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Page 1: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

Your Spring Getaway Guide

Presents

The life yoursquore meant to live FOOD amp DRINK The life yoursquore meant to live TECH The life yoursquore meant to live CULTURE The life yoursquore meant to live STYLE The life yoursquore meant to live HEALTHThe life yoursquore meant to live ACTION The life yoursquore meant to live TRAVEL

food amp drink action tech culture Style health travel

Therersquos this famous quote from Proust thatrsquos been making the rounds

Goes something like this

The voyage of discovery isnrsquot about seeking new landscapes

itrsquos about having new eyes

In a word bullshit

You know what real discovery is

Land Rover safaris across Baja HALO jumping from 30000 feet

Peruvian cruise ships plying the Amazon as Harpy eagles circle their bows

All those experiences are inside chum

Also what to wear while yoursquore traveling

So yoursquoll feel comfortable and look good

in all those remembrances of things past

Wersquoll see you out there

Your Spring Getaway Guide

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Cruise ships Once the grand castles of the waves now lately much-maligned their reps left founder-ing their privies overflowing

But then you havenrsquot seen the Aria plying the Amazon and taking reservations right now

Aria is the first luxury cruise ship in Peru We have it on good authority that everything else is canoes and dengue fever

Aria though offers weeklong river journeys down the Amazon that are short on actual danger but long on the three As adventure amenities and air-conditioning

The ship herself is 147 feet of pampering

To wit private suites with panoramic views king-sized beds sheeted with high-count Peruvian cot-ton and access to an outdoor lounge replete with plush loungers and a cold-water jacuzzi

But yoursquoll want to spend equal time off the boat Along with a platoon of naturalist guides you can spend your days on motorized skiffs seeking out howler monkeys black jaguars and Harpy eagles

Or therersquos always piranha fishing

The three- four- and seven-day Amazon trips can be booked all year Meanwhile starting in 2014 Aqua will be offering similar luxury expeditions along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia

Because river cruises through Vietnam always go well

Aqua Expeditions$2700-$6600

3 4 and 7-day stays year-round 1

Amazon Prime Think you donrsquot like cruises Think again

Insid

eHo

ok

com

2

You can easily earn frequent flyer miles rewards and points these days but understanding their relative redemption value is a frustrating task of Chuck E Cheesian proportions mdash like my kidrsquos skee ball tickets are worth how many kewpie dolls again

Skip that hassle mdash and ensure yoursquore getting the best possible deal across your miles points and rewards programs mdash with Milewise

To get started just log in with your email enter your desired flight dates and destinations and the site instantly ranks the best deals and compares them to their cash value

For example the best options for a New York-to- LA trip may be 25000 Starwood Starpoints (ldquolike

paying $360rdquo) $398 in cash (ldquolike paying $361 and yoursquoll earn 1749 milesrdquo) or 17488 AmEx points (ldquolike paying $369)

Milewise also keeps a running log of your ac-countsrsquo comparative cash value (eg your 5000 JetBlue points cost $129pt for a cash value of X)

Milewise will also notify you about expiration dates premium levels and special getaway offers

Pardon me sir how many skee ball tickets for Cabo San Lucas please

MilewiseFree

Flight Club Milewise finds the best value across cash miles or points

Insid

eHo

ok

com

When a man travels he carries his life in his wallet And the bigger the life the more awkward his travels especially given his choice of pants

Ease your travels mdash and your pocket presence mdash with the slender beauty of the Bellroy Travel Wallet

From an Aussie company with a particularly nuanced corporate ethos the Bellroyrsquos a well-tanned bifold designed to safely and stylishly carry all of your most important cards and travel documents Or as Bellroy says ldquotake a passport mould everything around thatrdquo

The Bellroyrsquos centerpiece is a dedicated passport pouch on one inner sleeve which it complements with four easily-accessed card slots on the other two more inside and a large note section that fits

pretty much any paper currency mdash from Latvian lats to Cypriot pounds (sorry Rai Stone of Micronesia)

The wallet also features a Japanese-designed micro-pen perfect for filling out custom forms and slotted in the center of the note pocket which allows all your travel documents to bend smoothly around its base and prevents folds and creases

Something the other presences in your pocket will thank you for

Bellroy Travel Wallet$1203

Travel Fit Bellroy shapes the perfect pocket-sized travel wallet

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Mundo Maya CHALLENGE November 14-20 2013 (Belize)Relive the infamous Camp Six four-wheeling route that once served as a test track for Land Rover on this six-day Mesoamerican expedition

NLX North America Baja BoundNovember 30-December 8 2013 (Baja California)Sparsely populated beaches winery tours and five-star accommodations lend this action-packed safari an air of luxury usually reserved for more urbane destinations

Treks usually include 8-16 people with explorers ridingdriving several cheekily named custom-rigged Land Rovers including Brutus (Defender 130) Brando (Defender 90) and others

A package will run you ~$3200 per person but that includes lodging meals and transportation Sorry no shuffleboard included

No Limit X$3200 and up

When it comes to exotic vacations the closest many Americans get is a cruise ship what with their shimmering pools exciting shuffleboards and all-you-can-eat buffets of norovirus

Skip the stomach flu and take a real adventure through equatorial biways with No Limit X overland excursions

Run by an intrepid husband-and-wife team mdash hersquos a former chef and sommelier she ran a four-star lodge mdash No Limit X organizes and leads expeditions to Central and South Americarsquos remotest regions The tours are planned up to 16 months in advance and upcoming treks include

Expedition AfricaJuly 13-26 2013 (Zimbabwe-Zambia)Nighttime jeeping tours access to permit-only wild-life reservations and a boat cruise on the Zambezi River highlight this comprehensive overland safari

