Dining Debuts TASTE OF PERU  José Andrés celebrates Peruvian cuisine, along with its Chinese and Japanese influences, at the new China Chilcano in Penn Quarter. Designed by Spanish architect/designer Juli Capella, […]

ITALIAN ESCAPE  The St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace debuts in April on a private island in the center of the city’s lagoon. Housed in a former monastery, the property’s 191 […]

2014 Holiday Gift Guide A FITTING TRIBUTE Inspired by the 1937 speed record set by English race car driver Sir Malcolm Campbell on Italy’s Lake Maggiore-—in a Bluebird K3 hydroplane […]

Decadent Escapes DUTCH TREAT Celebrated Dutch architect Piet Boon designed the 10 spacious villas with private gardens and Caribbean views at this boutique getaway on Bonaire. At Piet Boon Bonaire, […]

Celebrate Fall in Style LATIN ACCENT ON 14TH STREET James Beard award-winning chef Michael Schlow recently opened Tico, serving cuisine inspired by his travels to Latin America, Mexico and Spain. […]

Chic Getaways & CAMILLE BACHRACH LUXURY ON THE MEDITERRANEAN Whether you want an active vacation or a beach break, Columbia Beach Resort on Cyprus’s Bay of Pissouri will fit the […]

The Latest Hot Spots RAISING THE BAR Republic in Takoma Park is serving up seasonal cocktails and a special happy hour bar menu, available weeknights from 3 to 7 pm. […]

ELECTRIC CHARGE The Fast Track Porsche’s 2015 918 Spyder combines the ultimate in performance with the fuel-efficiency of a hybrid. This sleek, carbon-fiber model shifts between five modes—electric, hybrid, sport […]

Spring Fling TASTE OF THE ADRIATIC James Beard Award-winning chef Fabio Trabocchi has opened his third restaurant, Fiola Mare, in Washington Harbour. Inspired by the coastal eateries of Italy, the […]

Eye on Design TROPICAL GETAWAY The Sanchaya—a luxe resort opening in June on the Indonesian island of Bintan—features sumptuous villas designed by Carl Almeida of P49 Deesign and shown in […]

Fresh New Looks LUXE LOUNGE Fresh from an update by Arlington designer Charles Craig, the lounge at Marcel’s features a modern mix of white leather stools, open shelving and a […]

High-End Hideaways GREENING THE EMERALD ISLE Nestled on 450 pristine acres that include a parkland golf course, Dromoland Castle pampers guests in a style befitting its 16th-century Irish pedigree. But […]

OUT OF THE BAYOU A complete makeover by DC-based Gensler has brought a fresh, polished look to Acadiana while remaining true to the restaurant’s Cajun character. The new dining room […]

On the Cutting Edge JOY RIDE Audi’s 2014 R8 turns heads with its refined exterior and sculpted grille. The all-new V10 boasts a seven-speed transmission and goes from 0 to […]

Seasons' Treats CALL OF THE WILD Aqua Expeditions brings five-star luxury to river cruising on the Amazon in Peru. Its 147-foot M/V Aria boasts 16 water-facing, air-conditioned staterooms plus an […]

2013 Holiday Gift Guide CHARGE IT Tesla touts its award-winning Model S as the world’s first premium electric sedan. Not only has it won high marks for its good looks, […]