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THE SECRET OF SUMBA  Far off in the eastern expanses of the Indian Ocean, somewhere between the islands of Komodo and Sumbawa and among the Indonesian chain of islands, there exists an island so pure and wild that there are entire weeks when the only markings on the white sand…

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Santa Fe Expressed by Kristy Alpert I arrived late in Santa Fe, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains already shaded to a deep indigo hue as my plane made its approach, the moon’s glow highlighting the sharp outline of the distant mountain range. The magical setting all seemed like something out…

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Four Seasons Hualālai Spa Photo: Treatment room © FOUR SEASONS HUALALAI SPA By Kristy Alpert I WAS STILL GETTING RE-ACCUSTOMED TO WALKING on solid ground as I took my first step into the refreshingly cool waters of the Waiea (“Water of Life”) stream running through the open-air gardens at the…

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Old Town Revival by Kristy Alpert   Dating back to the 7th century, Krakow is one of Europe’s oldest cities, and it remains one of its last to be built from the center out, where its architectural monuments are all set in chronological order starting at its core. Today, modern-day…

HiLuxury: Rande Gerber and his Caliche Rum

    Gerber and George Clooney bond over a glass of Casamigos Tequila, a joint venture with actor Mike Meldman, launched 2013 (photos courtesy Caliche Rum). Raising The Bar by Kristy Alpert photography by Caliche Rum With one smooth motion, Rande Gerber proudly rises into position as his board lifts…