4

S American History X Overland expeditions of remote South American regions

Insid

eHo

ok

com

ldquoI went to the woods because I wished to live deliberatelyrdquo Thoreau wrote

You can say the same if by ldquodeliberatelyrdquo you mean ldquoon 400-thread count sheetsrdquo when you camp with Shelter Co

Recently launched by a husband-and-wife duo Shelterrsquos a ldquopop-up lodging servicerdquo that provides fully-furnished Euro-style camping tents plus aristocratic amenities mdash for groups who want all the adventure of roughing it without actually roughing it

Herersquos how it works first select where yoursquod like to camp mdash Shelterrsquos based in California but theyrsquoll travel anywhere mdash and how many tents you need Each canvas tent comes decorously appointed with a two-person wood-frame bed fully carpeted floor bedside tables wool Pendleton blanket and more

Second pick your amenities Shelter coddles their campers with a truly Vanderbilt-ian array of luxurious trappings from corps-style accoutrements (stocked libraries custom flag polls) to communal gathering places (firepits outdoor movie theaters) to services like wine tastings nature tours and boat rentals

Third just show up Shelter assembles and breaks down your camp

Shelter also produces fully-catered events like family reunions company retreats and weddings mdash in case you wish to go to the woods and deliberately get hitched

Shelter Co$750+ per tent

Three tent minimumhelloshelter-cocom

(415) 967-3630

Gimme Shelter Shelter Co provides upscale pop-up campsites for groups

5

Insid

eHo

ok

com

A manrsquos luggage is just as noteworthy as the shoes on his feet

Men your fatherrsquos age know this Because once travel implied status Carried meaning You were representing not only yourself but also your family and the place from whence you came

Bringing that all back Voyager a truly handsome line of travel gear by OC-based First amp CompanyThe collection includes

The Explorer Messenger

Heminwayesque look with internal padded compartments for your laptop or tablet Fully microsuede and lined with padded straps for comfort

The Weekend Duffel (bottom)

Brass bottom studs keep the base supported and protected The perfect size for a weekend getaway

The Camera Case (top)

Designed with the help of fashion and music photographer Quang Le this camera case has a pine skeleton and antique brass rivets to keep your gear safe while you turn heads carrying it

Or while your assistant turns heads carrying it

First amp CompanyOrder online

from $580

Bag Man First amp Company This is how you should be traveling

6

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 2: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

The life yoursquore meant to live FOOD amp DRINK The life yoursquore meant to live TECH The life yoursquore meant to live CULTURE The life yoursquore meant to live STYLE The life yoursquore meant to live HEALTHThe life yoursquore meant to live ACTION The life yoursquore meant to live TRAVEL

food amp drink action tech culture Style health travel

Therersquos this famous quote from Proust thatrsquos been making the rounds

Goes something like this

The voyage of discovery isnrsquot about seeking new landscapes

itrsquos about having new eyes

In a word bullshit

You know what real discovery is

Land Rover safaris across Baja HALO jumping from 30000 feet

Peruvian cruise ships plying the Amazon as Harpy eagles circle their bows

All those experiences are inside chum

Also what to wear while yoursquore traveling

So yoursquoll feel comfortable and look good

in all those remembrances of things past

Wersquoll see you out there

Your Spring Getaway Guide

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Cruise ships Once the grand castles of the waves now lately much-maligned their reps left founder-ing their privies overflowing

But then you havenrsquot seen the Aria plying the Amazon and taking reservations right now

Aria is the first luxury cruise ship in Peru We have it on good authority that everything else is canoes and dengue fever

Aria though offers weeklong river journeys down the Amazon that are short on actual danger but long on the three As adventure amenities and air-conditioning

The ship herself is 147 feet of pampering

To wit private suites with panoramic views king-sized beds sheeted with high-count Peruvian cot-ton and access to an outdoor lounge replete with plush loungers and a cold-water jacuzzi

But yoursquoll want to spend equal time off the boat Along with a platoon of naturalist guides you can spend your days on motorized skiffs seeking out howler monkeys black jaguars and Harpy eagles

Or therersquos always piranha fishing

The three- four- and seven-day Amazon trips can be booked all year Meanwhile starting in 2014 Aqua will be offering similar luxury expeditions along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia

Because river cruises through Vietnam always go well

Aqua Expeditions$2700-$6600

3 4 and 7-day stays year-round 1

Amazon Prime Think you donrsquot like cruises Think again

Insid

eHo

ok

com

2

You can easily earn frequent flyer miles rewards and points these days but understanding their relative redemption value is a frustrating task of Chuck E Cheesian proportions mdash like my kidrsquos skee ball tickets are worth how many kewpie dolls again

Skip that hassle mdash and ensure yoursquore getting the best possible deal across your miles points and rewards programs mdash with Milewise

To get started just log in with your email enter your desired flight dates and destinations and the site instantly ranks the best deals and compares them to their cash value

For example the best options for a New York-to- LA trip may be 25000 Starwood Starpoints (ldquolike

paying $360rdquo) $398 in cash (ldquolike paying $361 and yoursquoll earn 1749 milesrdquo) or 17488 AmEx points (ldquolike paying $369)

Milewise also keeps a running log of your ac-countsrsquo comparative cash value (eg your 5000 JetBlue points cost $129pt for a cash value of X)

Milewise will also notify you about expiration dates premium levels and special getaway offers

Pardon me sir how many skee ball tickets for Cabo San Lucas please

MilewiseFree

Flight Club Milewise finds the best value across cash miles or points

Insid

eHo

ok

com

When a man travels he carries his life in his wallet And the bigger the life the more awkward his travels especially given his choice of pants

Ease your travels mdash and your pocket presence mdash with the slender beauty of the Bellroy Travel Wallet

