Elite Traveler March-April 2017

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106 Top 10 Bangkok Suites Enjoy the lights and sights of the city from our picks of the best suites

New York The view from the Tata Suite at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

116 Destination Guides Where to eat, sleep and play in New York, Grand Cayman, Santorini, Geneva and Dubai 128 The Hot List Our roundup of hotel openings, trips and unusual places to travel 132 Property Highlights We look at some extraordinary properties on the market today 136 Flight of Fancy Immerse yourself in 18th-century grandeur

The ultimate private islands Sometimes you really need to get away from it all, and these exclusive beach resorts – all situated on private islands – will allow you to do just that. From the jewel-colored Indian Ocean, to the vibrant Caribbean, we take a look at the very best.

Bond’s best boats Hot on the heels of the announcement that the sailing yacht Regina from the James Bond movie Skyfall is up for sale, we look back at the long line of breathtaking yachts that have graced the screen in these iconic movies. Interview with Vartkess Knadjian of Backes & Strauss As both the world's oldest diamond company and an ambassador of fine craftsmanship, Backes & Strauss is known for luxury. CEO Vartkess Knadjian has been with the company since 1976 and has an almost inimitable knowledge of the diamond industry.

at this neoclassical palace in Portugal