TRAVEL

CHILE :: Endless Winter :: As the snow disappears in the Northern Hemisphere, a new heli-skiing haven—spanning three mountain ranges and 2,000 square miles of Chilean terrain—is opening to a lucky few guests this summer.

COLOMBIA :: Risk and Reward :: Big Five Tours takes on the notorious destination of Colombia, where the challenges are many, but the payoffs can be plentiful for curious travelers.

MEXICO :: Laid-Back on the Ranch :: Rancho Pescadero refines the easygoing ambience of Todos Santos.

HAWAII :: The Princeville of Tides :: The arrival of St. Regis marks a shift—and requires a balancing act—for Kauai’s fabled North Shore.

CARIBBEAN :: Magic Isles :: David Copperfield’s latest trick is a resort encompassing 11 Bahamian Islands.

CHILE :: High and Dry :: The surreal Atacama Desert has become a hotbed for upscale resorts, but this arid wilderness in northern Chile may not be ready for its newfound popularity.

THAILAND :: Thai High :: Four new beach resorts reflect the altered state of the beautiful, booming, and sometimes bizarre island of Samui.

SPORT

MEXICO :: Sharp Shooter :: A Punta Mita Resort’s spearfishing programs take anglers to new depths.

SCOTLAND :: Stalking His Claim :: The 10,000-acre Glen Affric Estate preserves the time-honored tradition of deer stalking in the Scottish Highlands.

ENGLAND :: Horsing Around :: Coworth Park captures the English countryside’s equine spirit and sense of humor.

IDAHO :: Going to Extremes :: EpicQuest connects clients and world-class athletes on ultimate outdoor adventures.

MONTANA :: Happy Trails :: A new Montana guest ranch wrangles a fun and friendly frontier experience.

IDAHO :: Raging Beauty :: Far and Away Adventures brings rafters up close with Idaho’s wild Bruneau River.

GOLF

FIJI :: Long Shot :: One of golf’s most coveted designers completes one of the game’s most isolated courses.

HEALTH

NEW YORK :: Private Practice :: New York’s reinvented Surrey hotel offers an exclusive home away from home.

NEW YORK :: Custom Fit :: Two health clubs, one on each coast, bring professional athlete-level training to the gym.

PEOPLE

GERMANY :: Count Faber-Castell :: A conversation with the pencil baron and patron of the arts.

BAHAMAS :: David Copperfield :: A conversation with the illusionist and island-hopper.

ART & ANTIQUES

Great Panes :: Historic stained glass resurfaces on the private market.

WRITING INSTRUMENTS

Dragon Quest :: The last available Loiminchat Nine Dragons pen.