From an Aussie company with a particularly nuanced corporate ethos the Bellroyrsquos a well-tanned bifold designed to safely and stylishly carry all of your most important cards and travel documents Or as Bellroy says ldquotake a passport mould everything around thatrdquo

The Bellroyrsquos centerpiece is a dedicated passport pouch on one inner sleeve which it complements with four easily-accessed card slots on the other two more inside and a large note section that fits

pretty much any paper currency mdash from Latvian lats to Cypriot pounds (sorry Rai Stone of Micronesia)

The wallet also features a Japanese-designed micro-pen perfect for filling out custom forms and slotted in the center of the note pocket which allows all your travel documents to bend smoothly around its base and prevents folds and creases

Something the other presences in your pocket will thank you for

Bellroy Travel Wallet$1203

Travel Fit Bellroy shapes the perfect pocket-sized travel wallet

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Mundo Maya CHALLENGE November 14-20 2013 (Belize)Relive the infamous Camp Six four-wheeling route that once served as a test track for Land Rover on this six-day Mesoamerican expedition

NLX North America Baja BoundNovember 30-December 8 2013 (Baja California)Sparsely populated beaches winery tours and five-star accommodations lend this action-packed safari an air of luxury usually reserved for more urbane destinations

Treks usually include 8-16 people with explorers ridingdriving several cheekily named custom-rigged Land Rovers including Brutus (Defender 130) Brando (Defender 90) and others

A package will run you ~$3200 per person but that includes lodging meals and transportation Sorry no shuffleboard included

No Limit X$3200 and up

When it comes to exotic vacations the closest many Americans get is a cruise ship what with their shimmering pools exciting shuffleboards and all-you-can-eat buffets of norovirus

Skip the stomach flu and take a real adventure through equatorial biways with No Limit X overland excursions

Run by an intrepid husband-and-wife team mdash hersquos a former chef and sommelier she ran a four-star lodge mdash No Limit X organizes and leads expeditions to Central and South Americarsquos remotest regions The tours are planned up to 16 months in advance and upcoming treks include

Expedition AfricaJuly 13-26 2013 (Zimbabwe-Zambia)Nighttime jeeping tours access to permit-only wild-life reservations and a boat cruise on the Zambezi River highlight this comprehensive overland safari

4

S American History X Overland expeditions of remote South American regions

Insid

eHo

ok

com

ldquoI went to the woods because I wished to live deliberatelyrdquo Thoreau wrote

You can say the same if by ldquodeliberatelyrdquo you mean ldquoon 400-thread count sheetsrdquo when you camp with Shelter Co

Recently launched by a husband-and-wife duo Shelterrsquos a ldquopop-up lodging servicerdquo that provides fully-furnished Euro-style camping tents plus aristocratic amenities mdash for groups who want all the adventure of roughing it without actually roughing it

Herersquos how it works first select where yoursquod like to camp mdash Shelterrsquos based in California but theyrsquoll travel anywhere mdash and how many tents you need Each canvas tent comes decorously appointed with a two-person wood-frame bed fully carpeted floor bedside tables wool Pendleton blanket and more

Second pick your amenities Shelter coddles their campers with a truly Vanderbilt-ian array of luxurious trappings from corps-style accoutrements (stocked libraries custom flag polls) to communal gathering places (firepits outdoor movie theaters) to services like wine tastings nature tours and boat rentals

Third just show up Shelter assembles and breaks down your camp

Shelter also produces fully-catered events like family reunions company retreats and weddings mdash in case you wish to go to the woods and deliberately get hitched

Shelter Co$750+ per tent

Three tent minimumhelloshelter-cocom

(415) 967-3630

Gimme Shelter Shelter Co provides upscale pop-up campsites for groups

5

Insid

eHo

ok

com

A manrsquos luggage is just as noteworthy as the shoes on his feet

Men your fatherrsquos age know this Because once travel implied status Carried meaning You were representing not only yourself but also your family and the place from whence you came

Bringing that all back Voyager a truly handsome line of travel gear by OC-based First amp CompanyThe collection includes

The Explorer Messenger

Heminwayesque look with internal padded compartments for your laptop or tablet Fully microsuede and lined with padded straps for comfort

The Weekend Duffel (bottom)

Brass bottom studs keep the base supported and protected The perfect size for a weekend getaway

The Camera Case (top)

Designed with the help of fashion and music photographer Quang Le this camera case has a pine skeleton and antique brass rivets to keep your gear safe while you turn heads carrying it

Or while your assistant turns heads carrying it

First amp CompanyOrder online

from $580

Bag Man First amp Company This is how you should be traveling

6

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 3: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Cruise ships Once the grand castles of the waves now lately much-maligned their reps left founder-ing their privies overflowing

But then you havenrsquot seen the Aria plying the Amazon and taking reservations right now

Aria is the first luxury cruise ship in Peru We have it on good authority that everything else is canoes and dengue fever

Aria though offers weeklong river journeys down the Amazon that are short on actual danger but long on the three As adventure amenities and air-conditioning

The ship herself is 147 feet of pampering

To wit private suites with panoramic views king-sized beds sheeted with high-count Peruvian cot-ton and access to an outdoor lounge replete with plush loungers and a cold-water jacuzzi

But yoursquoll want to spend equal time off the boat Along with a platoon of naturalist guides you can spend your days on motorized skiffs seeking out howler monkeys black jaguars and Harpy eagles

Or therersquos always piranha fishing

The three- four- and seven-day Amazon trips can be booked all year Meanwhile starting in 2014 Aqua will be offering similar luxury expeditions along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia

Because river cruises through Vietnam always go well

Aqua Expeditions$2700-$6600

3 4 and 7-day stays year-round 1

Amazon Prime Think you donrsquot like cruises Think again

Insid

eHo

ok

com

2

You can easily earn frequent flyer miles rewards and points these days but understanding their relative redemption value is a frustrating task of Chuck E Cheesian proportions mdash like my kidrsquos skee ball tickets are worth how many kewpie dolls again

