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Experience Whale Watching in Southern California

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Experience Whale Watching in Southern California

April 27, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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Fore Sure

From comfortable cotton shirts to golf bags ideally suited to travelers, here we offer a selection of must-have gear for golfers

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Fore Sure

March 27, 2012

From comfortable cotton shirts to golf bags ideally suited to travelers, here we offer a selection of must-have gear for golfers

To look good is to feel good. A custom-fit, 100 percent Filoscozia cotton golf shirt from <a href="http://josephscustomclothiers.com/sportswear.html" target="_blank">Joseph's Custom Clothiers</a> is as close to perfection as you'll find ($375, <a href="http://www.josephscustomclothiers.com/" target="_blank"> josephscustomclothiers.com</a>); <a href="http://www.tommybahama.com/TBG/Men/Polos/PRD_TD21296/Fray+Day+Polo.jsp" target="_blank">Tommy Bahama Golf's Fray Day polo</a> feels as breezy as it looks, with its super-soft pima cotton ($85, <a href="http://www.tommybahama.com/" target="_blank"> tommybahama.com</a>); and the <a href="http://arniewear.com/pdfs/catalog/#/Spring%202012%20Catalog/16/" target="_blank">Arnie Wear Focus</a> is a timeless cotton/polyester nugget pulled from the King's circa-1960 wardrobe that's perfectly stylish today ($79, <a href="http://www.arniewear.com/" target="_blank">arniewear.com</a>).

A leisurely round of golf takes time. <a href="http://www.omegawatches.com/" target="_blank">Omega's</a> gorgeous precision <a href="http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/aqua-terra-chronometer/23110422101001/" target="_blank">Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronometer</a> watch features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal dome, which must be why Tour pros endorsing it don't worry about scuffs ($5,600, <a href="http://www.omegawatches.com/" target="_blank">omegawatches.com</a>). Imagine having precise yardage to the pin and hazards on your wrist. You can have it with <a href="http://expressogps.com/" target="_blank">Expresso Satellite Navigation's WR62 GPS Golf Watch</a> — it's accurate and sleek, and doubles as a wristwatch ($200, <a href="http://www.golfesn.com/" target="_blank">golfesn.com</a>).

<a href="http://www.titleist.com/" target="_blank">Titleist</a> has long been the ball of choice for discerning golfers. This year, the company's debuted four new models, highlighted by the <a href="http://www.titleist.com/golf-balls/NXT-Tour-S.aspx" target="_blank">NXT Tour S</a> that brings you loads of distance with a nice, buttery feel at impact. And unusual for golf's top ball maker, it's offered in both white and optic yellow ($42, <a href="http://www.titleist.com/" target="_blank">titleist.com</a>).

Distance is a golfer's best friend. <a href="http://clevelandgolf.com/US_classic-290-driver__classic_290_driver__viewProd_drivers.html" target="_blank">Cleveland Golf's CG Classic driver</a> may well be golf's best-looking new club. Its rich, persimmon throwback finish will turn heads, as will the drives you pound down the fairway ($300, <a href="http://www.clevelandgolf.com/" target="_blank">clevelandgolf.com</a>). <a href="http://www.taylormadegolf.com/products/irons/rocketballz-irons/" target="_blank">TaylorMade's RocketBallz irons</a> can help you instantly regain your powerful youth on long approach shots ($900, <a href="http://www.taylormadegolf.com/" target="_blank">taylormadegolf.com</a>).

Comfortable feet are essential to an enjoyable round. <a href="http://www.ashworthgolf.com/footwear/100/cardiff/" target="_blank">Ashworth's Cardiff spikeless shoes</a> can be worn both on and off the course. They're so cozy you might forget to take them off after 18 ($120, <a href="http://www.ashworthgolf.com/" target="_blank">ashworthgolf.com</a>). Find a more perennial style with <a href="http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF6411_1_40000000001_-1" target="_blank">Allen Edmonds' Double Eagle spiked wingtips</a>, inspired by Gene Sarazen's classic look yet laden with the latest technology ($345, <a href="http://www.allenedmonds.com/" target="_blank">allenedmonds.com</a>).

