June 2017: Travel

Top Destinations This Month.

–In Normandy, the D-Day Festival has been held since 2007 to commemorate the June 6^th anniversary of the Allied beach landings; make a pilgrimage to explore the landing sites, monuments and museums that mark the beginning of the end of World War II.

–Take the “The Grand Tour” of the art world and visit Documenta (14) in Kassel, Germany and Athens; Art Basel in Switzerland; and the Venice Biennale; those truly in the know will also stop by the Greek island of Hydra to see the display of the left hand of Kara Walker’s iconic 2014 Sugar Baby sculpture, and also visit the once-every-ten-years Skulptur Projekte Münster in Germany.

–Book a seat on the new Train Suite Shiki-Shima in Japan; with only 34 passengers per trip, it’s an uber-lux way to travel, with interiors designed by Ken Okuyama (best known for his work with Ferrari and Maserati) and food by Katsuhiro Nakamura (the first Japanese person to receive a Michelin star); the 10-car train includes two glass-walled observatory cars and a private shower and bathroom in each suite. Choose between a one- or three-night excursion between Ueno Station in the capital and northern Japan.

–See the midnight sun in Stockholm, especially around the summer solstice when it’s visible for 24 hours; go on a shopping spree in Biblioteksgatan or the trendy Södermalm neighborhood, and stop at an outdoor cafe to fuel up on kötbullar (meatballs) and sip some aquavit.

–It’s a perfect time for a trip to the Amalfi Coast – stay at the Casa Angelina, perched on the cliff face of Praiano; take in the sea views from your room, or lounge poolside and people watch while sipping limoncello and enjoying wonderful food.

–Head to Mykonos and enjoy unbeatable views of the Aegean Sea from the luxurious Mykonos Grand, which is set over a private beach; it’s only a 5-minute drive to town for shopping, dining and cutting edge night life.

–Another island option? Kaua’i. You can never go wrong traveling to The Garden Isle in the summer (or ever) – with cascading waterfalls, lush rain forests and some of the best beaches and sunsets in the world, you can take a helicopter ride or catamaran to the west side for isolated beaches and the famous Napali Coast. Stay at the St. Regis in Princeville.

–As Peru enters winter, take advantage of the dry season this month and avoid the heavy crowds that arrive in July and August. Hike and camp on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with an experienced guide at hand that can take you to the very top. Afterward, relax at the luxurious Inkaterra Hotel.

Notable Openings This Month.

–The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills opens on Wilshire Boulevard with a restaurant and cocktail lounge helmed by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, 170 rooms, and a La Prairie spa – June 1

–Bawah Private Island – in an archipelago of six islands off the coast of Singapore — offers 35 villas for 70 guests max on 741 acres, with 13 beaches and three lagoons – June 1

–Wilderness Safari’s Bisate Lodge opens in Rwanda; twelve guests can be accommodated in the six en-suite rooms located in the natural amphitheater of an eroded volcanic cone – this is a chance to see spectacular volcanic views and experience a gorilla trek at one of the only sustainable luxury offerings in the area – June 1

–MACq 01 opens in Tasmania and describes itself as a “storytelling hotel” with each room referencing a different part of Tasmania’s history. The design is eclectic, rustic and luxurious – June 2

–Ian Schrager’s latest hotel launch, PUBLIC, debuts in Manhattan with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s eateries PUBLIC Kitchen and LOUIS; three bars, a spa and a multimedia performance space – June 7

–MSC Cruises launches its new MSC Meraviglia, the 7^th-largest cruise ship on the seas, with nineteen decks, numerous eateries, bars and deck-top amusements – June 11

–Linblad Expeditions will introduce its first newly-built ship, the 100-passenger National Geographic Quest, in the Inside Passage of Alaska – June 26

–The W Shanghai – The Bund is the third W Hotel launching in mainland China; it will offer sweeping views of the Huangpu River and Shanghai’s cityscapes – June 30

–The Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is just minutes away from Ibiza Town on the shores of Talamanca Bay – June 30

–Casa Cook Kos, set on a pristine beach of golden sand and a vast stretch of countryside, is the perfect hideaway with a laid back vibe on the island of Kos, Greece – June 30

See other June 2017 events:
Food & Drink
Planes, Yachts & Autos
Fitness & Sports
Fashion & Design
Entertainment
The Arts

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