Skip that hassle mdash and ensure yoursquore getting the best possible deal across your miles points and rewards programs mdash with Milewise

To get started just log in with your email enter your desired flight dates and destinations and the site instantly ranks the best deals and compares them to their cash value

For example the best options for a New York-to- LA trip may be 25000 Starwood Starpoints (ldquolike

paying $360rdquo) $398 in cash (ldquolike paying $361 and yoursquoll earn 1749 milesrdquo) or 17488 AmEx points (ldquolike paying $369)

Milewise also keeps a running log of your ac-countsrsquo comparative cash value (eg your 5000 JetBlue points cost $129pt for a cash value of X)

Milewise will also notify you about expiration dates premium levels and special getaway offers

Pardon me sir how many skee ball tickets for Cabo San Lucas please

MilewiseFree

Flight Club Milewise finds the best value across cash miles or points

Insid

eHo

ok

com

When a man travels he carries his life in his wallet And the bigger the life the more awkward his travels especially given his choice of pants

Ease your travels mdash and your pocket presence mdash with the slender beauty of the Bellroy Travel Wallet

From an Aussie company with a particularly nuanced corporate ethos the Bellroyrsquos a well-tanned bifold designed to safely and stylishly carry all of your most important cards and travel documents Or as Bellroy says ldquotake a passport mould everything around thatrdquo

The Bellroyrsquos centerpiece is a dedicated passport pouch on one inner sleeve which it complements with four easily-accessed card slots on the other two more inside and a large note section that fits

pretty much any paper currency mdash from Latvian lats to Cypriot pounds (sorry Rai Stone of Micronesia)

The wallet also features a Japanese-designed micro-pen perfect for filling out custom forms and slotted in the center of the note pocket which allows all your travel documents to bend smoothly around its base and prevents folds and creases

Something the other presences in your pocket will thank you for

Bellroy Travel Wallet$1203

Travel Fit Bellroy shapes the perfect pocket-sized travel wallet

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Mundo Maya CHALLENGE November 14-20 2013 (Belize)Relive the infamous Camp Six four-wheeling route that once served as a test track for Land Rover on this six-day Mesoamerican expedition

NLX North America Baja BoundNovember 30-December 8 2013 (Baja California)Sparsely populated beaches winery tours and five-star accommodations lend this action-packed safari an air of luxury usually reserved for more urbane destinations

Treks usually include 8-16 people with explorers ridingdriving several cheekily named custom-rigged Land Rovers including Brutus (Defender 130) Brando (Defender 90) and others

A package will run you ~$3200 per person but that includes lodging meals and transportation Sorry no shuffleboard included

No Limit X$3200 and up

When it comes to exotic vacations the closest many Americans get is a cruise ship what with their shimmering pools exciting shuffleboards and all-you-can-eat buffets of norovirus

Skip the stomach flu and take a real adventure through equatorial biways with No Limit X overland excursions

Run by an intrepid husband-and-wife team mdash hersquos a former chef and sommelier she ran a four-star lodge mdash No Limit X organizes and leads expeditions to Central and South Americarsquos remotest regions The tours are planned up to 16 months in advance and upcoming treks include

Expedition AfricaJuly 13-26 2013 (Zimbabwe-Zambia)Nighttime jeeping tours access to permit-only wild-life reservations and a boat cruise on the Zambezi River highlight this comprehensive overland safari

4

S American History X Overland expeditions of remote South American regions

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com

ldquoI went to the woods because I wished to live deliberatelyrdquo Thoreau wrote

You can say the same if by ldquodeliberatelyrdquo you mean ldquoon 400-thread count sheetsrdquo when you camp with Shelter Co

Recently launched by a husband-and-wife duo Shelterrsquos a ldquopop-up lodging servicerdquo that provides fully-furnished Euro-style camping tents plus aristocratic amenities mdash for groups who want all the adventure of roughing it without actually roughing it

Herersquos how it works first select where yoursquod like to camp mdash Shelterrsquos based in California but theyrsquoll travel anywhere mdash and how many tents you need Each canvas tent comes decorously appointed with a two-person wood-frame bed fully carpeted floor bedside tables wool Pendleton blanket and more

Second pick your amenities Shelter coddles their campers with a truly Vanderbilt-ian array of luxurious trappings from corps-style accoutrements (stocked libraries custom flag polls) to communal gathering places (firepits outdoor movie theaters) to services like wine tastings nature tours and boat rentals

Third just show up Shelter assembles and breaks down your camp

Shelter also produces fully-catered events like family reunions company retreats and weddings mdash in case you wish to go to the woods and deliberately get hitched

Shelter Co$750+ per tent

Three tent minimumhelloshelter-cocom

(415) 967-3630

Gimme Shelter Shelter Co provides upscale pop-up campsites for groups

5

Insid

eHo

ok

com

A manrsquos luggage is just as noteworthy as the shoes on his feet

Men your fatherrsquos age know this Because once travel implied status Carried meaning You were representing not only yourself but also your family and the place from whence you came

Bringing that all back Voyager a truly handsome line of travel gear by OC-based First amp CompanyThe collection includes

The Explorer Messenger

Heminwayesque look with internal padded compartments for your laptop or tablet Fully microsuede and lined with padded straps for comfort

The Weekend Duffel (bottom)

Brass bottom studs keep the base supported and protected The perfect size for a weekend getaway

The Camera Case (top)

Designed with the help of fashion and music photographer Quang Le this camera case has a pine skeleton and antique brass rivets to keep your gear safe while you turn heads carrying it

