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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Watchmakers are an elite group of perfectionists who toil every day to create the most precise timepieces possible. That quest has led to the unveiling of mechanical watches that feature what may be the ultimate precision concept: constant force. While constant force is not... View Article

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New York City’s skyline is truly one-of-a-kind. From Central Park heading south through Time Square, the Empire State Building. Rockefeller Center and more, the skyline is magnetic and offers spectacular views whether on the East or West side. With landmarks strewn all across the city, getting a peak perched up high is truly breathtaking. And […]

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Sydney is blessed with a stunning natural setting with more than its fair share of fine beaches, harbor coves and secluded spots to take in the view. Circular Quay, with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background and the famous Opera House to one side, is a fabulous backdrop for a firework display, as... View Article

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In the same way Tuscany conjures up thoughts of hearty Italian cooking, fields of vines and an undulating landscape navigated by twisting Cyprus tree-lined roads, the bucolic region is revered for the health-giving properties of its hot springs. Adler Thermae is one resort that draws on the virtues of this natural resource. The luxurious hotel... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Create your own musical masterpiece with an Edelweiss player piano—they are fully customizable, with hundreds of design options, right down to the keys. Choose every element from legs to lid, with a wide range of colors and finishes, from classic midnight black to statement-making... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. One of jewelry’s most enduring traditions, carving motifs into precious gems, can bring a lightness to significant stones, as well as be simply breathtaking. Secret watches frequently incorporate carved stones that slide away to reveal the time. Graff is particularly adept at this, creating... View Article

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The prominent Italian winery, Ornellaia, celebrated for its Super Tuscan wines—the movement established in the ‘70s to distinguish winemakers producing innovative fine wines—is also recognized for bridging the gap between wine and fine art, the pinnacle of which is the winery’s Vendemmia d’Artista collaboration. To mark the project’s 10th anniversary this year, Ornellaia commissioned world-renowned... View Article

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Following on from our piece about the best restaurant openings in Latin America, Elite Traveler has put together a list of nine Latin America chefs who are set for stardom over the next 12 months. Xavier Pacheco Comederia Fonda Urbana, Puerto Rico A chef that’s said to be spearheading the farm-to-table dining scene in Puerto Rico,... View Article

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It’s said that when Celebrity Edge, the latest ship to join the Celebrity Cruises fleet, is inaugurated in November it will set a new precedent in luxury modern cruising, with a series of innovations integrated into the on-board experience. Among the ship’s most distinguishing features is its 22,000-sq-ft spa. With world-renowned designer Kelly Hoppen behind... View Article

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By Becca Hensley This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. People say that Austin isn’t like the rest of Texas. But the truth is that this capital city, set amid emerald hills and glimmering lakes, is so idiosyncratic it isn’t like any place else—anywhere—period.With a proud outlaw’s outside-the-box vibe, the metropolis... View Article

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Cocktails inspired by Chelsea Flower Show, ME London Violet Crown 50ml Star of Bombay gin 20ml violet liqueur 5ml Cointreau 25ml lemon juice 15ml sugar syrup 1 egg white To create this cocktail, first combine all of the ingredients in a shaker. At ME London, these are dry shaken (without ice) to whip air into... View Article

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