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An Inside Look: Letter from the Editor

by Kimberly Inlander

Mar 1, 2017
March 2017

SOME OF THE EARLIEST known caricatures are found in Leonardo da Vinci’s works, and the art form enjoyed its first successes in aristocratic societies in France and Italy. While the caricature on this page, featuring Richard T. Evans, senior vice president, and myself isn’t quite as historic, it had been ages since I’d last sat for a caricature. In mid-January we attended the Inside Access from Chase event at City Winery in New York City, held to celebrate the company’s 2016 GT Tested Reader Survey award win for Best Credit Card Special Events. Based on the turnout, star power and endless food and entertainment on display at the event, one thing is certain: That title is no exaggeration.

Speaking of winners, catch an inside glimpse at our 2016 GT Tested Reader Survey awards event, held at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in December 2016, on page 36. Revel in the fun as we recap all the winners from our own star-studded celebration. We kick off our annual travel auction in this issue. Turn to page 46 for all the amazing travel experiences up for grabs from March 1 to May 1, with 100 percent of the profits benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a worthwhile cause near and dear to our hearts here at Global Traveler.

We set off around the globe in this issue, visiting Kuala Lumpur, Mexico City, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, Munich, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Costa Rica and Turkey’s Black Sea Coast.

Join us next month when we debut GT’s first-ever themed issue: April 2017 marks our Green Issue, with each article bringing you more information on green, eco-friendly initiatives around the globe. In June and August, we roll out our Wellness Issue and our Wine Issue, respectively. We hope you continue to enjoy the journey with us!

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