Elite Traveler November-December 2018

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Welcome ’Tis the season to be jolly, and our ultimate gift guide — jam-packed with this year’s most stunning jewelry, elegant watches and fun games — ensures you don’t have to worry about what to gift your nearest and dearest. Our colorful gems, vibrant accessories and a glass or two of the good stuff will keep you in high spirits, full of the wonder and positivity of the holidays. However, if you know your loved one is more about an experience shared and creating memories, our traveler’s gift guide curates some of the most thoughtful and exceptional experiences sure to leave a lasting impression. From a unique itinerary created just for Elite Traveler that puts you on the front line of elephant conservation efforts in Mozambique to chillier climes and camping with the penguins at the South Pole, we’ve covered a vast spectrum of activities for all ages and activity predilections across the globe. As this is our winter issue, we’ve embraced all things snowy. We have seasonal fashion that will have you on trend on the slopes (check out our guide to Vail on p126 and our top ski chalets on p106) as well as at any holiday parties. Our jewelry selection is sure to add a sparkle to any outfit with playful briolettes and celestial spheres. Our accessories shoot has everything you need for the outdoorsy gentleman — calfskin hiking boots, backpack complete with blanket, and cashmere-lined gloves will keep you warm while looking cool. Ensure you’re not all dressed up with nowhere to go, though. Our Hot List this edition is anything but, and is filled with shiver-inducing trips to far-flung places, such as a remote chalet atop a glacier in the wilds of Alaska and an off-road drive through the Arctic circle. But it’s not only about the crisp, gulpable air you can only find on top of a snow-covered mountain. As our vibrant front cover hints at, we are also craving winter sun. Our guides to the silky shores of San Diego, Sydney, Phuket and St Lucia will have you booking a flight ASAP to these sunny locales. As always, if you want to comment on anything in this issue, drop us a line at editorial@elitetraveler.com

Berluti leather backgammon set, $5,100, Berluti in New York, +1 212 439 6400, berluti.com; Hermès chess game, $2,300, multi-color poker cards, $120, Hermès in New York, +1 212 785 3030, hermes.com; Aerin shagreen poker set, $2,500, Aerin in East Hampton, New York, +1 631 527 5517, aerin.com; Purling London darts, $100, purlinglondon.com; Tiffany & Co sterling silver yo-yo, $300, Tiffany & Co in New York, +1 212 755 8000, tiffany.com. Photographer Nicholas Duers; stylist Kristen Shirley

Cover Shoot Photographer Dean Isidro at Atelier Management Stylist Rachael Wang Creative direction Kristen Shirley Model Rafa Consentino at Women Management Hair Moiz Alladina at The Wall Group using R+Co Casting director Jean Jarvis at Area 1202 Photography assistant Anders Wallace Digital technician Maxwell Mason Styling assistant Avery Matera Production Elizabeth Rundlett at A+ Productions Retouching Feather Creative Shot on location in Brooklyn, New York Makeup WilliamMurphy at Atelier Management using Chanel Manicurist Jackie Saulsbery at Factory Downtown using Zoya

Luxury editorial director Kristen Shirley tests out the Icon A5 by landing in New York’s Hudson River

Kristen traveled to Switzerland for the opening of IWC’s new manufacture in Schaffhausen

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