MR. SID: Fall/Winter 2018

FALL / WINTER 2018

FALL FASHIONS MADE-TO-MEASURE

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STYLE

SKIING IN SWITZERLAND MICHAEL FASSBENDER

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it appears that smart sartorial choices run in the family. visit our family for the latest in fall fashion.

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CONTENTS fall/ winter 2018

FEATURES beauty is a beast | 44 The Aston Martin DB11 is loaded with a monstrous V8 engine that takes you from 0-60 in four seconds—because you can’t get there on looks alone.

Discover made-to-measure | 56 Here’s what you need to know when you shop beyond off-the-rack for a suit that perfectly suits you.

swiss bliss | 60

the techie | 16 You may not need any of these high-tech toys, but you’ll certainly want them!

clothes talk | 18 Stuart Segel gives advice on fashion goofs, and tells how you can look delightful even when the weather is frightful.

Friends, family and customers set sail with Mr. Sid and Sophisticated Traveler.

The world is your oyster | 68

michael fassbender | 26 Essentials | 30

Memo | 6

fitness | 64

The jeans of your dreams...Belvest’s attention to detail...the allure of L.B.M. 1911 jackets...and much more.

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Even as a bad guy, actor Michael Fassbender has got the goods.

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THE LEADING MAN

Clothing like this will make you feel like a winner—whether you’re playing around or not.

We continue to evolve at Mr. Sid.

It appears that smart sartorial choices run in the family. Visit our family for the latest in fall fashion.

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Verbier is the resort for you if you’re a royal—or want to ski and party like one.

’Tis the season to enjoy these briny beauties from the sea, and these tips will have you savoring every last slurp.

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brothers in arms

In truth, yoga has never been just for women. Now a new, tougher type makes that super-clear.

spirits | 72 Four who excel in the making of liquor reveal where they go for a well-made drink.

room key | 78 Crave a Caribbean getaway that isn’t a cliché? Try beautiful Scrub Island in the B.V.I., which has welcomed visitors just since 2010.

in good company | 80 Mr. Sid events benefit the Tackle Sickle Cell and Newton Firefighters Children’s Fund Ira Segel Scholarship.

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A Fall Evolution to the harsh elements of New The leaves are falling and England weather. the chill is back in the air, In this issue of Mr. Sid, we reminding us just how share with you our best looks fast time goes by. This for fall. Turn to our fashion November it’s already time spread, “Brothers In Arms,” for to celebrate Mr. Sid Boston’s a preview of what you’ll find one-year anniversary. Like in our stores. At Mr. Sid, we the changing hands of time, want you to not only look good Mr. Sid is always evolving, but to feel good too. That’s always trying to create why we’ve filled this magazine new experiences for our with great articles that surely customers as well as offer interest you. Read about Aston professional direction to our Martin’s DB11 (page 44), both clients on what’s new and beauty and beast with all the contemporary in menswear raw power you’d expect from and lifestyle. a Bond (yes, James Bond) Our buying team has sportscar. Even if you don’t ski, curated a mix of designers “Swiss Bliss” (page 60) may and products that will blow draw you to Verbier, where the you away like a blustery the nightlife alone is worth it. autumn day. The biggest But if a sandy beach is where you’d rather kick shift Mr. Sid is making for fall 2018 is the sneak peek back and relax, “Secret Virgin” on page introduction of a softer fashion aesthetic.

78 will introduce you to Scrub Island, a Our vision of the new business casual remote, yet fully luxurious getaway. incorporates sophistication and layered Saying goodbye to summer isn’t quite knitwear as a staple under a jacket so sad now that we have contemplated paired with an equally stylish wool or the magic that autumn holds for us. corduroy five-pocket pant.

And what better way to prepare for the Other highlights we can’t wait changing seasons than by planning to unveil are knit jackets with colora visit to Mr. Sid at Newton Centre or blocked textured sweaters; rich colors Boston’s Seaport? MrSid.com is another like fox orange, light blue and deep playing games! valuable resource for trunk shows and other purple; and new ideas in jogger pants, p. 34 store events, and of course, you can follow us on shorter jackets and lighter weights just right Facebook and Instagram. It’s never been easier to fall for fall. Our selection of outerwear and boots this into the season in style. season is both stylish and functional—able to stand up

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MR. SID GUIDE SHHHH! DON’T TELL!

THE JEANS OF YOUR DREAMS

So whom do you thank for the comfiest jeans you’ve ever worn—Al Gore? The Attorney General? When your Mr. Sid sales associate guides you to your first pair of AG jeans, you know they’re Absolutely Great: excellent fit, superb construction and contemporary styling. But what the letters stand for you’re Always Guessing. Is it Atlanta, Georgia?

Andy Garcia? The Avant-Garde? (Actually, the line is that of Italian fashion designer Adriano Goldschmied, who turns 75 this fall.

They call him “the godfather of denim.”)

Want in on a secret? There’s a brand that flies under the radar in the fashion world, but Mr. Sid will reveal it to you. To those of us in the industry Belvest is top of mind. Its name comes from combining the Italian words bella (beautiful) and vestiti (clothing).

Founded in 1964 and located in Padua, Italy, the company has built a reputation for making some of the finest articles of clothing on the planet—suits, sportcoats and trousers. Each garment goes through a 250-step process to assure top quality before it reaches a Mr. Sid store.

We’ve spilled the secret to you to help you dress your absolute best. Now, don’t tell a soul! (But if you do, make sure it’s someone with an impeccable eye for exquisite fabrics and innovative designs.)

THE STARS OF STYLE

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FALL/WINTER 2018

It’s easy to fall for George Clooney’s good looks or Anne Hathaway’s undeniable charm, but we’ll always remember Hollywood stars for their personal style. After all, as Yves Saint Laurent once said, “Style is eternal.” In Timeless Icons: The Style of Celebrities (Electa, $39), author Carlo Mazzoni—who’s editor-in-chief of The Fashionable Lampoon—gives us a history lesson on the stars who have sparkled most in Tinseltown.

The photo book is filled with black-and-white images of style legends, past and present, showing the inseparability of fame and fashion. It’s divided into two parts: leading ladies and memorable men. You’ll spot a dreamy, casual Brigitte Bardot on the cover sporting a wool sweater, jeans and black leather boots. Inside, fashion ingénues such as Bella Hadid and Taylor Swift take their places among icons like Audrey Hepburn and Jane Birkin. The men’s section opens with Mick Jagger donning a Panama hat to go with his signature pout. Artful interior pages include shots of James Dean, Sean Connery, Kit Harrington and James Franco.

