Bespoke Magazine: Spring 2010

Synopsis:

Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia – jungle gems of the orient, fabled locales where mountaintop elephants dwell silently and ancient faces smile from stone structures and shrouded caves. These are varied areas steeped in powerful Buddhist heritage, juxtaposed against the background of modern skyscrapers and luxurious living – a thriving nightlife in Bangkok, resorts and pristine beaches along the coasts. It’s a place so full of wonder and timeless culture, it’s not surprising that it is quickly becoming the destination of choice for the elite traveler. You’ll leave with much more than a new passport stamp –some say a new outlook on life after a glimpse at temples and museums, or even just a few short days surrounded by the charming citizens. These destinations, as part of our NEXT LIST, are guaranteed ways to experience something new in 2010.

Featured Articles:

Conserving the Samburu – Cheli & Peacock tied together their conservation and tourism efforts nearly 25 years ago. Today, the impact of their work is far greater than they first imagined, and the lives of Kenyans are being dramatically changed.

Off the Coast of Patagonia – Down the Chilean coast is an untouched habitat of verdant reserve -  a place where the lush forests of South America meet the undulating rhythms of the South Pacific off the coast of Patagonia.

The NEXT LIST – Whatever your traveling soul may be hoping for this year, don’t wander too far without seeing the most talked about destinations in 2010. Take your choice
of Morocco, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos.

Kingdom in the Clouds – The country of Bhutan cares for one thing: Happiness. A spirit filled place where joy is the pastime and soulful living a career, this little known Himalayan paradise is a welcome respite for wanderers with its secluded and sprawling resort in the hills called Amankora.

Desert Oasis – On the hot, desert sands of Egypt’s Siwa Oasis, a rare breed of luxury boils down to an experiential stay of a lifetime at a premium, historic resort called Adrere Amellal.