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Cover imageMount Fuji towersover downtown TokyoContributorsSeptember 2013, Issue 87Publisher Anna Zhukovanna@dotwnews.comSenior Editor Joe Mortimerjoe@dotwnews.comSenior Deputy Editor Caitlin Cheadlecaitlin@dotwnews.comDeputy Editor Rebecca Haddadrebecca@dotwnews.comDeputy Online Editor Simon Harringtonsimon@dotwnews.comEditor-at-Large Andy Roundandy@dotwnews.comContributing Editor Mary GostelowInternational Sales Director Jesse Vorajesse@dotwnews.comArt Director Kris Karacinskikris@dotwnews.comMultimedia Manager Vandita Gaurangvandita@wnnlimited.comMultimedia Graphics Manager Haitham El Shazlyhaitham@wnnlimited.comUK Sales Representative David Hammonddavid@dotwnews.comCirculation departmentcirculate@dotwnews.comCaroline EdenCaroline is a luxury travel andspa specialist who regularlycontributes to Condé NastTraveller, Elle, Asian ArtNewspaper, Sphere, NationalGeographic Traveler, Wanderlust,Stylist and several in-flightmagazines. She is also on thejudging panel for the annual AsiaSpa Awards and blogs for VirginAtlantic. This month, Carolinevisited exotic Marrakech inMorocco to check out some ofthe new and well-establishedspas that are pampering visitorsand diversifying the luxuryproduct offering in the ancientNorth African city. Read her storyon page 68. @edentravelsInternational Commercial RepresentationsDestinations of the World News’ network of internationaladvertising sales and editorial representatives are based inthe following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Egypt,France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait,Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom, United States of America. Destinations ofthe World News is published monthly by WNN Limited anddistributed globally to the world’s premier airport lounges, oursubscriber network and a select number of five-star hotelsin the UAE. The title Destinations of the World News is aregistered trademark and the publisher reserves all rights.All material in Destinations of the World News is compiledfrom sources believed to be reliable and articles reflect thepersonal opinion of the author and not necessarily that of thepublisher. Destinations of the World News is not responsiblefor omissions or errors that result from misrepresentation ofinformation to the publisher. Advertisers assume all liabilityfor their advertising content. All rights of the owner andthe producer of this conceptual development and artworkdesign are reserved. Neither this publication nor any part ofit may be imitated, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, withoutprior permission of WNN Limited.Principal Offices WNN Limited, Reuters Building 1, Office106, Dubai Media City, PO Box 500661, Dubai, UAETel +971 4 3910680 Fax +971 4 3910688 WNN limited,31 Archbishop Kyprianou Street, 3036, PO Box 51234,zip 3503, Limassol, CyprusTo subscribe to Destinations of the World News atan annual rate of $99 visit the website atwww.dotwnews.com and hit SUBSCRIBE.Images used in Destinations of the World News are providedby Gallo Images/Getty Images/Corbis/iStockphoto/Photolibrary unless stated otherwise.DOTW News is printed by J G Cassoulides & Sons Ltd,Nicosia, Cyprus and Al Nisr Publishing, Dubai, UAEPublished bySimon HarringtonOur deputy online editor Simonjoined the team just three monthsago, trading the drizzle of Londonfor the sunny shores of Dubai.When it comes to travel, Simonbelieves that embracing cultureand asking questions is the bestway to gain perspective on theworld. This issue, Simon testedhis adventurous spirit in Tyrol,Austria, a region known for its aweinspiringmountains, active Alpinelifestyle and friendly inhabitants.Read his account on page 80.@sharrington89Graeme GreenWriter and photographer Graemespecialises in adventure and luxurytravel. His work appears regularly inpublications such as The SundayTimes, National Geographic Traveler,The Guardian, The Independentand Wanderlust. He has travelledextensively across Asia and theAmericas, and most recently visitedTokyo, where he discovered thattradition and modernity are equallyfundamental elements in shapingthe character of the city. Readhis story on page 56.@greengraemeJoe MortimerSenior editor Joe loves a goodweekend escape, especially if itinvolves authentic experiences inluxurious surroundings. Last monthhe travelled to Doha, where rapiddevelopment is changing the faceof the city ahead of the 2022 FIFAWorld Cup. But he discovered thata taste of old Arabia can be found inand around the restored 100-yearoldSouq Waqif, where the region’sfirst boutique hotels have opened.Joe reveals his itinerary for 24 hoursin Qatar’s capital on page 90.@joemortimerDOTWNewsmagazine@DOTW_News24 September 2013 dotwnews.com