Sponsored by the shoe and luxury leather brand Tod’s, the book is an enchanting, star-studded look at the fashions of the personalities whose style is truly eternal.

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THE MR. SID GUIDE

THE A–Z LIST Mr. Sid is proud to feature more than 60 designer brands under one roof! See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by the store for a shopping experience you’ll love.

JACKETS YOU’LL LOVE

When a company lasts more than a century, it just may be doing something right. Such is the Italian fashion brand Lubiam, founded in 1911 by Luigi Bianchi in Mantova, Italy. (The name combines abbreviations of his name and town.) Lubiam’s L.B.M. 1911 line, which we proudly carry, is known for its soft, unstructured jackets for the relaxed contemporary man. That’s the Mr. Sid shopper! Ask your Mr. Sid sales associate to show you the fall/winter collection, with jackets so wonderfully soft and beautiful you’ll want to wear them until you’re 100.

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INTERCEPTING DIABETES

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Mr. Sid has joined New England Patriots football greats in scoring against diabetes. On Sept. 6 our Newton Centre store hosted the annual NFL Kickoff Q&A, featuring Patriots broadcasters Scott Zolak (a former Patriot) and Bob Socci, to benefit the Faustman Lab for type 1 diabetes research at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Guests enjoyed tailgate fare, a raffle, a live auction and a discussion of the season in which Scott and Bob were joined by former Pats Rob Ninkovich and Jerod Mayo. You can still donate to the fundraiser by purchasing a limited-edition Mr. Sid Royale “ZO” blazer, “ZO” being Scott’s nickname. Buy a blazer or choose its special lining for any Mr. Sid Royale custom suit or jacket you purchase. Mr. Sid will donate 25 percent of every limited-edition ZO made-to-measure suit or sportcoat to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cure Diabetes Now Fund. The store also will give a donation to the fund for every interception the Patriots make this season.

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THE MR. SID GUIDE HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEANTOWN STORE!

Mr. Sid’s Boston seaport location is riding a wave of success as its first anniversary nears, says partner Stuart Segel. The store fills a need, serving busy customers whose one chance to shop may be during an in-town lunch hour. Thanking the “wonderful team” at Mr. Sid Boston, Stuart says the location has an emphasis all its own. “Customers there need heavier outerwear in winter for walking in the city,” he notes. “They may need a raincoat or utility boots because of the rain and snow.” Asked for a timely sartorial tip, Stuart recommends Waterville’s collection of Italianmade vests. “They can be worn as layering pieces, as a sportswear item or on their own.

We’ve also been pretty amazed at how well our made-to-measure line has been received, particularly our own brand.”

MAKING WAVES IN THE JEAN POOL Denim has turned the page from the days when the fabric was considered comfortable but too casual for the sophisticated man.

Nowadays, thanks to the rise of luxury jeans makers like Jacob Cohen, these pants are the garments of choice for discerning gentlemen around the world. But what separates Jacob Cohen from the rest?

For starters, Italian craftsmanship and attention to detail go into each pair, from the fit to the individual hardware. The brand’s styles run the gamut and meet the needs (and wants) of every denim lover: clean dark hues, relaxed stonewashes, slim stretch cuts, tailored silhouettes.

The jeans are also unique. Jacob Cohen promises that no two pairs are ever alike—the patches and needlework are matchless, and you’ll receive a tracking code noting which tailor worked on the various stages of the jeans-making process. What else makes Jacob Cohen special? It’s an eco-friendly company: Only all-natural indigo dyes are used—never any chemicals.

We know Boston is home to the fashion elite, so we’re excited to offer many Jacob Cohen styles to our customers. Stop

by Mr. Sid, and we’ll introduce you to this amazing brand.

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BORN TO COBBLE

Growing up in a family of shoemakers, Antonio Pio Mele started making footwear when he was 17. He served apprenticeships with master mentors, learning traditional methods firsthand. In his little shop in the heart of Milan, Antonio still makes his scarpe from scratch. And while he may be something of a throwback, his brilliant, stylish sneakers can make you look as trendy as tomorrow. Ask your Mr. Sid sales associate about them.

BOTTLED IN BOND

You know the lifestyle: fast cars, exotic escapades, dapper suits, cunning quips and, of course, dry martinis. Whether the fictional James Bond was exposing a would-be assassin in Goldfinger or charming a villainous double agent in Casino Royale, he always had a drink in hand. Fans may not get to race an Aston Martin down a Monaco mountainside, but they can mix a cocktail fit for 007.

In Shaken: Drinking with James Bond & Ian Fleming (Mitchell Beazley, $20), readers will find scenes from Bond creator Ian Fleming’s books with cocktail recipes to match.

Author Edmund Weil, the British bar industry insider who opened London establishments Bar Swift, Nightjar and Oriole, is more than a master mixologist—he is a relative of Fleming, who died in 1964. Weil pours out top secret intel on how to craft 10 classic drinks from the pages of the spy novels, including the classic Vesper martini (shaken, not stirred). He’s also concocted 40 new cocktail recipes inspired by the people, places and plots of the original books.

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THE GOLD STANDARD Devialet’s Gold Phantom speaker gives you the powerful experience of a high-end sound system but in a sleek, modern unit. It delivers 4,500 watts of power and lets you wirelessly play music without saturation or distortion, even when the volume is cranked high. And if you’ve got the space, you can sync up to 24 (yes, two dozen!) of these bad boys using the Devialet Dialog connector, which is sold separately, and play the same tunes in multiple rooms. $2,990.

No one truly needs these hightech toys, but it sure would be fun to have them!

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SAFE AND SOUND Ubtech’s newest robot, the bipedal Walker, made a big splash at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The bot can walk a security patrol in your home and responds to voice commands—but it also knows how to have fun. Walker can dance and play games, and Ubtech is hoping to create movable arms for the bot before its 2019 release. Price TBA.

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LISTEN UP! When packing for your next trip, you don’t have to worry about squeezing the ultra-compact Ultimate Ears Wonderboom speaker into your carry-on. This completely waterproof device is perfect for the pool or beach because it can float along with you in the water. The speaker has a hanging loop for extra portability—it can easily attach to any bag or bike for a day outdoors. And if you get it dirty? No worries—you can rinse it off and keep on playing your favorite tunes. $100.