Traveling with your clubs can be challenging enough. Enter <a href="http://www.clubglove.com/CG/ViewProdcss3XTRS.asp?ProductID=12/" target="_blank">Club Glove's Last Bag XL</a>, which makes life on the road infinitely easier. Its thick padding is second to none, as is its durability, zipper quality, storage room and rolling wheels. Perhaps that's why it's the travel bag used by many Tour pros ($329, <a href="http://www.clubglove.com/" target="_blank">clubglove.com</a>). Form and function collide in the zebra-striped <a href="http://ogio.com/golf-4/mens-golf/duke/" target="_blank">OGIO Duke cart bag</a>. There's plenty of room to store all your clubs and accessories, and the individual full-length club dividers keep your sticks from clanging. Best of all, the exterior is made of a water-repellant material that'll keep the insides dry ($149, <a href="http://www.ogio.com/" target="_blank">ogio.com</a>).

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Travel Tech Roundup

The latest, greatest gadgets for plugged-in, logged-on road warriors

The Ritz-Carlton Magazine

Travel Tech Roundup

March 27, 2012

The latest, greatest gadgets for plugged-in, logged-on road warriors

Getting there is more than half the fun when you're stylishly tech'd out. A premier private jet charter from <a href="http://www.metropolitanjets.com//" target="_blank">Metropolitan Aviation</a> includes in-flight amenities like satellite communication, Wi-Fi, entertainment systems, Blu-ray, wireless headsets and sleek kitchen appliances ($2,000–$5,000/hour, <a href="http://www.metropolitanjets.com/" target="_blank">metropolitanjets.com</a>).

$We can't resist sharing the latest iPad cases — they just keep getting more chic by the minute. Here we have: <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/products/c3113459/cosmic-ipad-case?q=ipad&p=1/" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs' Cosmic iPad case</a> in a metallic croc print finish on the lamb leather bag ($795, <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/" target="_blank">marcjacobs.com</a>); <a href="http://www.bottegaveneta.com/default/shop-products/Mens/fine-leather-goods/mobile-and-tech-cases/nero-intrecciato-nappa-ipad-case_804141143.html?xtcr=2&xtmc=ipad%20cases#!{%22products%22:{%22257469V001N%22:{%22size%22:%22U%22,%22color%22:%221000%22,%22search%22:%22ipad~Lcases%22}}}/" target="_blank">Bottega Veneta's Nero Intrecciato Nappa iPad case</a> ($630, <a href="http://www.bottegaveneta.com/" target="_blank">bottegaveneta.com</a>); and <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/default/search?q=iPad+case#!{%22page%22:{%22href%22:%22/falabella_ipad_cover/804318290,default,pd.html?format=ajax%22},%22products%22:{%220%22:{%22size%22:%22U%22,%22color%22:%221000%22}}}/" target="_blank">Stella McCartney's Falabella faux leather iPad case</a> with chunky chain edging ($395, <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/" target="_blank">stellamccartney.com</a>).$

It's a smartphone. No, it's a tablet. Actually … it's both. <a href="http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxynote/note/index.html?type=find/" target="_blank">Samsung's Galaxy Note handheld</a> combines a 5.3-inch screen and gorgeous HD display with a high-speed dual core processor. The result is a device befitting serious road warriors — one that consolidates the functionalities and power of a phone and a tablet so you no longer have to switch between the two. Plus, its smart pen, or S Pen, makes writing, drawing and game play easy ($750, or $300 with wireless contract, <a href="http://www.samsung.com/" target="_blank">samsung.com</a>).

Many business trips entail taking notes or marking up files. Instead of using paper and pen, pull out your tablet and the <a href="http://adonit.net/product/jot-touch//" target="_blank">Adonit Jot Touch Bluetooth stylus</a>. Its pressure sensitivity understands when you want thicker lines, and makes the process precise, easy and tree-friendly ($100, <a href="http://www.adonit.net/" target="_blank">adonit.net</a>).

Ultrabooks — those super-lightweight notebook computers — are all the rage this year. <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/envy14-spectre/index.html?jumpid=ex_r11260_us/en/any/psg/sem_g/22_142529&k_clickid=AMS%7C5070ca6a-efdf-3ae9-c39a-000010dc9fb8#.TzLswxw-QY8/" target="_blank"> Hewlett-Packard's Spectre</a> may well be the best of them. The 14-inch laptop is lightning fast and scratch-resistant, has a near-10-hour battery life, and weighs less than 4 pounds. And if that's not enough, it comes with Dr. Dre's Beats audio system built in ($1,399 to start, <a href="http://www.hp.com/" target="_blank">hp.com</a>).

