybe you’ve just never found time to dine at a restaurant by one of the world’s top chefs. On Crystal, every opportunity is at your doorstep. Thanks to nearly 30 years of creating memories for discerning travelers, the world’s most trusted, all-inclusive luxury cruise brand has swept Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 25 years straight. They’ve perfected both the on- and off-ship experience for guests. So…

An intimate river cruise is perhaps the most enjoyable route to the heart of Europe, with each meander down rippling waters and embrace of a buxom bank quietly revealing a spectacular new sight. No one understands this better than Crystal, where such personal encounters are matched by an equally special onboard experience. Whether you’re coasting the romantic Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam; the beautiful Danube from Vienna to Budapest; or the serpentine Moselle through Luxembourg to Dusseldorf, every journey is a dream. The stunning all-suite, all-balcony, all-butler service vessels set the scene-these custom-built ships are the most spacious in the river cruise industry, carrying 45% fewer guests than the industry average and twice the number of crew. And as a fresh extension of Crystal’s award-winning ocean cruises, the four sister ships…