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Petcube Bites camera lets you stay connected with your furry friend while you’re away. The camera has two-way audio, so you can tell Buddy to stop misbehaving or praise him for his good behavior—and make sure to fling him a treat remotely with the built-in food dispenser. $249.

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CLOTHES TALK

VIEW FROM THE TOP

Stuart Segel highlights some fall/winter collections, gives advice on fashion goofs, and tells how you can look delightful even when the weather is frightful.

What are some of the trends you see this fall/winter season and how are you addressing them?

There’s been a major shift in the market toward corporate casual or dress casual. So having an outerwear jacket that coordinates with your casual outfits is critical. We’re addressing that with some Italian companies. One of them is Manto.

They have some beautiful weatherproof wools and down-filled jackets. Another one is Corneliani.

We’ll be showcasing some of its unique items: sportcoats and hybrid outerwear that have always been very popular; we call them ID jackets. Beyond those, we feature quite a few different outerwear lines; some are more active-looking and some are more sophisticated.

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What’s available in winter footwear?

A major category in our footwear department has been boots and demi-boots, in all different price levels and looks.

And of course for winter, some are water-resistant and some are weatherproof. Boots can be worn with dressy or casual clothes. For example, a Chelsea boot can be worn

with a suit, and there are also Chelsea boots that can be worn with casual clothing since the leathers are distressed-looking.

Sneakers have been hot for a while. When are they appropriate and inappropriate?

Sneakers are really intended for the denim look. We see certain people—including some celebrities and high-profile people—who wear them with suits, and that really shouldn’t be. Today, sneakers—although they are dressier—should still be worn with denim. Although depending on the sneaker type, you can elevate them. They’re not only comfortable but they have real style to them and it elevates the whole denim look together with a blazer or a sweater. We have a lot of selection in sneakers. For fall/winter, you’ll see more suede, more colors.

What are some common faux pas you see by customers?

It’s important to follow through with your whole outfit. Casual clothing is very popular but when I see a customer come in and he’s got a nice sweater and shirt and a nice pair of jeans but he’s wearing a ski jacket…they forget that outerwear is an important part of the look. I see that a lot.

And there’s no reason for it. If it’s raining, we have beautiful rainwear. We offer a lot of different looks in outerwear so we can definitely find something appropriate. Or I’ll see men wearing nice suits with lousy shoes. You might have a beautiful suit on, but if you don’t have the right

shoes, it takes away from what you’re trying to accomplish.

Can you give us an update on accessories?

We’re excited about Hestra. They’re an internationally well-known glove company based in Sweden.

They’re very high quality. We also carry beautiful pocket squares. A lot of guys aren’t wearing ties with suits these days and often they don’t have anything in their pocket—so we’re putting an emphasis on pocket squares this fall. So you can have some pops of color that are nice when you’re wearing suits or jackets.

Speaking of pocket squares, what’s your advice regarding them?

Originally the pocket square would match or somewhat match the tie. Today if you’re not wearing a tie, you have to coordinate with the suit or the jacket to bring out some of the color in the jacket. If the jacket is solid you can wear just about anything and it becomes an expression of your personality.

Can we look for any changes in the store in the upcoming months?

We’ve never really done shop-in-shops, but this season we will be introducing a couple of them.

We’re very excited that (Ermenegildo) Zegna will be taking over our center room, our rotunda. It’s a sizable collection this season, with an emphasis on casual luxury. Additionally we’ll be introducing Slowear; they’re an Italian company and we carry three of their lines: Incotex trousers, Zanone knitwear and Montedoro jackets. They’re all nice, sophisticated. We also just renovated our made-to-measure area, which we’re very excited about. That business is very important to us, and our MTM customers will really benefit from the upgrade.

From left: Corneliani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hestra, Zanone, Edward Green

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SID AT SEA Mr. Sid and Sophisticated Traveler have teamed up to create the Mr. Sid travel series. More than 50 Mr. Sid family members, friends and clients went on a two-week voyage from Rome to Barcelona while cruising on the luxurious Silversea Silver Muse. One stop was Cagliari in Sardinia, where the Mr. Sid group visited the Castangia clothing factory. Guests were treated to an authentic Sardinian lunch, a private tour of the factory as well as an exclusive trunk show while being measured by “The Maestro” master tailor.

The trip was so amazing the group was left asking, “When is the next one?” and “Can you let my slacks out?” Stay tuned for the next Mr. Sid travel series. To see more pictures from our trip, check out #mrsidcruise on social media.

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THE LEADING MAN

Sheer Magnetism Actor Michael Fassbender exerts a powerful pull on and off the screen. Even as a bad guy, he’s got the goods.

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Dangerous Method and Rochester in Jane Eyre, and his full-frontal-nude scene as a sex addict in Shame set tongues wagging that nature had not shortchanged him.

Critics say Fassbender is endowed with real talent too— despite recent clunkers like The Snowman and Assassin’s Creed—and works his best screen magic with roles calling for intensity. Indeed, Fassbender has a personal magnetism even Magneto might envy. People watch what he does and what he wears—he’s known to favor such brands as Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada and Louis Vuitton and has been seen in photo shoots in jeans, polos and designer shirts. Folks clamor for news of his personal life too, though there he’s a bit more guarded.

“I’m not going to talk about my private life with a total stranger until I feel the need to,” Fassbender once told a reporter. “Why would I?” Well, we’re curious! Word has it that Fassbender lives in Portugal with his wife, Swedish actress Alicia Vikander (an Oscar winner for 2015’s The Danish Girl), whom he met during the 2014 filming of The Light Between Oceans.

The couple would surely have been swarmed by paparazzi when they wed in October 2017 on the Spanish island of Ibiza—but they managed to keep news of the ceremony secret until afterward.

What more will we learn in years to come about this dynamo, on and off the screen? Whatever it is, it’s bound to be intense.

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Whether he’s donning a polo shirt and jeans or a double-breasted chalk stripe suit, actor Michael Fassbender always knows how to look good—even when he’s playing the bad guy on screen.

FALL/WINTER 2018

ou’re forgiven if the name Michael Fassbender brings to mind his portrayal of the archvillain Magneto in the X-Men movies, starting with X-Men: First Class in 2011.

That was an indelible performance—even though the star has dismissed it as merely “some dude shouting.”