Or while your assistant turns heads carrying it

First amp CompanyOrder online

from $580

Bag Man First amp Company This is how you should be traveling

6

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com

Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

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com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 4: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

Insid

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com

2

You can easily earn frequent flyer miles rewards and points these days but understanding their relative redemption value is a frustrating task of Chuck E Cheesian proportions mdash like my kidrsquos skee ball tickets are worth how many kewpie dolls again

Skip that hassle mdash and ensure yoursquore getting the best possible deal across your miles points and rewards programs mdash with Milewise

To get started just log in with your email enter your desired flight dates and destinations and the site instantly ranks the best deals and compares them to their cash value

For example the best options for a New York-to- LA trip may be 25000 Starwood Starpoints (ldquolike

paying $360rdquo) $398 in cash (ldquolike paying $361 and yoursquoll earn 1749 milesrdquo) or 17488 AmEx points (ldquolike paying $369)

Milewise also keeps a running log of your ac-countsrsquo comparative cash value (eg your 5000 JetBlue points cost $129pt for a cash value of X)

Milewise will also notify you about expiration dates premium levels and special getaway offers

Pardon me sir how many skee ball tickets for Cabo San Lucas please

MilewiseFree

Flight Club Milewise finds the best value across cash miles or points

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com

When a man travels he carries his life in his wallet And the bigger the life the more awkward his travels especially given his choice of pants

Ease your travels mdash and your pocket presence mdash with the slender beauty of the Bellroy Travel Wallet

From an Aussie company with a particularly nuanced corporate ethos the Bellroyrsquos a well-tanned bifold designed to safely and stylishly carry all of your most important cards and travel documents Or as Bellroy says ldquotake a passport mould everything around thatrdquo

The Bellroyrsquos centerpiece is a dedicated passport pouch on one inner sleeve which it complements with four easily-accessed card slots on the other two more inside and a large note section that fits

pretty much any paper currency mdash from Latvian lats to Cypriot pounds (sorry Rai Stone of Micronesia)

The wallet also features a Japanese-designed micro-pen perfect for filling out custom forms and slotted in the center of the note pocket which allows all your travel documents to bend smoothly around its base and prevents folds and creases

Something the other presences in your pocket will thank you for

Bellroy Travel Wallet$1203

Travel Fit Bellroy shapes the perfect pocket-sized travel wallet

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Mundo Maya CHALLENGE November 14-20 2013 (Belize)Relive the infamous Camp Six four-wheeling route that once served as a test track for Land Rover on this six-day Mesoamerican expedition

NLX North America Baja BoundNovember 30-December 8 2013 (Baja California)Sparsely populated beaches winery tours and five-star accommodations lend this action-packed safari an air of luxury usually reserved for more urbane destinations

Treks usually include 8-16 people with explorers ridingdriving several cheekily named custom-rigged Land Rovers including Brutus (Defender 130) Brando (Defender 90) and others

A package will run you ~$3200 per person but that includes lodging meals and transportation Sorry no shuffleboard included

No Limit X$3200 and up

When it comes to exotic vacations the closest many Americans get is a cruise ship what with their shimmering pools exciting shuffleboards and all-you-can-eat buffets of norovirus

Skip the stomach flu and take a real adventure through equatorial biways with No Limit X overland excursions

Run by an intrepid husband-and-wife team mdash hersquos a former chef and sommelier she ran a four-star lodge mdash No Limit X organizes and leads expeditions to Central and South Americarsquos remotest regions The tours are planned up to 16 months in advance and upcoming treks include

Expedition AfricaJuly 13-26 2013 (Zimbabwe-Zambia)Nighttime jeeping tours access to permit-only wild-life reservations and a boat cruise on the Zambezi River highlight this comprehensive overland safari

4

S American History X Overland expeditions of remote South American regions

Insid

eHo

ok

com

ldquoI went to the woods because I wished to live deliberatelyrdquo Thoreau wrote

You can say the same if by ldquodeliberatelyrdquo you mean ldquoon 400-thread count sheetsrdquo when you camp with Shelter Co

Recently launched by a husband-and-wife duo Shelterrsquos a ldquopop-up lodging servicerdquo that provides fully-furnished Euro-style camping tents plus aristocratic amenities mdash for groups who want all the adventure of roughing it without actually roughing it

Herersquos how it works first select where yoursquod like to camp mdash Shelterrsquos based in California but theyrsquoll travel anywhere mdash and how many tents you need Each canvas tent comes decorously appointed with a two-person wood-frame bed fully carpeted floor bedside tables wool Pendleton blanket and more

Second pick your amenities Shelter coddles their campers with a truly Vanderbilt-ian array of luxurious trappings from corps-style accoutrements (stocked libraries custom flag polls) to communal gathering places (firepits outdoor movie theaters) to services like wine tastings nature tours and boat rentals

Third just show up Shelter assembles and breaks down your camp

Shelter also produces fully-catered events like family reunions company retreats and weddings mdash in case you wish to go to the woods and deliberately get hitched

Shelter Co$750+ per tent

Three tent minimumhelloshelter-cocom

(415) 967-3630

Gimme Shelter Shelter Co provides upscale pop-up campsites for groups

5

Insid

eHo

ok

com

A manrsquos luggage is just as noteworthy as the shoes on his feet

Men your fatherrsquos age know this Because once travel implied status Carried meaning You were representing not only yourself but also your family and the place from whence you came

Bringing that all back Voyager a truly handsome line of travel gear by OC-based First amp CompanyThe collection includes

The Explorer Messenger

Heminwayesque look with internal padded compartments for your laptop or tablet Fully microsuede and lined with padded straps for comfort

The Weekend Duffel (bottom)

Brass bottom studs keep the base supported and protected The perfect size for a weekend getaway

The Camera Case (top)

