Elite Traveler Summer 2020

The world has completely changed since our last issue was published.

We are used to flying around the world at the drop of a hat, whether for important meetings or for fabulous getaways. We explored remote destinations seeking out authentic travel experiences that connected us to local cultures, and the world seemed to have grown smaller. But with Covid-19, all of that mind-expanding travel has stopped, and there is no clear path forward without a vaccine.

What do we do in the midst of such turmoil and uncertainty? We dream. Dream big. Dream of exploring far-flung locales, witnessing nature’s majesty in person and seeing the world’s most iconic sights. We want to inspire you so that when we are able to take to the skies again, you’ll have no shortage of incredible places to visit. And until that day comes, we are here to entertain, educate and inform you.

Our Discover and Style sections bring you the latest trends and new releases. For travel, we focus on the best food on the high seas, from famed chefs aboard both cruise ships and sensational superyachts. We also take you inside the spacious interiors of Gulfstream’s new G700. The Style section helps bring runway trends into your closet, as well as taking you to champion polo player Nacho Figueras’s Buenos Aires and to one of summer’s perennial favorite destinations, Mykonos.

Read exclusive interviews with golf legend Greg Norman and Zenith CEO Julien Tornare in our Influence section, where Norman ruminates on his storied career and Tornare shares his plans to reinvigorate a storied watch brand. Dennis Pinto, managing director of Micato, shares the company’s philanthropic efforts, and we take a look at how luxury brands and the travel industry are responding to Covid-19.

Our feature section has always been called Inspire, and it feels even more appropriate in this issue. Our main story showcases some of the greatest destinations on the planet, from seeing incredible wildlife to taking a deep dive into local cultures and enjoying nature’s beauty. Back at home, our cars are our private sanctuaries and will become even more important to us in the near future. We bring you the best of recent releases, so you can travel in safety and in style.

Finally, our Explore section invites you to explore the world from the comfort of your home as you fill your 2021 calendar with epic trips. Whether that’s escaping to the ocean in Newport, Rhode Island or on the Amalfi Coast, attending an amazing food festival or seeing the Great Barrier Reef is up to you.

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Discover

25 Object of desire

Veuve Clicquot debuts its new champagne bucket, the Inkwell

26 Motoring

Introducing the most impressive hypercars on the planet

28 Cruises

The world’s best chefs bring their culinary skills to the high seas

29 Yachts

Three culinary-focused yachts to charter for your next vacation

30 Technology

Innovative at-home dry-cleaning, and stream the Northern Lights

31 Aviation

Gulfstream breaks barriers with its impressive new G700 aircraft

32 Design

CellArt turns your wine cellar into a beautiful work of art

34 Wine & Spirits

What you might not know about tequila, and two luxurious tasting rooms

Style

38 Men’s fashion

Tie-dye returns (in a chic way), and essentials for the beach

40 Men’s watches

Rugged timepieces inspired by racecar driving

42 Women’s fashion

Shine bright in lemon yellow, or opt for sexy off-the-shoulder tops

44 Women’s watches

Tourbillons aren’t just for men — we present the most dazzling out there

46 Jewelry

Pale pink opal stuns, and rubies and diamonds are always in style

48 Destination style

Greek style for summer’s hottest destination: Mykonos

49 The voyager

Polo star Nacho Figueras on his travel must-haves in Buenos Aires

50 Craftsmanship

Berluti brings us behind the scenes of the making of its iconic shoes

Influence

54 Greg Norman

The Australian golf legend reflects on his decades-long career

56 Julien Tornare

Zenith’s CEO is breathing new life into the watch brand

58 Dennis Pinto

Dennis Pinto of Micato details why education is imperative to success

59 Covid-19

How the luxury community is responding to the global pandemic

Inspire

62 The world’s most inspiring trips

Iconic sites and once-in-a-lifetime experiences await

74 Spotlight

Los Cabos is undergoing a renaissance from party haven to ultra-chic escape

80 Superyachts

Ellie Brade takes us behind the scenes on the world’s largest private yacht charter, Flying Fox

84 Top Cars

Alexandra Cheney reveals her picks of the most anticipated cars of 2020 and 2021

Explore

98 Top food festivals

From mountainside dining to beachside fare, these food festivals indulge all of your senses

108 Destination guides

Discover seaside charm in Newport, Rhode Island and the Amalfi Coast

116 New hotels

Costa Rica’s Nayara Tented Camp, and wellness mecca Four Seasons Lanai at Koele

120 The hot list

Our itineraries, from Antarctica to the English countryside, beg you to explore the world

124 Property

Your next home awaits, including a penthouse in New York or a Miami Beach escape

128 Flight of fancy

A once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Great Barrier Reef

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