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| October 2007 |
Vol. 3, Issue 40 |
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 AND THE WINNER IS....
Out of more than 4,000 entries to CITY Magazine's One City, Many Destinations travel photography competition, New York–based photographer Konstantino Hatzisarros’s stunning image of two young Burmese monks was chosen as the grand-prize winner. Hatzisarros's photograph graces the cover of CITY's fall travel issue, which hits newsstands across the country this week. Hatzisarros also won a Leica M8 camera, a weekend stay at any W Hotel in North America, and a gift certificate to Calumet Photographic. Fifteen runners-up images appear in a special travel photography portfolio inside the issue, taking readers on a photographic journey around the world, from a rainy day in Paris to the streets of Calcutta to the picturesque Cook Islands to the Great Pyramids of Giza. The runner-up photographers each also won Leica cameras.
Hatzisarros's winning cover image was taken in 2006, selected by the competition's judges in early August, and sent to the printers shortly thereafter—all long before thousands of brave Burmese monks just like those in the photo began their peaceful protests through the streets of Myanmar. With the news out of that country now growing worse by the day and with perhaps as many as several thousand Burmese monks and other civilians already believed killed by the local military junta, Hatzisarros's photograph seems at once incredibly timely and yet incongruous with the disturbing images and news coming out of that country. Still, we hope the cover serves as a reminder of the monks’ peaceful intentions and we urge the local government and international community to bring the situation in Myanmar to a swift, peaceful resolution.
Elsewhere in CITY's fall travel issue, we slip behind the velvet ropes to discover the luxurious sides of Moscow and Rio de Janeiro and discover danger mixing with ultra-luxury. A comprehensive guide to the upcoming winter’s ski season is complete with CITY’s favorite slope-side hotels, après ski cocktails, fireside fashion, ski gear, and 10 signature runs every ski enthusiast must try at least once before they retire their boots. Finally, CITY takes Paris’s new free bike program for a ride on the Champs-Élysées and explores stunning new hotels for jet setters to experience this winter. Go to www.city-magazine.com. |
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 Hanging Out in W Hotels. CITY is partnering with W Hotels throughout October to bring the winning images from the "One City, Many Destinations" travel photography competition to a city near you. The W New Orleans – French Quarter (316 Chartres St., 504-581-1200) will kick things off Thursday night with a special W Happening from 7 to 9 p.m. An auction of many of the winning images will raise money for KID smART, a local organization that uses the arts to engage children in learning about themselves and the world in which they live. The photos will remain on display in New Orleans through Oct. 11. In California, the W San Diego (421 West B St., 619-398-3100) will host the exhibit throughout the entire month, but stop by Oct. 18 for a special cocktail reception viewing. And up in Seattle, stop by the W Seattle Living Room (1112 4th Ave. 206-264-6000) for a one-night-only event Oct. 24. |
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| Ever wanted to test-fly an airplane—or at least an airplane seat—without leaving the ground? Delta Air Lines just opened Sky360º, a pop-up multidimensional lounge in New York City, allowing visitors the chance to experience all the on-board amenities of Delta flights. Frequent fliers can try out the all-leather Coach or BusinessElite seats while enjoying free Wi-Fi, cool cocktails, and even on-demand movies. Take a "flight" soon, though—in six weeks, the Sky 360º lounge will take off for good. 101 W. 57th St., New York, NY. |
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