Travel Trends 2012: Gear and Accessories

A must-have Louis Vuitton bag. Sunglasses for being seen. Comfortable, natural clothing. It’s what you should bring on any excursion.

Jan 20, 2012

Signature Cable Collection Sunglasses by David Yurman — David Yurman’s Signature Cable Collection sunglasses will have you ready for a day of adventure in the sun.
Photography courtesy David Yurman

Pin It — David Yurman’s Signature Cable Collection sunglasses will have you ready for a day of adventure in the sun.
Photography courtesy David Yurman

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Sip and Savour

At the Experimental Cocktail Club on the Lower East Side, the bartender will likely surprise you by adding something unusual to your drink, and Bar Boulud at Daniel is a perfect spot to grab dinner before seeing an opera at Lincoln Center.

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Los Angeles

Vintage Pleasures

Start your tour of the lesser-known Santa Monica wine region with a trip to the family-owned Malibu Wines for tastes of locally grown varietals.

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Los Angeles

West Hollywood Restaurants

Try The Ivy for laid-back celeb watching on a leafy patio. Suzanne Goin’s A.O.C. has small plates of local fare and wine; BOA Steakhouse has excellent Kobe beef; Ago has skillfully crafted Italian fare; and Koi is the best place for sushi.

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Los Angeles

Off-the-Beaten-Path, Top-Flight Museums

See art at Bergamot Station; The Huntington's library, art collection and botanical gardens; and the collection at the Norton Simon Museum. Or stop by Los Angeles County Museum of Art for daily gallery talks.

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• Bag in the hand: One accessory integral for the chic-est of sight-seers is the Cuir Perfore Saumur bag by Louis Vuitton. The bag is perfect for a light traveller who needs unencumbered hands for shopping. Empty, it’s almost weightless. The perforated leather and its four sections are ideal for someone who tends to accumulate little items like postcards, candy and small objets d’art. —Elana Kaufman, Four Seasons Magazine fashion stylist

• Eyes on this: David Yurman’s Signature Cable Collection sunglasses are sculptural and comfortable for a whole day of seeing the sights. They add glamour to casual travel looks. —Elana Kaufman

• Comfort is key: More relaxed, traditional looks are in. Comfort is key, and so is the feel of quality, natural materials. —Neale Haynes photographer and Have Family Will Travel blogger

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