Discover
23 Object of desire
The chicest bejeweled smartphone in the world
24 Travel
Charter the largest yacht in the Galápagos Islands
27 Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 85th anniversary Reverso
30 Men’s style
Spring florals and the ultimate cigar chest
33 Women’s style
The cold shoulder trend and how to wear it
36 Jewelry
The trend for strong, architectural lines
40 Property
An iconic Cannes château fit for a king
42 Motoring
Hyperventilate over the hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show
45 Technology
Two super smartphones to rival Apple’s iPhone
46 Design
An unusual art-themed road trip to Marfa, Texas
48 Food & drink
Hotly anticipated London restaurant openings
Influence
52 Laurie Brookins
Our fashion columnist on incorporating past, present and future into fashion, plus how designers are building wearable technology into their designs
53 Roberta Naas
Our watch columnist on the industry’s pioneers and what, if anything, there is left to invent
54 Essi Avellan
Finland’s first Master of Wine on the myths of champagne and the best ways to enjoy a glass
55 Charles Metcalfe
Our experienced wine writer uncorks and savors the 2013 rare and delicious Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
57 Frank Marrenbach
Luxury hotelier and CEO of the Oetker Collection on the definition of luxury
Inspire
60 The 10 grandest American adventures
From Newfoundland to Patagonia, we round up 10 of the best escapes for a true adventure
70 Cover story: Desert flower
The very best of the spring collections, shot in Scottsdale, Arizona
79 Reap the whirlwind
Roberta Naas examines the watch world’s fascination with the tourbillon
86 Going wild in the Galápagos Islands
Wildlife, luxury ecolodges and snorkeling in one of the world’s most biodiverse natural habitats
90 The cradle of life
Face to face with the birth of human evolution and archeological relics in Lake Turkana, Kenya
96 Port of call
There’s more to discover in the Douro Valley than the delights of Portugal’s most famous wine
100 Elite interview: Gary Friedman
The renowned business executive on taking on Restoration Hardware
Explore
106 Total guide: Rio de Janeiro
Where to stay, eat and play; the ultimate guide to the Brazilian city
114 Itinerary: Thailand
Asia’s best restaurants, a guided tour to the hills of the Golden Triangle, luxury seaside getaways and more
122 Life through a lens: Sydney
A photographic guide to Australia’s harbor city
126 Top suites of Marrakech
From the Grand Riad of Royal Mansour to the secluded Villa Azzaytouna at Ezzahra estate
136 Flight of Fancy: Mongolia
Eagle handling on horseback with Kazakh hunters