Summer Picnic Essentials

Complete your outdoor dining adventures with these cute and clever products

It’s not officially summer until you’ve brought the party outdoors, but a really memorable picnic is more than paper plates and snacks. From games to speakers, bowls to coolers, we’ve selected some of the best new products to make your al fresco adventure easy, entertaining and a little bit fancy. Nomad Carafe Designed by Hlynur Vagn Atlason, the Nomad Carafe ($40) from MoMA Design Store …

St Martins Lane Hotel, London

A recently revamped location that is light-filled, modern and welcoming

London’s Theatreland area can sometimes feel a bit stressful, with its scores of tourists rushing to get to the attractions. That said, there are some places that manage to combine proximity to the city’s hotspots with a calm, laid-back, luxury environment. Slightly set back from the hustle and bustle of St Martin’s Lane (the street that runs from Covent Garden down to Trafalgar Square) you’ll …

Arc’teryx Climbing Academy

An open enrollment adventure school teaching everything from crack-climbing to adventure photography

by Kate Erwin British Columbia-based climbing company Arc’teryx started back in 1989 when Dave Lane and Jeremy Guard began making harnesses in their basement. They wanted to make the very best climbing gear and the brand has grown to be one of the best respected outdoor sporting and clothing brands in the world. Therefore, it’s no surprise that they would continue that excellence into the …