But you can’t find all of this versatile actor’s tricks in the pages of Marvel comics. He’s played everything from Apple founder Steve Jobs (in the eponymous 2015 movie) to a vicious slaveowner (in 12 Years a Slave, 2013)—to cite two roles that have earned him Academy Award nominations.

Now 41, Fassbender was born April 2, 1977, in West Germany. But early on, his family traded an industrial neighborhood for Ireland’s County Kerry, where his parents ran Killarney’s West End House restaurant. At 17, after being cast in a play, Fassbender knew drama was his calling. So, it was off to the Drama Centre in London to learn his craft—until he dropped out in 1999 to tour with the Oxford Stage Company.

His film debut as a Spartan warrior in the 2007 fantasy war epic 300 proved he was on the right track. (Before that, you’d recognize him only for his role in a Guinness commercial.) And his adherence to a 600-calorie-a-day diet to prepare for the role of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands in Hunger (2008) shows how far he’s willing to go for an epic performance.

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Leave it to Aston Martin to figure out a formula proving that eight isn’t always less than 12.

The legendary British automaker has reinvented the mighty DB11, creating a lighter, easier-tohandle (who knew that was possible?) alternative to the previous 12-cylinder model. The new DB11—as well as its drop-top Volante trim—is powered by a German-made, 503-horsepower V8 engine that does the 0-60 mph sprint in a blistering four seconds—only one-tenth of a second off its sibling’s pace. And, of course, it’s packed with all the gadgets associated with the Aston Martin brand. Spoiler alert: This car is expected to make a bang in 2019’s Bond 25.

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Say goodbye to chrome!

Dark exterior trim, including the black detail of a purse-lipped grille, is a style 180 for Aston Martin.

The lightweight design of Mercedes-AMG’s twin-turbo V8 engine— tuned to Aston Martin’s specs—ensures the new DB11 has as much pep as its V12 sibling (though 503 horsepower also comes in handy).

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Luxurious details cover every square inch of the interior, from full-grain leather seats to an automated up-and-away steering column. Even closing the door is an event, thanks to suede pulls.

Radio and climate controls are adjusted through the MercedesBenz COMMAND infotainment system. In addition to the 8-inch display, the car’s other electronic highlights include a 360-degree camera and Wi-Fi.

If this car isn’t sexy enough, opt for the Volante V8. It has the same ride and features—in a convertible.

The DB11’s sculpted body is matched by the various cuts and styles of its 20-inch, 10-spoke wheels.

Grocery shopping in an Aston Martin? Of course! The DB11 now comes equipped with a foot-activated trunk release, making it a heck of a lot easier to load packages.

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From left: Sportcoat and sweater by Eleventy, trousers by PT01; sportcoat and sweater by Eleventy, jeans by Jacob Cohen.

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This page, from left: hoodie by Gran Sasso, suit

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by Shwood, sneakers by New Balance; jacket by Gran Sasso, sweater and shirt by Isaia, pants by PT01, sneakers by Andrea Zori. Opposite: suit by Corneliani, shirt by Isaia, tie by Mr. Sid; suit by Corneliani, sweater by Luciano Barbera.

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THE SPORTING LIFE

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Verbier is for you if you’re a royal—or want to ski and party like one. By Everett Potter

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Only the savviest American skiers seem to have a clue about the Swiss resort Verbier. For Alpine ski culture, most of us think first of Zermatt, Austria’s St. Anton or maybe the Les Trois Vallées region of France. Typically, as in my case, it’s only word of mouth, often from British friends, that leads to a visit to Verbier.

So here’s the report in a nutshell: For any traveler with a keen sense of style, a desire to be on the cutting edge of the European ski scene and a yearning for challenging pistes and chic accommodations, Verbier is the hands-down choice.

The youngest of the major Swiss ski resorts, Verbier attracts an international community of rich and perhaps not-quite-so-rich vacationers. The daily drill is simple: ski all day, party all night and then repeat. “Go big or go home” is the unofficial rule for skiing and après-skiing in Verbier. In my experience, it’s a place to bring your spouse, partner or best friend and leave the kids at home.

Dubbed “the Aspen of the Alps,” Verbier does bear a resemblance to that Rocky Mountain spot.

This moneyed, French-speaking Suisse Romande resort attracts a youngish crowd to its discos and on-mountain restaurants, its luxury shops and chic hotels, as well as its challenging slopes.

The Brits love it, often referring to it simply as “Verbs.” If you’re stargazing, you may catch a glimpse of such royals as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate); the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and new bride Meghan); or Sarah, Duchess of York (Fergie, who was once employed here as a “chalet girl,” a wintertime babysitter and chef, and co-owns a chalet with ex-husband Prince Andrew). Such non-royals as singer-songwriter James Blunt, singer Diana Ross and entrepreneur Richard Branson are also fair game for sightings. Those glimpses could be at lunch at Le Carrefour or amid the flashing disco

lights at The Farm Club, which still sets the tone for nightlife 45 years after its founding.

THE SKIING

Located in southwestern Switzerland in the canton of Valais, about a 90-minute drive or train ride from Geneva, Verbier is one of the largest lift-linked areas in the world. There are 93 lifts and an astonishing 256 miles of ski runs. Set at 8,200 feet, Verbier has reliable snow when lower-altitude resorts are running out of the stuff. With such a vast area, there’s a nearly endless menu for skiers.

On a clear morning, after a few warm-up runs, I love heading up to the top of Mont Fort by cable car. Here at the resort’s highest peak, about 10,500 feet, there is a quite literally breathtaking panorama that includes the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe at 15,774 feet. From here, I like to ski down into the moguls with a guide—by far the smartest, safest way to ski off-piste in Verbier—in areas like Tortin, Gentianes, Mont Fort and Plan du Fou. There are far tougher off-piste areas, but they are best left to far more agile skiers. Come for the Freeride World Tour in March and you can see them throwing themselves off cliffs in a staggering display of athleticism and daring.

After a challenging morning, I like nothing better than a languid alfresco lunch at Chez Dany with classic fondue or perhaps Swiss rösti at La Marmotte, with the obligatory glass or two of the local Fendant wine.

THE VILLAGE & THE W VERBIER

Verbier may look as if it’s been around for centuries, but in fact it was only really developed after World War II. It is a spacious resort with bright, uninterrupted views of the mountains.

The W Verbier is the essence of Verbier. Forget your notions of an urban W hotel. This property is

a cluster of four low-lying chalet buildings, linked by glass atriums and incorporating local wood and stone—as cutting-edge design-wise as anything in the Alps. The W is close to Place Blanche, and most of Verbier’s shops, restaurants and nightspots are along the road between here and Place Centrale.

