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contentsCheck-in6 viewfinderThousands of colourful lanterns adornthe streets of Hong Kong during theChinese Mid-Autumn Festival10 summit newsCatch up on the latest happeningsat Summit Hotels & Resortsproperties across the globe16 Check-inTen unmissable calendar events,tranquil hotel spas around the world,our pick of gourmet food shops andwhat to do in a day in BeijingFeatures24 Panama magicLose yourself in the rich diversity oflandscape, culture and wildlife of this CentralAmerican gem, says Richard Arghiris30 Salt of the earthAndrew Purvis follows a global trail todiscover how a once everyday condimenthas now acquired gourmet status36 Birth of the coolThe 1950s golden era of jazz is capturedin Bob Willoughby’s photographs andrecollections in Jazz: Body and Soul54 A man of mysterySpanish actor Javier Bardem talks aboutplaying the bad guy and how he wasdrawn to the new Bond villain roleFeatures continued…58 Serenity in the cityCities are exciting places to explore,but you’ll always find a havenin which to kick back and relax64 Ski attractionsWhether you’re spectating or participating,winter sports continue to draw crowds tothe mountains, as Nicola Iseard discoversCity Sights44 Singapore flingAnnabel Mackie uncovers the highlightsof this lively island metropolis48 Art of the cityNorman Miller visits three inspirationalcities, where creativity thrivesPortfolio76 Five of the best... Cities for romanceLooking for a romantic break?Laura Dixon reveals the best places tosweep the love of your life off their feet78 Boarding classThe most recent additions to theSummit Hotels & Resorts portfolio80 directoryYour guide to Summit Hotels & Resortsproperties around the world82 A Turkish delightDivan Ankara’s Front Office Supervisor tellsus why Turkey’s capital is a great place to visitContributorsAnnabel MackieHaving previously livedin Edinburgh, HongKong and London,Annabel Mackie is nowbased in Singapore,where she works as afreelance travel writerand editor, contributingto a range of in-flightand lifestyle magazines.Nicola IseardNicola Iseard spent sixmonths writing andteaching skiing inZermatt, and now editsFall-Line Skiing &Snowboardingmagazine. She alsocontributes regularlyto leading newspapersand magazines.Norman MillerAward-winning writerand photographerNorman Miller grew upin Hong Kong, Australia,South Africa and Brazil.With a passion for art, hewas the perfect personto explore the culturalofferings of Miami,Florence and Brussels.Richard ArghirisRichard Arghiris firstvisited Central Americanearly a decade agoand was instantly takenwith it. He moved toPanama in 2010 andis the author of thebrand-new FootprintCosta Rica, Nicaragua& Panama Handbook.getty Images, alamy, corbis, bob willoughby484volume thirteenSummit