Best of CH 2011: Five Travel Pairings

From the beachside to the Big Apple, our choice locales and travel essentials of the past year

After yet another year of seemingly endless adventure, we look back on our favorite trips of 2011 and the items we bring when we take to the road. With the right gear and the right destination, a last-minute red-eye becomes a welcome surprise. Hôtel Americano and GoToob We loved the minimalist, Mexican style of this NYC hotel when it first opened, and it hasn’t lost …

Drawn “O” Drop Necklace

$280 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> $280 Drawn “O” Drop Necklace Designer Marion Cage McCollam abstracted the shape of a hand drawn O to create this simple necklace. Choose from sterling silver or 14k or 18k gold. Available from Marion Cage for $210-425 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> Drawn “O” Drop Necklace Designer Marion Cage McCollam abstracted the shape of a hand drawn O to create this …

Dieter Rams for Braun Watch

width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> Dieter Rams for Braun Watch Discontinued but not forgotten, Braun recently re-issued a line of watches and clocks designed by famed German industrialist Dieter Rams. The spare, functional collection was approved by Rams’ partner Dietrich Lubs and harkens back to design heyday of the 1970s. Available from Braun starting at $150. Dieter Rams for Braun Watch Discontinued but not forgotten, Braun …