The W appeals to a well-heeled crowd ranging from ages 30 to 50-something, nearly all couples, and most of its 130 rooms are designed for a maximum of two guests. Those rooms are spacious enough, with large wooden balconies, blissful beds and floor-to-ceiling windows, with a gas fireplace visible from the bathroom as well as the bedroom.

The essence of the W Verbier is that you get smart style as well as a two-minute walk to the gondola in the morning. The hotel’s AWAY Spa features an indoor pool that flows into an outdoor pool overlooking the Verbier Valley, a sauna, a hammam Jacuzzi and a fitness center. I’m partial to the Balinese massage, but the spa also has such esoteric rituals as a Bamboo & Lotus Scrub and even a Caviar Body Treatment.

The Catalan flavors at the Eat-Hola tapas bar are courtesy of culinary director Sergi Arola, whose Madrid eatery won two Michelin stars. It is by far my favorite option, but there’s also Carve Sushi and W Kitchen on offer for diners. I rarely stay up all night anymore but if you’re so inclined, the W’s Curve nightclub makes it happen just a few minutes away from your room.

How good is the hotel? In 2017, the World Ski Awards chose it as the World’s Best Ski Hotel.

That’s a lofty pronouncement, so I’ll let you be the judge. But I would gladly return with my K2s and settle in for a week of the most rarefied Alpine pleasures in the world. And if there’s a royal at the table next to mine at Chez Dany, so much the better.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: The Verbier Ski Resort boasts more than 250 miles of ski runs, many of which require equal amounts of athleticism and fearlessness to conquer; dining options abound at the W Verbier hotel, including the Eat-Hola tapas bar—which is under the leadership of Michelin-starred culinary director Sergi Arola; Swiss mountain towns host Bell Dorado festivals, in which the loud tone of cowbells are said to drive away evil spirits and ensure green pastures; the guest rooms at the hotel feature a large wooden balcony and gas fireplace; known as the “Aspen of the Alps,” Verbier offers lively discos, challenging slopes and luxurious shops that attract a crowd ranging from age 30 to 50-something.

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ever get their heart rates above a certain level. In Warrior Sculpt, we have cardio and core conditioning but also yoga breath, body awareness and flexibility.” Participants are guided through equal-length segments, with a music playlist curated to motivate and inspire. “By the end, you’ve had all the benefits of mindfulness and breath-body connection—and you’re a sweaty puddle,” says Haggerty.

Indeed, sweating and heat are common themes in the power yoga movement. Sweat provides the physical evidence of exertion some fitness fans crave, and heat facilitates stretching and dilates the vascular system. “Vasodilation lets blood flow more easily through the body, which is the way the body delivers nutrients to all its tissues,” Gallagher explains.

Temperatures in hot yoga studios vary, but the ideal heat index—which is a calculation of the room’s air temperature and percentage of humidity—is around 110 to 112°F, Gallagher says.

(The American Council on Exercise recommends drinking a lot of water and wearing comfortable form-fitting clothing that allows easy movement.

Some conditions—heart or lung disease, for example—may make hot yoga inadvisable; check with your doctor.)

Perhaps counterintuitively, all that exertion leads to a calmer, more peaceful approach to the rest of the day. “One woman wrote me a note telling me how her husband had changed since he began taking Warrior Sculpt,” says Haggerty. “He used to come home from work and be strict with the kids and harp about things in the house, but through the class he learned awareness and how not to bring a stressful job home with him.” Fierce Grace’s Isaac says she has seen similar effects in the executives in her own classes. “If only we could get every member of every board of every corporation to do yoga before meetings, board meetings would be much more productive—and nicer,” she says.

Similar benefits are reaped by military personnel at Hot Asana, Gallagher reports. “They do incredibly challenging work, and yoga has a huge impact on the mind and spirit as well. It’s a holistic approach that, even if it can’t be articulated, is deeply felt.”

Bottom line? “Drop your bias and give yoga a go,” says Gallagher. “I just turned 49, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen guys at the back of the room look at each other like, ‘Mind blown.

This woman is handing me my butt, and I didn’t expect that.’”

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or many men, working out means pushing ever harder, building strength and muscles and sweating a lot. That’s why so many are taking up yoga.

Yoga’s physical benefits are well documented.

They include better sleep, improved cardiovascular function, heightened immune-system performance and weight loss. Oh yes, and increased sexual stamina.

Still, for years, fitness aficionados regarded yoga as a “feminine” practice. “For many, the idea of yoga has had an airy-fairy, stretchy, skinny, dancer, female-body connotation,” says Virginia Gallagher, founder and owner of the Hot Asana Sweat & Soul chain, which has locations in North Carolina, Virginia, New Hampshire and Colorado. “While a yin-style practice does have a meditative quality, a yang-style targets the muscles and blood and is a more ‘power’ approach. That’s the entry door the U.S. male population needs to get into yoga.”

And ever more yoga studios are finding ways to open that door. Fierce Grace is a new yoga system that blends strength and flexibility and has taken off in the U.K. It recently opened its first U.S. studio in New York City. The hot yoga classes are geared to either gender and any age or ability level, says Kelly Isaac, co-owner of the New York studio. “Still, knowing that a lot of guys feel intimidated about attending a yoga class, we made our branding a bit macho and tongue-in-cheek—for example, photos of tattooed guys in leather doing yoga poses,” she says. “Our space is cool, open, not too pretty, and our practice is strong, and that is more appealing to guys.”

Military personnel make up a big chunk of participants in Hot Flow and Heated Power Vinyasa classes at Hot Asana’s Southern Pines, N.C., studio near Fort Bragg. Gallagher also created the 21-Day Power Yoga Course for Men’s Health magazine at the behest of one of her devoted clients, a sergeant in the Special Forces.

“For military personnel, our approach is intense enough that it doesn’t feel unmasculine in any way,” Gallagher says.

Warrior Sculpt, “a soulful yet fierce fusion of yoga and weights” offered at the national fitness chain Life Time, was also created with a holistic approach in mind. “This class filled the space in between kinds of workouts people tend to gravitate to,” says Katie Haggerty, group fitness national brand manager, who developed the program. “There are people who wouldn’t dream of entering a yoga studio, and people who do yoga or related exercises but don’t

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It’s gritty. It’s grimy. And it may be just what you need to remove impurities from your skin, hair and teeth.