Taking the big screen on the road with you is easy, especially when it's actually smaller than a greeting card. <a href="http://www.microvision.com/pico_projector_displays/standalone.html" target="_blank">MicroVision's SHOWWX+ Laser Pico projector</a> projects photos, movies and presentations from your smartphone or laptop onto any wall in 720p HD ($369, <a href="http://www.microvision.com/" target="_blank">microvision.com</a>).

No need to lug both a high-def video camera and high-resolution digital SLR when you travel. <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25480/D800.html" target="_blank">Nikon's D800 camera</a> is truly the best of both, shooting photos at a staggering 36.3 megapixels and also taking full HD 1080p cinematic-quality video with stereo sound. The rich color range is mesmerizing ($3,000, <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/" target="_blank">nikonusa.com</a>).

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Travel Style: Cherry Blossom Season in Tokyo

These lovely objects are the perfect companions for exploring Tokyo when its sakura trees are in full bloom

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Travel Style: Cherry Blossom Season in Tokyo

March 27, 2012

These lovely objects are the perfect companions for exploring Tokyo when its sakura trees are in full bloom

Ladies: Not that we would ever suggest being matchy matchy with the flora, but these chic <a href=" http://www.sunglasshut.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PDP?storeId=12351&catalogId=&langId=-1&productId=679420462134" target="_blank">D&G 3079 sunglasses</a> will certainly complement your surroundings. But more important, they’ll protect your eyes from harmful UV rays as you stroll about town (about $150, from Sunglass Hut).

<a href=" http://www.tiffany.com/" target="_blank">Tiffany & Co.’s</a> new leather collection includes a sophisticated <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP04467&mcat=148212&cid=667912&search_params=s+5-p+10-c+667912-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+/" target="_blank">Passport Cover</a> in grain leather. Colors include red, cognac and espresso (shown), plus platinum and black — all with a Tiffany Blue corner stitch detail ($145, <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/" target="_blank">tiffany.com</a>).

<a href="http://www.tumi.com/" target="_blank">Tumi</a> is known for its rugged and technologically advanced luggage. Now, it’s applying its sound design and engineering to the <a href="http://www.tumi.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank">Bedford Made-to-Order Trunks</a>. The handsome line includes classic hard-case trunks and a wardrobe trunk with compartmentalized drawers and a garment rack with hangers. All are handcrafted in Italy and available by special order ($2,995–$6,995).

No matter how enticing the scent of cherry blossoms, women still love to travel with their own signature fragrances. If you’re looking for something new, we’re big fans of the <a href="http://www.bondno9.com/" target="_blank">Bond No. 9</a> line, which creates scents named after New York City neighborhoods. A few of our favorites — Little Italy, China Town, Chelsea Flowers and Wall Street (a unisex scent) — are all available in the <a href="http://www.bondno9.com/shop/gifts/view/bon-bon-box/" target="_blank">Bon-Bon Box</a>, which has 18 of Bond’s top-selling options in pocket-spray form ($260, <a href="http://www.bondno9.com/" target="_blank">bondno9.com</a>).

Ideal for when you’re about and about, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/180783" target="_blank">Pierre Hardy’s colorful leather-trimmed neoprene backpack</a> will fit all your day trip essentials ($1,650, from <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a>).

Imagine it: You’re picnicking in the park under the shade of cherry blossom trees. Certainly you can while away the hours people watching. Or you can enjoy a more cerebral pastime: a game or two of backgammon with this leather <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Travel-Backgammon-Set/00505004698401,default,pd.html?cgid=BARNEYS#/" target="_blank">El Casco Travel Backgammon Set</a>, which rolls up for quick play and easy storage ($85, from <a href="http://www.barneys.com/" target="_blank">barneys.com</a>).

No matter how long your flight, be comfortable with this new <a href="http://www.judithleiber.com/cashmere-and-crystal-travel-set.html" target="_blank">Judith Leiber Cashmere and Crystal Travel Set</a>. The super-soft pillow, blanket and sleep mask will definitely help make your flight seem shorter, but our favorite part of this set is the signature Swarovski crystal embellishments ($995, <a href="http://www.judithleiber.com/" target="_blank">judithleiber.com</a>).