Designed with the help of fashion and music photographer Quang Le this camera case has a pine skeleton and antique brass rivets to keep your gear safe while you turn heads carrying it

Or while your assistant turns heads carrying it

First amp CompanyOrder online

from $580

Bag Man First amp Company This is how you should be traveling

6

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 5: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

Insid

eHo

ok

com

When a man travels he carries his life in his wallet And the bigger the life the more awkward his travels especially given his choice of pants

Ease your travels mdash and your pocket presence mdash with the slender beauty of the Bellroy Travel Wallet

From an Aussie company with a particularly nuanced corporate ethos the Bellroyrsquos a well-tanned bifold designed to safely and stylishly carry all of your most important cards and travel documents Or as Bellroy says ldquotake a passport mould everything around thatrdquo

The Bellroyrsquos centerpiece is a dedicated passport pouch on one inner sleeve which it complements with four easily-accessed card slots on the other two more inside and a large note section that fits

pretty much any paper currency mdash from Latvian lats to Cypriot pounds (sorry Rai Stone of Micronesia)

The wallet also features a Japanese-designed micro-pen perfect for filling out custom forms and slotted in the center of the note pocket which allows all your travel documents to bend smoothly around its base and prevents folds and creases

Something the other presences in your pocket will thank you for

Bellroy Travel Wallet$1203

Travel Fit Bellroy shapes the perfect pocket-sized travel wallet

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Mundo Maya CHALLENGE November 14-20 2013 (Belize)Relive the infamous Camp Six four-wheeling route that once served as a test track for Land Rover on this six-day Mesoamerican expedition

NLX North America Baja BoundNovember 30-December 8 2013 (Baja California)Sparsely populated beaches winery tours and five-star accommodations lend this action-packed safari an air of luxury usually reserved for more urbane destinations

Treks usually include 8-16 people with explorers ridingdriving several cheekily named custom-rigged Land Rovers including Brutus (Defender 130) Brando (Defender 90) and others

A package will run you ~$3200 per person but that includes lodging meals and transportation Sorry no shuffleboard included

No Limit X$3200 and up

When it comes to exotic vacations the closest many Americans get is a cruise ship what with their shimmering pools exciting shuffleboards and all-you-can-eat buffets of norovirus

Skip the stomach flu and take a real adventure through equatorial biways with No Limit X overland excursions

Run by an intrepid husband-and-wife team mdash hersquos a former chef and sommelier she ran a four-star lodge mdash No Limit X organizes and leads expeditions to Central and South Americarsquos remotest regions The tours are planned up to 16 months in advance and upcoming treks include

Expedition AfricaJuly 13-26 2013 (Zimbabwe-Zambia)Nighttime jeeping tours access to permit-only wild-life reservations and a boat cruise on the Zambezi River highlight this comprehensive overland safari

4

S American History X Overland expeditions of remote South American regions

Insid

eHo

ok

com

ldquoI went to the woods because I wished to live deliberatelyrdquo Thoreau wrote

You can say the same if by ldquodeliberatelyrdquo you mean ldquoon 400-thread count sheetsrdquo when you camp with Shelter Co

Recently launched by a husband-and-wife duo Shelterrsquos a ldquopop-up lodging servicerdquo that provides fully-furnished Euro-style camping tents plus aristocratic amenities mdash for groups who want all the adventure of roughing it without actually roughing it

Herersquos how it works first select where yoursquod like to camp mdash Shelterrsquos based in California but theyrsquoll travel anywhere mdash and how many tents you need Each canvas tent comes decorously appointed with a two-person wood-frame bed fully carpeted floor bedside tables wool Pendleton blanket and more

Second pick your amenities Shelter coddles their campers with a truly Vanderbilt-ian array of luxurious trappings from corps-style accoutrements (stocked libraries custom flag polls) to communal gathering places (firepits outdoor movie theaters) to services like wine tastings nature tours and boat rentals

Third just show up Shelter assembles and breaks down your camp

Shelter also produces fully-catered events like family reunions company retreats and weddings mdash in case you wish to go to the woods and deliberately get hitched

Shelter Co$750+ per tent

Three tent minimumhelloshelter-cocom

(415) 967-3630

Gimme Shelter Shelter Co provides upscale pop-up campsites for groups

5

Insid

eHo

ok

com

A manrsquos luggage is just as noteworthy as the shoes on his feet

Men your fatherrsquos age know this Because once travel implied status Carried meaning You were representing not only yourself but also your family and the place from whence you came

Bringing that all back Voyager a truly handsome line of travel gear by OC-based First amp CompanyThe collection includes

The Explorer Messenger

Heminwayesque look with internal padded compartments for your laptop or tablet Fully microsuede and lined with padded straps for comfort

The Weekend Duffel (bottom)

Brass bottom studs keep the base supported and protected The perfect size for a weekend getaway

The Camera Case (top)

Designed with the help of fashion and music photographer Quang Le this camera case has a pine skeleton and antique brass rivets to keep your gear safe while you turn heads carrying it

Or while your assistant turns heads carrying it

First amp CompanyOrder online

from $580

Bag Man First amp Company This is how you should be traveling

6

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

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Mundo Maya CHALLENGE November 14-20 2013 (Belize)Relive the infamous Camp Six four-wheeling route that once served as a test track for Land Rover on this six-day Mesoamerican expedition

NLX North America Baja BoundNovember 30-December 8 2013 (Baja California)Sparsely populated beaches winery tours and five-star accommodations lend this action-packed safari an air of luxury usually reserved for more urbane destinations

Treks usually include 8-16 people with explorers ridingdriving several cheekily named custom-rigged Land Rovers including Brutus (Defender 130) Brando (Defender 90) and others

A package will run you ~$3200 per person but that includes lodging meals and transportation Sorry no shuffleboard included