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Many spas, for example, offer a treatment that incorporates crushed black charcoal in a soft powder mask. It employs a black, pudding-like substance that is applied to the face with a brush and left there for 15 or 20 minutes. It is believed to remove toxins, unclog pores, clean out blackheads, peel away dead skin cells and leave you feeling super refreshed.

Scientific proof of the efficacy of this stuff? So far,

it’s more or less in the spirit of Tug McGraw of the ’73 New York Mets, who said, “You gotta believe.”

But dermatologists seem to agree that it does no real harm, and media folk who’ve tried it report they did come out feeling rejuvenated.

There are medical precedents of a kind, as emergency room doctors sometimes administer a charcoal paste for certain types of overdoses, relying on the porous charcoal to trap toxins and keep the body from absorbing them. And some studies have shown that activated charcoal supplements may help reduce indigestion and intestinal gas.

Fans of charcoal’s “beauty” benefits praise the cleaning and exfoliation effects of charcoal masks, and of course—this being the age of specialization—there are different treatments with different emphases: a mask aimed primarily at absorbing oil,

for example, another that’s all about optimal skin texture and a third that’s a big-time acne cop. (If you have facial hair, you’ll want to exempt those zones of the face.) And the treatments require no downtime afterwards.

Does the hot trend stop with the skin? You know it doesn’t. Some blogs insist that sprinkling a bit of black charcoal powder on your toothbrush before you brush can actually make teeth whiter. There are charcoal-fueled shampoos for shimmering hair, deodorants to banish B.O., and carbon peels to reduce disfiguring spots of pigmentation. (You’ll need to consult a dermatologist here.)

Is charcoal worth the fuss? They say “beauty”— or rugged handsomeness—is only skin deep. But after all, it’s your skin—and hair and teeth—that people see.

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the world is your oyster Open up and explore all the flavors these beautifully briny bivalves have to offer. By Daria Meoli

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ou’ve got to hand it to the oyster; it’s nothing if not diverse. The marvelous mollusk comes in more than 150 varieties, each with its own distinct taste and texture. For those looking to expand their oyster horizons or try these slippery little suckers for the first time this season, here are a few—forgive us—pearls of wisdom.

While these gems of the sea can be enjoyed year-round, oyster aficionados agree that the briny bivalves are at their peak flavor between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. From the Hog Island Sweetwater to the First Light, the clever names for oyster varieties seem to go on forever. This nomenclature reflects where the oysters live, the type of water they filter and the way they are handled. However, there are only five distinct species of oysters found in the U.S.: Pacific, Atlantic, Kumamoto, European flat and Olympic.

Geography matters too. Oysters raised on the West Coast, such as the Kusshi, Raspberry

Point, Goose Point and Royal Miyagi varieties, tend to be sweet, creamy, round and plump with deep edges. Their East Coast counterparts, including Wellfleets, Blue Points, Salt Ponds and Ram Islands, are usually brinier, chewier and narrower.

Avoid an oyster if the shell is cracked, has holes or is open and will not close to the touch.

Once the mollusk passes the shell test, the oyster meat should be plump and juicy and have a healthy sheen.

To really taste each variety’s nuances, eat oysters raw. Whether you are ordering them at an oyster bar or preparing them at home, they should be kept alive until the moment before they are consumed. If you buy a bag of freshly harvested oysters and some are dead, all is not lost. These oysters can be grilled, fried or enjoyed in a stew or chowder.

What to quaff with oysters? During the Civil War, Union General McClellan’s slowness caused Lincoln’s Secretary of War to

grumble that he was goofing off instead of pursuing Rebs. “This champagne and oysters on the Potomac must be stopped,” said Edwin Stanton—but even he couldn’t kill that classic pairing. Besides champagne, Vinho Verde or even Sauvignon Blanc are other good mollusk matches. But so are beers, such as India pale ales or fruity wheat beers—or porters, which offer a delicious break from the norm. A dry martini also pairs nicely.

Whether you choose to savor these salty treats with a splash of lemon, with a hint of hot sauce or smothered in mignonette, there is one rule for eating oysters: Do not swallow them in one gulp. Oysters should be chewed to enjoy all the tightly packed taste. In the center of the oyster is a disc of muscle with a sweetness similar to scallops, and the belly pops with salty liquid.

Chewing will mix these flavors together nicely.

One last tip: Eating oysters can feel awkward, but slurp with confidence and don’t waste a drop of the salty goodness.

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Originally a Japanese cultured oyster, this fruity and firm variety is now common in the Northwest. The Kumamotos are mild and sweet and have a melon-like flavor that makes them ideal for first-time oyster eaters.

Home: Washington

Belons, a type of European flat, were originally brought to Maine in the ’50s by scientists hoping to repopulate the region’s oyster beds. Today they are flourishing off the Atlantic coast. Maine Belons are harvested by divers and have a strong flavor with a metallic-tinny finish. These bivalves are not for the faint of heart.

Home: Maine

Grown off the West Coast of Australia, Coffin Bay King oysters grow for six years instead of the usual 18 months and have up to 10 times more meat than the average oyster.

While currently available only in Australia, Europe and Asia, this expensive delicacy (about $74 for one) can make for a sweet indulgence on overseas trips.

Home: Australia

Wellfleets are exposed to the open air on the beach as the tides recede. This forces them to hold their shells closed tightly until the tide returns, giving their meat a firm texture. It takes between two to three years to cultivate these wild, potent, briny oysters.

Home: Massachusetts

These Gulf Coast oysters are harvested right off the bulge of the Florida panhandle.

This area has been called one of the “oyster miracle places.” Apalachicola is the last place in the United States where wild oysters are still harvested by fishermen in small boats using tongs.

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Grown near Cape Cod, these hearty, meaty oysters are a bit rare but worth the hunt.

Biting into the meat offers a burst of flavor with a creamy, citrus, vanilla-like finish.

Home: Massachusetts

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4 X4 4 X4 POUR IT ON!

Four who excel in the making of liquor reveal where they go for a well-made drink.

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ith the possible exception of the ocean, alcohol is the most cosmopolitan liquid there is. That’s why a producer of bitters in Munich can tell you where to bend your elbow in Denver, while a New York distiller directs you to a Barcelona barstool. Drawn from the recent book Straight Up: The Insiders’ Guide to The World’s Most Interesting Bars and Drinking Experiences, here’s where four top booze-makers like to go for a splendidly concocted cocktail.

