Elite Traveler March-April 2016

Inspire THE FEATURES SECTION

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The cradle of civilization Take a luxury trip to a remote lake in northern Kenya to help unearth fossilized remains of extinct animals, where you can also eyeball some of our remote ancestors Page 90

Cover story: Scottsdale, Arizona The desert is the magnificent backdrop for the spring collections. The top 10 American adventures From Alaska to Chile, we’ve found the best places to experience the wilderness. Nature in all its glory Luxury options for exploring the Galápagos. A brief history of time Roberta Naas explores the back story of the tourbillon. Elite interview: Gary Friedman Chairman and CEO of Restoration Hardware on his inspirational travels.

Photo: Lorna Buchanan-Jardin courtesy of The Safari Collection