Dear Luxury Seeker,
WHERE TO GO IN 2017
As an avid traveler, I find there are few things in life as exciting as a memorable travel experience —
particularly one that exceeds all expectations. While I’ve traveled to more places around the globe than I
could have ever dreamed of, I do find myself being drawn back to many of the same destinations year to
year. Well that’s about to change this year!
Our editorial features in this issue of
The Affluent Traveler
strive to suggest meaningful getaways that
will leave you satisfied, taking you down many unexpected paths in 2017. The destinations and travel
ideas in this issue were hand-selected by our globetrotting band of wanderers — and their picks just might
surprise you.
Get ready to start packing, because we’re taking you to Italy on a personal tour of the beautiful Bellagio
region, and then exploring the yachting lifestyle to find out what makes this smaller-scale of cruising one
of the most luxurious escapes you’ll ever experience. Rounding it all out is our “Concierge Connection”
which presents an up-close look at Canada’s iconic “Castle in the Rockies,” the Fairmont Banff Springs
hotel. Along the way we’ll learn more about the new trend in wellness escapes that’s helping guests take
their fitness routines outside by “naturalizing the gym.”
Finally in our “Last But Not Least” column, we’ll meet up with Anthony Melchiorri, host of the Travel
Channel’s
Hotel Impossible,
to learn more about his recent travels.
I believe luxury is a life experience that we hasten to provide by selecting just the right places for you
to consider visiting next. Know that you are part of an elite group of travelers with immediate access to
The Affluent Traveler Collection’s global network. Our luxury travel advisors are among the world’s most
knowledgeable, capable of providing you the greatest possible value.
Remember, when traveling is done right, it does not matter necessarily where you venture, but that you
return home, a happier, wiser person.
Travel well and often,
Nicolé Mazza
Publisher
from the publisher
winter
/
spring 2017