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6 Skin Sensations

A selection of products with ingredients that are perfect for a little self-pampering

The Ritz-Carlton Magazine, Spa & Wellness

6 Skin Sensations

March 27, 2012

A selection of products with ingredients that are perfect for a little self-pampering

The Korres line of skin care products comes from the oldest homeopathic pharmacy in Athens, Greece. Created by pharmacist George Korres, they include formulations that are among the most environmentally friendly and skin sensitive available. As an example, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Korres-Natural-Products-Thyme-Moisturizing/dp/B00128CV8S/" target="_blank">Korres Thyme Honey Mask</a> includes one of the most moisturizing ingredients you can put on your skin — honey — straight from the hives ($27, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>).

With real brown sugar crystals, natural humectants and a blend of four oils (evening primrose, sweet almond, apricot kernel and jojoba), among other soothing ingredients, <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Brown-Sugar-Body-Polish/00459705004583,default,pd.html?q=fresh%20scrub/" target="_blank"> Fresh's Brown Sugar Body Polish</a> will leave your skin silky smooth ($65, <a href="http://www.fresh.com/" target="_blank">fresh.com</a>).

Pick a scent … perhaps something citrusy like Lime Basil & Mandarin or Grapefruit … something floral like White Jasmine & Mint or Red Roses … or a little fruity like Pomegranate Noir or Nectarine Blossom & Honey. Or maybe you'd prefer a sensual scent like Amber & Lavender or Vanilla & Anise (pictured here). Whatever your pleasure, a cap or two of <a href=" http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/mpp_family.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY6506&cm_mmc=Google-_-Eng_Eng|Jo%20Malone|TM|Exact|PC-_-Bath%20&%20Body|X|X|X|Bath%20Oils|MPP|OK-_-jo%20malone%20bath%20oil/" target="_blank">Jo Malone's Bath Oils</a> will do more than moisturize your skin — the soft foaming product is pure relaxation.

Sensitive skin requires especially special care. <a href=" http://www.espaonline.com//" target="_blank">ESPA products</a>, such as <a href="http://us.espaonline.com/spa-products/products/Hydrating-Floral-Spafresh//" target="_blank">Hydrating Floral Spafresh</a> ($45) and <a href="http://us.espaonline.com/spa-products/products/Hydrating-Cleansing-Milk//" target="_blank">Hydrating Cleansing Milk</a> ($46), nourish and hydrate without aggravation while still giving sensitive skin a deep cleanse to improve problem areas.

Target fine lines and wrinkles with the <a href=" http://www.blissworld.com/bliss-thats-incredi-peel//" target="_blank">bliss that's incredi-'peel'! pads</a>. Right before bed, simply wash your face and then wipe it with one of these no-rinse pads. The formula gradually releases powerful levels of exfoliating glycolic acid throughout the night for some serious skin renewal. Plus, it contains soothing witch hazel, licorice extract and hydrating glycerin to balance out the intensity. Each box contains 30 pads — a month's worth of uber skin care ($49, <a href="http://www.blissworld.com/" target="_blank">blissworld.com</a>).

Give the skin around your eyes the ultimate TLC with <a href=" http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/opal_sonic_infusion_system//" target="_blank">Clarisonic's Opal Sonic Infusion System</a>. As you gently tap the Opal on the area around your eyes, it dispenses a specially formulated anti-aging serum at 125 sonic movements per second to help maximize absorption ($185, <a href="http://www.clarisonic.com/" target="_blank">clarisonic.com</a>).

Everything about <a href="http://www.babor.com/category/baborganic.html/" target="_blank">Babor Baborganics'</a> line of skin care products is natural — right down to the fossil water obtained from a natural glacier melting at Mont Cervin in Switzerland. The <a href="http://www.babor.com/product/408040.html/" target="_blank">Glacier Cleansing Milk</a> ($34), <a href="http://www.babor.com/product/408030.html/" target="_blank">Pure Energizing Skin Water</a> ($34) and <a href=" http://www.babor.com/product/408076.html/" target="_blank">Pure Line Reducing Cream</a> ($84) are just a sample of the items in this truly <em>pure</em> and luxurious skin care regimen.

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