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BEYOND the
ORDINARY Five Nectars Bar, Pemako Punakha, Bhutan
T
o think that most people never get to see Bhutan. Its
the mountains, we journeyed to the Canary Islands, a volcanic
Himalayan valleys and monastery aeries are breathtak-
archipelago in the Atlantic that we explored aboard a striking
ing, and crowds have yet to spoil even the most popular
new sailing yacht, the Sea Cloud Spirit. We also reviewed two
places. We found a constellation of new luxury hideaways there
fine hotels that make ideal bases for sightseeing and relaxing.
to recommend. Bhutan is an archetypal once-in-a-lifetime
And we rounded up some member feedback to learn what’s
destination, but we can’t wait to go back. To contrast our time in
hot — and what’s not.