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Welcome note If you’ve just got back from a lovely long holiday and are feeling blue, fear not, as we’ve got plenty of ways to get you out of a post-summer slump. <strong>September</strong> is a great time to pause and reflect on all the incredible places you’ve been Managing Director Victoria Thatcher Chief Creative Officer John Thatcher General Manager David Wade Managing Editor Faye Bartle faye@hotmedia.me Content Writers Habiba Azab Sophia Dyer Editorial Assistant Ronak Sagar Art Director Kerri Bennett Senior Designer Hiral Kapadia Senior Advertising Manager Mia Cachero mia@hotmedia.me so far this year, as well as those you’d like to tick off your list during the final four months of <strong>2019</strong>. If you like to be among the first to check out a new spot, our round-up of the world’s hottest new hotels (page 24) is guaranteed to pique your interest. We’ve devoted 10 pages to giving you a heads up on the buzziest new openings on the planet, including Dubai’s new JA Lake View Hotel, where we shot this month’s cover (turn to page 36 to see the full photoshoot). For those seeking a trip packed with art and culture, we’ve rounded-up some compelling trip options, from checking out Het HEM, the hot new art institute on the fringes of Amsterdam, to following a contemporary art trail through the Tuscan hills, and reacquainting yourself with the mind-nourishing sites of Istanbul – you're sure to find the perfect break for you. Happy travels, Faye Bartle <strong>September</strong> <strong>2019</strong> // Issue 137 // <strong>World</strong>'s 30 best new hotels / Sicily / Kraków / Menorca ISSUE 137 | SEPTEMBER <strong>2019</strong> | COMPLIMENTARY COPY Shanghai surprise In search of the city's soft side Win! A sublime stay at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, p83 INSPIRED BY SICILY MENORCA KRAKOW ISTANBUL FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED THIS ISSUE: 1 There's a hot new art institute on the fringes of Amsterdam to discover. Check out what's on at Het HEM on p18 2 The Balearic island of Menorca has been a UNESCO Biosphere reserve for 25 years, p46 3 Orson Welles, D.H. Lawrence and Truman Capote are just a few of the creative forces who've been inspired by the beautiful Sicilian town of Taormina, p58 4 You'll find Kraków's oldest hotel, the Pod Róza, tucked away just off Market Square – and it's surprisingly budgetfriendly, p68 5 You don't need to invest in an expensive camera to achieve great travel photos – a few choice lenses for your smartphone can go a long way, p20 Production Manager Muthu Kumar INSPIRED BY Produced in Dubai Production City Dip into luxury Dubai's JA Lake View Hotel heads up our list of this year's hottest hotel openings Photography credits: Getty Images and Phocal Media Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from HOT Media is strictly prohibited. HOT Media does not accept liability for omissions or errors in <strong>World</strong> <strong>Traveller</strong>. Tel: 00971 4 364 2876 Fax: 00971 4 369 7494 COVER IMAGE JA Lake View Hotel Find us at… ONLINE worldtravellermagazine.com FACEBOOK @<strong>World</strong><strong>Traveller</strong>ME INSTAGRAM @worldtravellerme TWITTER @W<strong>Traveller</strong>ME worldtravellermagazine.com 3