Jared Brown of Sipsmith Gin Distillery pours classic martinis.

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BOOZY BACKSTORY: Before co-founding the New York Distilling Company in 2011, Allen Katz had experience in both the food and beverage industries. He helped run Toscana Saporita, a cooking school in Tuscany; he worked with Slow Food USA, which promotes local food and traditional cooking; and he was the director of spirits education and mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits, one of the country’s largest distributors. He even hosted a show called The Cocktail Hour on Martha Stewart’s now-defunct Sirius XM satellite radio station.

BEST KNOWN FOR: The distiller’s Dorothy Parker American Gin and Mister Katz’s Rock & Rye spirits are now considered part of the canon for mixologists and are stocked behind the bars of many discerning alcohol alchemists. Katz has been called the modern face of New York City’s distilling scene.

FAVORITE WATERING HOLES: Barcelona’s Boadas, a bar that “sings of the romance of cocktail culture. The rhythm of the thrown cocktails, the vibrancy of Las Rambla [a street in the Spanish city] and the daydream of generations of happy drinkers.” Katz also enjoys throwing back a few at Death & Co in New York City, Dukes Bar in London and French 75 in New Orleans.

TIP FOR GETTING TOASTED: At McSorley’s Ale House (shown above right), thought to be the oldest bar in New York City, Katz’s advice is to “go in the afternoon and spend the evening with a good friend. The time passes simply and joyously in a perfect pub environment that exudes the classic character of the city.”

ONE FOR THE ROAD: The New York Distilling Company produces three types of gin, a rye and a whiskey. So, when Katz gets thirsty, what’s his poison? A rye whiskey Manhattan, straight up with a lemon twist.

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BOOZY BACKSTORY: If Guinness is good for you, Bellfield is better. Kieran Middleton (shown above left) is the brewer and business development manager at this Edinburgh, Scotland-based craft-beer maker he helped launch in 2016.

Middleton and his team spent months locked away in a tiny kitchen experimenting with gluten-free, vegan beers until he cooked up a recipe to rival any glutenfull suds on tap.

BEST KNOWN FOR: Cracking the code for making gluten-free beer that tastes like actual beer. Bellfield Brewery is the U.K.’s first microbrewery to use traditional brewing methods with nontraditional ingredients to ferment India pale ales (IPAs) and pilsners for gluten-averse brewski fans. These beers also are certified by the Coeliac U.K. and the Vegan Society.

FAVORITE WATERING HOLES: Middleton’s hometown recommendation is Staggs Bar in Musselburgh, Scotland. “The beer is why you’re here,” he says. “Unlike many modern craft bars, this one treats beer with reverence and celebrity. The star of the show is Oakham Ales Green Devil. At 6 percent, you can easily have too much of this pale and intensely hoppy beauty.” Middleton also recommends Bad Martha in Martha’s Vineyard, Warpigs in Copenhagen and Covenhoven in Brooklyn, N.Y. TIP FOR GETTING TOASTED: Middleton says the world of craft beer can be a bit of a minefield; he recommends sticking to the style of beer you like. Still, you can experiment with sours and exotic combinations when you fancy a change and feel brave.

ONE FOR THE ROAD: This craft brewer is partial to craft whiskey too. “I love the development of all things produced in small batches by Scottish artisan producers—Scottish malt whiskey, gins with interesting botanicals—and I love a bit of Pinot Noir,” Middleton says.

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Stephan Berg The Bitter Truth, Munich BOOZY BACKSTORY: Disappointed with the available selection of what he calls the unsung ingredient of the dandy drink scene, this former Munich bartender handmade his own bitters for years. Then, in 2006, Stephan Berg cofounded The Bitter Truth. Today, his distillery is credited with revolutionizing the cocktail scene with uncommonly good bitter flavors.

WHAT HE IS KNOWN FOR: Being the godfather of the German bitters milieu (yes, such a milieu exists).

FAVORITE WATERING HOLES: American Bar at The Savoy in London (shown above left), says Berg, has “a great team, great hospitality and more than 100 years of history.” Others include Dante in New York, Williams & Graham in Denver and Lobster Bar in Hong Kong.

TIP FOR GETTING TOASTED: Make the most of your travels by checking out local mixology touches. “Trends still veer toward very classic-style drinks, but local ingredients play into the modern bar scene,” Berg says.

ONE FOR THE ROAD: Ex-bartender Berg seeks out the rock stars in his former profession. That’s why you’ll find him sipping highballs at one eponymous Munich tavern—“a melting pot of locals, artists and fashionistas all held together by Charles Schumann. It has warm hospitality, fantastic drinks and even better food.”

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BOOZY BACKSTORY: Among firewater aficionados, Jared Brown is known as a respected cocktail historian, European bon viveur and master distiller at Sipsmith, London’s first gin micro-distillery in more than two centuries. But this man who— along with Sipsmith co-founders Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall—is credited with igniting a full-blown British gin craze is actually a Yankee, originally from Upstate New York.

BEST KNOWN FOR: Reflecting the spirit of old England by making gin the oldfashioned way—in one shot (meaning the botanicals are steeped in the fermented sugar water or a neutral spirit like tea), in a copper pot and in small batches.

FAVORITE WATERING HOLES: Tops is El Floridita in Havana. Brown says he and his wife, fellow spirits expert Anistatia Miller, asked the El Floridita bartender to make them whatever he was in the mood to mix. He poured the couple their very first Jai Alai, a cocktail made of gin and sweet vermouth topped with soda and a lemon wedge. “It is a wonderful drink that actually predates the Negroni,” says Brown. He also enjoys bellying up to the bar at The Drifter, a Prohibition-era speakeasy with eccentric nightly entertainment and a tarot card-inspired cocktail menu tucked away in the basement of The Green Door Tavern in Chicago; the Paradiso, a modern-day speakeasy reached through a refrigerator door in a pastrami shop in Barcelona; and The Kingham Plough, a favorite hometown pub in The Cotswolds, England.

TIP FOR GETTING TOASTED: “When I go into a bar, the first thing I look for is the greeting,” Brown says. “It tells me how the service is going to be.”

ONE FOR THE ROAD: When Brown was a broke college student living in New York City, he’d walk 50 blocks to school to save his subway money for food and one luxury: a monthly martini at the Ty Bar in the Four Seasons Hotel (shown above left). “I would be treated with as much respect as the billionaires,” he recalls.

