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New York
The Big Apple’s weather
can be extreme, with
bone-chilling winters and
scorching-hot summers,
which means spring is
the sweet spot. Catch
the acclaimed Warhol
retrospective at the Whitney
Museum of American Art
(until March 31), and explore
the brand-new Hudson
Yards neighbourhood,
which this month opens
its first shops, restaurants
and cultural attractions
on Manhattan’s west side.
In May, the new Statue of
Liberty Museum opens
on Liberty Island, with
multimedia displays and
iconic artefacts including
Lady Liberty’s original torch.
WHERE TO STAY: The Edition
has 273 sophisticated rooms
- the best overlook the
Empire State Building – and
a Michelin-starred restaurant
by Jason Atherton.
Paris
Paris is always a good idea,
especially in springtime.
As cherry blossoms and
chestnuts start to bloom,
make the most of the city’s
glorious gardens and then
park yourself at a pavement
café to sip café crème
and people-watch. After
you’ve done the big-name
sights, explore lesser-known
locales such as the 11th
arrondissement. Check out
L’Atelier des Lumières – the
city’s first digital museum of
fine art – and refuel at the
Michelin-starred Septime
(reservations essential)
or the seafood-focused
Clamato next door.
WHERE TO STAY: Near
the Champs-Élysées, the
40-room La Réserve is a
fashion editor favourite
with a luxurious spa
and two-Michelin-star
restaurant, Le Gabriel.
Copenhagen
As Copenhagen wakes
from its winter hibernation,
you’ll discover a city that’s
equal parts Scandi cool and
storybook charm. To get a
feel for Denmark’s capital,
take a canal boat tour past
must-see sights including
the Amalienborg Palace
and Little Mermaid statue.
But to experience the city
like the locals do, hire a
bike and whizz around on
two wheels. Design fans
should make a beeline
for the Denmark Design
Museum, while foodies
can savour the seasonal
seafood menu at Noma.
WHERE TO STAY: Near the
royal palace, Hotel Skt.
Annae has 145 rooms in
neutral tones, as well as a
buzzy Italian restaurant.
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