No Limit X$3200 and up

When it comes to exotic vacations the closest many Americans get is a cruise ship what with their shimmering pools exciting shuffleboards and all-you-can-eat buffets of norovirus

Skip the stomach flu and take a real adventure through equatorial biways with No Limit X overland excursions

Run by an intrepid husband-and-wife team mdash hersquos a former chef and sommelier she ran a four-star lodge mdash No Limit X organizes and leads expeditions to Central and South Americarsquos remotest regions The tours are planned up to 16 months in advance and upcoming treks include

Expedition AfricaJuly 13-26 2013 (Zimbabwe-Zambia)Nighttime jeeping tours access to permit-only wild-life reservations and a boat cruise on the Zambezi River highlight this comprehensive overland safari

4

S American History X Overland expeditions of remote South American regions

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ldquoI went to the woods because I wished to live deliberatelyrdquo Thoreau wrote

You can say the same if by ldquodeliberatelyrdquo you mean ldquoon 400-thread count sheetsrdquo when you camp with Shelter Co

Recently launched by a husband-and-wife duo Shelterrsquos a ldquopop-up lodging servicerdquo that provides fully-furnished Euro-style camping tents plus aristocratic amenities mdash for groups who want all the adventure of roughing it without actually roughing it

Herersquos how it works first select where yoursquod like to camp mdash Shelterrsquos based in California but theyrsquoll travel anywhere mdash and how many tents you need Each canvas tent comes decorously appointed with a two-person wood-frame bed fully carpeted floor bedside tables wool Pendleton blanket and more

Second pick your amenities Shelter coddles their campers with a truly Vanderbilt-ian array of luxurious trappings from corps-style accoutrements (stocked libraries custom flag polls) to communal gathering places (firepits outdoor movie theaters) to services like wine tastings nature tours and boat rentals

Third just show up Shelter assembles and breaks down your camp

Shelter also produces fully-catered events like family reunions company retreats and weddings mdash in case you wish to go to the woods and deliberately get hitched

Shelter Co$750+ per tent

Three tent minimumhelloshelter-cocom

(415) 967-3630

Gimme Shelter Shelter Co provides upscale pop-up campsites for groups

5

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A manrsquos luggage is just as noteworthy as the shoes on his feet

Men your fatherrsquos age know this Because once travel implied status Carried meaning You were representing not only yourself but also your family and the place from whence you came

Bringing that all back Voyager a truly handsome line of travel gear by OC-based First amp CompanyThe collection includes

The Explorer Messenger

Heminwayesque look with internal padded compartments for your laptop or tablet Fully microsuede and lined with padded straps for comfort

The Weekend Duffel (bottom)

Brass bottom studs keep the base supported and protected The perfect size for a weekend getaway

The Camera Case (top)

Designed with the help of fashion and music photographer Quang Le this camera case has a pine skeleton and antique brass rivets to keep your gear safe while you turn heads carrying it

Or while your assistant turns heads carrying it

First amp CompanyOrder online

from $580

Bag Man First amp Company This is how you should be traveling

6

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Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

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8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

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Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

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Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 7: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

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com

ldquoI went to the woods because I wished to live deliberatelyrdquo Thoreau wrote

You can say the same if by ldquodeliberatelyrdquo you mean ldquoon 400-thread count sheetsrdquo when you camp with Shelter Co

Recently launched by a husband-and-wife duo Shelterrsquos a ldquopop-up lodging servicerdquo that provides fully-furnished Euro-style camping tents plus aristocratic amenities mdash for groups who want all the adventure of roughing it without actually roughing it

Herersquos how it works first select where yoursquod like to camp mdash Shelterrsquos based in California but theyrsquoll travel anywhere mdash and how many tents you need Each canvas tent comes decorously appointed with a two-person wood-frame bed fully carpeted floor bedside tables wool Pendleton blanket and more

Second pick your amenities Shelter coddles their campers with a truly Vanderbilt-ian array of luxurious trappings from corps-style accoutrements (stocked libraries custom flag polls) to communal gathering places (firepits outdoor movie theaters) to services like wine tastings nature tours and boat rentals

Third just show up Shelter assembles and breaks down your camp

Shelter also produces fully-catered events like family reunions company retreats and weddings mdash in case you wish to go to the woods and deliberately get hitched

Shelter Co$750+ per tent

Three tent minimumhelloshelter-cocom

(415) 967-3630

Gimme Shelter Shelter Co provides upscale pop-up campsites for groups

5

Insid

eHo

ok

com

A manrsquos luggage is just as noteworthy as the shoes on his feet

Men your fatherrsquos age know this Because once travel implied status Carried meaning You were representing not only yourself but also your family and the place from whence you came

Bringing that all back Voyager a truly handsome line of travel gear by OC-based First amp CompanyThe collection includes

The Explorer Messenger

Heminwayesque look with internal padded compartments for your laptop or tablet Fully microsuede and lined with padded straps for comfort

The Weekend Duffel (bottom)

Brass bottom studs keep the base supported and protected The perfect size for a weekend getaway

The Camera Case (top)

Designed with the help of fashion and music photographer Quang Le this camera case has a pine skeleton and antique brass rivets to keep your gear safe while you turn heads carrying it

Or while your assistant turns heads carrying it

First amp CompanyOrder online

from $580

Bag Man First amp Company This is how you should be traveling

6

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

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com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

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com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 8: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

Insid

eHo

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com

A manrsquos luggage is just as noteworthy as the shoes on his feet

Men your fatherrsquos age know this Because once travel implied status Carried meaning You were representing not only yourself but also your family and the place from whence you came

Bringing that all back Voyager a truly handsome line of travel gear by OC-based First amp CompanyThe collection includes