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Secret Virgin

Crave a Caribbean getaway that isn’t a cliché? Try beautiful Scrub Island in the B.V.I., which has welcomed visitors just since 2010. By Rita Guarna

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reaking away from the typical island vacation spots isn’t easy. Too often travelers seeking an escape from the winter blues don’t get past “B” in their mental Rolodexes before settling on a destination: Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda. Happily, I made my way to “S”—for Scrub Island.

Located 74 miles east of Puerto Rico, this private island is one of 60 isles that make up the British Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles chain. Formed by volcanic action, it comprises two bulges of land— 170-acre Big Scrub and 60-acre Little Scrub—connected by an isthmus, and it’s about a mile from better-known Tortola. Sure, I’d visited those three saints in the U.S. Virgins: St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John, but I’d not made my way to the British islands, and Scrub seemed to offer a bit more cachet, if only because lots of people have never heard of it.

Scrub Island’s earliest inhabitants are said to have arrived in boats from South America 5,000 years ago.

Christopher Columbus found it, along with the other Lesser Antilles, during his second voyage. Legend has it that sailors decided it was the perfect spot to scrub barnacles off their ships’ hulls, hence the name.

(The Virgin Islands themselves reputedly draw their name from a group of virgins—some accounts say 11,000—who traveled with Saint Ursula from Britain to Germany and were martyred for refusing to marry or otherwise bond with invading Huns.)

The Brits took control in 1672, but it wasn’t until 2010—when Scrub Island Resort Spa & Marina opened its doors—that the isle found its place on the tourist map. A luxury, AAA Four Diamond hotel, the resort is tucked into a rugged cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands. It features 26 guest rooms and 26 suites, all with bamboo ceiling fans, teak furniture, private patios or balconies plus lush 300-thread-count Fili D’oro sheets with soft down bedding and L’Occitane products. There’s also a collection of two-, three-, four- and six-bedroom hillside villas, the intimate

Ixora Spa, world-class eateries including the popular Caravela Restaurant & Bar, three private beaches and a 55-slip marina. While the Scrub Island resort is a bit tricky to get to, it’s worth it; it’s a welcome dollop of summer renewal for Northerners fleeing winter’s arctic chill.

Most people fly into Tortola and catch Scrub Island’s ferry shuttle from Beef Island Airport. An alternative is to fly into St. Thomas, from which you can book a private boat or take a ferry.

If your idea of a vacation is minimal activity and endless repose, this is the place for you. All the better if you’d like to aid a recently battered local economy.

Hurricane Irma had its way with Scrub Island in September 2017, and its 185-mph winds left a path of destruction. The resort had to withdraw the welcome mat; it partially opened this spring after a massive renovation. This September its comeback was complete.

With relaxation in mind, we chose to embrace the resort’s extensive menus of spa and wellness programs. At Ixora, the services are seemingly endless: from facials and aromatherapy to deep-tissue massage to volcanic clay body wraps. There are prenatal massages and sensuous couples’ massages as well as group yoga and customized reinvigorating treatments. If none of these sound appealing, well, you probably need a massage more than you’re willing to admit! All that kneading and rolling can be draining, though—we decided to celebrate our blissful state with some serious beach relaxation. Here one can blithely soak up the sun at North Beach (one of three beaches on the isle) in a chaise longue set atop a platform surrounded by lush foliage and unobstructed views of the crystal clear Caribbean. (Accompanied by a special someone? Make arrangements for a romantic dinner on the beach.)

Don’t be misled: There are plenty of options for travelers hoping to fight the seductive lure of rum-induced inertia. Once you’re fully relaxed,

consider checking out the resort’s marina at Pavilion Beach, where there are kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling and a water trampoline for kids and the young at heart. It’s also the departure point for dive trips, snorkel tours and fishing excursions (proximity to the North Drop makes it ideal for catching tuna and blue marlin). Or visit the sailing school to brush up on nautical skills. (Two-hour lessons are available but should be booked in advance.) Popular too are guided charters that ferry guests to some of the more than 50 neighboring islands, including Norman, Virgin Gorda and Anegada. Of course, you can always just gawk at the bevy of beauties docked there. The marina has 55 deep-water slips, including five for mega-yachts up to 160 feet. For landlubbers, several natural trails lead to majestic mountain peaks with breathtaking views of the Caribbean and neighboring islands.

All that exercise is sure to make you hungry. You’ll find casual fare at the One Shoe Beach Bar & Grill (after perhaps a drink in the pool from the swim-up bar at Tierra! Tierra!). And fine dining is the order of the day at the Caravela, with plenty of fish on the menu, including grouper, mahi-mahi and snapper.

When you’re ready for a break from seafood, try the Jerk Chicken Breast with pineapple salsa. And if you’re a fruit lover, you’ll enjoy myriad offerings including mango, pineapple, guava, papaya, passion fruit, sugar apple and the tropical soursop. Then there’s that candelight dinner on the beach, which features spiny Caribbean lobster with a tenderloin of beef, herb-roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli.

Of course, visiting an unspoiled island paradise that isn’t yet on everyone’s list may engender a certain protective attitude. Silently spinning that mental Rolodex, you may wish to keep mum about Scrub Island when neighbors back home question you enviously about where you’ve been. “Away,” you may say with a mysterious smile.

Scrub Island Resort’s Ixora Spa, moved to The Passage House villa, will roll out a new menu of spa treatments. While there, guests can use one of the multiple treatment rooms, the private pool or a beachfront cabana. Other improvements to the resort include an upgraded Wi-Fi network, the expanded North Beach, a refinished infinity pool and its bar and a renovated 55-slip marina. Scrub Island Resort also provides a 24-hour fitness room and water sports at Pavilion Beach.

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Mr. Sid Boston and Big Night Entertainment hosted a launch party for last season’s edition of Mr. Sid Magazine. Guests enjoyed cocktails from Wanderlush, the latest DJ grooves from The Grand and sushi from Lola 42. Attendees raised money for New England Patriot brothers Devin and Jason McCourty’s “Tackle Sickle Cell” Fund. Mr. Sid Newton hosted An Evening of Champions to benefit The Newton Firefighters Children’s Fund Ira Segel Scholarship.

Guests enjoyed a Newton firefighters fashion show, food, cocktails, a live DJ and a cigar table while mingling with Patriots players Rob Ninkovich, Jonathan Jones and Marquis Flowers (now on Detroit).

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