The W Retreat & Spa Bali.
MAY/JUNE 2011
WHEN IN ROME
The Portrait Suites envelops guests in style and romance in the heart of the Eternal City. Its swank interiors designed by Michele Bönan feature marble bathrooms, black-stained French oak millwork and views of Monte Mario and the Spanish Steps. From about $740. designhotels.com/portrait_suites
LONDON CALLING
The brand new Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane recently opened its doors near Hyde Park. It boasts a glass-walled rooftop spa with views of the city, plus 192 elegant rooms and suites and a restaurant, Amaranto, serving afternoon tea with Italian flair. From about $600. fourseasons.com
TROPICAL ESCAPE
The W Retreat & Spa Bali—Seminyak mixes cutting-edge design with local influences. Its luxurious villa retreats offer refreshing pools while its 24-7 AWAY Spa pampers guests in a pure oxygen-filled lounge before treatments. From $388 with breakfast through June 30. whotels.com/baliseminyak
LET THE SHOW BEGIN
Dining becomes theater—literally—at Sensorium,a pop-up restaurant housed in a 36-foot geodisc dome near National’s Park stadium. Artists choreograph performances in sync with the presentation of a 12-course repast created by chef Bryon Brown. Dazzling dishes may include an oyster medley or pork belly with sautéed asparagus and a potato ring. $150 per person through May 22. sensoriumdc.com
GOOD LIBATIONS
Bartender Brennan Adams has introduced fruit-laced cocktails at DC’s Masa 14 just in time for warmer weather. Choices include lychee lemonade, which pairs lychee purée and a splash of Bacardi Razz, and a cherry-margarita or a cherry-tequila smash, both containing tequila that’s been infused overnight with dried cherries. 1825 14th Street, NW; 202-328-1414. masa14.com
CAPITAL INFUSION
Manelle Martino, whose great-great-grandfather was a tea grower, is keeping the tradition alive with Capital Teas, a shop offering 120 loose teas from around the world plus teapots and accessories. After opening her first location in Annapolis in 2007, she is now expanding her empire with new outposts in National Harbor, Bethesda’s Wildwood Shopping Center and Georgetown, with Dupont Circle coming soon. capitalteas.com
SET SAIL FOR SUMMER
Designed by Bruce King in 1995, the Hinckley Sou’wester 70 is still turning heads in harbors around the globe. Its minimal, six-foot, six-inch draft enables the graceful 70-foot yacht to anchor almost anywhere. Below deck, Hinckley configures the cabins, salon, galley and dining areas according to captain’s orders. hinckleyyachts.com
COVER-UP INTRIGUE
Gottex’s Aquarelle Flower Cover-up brings high fashion to the sands with its deep caftan neckline, loose three-quarter sleeves and imported Italian silk. $398. It complements a matching strapless one-piece bathing suit, $178. neimanmarcus.com
RAISING CANE
Nothing conjures up the heyday of stylish travel like the proper handbag. Two Tiffany creations, the Eliza bucket tote, $695 and the Avery top handle bag, $895, combine classic caning, natural grain leather and palladium-plated solid brass hardware. Both made in Italy. tiffany.com