From the Editor “ We celebrate locales that are near and dear to our hearts, whether it is because they entice us with their landscapes, cultures or cuisines – or all three IN THIS EDITION of Departures, we pinball around the world to celebrate locales that are near and dear to our hearts, whether it is because they entice us with their landscapes, cultures or cuisines – or all three. We travel to Ecuador and highlight the destinations of distinction that any journey to this extraordinarily enchanting South American country – with its peerless biodiversity – should include, not least of which is a new glamorous Galápagos cruiser that enlivens the experience of visiting one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. Closer to home, Lisbon is a coastal capital that’s having a moment, as a glut of creative chefs with impeccable pedigrees turn up the temperature in the kitchens of some of the best restaurants on the Continent, shopkeepers reinvent retail therapy „ and hoteliers redefine the art of hospitality. The same is true over on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, where young creatives are recasting everything from gastronomy to design. To satiate our aesthetic sense, we hop over to the tiny island of Porquerolles, just off the Côte d’Azur, which is now home to one of Europe’s most inspiring art collections, and also journey to Hong Kong for a look at the exceptionally ambitious citywide programme that is turning the dense metropolis into Asia’s capital of art. We also head to Milan, Antwerp and Lake Como and have furnished you with a timely guide to the latest must-have accessories, jewels and watches, plus a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy the issue. DEPARTURES 19
