September 2017: Travel 

Luxury Travel – Top destinations This Month.

• Insiders say this is the perfect month to take a trip to the Venice Biennale – the city will be less crowded, hot and expensive, and the art will be just as brilliant (the Biennale ends on November 26). Stay at the opulent Ca Maria Adele, overlooking the canals in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, home to Venice’s contemporary arts scene. You’ll be just a short walk away from the city’s best galleries and historic landmarks.
• A new rhythm begins in Paris in September with la rentrée, when Parisians return from their vacances, and restaurants, cafes and shops re-open after a month-long break. Shopping is a must, with stores full of the newest fall and winter styles fit for a fashionista’s dream. The fall harvest brings oysters, squash, pumpkin and mushrooms (including girolles and cepes) to the city’s marches. Extend your trip and travel south to Aix-en-Provence for lovely views of the French countryside, excellent wine and menus showcasing the harvest from local farmers.
• New York is a splendid idea for a visit in September. Start in the city and take advantage of the new season’s crisp air, as well as the fashion in stores and on the streets. Visit the MOMA and the Guggenheim and have a cocktail on a rooftop – the new and red-hot Public is a great choice! After a few glamorous days in town, head for the country – the Hamptons and Dutchess County are less frantic and just as lovely as they are during the summer, which makes for a truly luxurious experience.
• Wine lovers have lots of wonderful options as the fall harvest season begins. According to Travel + Leisure, two that are off the beaten track and worth a visit are the Okanagan Valley in Canada for Pinot Noir and Reisling; and Georgia, which has a budding wine scene in Kakheti (just an hour from the capital of Tblisi).
• If you’re not ready to let go of summer and are still in the mood for gorgeous beaches, clear water and maybe even some end-of-season whale watching, head to Madagascar. Stay on the private island of Nosy Ankao at the brand new luxury resort Miavana. There are only 14 villas, all with ocean views and private pools. You’ll have butler service and access to 2 helicopters if you wish to visit a nearby island.

Luxury Travel – Notable Recent and New Openings.

• The Viceroy Chicago, the 180 room, 18-story bold architectural addition to Chicago’s Gold Coast, is set to open this month. The rooftop bar, pool and lounge showcase views of the city’s iconic skyline as well as Lake Michigan views. Now accepting reservations for stays beginning Sept 1
• Delft-inspired tiles and colorful botanical prints distill the Dutch term gezellig, or cozy, in the 274 rooms of the Kimpton De Witt hotel, new to the central Canal Ring in Amsterdam. Its House Bar concentrates on gin, and guests can pick up a bouquet of tulips from the courtyard flower shop
• Segera Retreat in Kenya – owned by Jochen Zeitz – recently debuted its fanciful two-story Nay Palad Bird Nest suite – made from wood and tree branches, it has beds indoors and out and a terrace with 360-degree views where guests can dine and sleep under the stars – and yes, it does look exactly like an over-sized bird’s nest atop a tree
• Come and go on a seven-night Rhine River cruise aboard the new 158-passenger AmaKristina from AmaWaterways, cruising between Amsterdam and Basel, Switzerland
• In Paris, the Gare du Nord station, terminus of the Eurostar high-speed train, is newly home to Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse and the brasserie L’Etoile du Nord from Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx.
• Uniworld’s new river cruise ship, the 128-passenger Joie de Vivre, is winning rave reviews for its Bespoke Experiences, which take guests to less-well-traveled ports on the route from Paris to Normandy
• Featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and modern Moorish interior décor, the new Hotel Californian is the “reboot” of the original 1925 hotel in Santa Barbara; there’s a rooftop pool, it’s steps from the beach, and has a Turkish-inspired spa – opening Sept 17
• Crystal River Cruises will unveil the Crystal Mahler on the Rhine this month. It holds 106 guests and includes butler service, five restaurants, and a spa. It will sail three seven-day “Danube Serenade” itineraries between Budapest and Vienna, and one 11-day “Reflections on the Danube” voyage in the region during April and May. The ship is otherwise scheduled to operate 16-day “Grand Europe” trips between Amsterdam and Budapest. The sailings will take place on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers with the Inaugural voyage starting in Budapest – Sept 30

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