While navigating a dirt road in the Madikwe Game Reserve, in South Africa’s North West Province, Greg Lederle receives a call on his open-top Land Cruiser’s short-wave radio: Two lions are lying in a shaded area only yards from the electrified fence that surrounds the Molori Safari Lodge property. Lederle, …

A little more than a year ago, the old stone building on Yountville’s Washington Street, between Starkey Avenue and Pedroni Street, resembled the excavation of a medieval tower. And like a zealous archaeologist, its owner, Michael Polenske, led a hardhat-clad group through the hollow shell to view its exposed beams and …

Just outside the nine suites at Banjaar Tola, tigers roam through dilapidated temples, monkeys swing from trees, and, as if from a scene in The Jungle Book, young boys pilot elephants through thick brush. The lodge, which overlooks Kanha National Park, is the latest of four camps opened by Taj …

By adjusting to the nuances of your swing—and exploiting the laws of physics—these three new drivers promise to help you hit the ball farther and straighter. The 0 TaylorMade R9 (www.taylormadegolf.com) allows you to change the face angle, loft, and lie of the club head. Eight head positions times three …

Subtlety is not typically a trademark of Kelly Wearstler’s designs. But for her latest endeavor, the Viceroy Anguilla, the Los Angeles–based designer drew inspiration from the laid-back Caribbean island. “I didn’t want it to be a giant elephant on the island,” says Wearstler of the 35-acre resort and residential project, …

Winning a 4 star review from the NY Times is no easy feat—but that’s just what the refined French restaurant Daniel earned—along with a host of other accolades and awards since its opening in 1999. Celebrated Chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud’s exquisite French cuisine is on display at his iconic Manhattan eatery, along with an elegant dining room enhanced by wrought iron touches, silk wall panels, and etched glass details. Located on the posh corner of 65^th and Park, Daniel caters to a sophisticated clientele with gourmet palates, incorporating the freshest produce of the season into its prixe fixe menus: 3 courses are available for $105, 6 courses for $175. Favorite dishes include bone marrow-crusted filet of sole, Maine Peekytoe crab with Fuji apple, and hazelnut mousse served with salted caramel ice cream. Reservations are taken up to one month in advance, so plan ahead. —-Alexis Korman

Executive Chef: Jean Francois Bruel

Fun Fact: Daniel’s state-of-the-art wine cellar includes 18,000 bottles from 15 countries, prices start at $50.

Dress code: Jacket and tie required

Daniel

www.danielnyc.com
60 E. 65th St
New York, NY 10065-7056
(212) 288-0033

Specifically designed for the equestrian traveler, Singita Game Reserves is introducing East African overnight horseback safaris. The four-night safaris, which accommodate a maximum of six guests, travel across the western corridor of the Serengeti, through the lush wilderness of Tanzania between two of the reserve’s lodges. Departing from Singita Sasakwa, …

Once a year, a sea of die-hard BMW enthusiasts converges at Jim Hyde’s 500-acre compound in Castaic, California, with the simple goal of exploring the limits of themselves and their motorcycles.
We spent one of the program’s two days embedded aboard a BMW R1200GS, and our excursion took us from …

When the Metropolitan Museum of Art unveils its highly anticipated exhibition “Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul,” visitors will also see an exclusive jewelry collection that was adapted from the original artifacts and is also for sale. The museum enlisted jewelry designer and goldsmith Gurhan Orhan to create …

Pristine Bay Resort, a second-home community located on the tropical island of Roatan nearly 35 miles off the coast of Honduras, will finish building its first phase of homes in December. The resort will initially have 30 casitas, each with unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea, along with a Pete …