The Explorer Messenger

Heminwayesque look with internal padded compartments for your laptop or tablet Fully microsuede and lined with padded straps for comfort

The Weekend Duffel (bottom)

Brass bottom studs keep the base supported and protected The perfect size for a weekend getaway

The Camera Case (top)

Designed with the help of fashion and music photographer Quang Le this camera case has a pine skeleton and antique brass rivets to keep your gear safe while you turn heads carrying it

Or while your assistant turns heads carrying it

First amp CompanyOrder online

from $580

Bag Man First amp Company This is how you should be traveling

6

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 9: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Though skydivingrsquos a rush most hops start at a paltry 13000 feet which gives you a scant few minutes to enjoy the surreal cloud-level silence see the curvature of the earth and ignore the excit-ed man strapped romantically to your backside

Get double that extreme with HaloJumper the only outfit in North America to offer 30000-foot jumps for beginners now open for the summer

Run by world record-holding militaryspecial- ops vets HaloJumperrsquos a Tennessee and Mississippi-based outfit offering military-style ldquoHigh Altitude Low-Openrdquo jumps from transport planes

These adrenalized leaps of faith usually reserved for risky military operations (or a Spanish Pierce Brosnan) include a six-mile 125-mph plummet

to the earth with a safety chute deploying moments before touchdown

HaloJumper offers 16 different jumps starting with tandem jumps for newbies up to night jumps and a combo HALO jumpdeep scuba dive for skydive experts Warning itrsquos not for the faint of heart New jumpers need to be in good health below 225 lbs and complete a morning-long orientation equipment fitting and high-altitude breathing workshop

Because when you defy breathing you have a whole lsquonother set of challenges

HalojumperFrom $250-$4900

halojumpercom

Jump Change Tandem HALO jumps from 30000 feet

7

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 10: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

Insid

eHo

ok

com

8

Heard of The Swiss Family Robinson

This is The Swiss Family Rainforest With ziplines

Welcome to your new secluded retreat in the sky the arboreal paradise Finca Bellavista taking reservations now

Finca is a private treehouse resort perched far off the beaten path on 600 nearly untouched acres along Costa Ricarsquos south Pacific coast

Here yoursquoll stay 100 feet up in the air in one- and two-story fully modernized treehouses replete with verandas king-size beds electricity hot wa-ter and skylights

Waterfalls 360 degree views Two whitewater rivers

And since your cottage is smack dab in the midst

of the arearsquos vibrant wildlife yoursquore literally living among monkeys frogs and over 850 species of bird

A series of Ewok-like suspension bridges run between the cottages not to mention ziplines

Designed to appeal to anyone from ldquoa bird watcher to an adrenaline junkyrdquo Finca also offers kayaking swimming yoga retreats year-round surfing and nature hikes led by ldquoChico your local guiderdquo

Perched high up itrsquos a chance to finally see the forest from the trees

Finca Bellavista $100-$225

Two-night minimum

Rain Makers Finca Bellavistarsquos gorgeous modern treehouse homes

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Inside every man therersquos a boy who enjoys riding a bike with all the freedom it confers mdash like going all the way to 7-Eleven to get a Zagnut by yourself without getting permission from like anybody

Rediscover that breezy two-wheeled freedom but on a grander and more luxurious scale with Trek Travel a tour service that crafts customized luxury bike vacations in the 50 states and beyond

From the bike company that gave Lance Armstrong his wheels (and seven straight titles and hopefully nothing else) TT offers recreational cyclists nearly infinite tour options all of which include luxe amenities boutique hotels tour guides vans for luggage transpo nightly social hours and daily itineraries that include off-road sightseeing and activities (vineyard tours kayaking etc)

If you get winded theyrsquoll even shuttle you up the road

Pre-planned packages include everything from a wine and beach-themed coastal California trek to a ride-along during the Tour de France to a Costa Brava tour of Spain mdash where yoursquoll be free to ldquoexplore the mystical musings of Salvador Dalirdquo which included many a rhinoceros

Trek TravelFrom $895

trektravelcom

Bicycle Bespoke Trek Travel crafts luxe bike trips in the 50 states and beyond

9

Insid

eHo

ok

com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

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that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

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Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 12: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

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com

Before you leave on your esperienza primavera you should pack

To abet said packing we made you a list

And lucky for you the perfect weekend bag and the perfect weekend gear can be found in one spot the new and handsomely woody menswear depot Carson Street Clothiers now open in Soho

Your packing list

One Mismo Adventurer bag Heavy-duty canvas and leather blend from Denmark Because full leather gets heavy while this gets second looks

One pair Orlebar Brown swim trunks If itrsquos good enough for 007 in Skyfall itrsquos good enough for you

One pair Riviera leisure shoes Aptly named and featuring a mesh top perfect for Cocircte drsquoAzur gallivanting

Two Carson Street washed Oxfords These artfully rumpled house-brand button-downs work with everything from chinos to trunks

One Inis Meaacutein washed linen knit henley The perfect weight for a spring evening and more stylish than any sweater you own

Looks like Paparsquos got a brand new bag

Carson Street Clothiers63 Crosby St

bt Spring and Broome(212) 925-2627 10

Bag of Tricks Your spring getaway bag courtesy of Carson St Clothiers

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing

Page 13: Presents Your Spring Getaway Guides1.insidehook.com/pdfs/GetawayGuideMar_1366746729.pdf · L.A. trip may be 25,000 Starwood Starpoints (“like paying $360”), $398 in cash (“like

Copyright copy 2013 by Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook All Rights Reserved This book may be reproduced freely provided

that it is reproduced in its entirety and attributed to Escapist Media Inc DBA InsideHook The terms and conditions of InsideHook apply

see httpwwwinsidehookcomterms-conditions

This is what yoursquove been missing