Travel news: A taste of Mexico in T.O., a summer spot for San Francisco’s best views, and a pass to the Swiss Alps

New in city

If you cannot jet off to the Riviera Maya, Casa Madera — the upscale, new restaurant at 1 Resort Toronto — claims to at least just take your taste buds there. Focusing on Mexican coastal cuisine and natural elements, the menu is large on seafood and Wagyu, elevated tacos (like duck à l’orange carnitas), and cocktails delivered with panache (the Playa Paraiso comes with cinnamon-scented fog from an orb). Toronto is dwelling to the concept’s initially outpost one more Casa Madera will shortly open in the Mondrian Los Angeles.

Cycle the metropolis

The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is launching their "Bike the City" seasonal program.

In time for spring, the 4 Seasons Resort New York Downtown is launching their “Bike the City” seasonal program. Hotel company can borrow their new Biria bicycles for a (complimentary) spin close to town, developing their very own Diy tour of Decreased Manhattan sights subsequent a whimsically illustrated map by artist Tanu Vasu (@nyccurated). Friends can also upgrade their experience with the new “Picnic in the Park,” $175 (U.S.) for two, a guide-in advance chef’s basket of cheeses, charcuterie and other shareable snacks.

In the works

A rendering of the Presidio Tunnel Tops, opening this summer in San Francisco.

Arrive summer months, there will be a entire new spot to choose in sights of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline: Presidio Tunnel Tops, established to open July 17, will encompass 14 acres of countrywide parkland created atop highway tunnels, and will connect the historic
Presidio to the Crissy Industry waterfront. Intended by James Corner Discipline Functions — the exact same landscape architecture agency at the rear of New York City’s High Line — the attraction will consist of a cliff stroll with scenic overlooks, picnic web sites, gardens and meadows, and a kids’ location with participate in buildings for balancing, climbing and swinging.

Swiss slopes

Presently contemplating an Epic Go for following winter season? There may well soon be a new incentive. Vail Resorts has introduced it will be buying a the vast majority stake in Andermatt-Sedrun, Switzerland’s celebrated ski resort. Assuming the deal closes on time, the firm intends to include unrestricted obtain to the location to holders of the 2022-23 Epic Move. Vail by now owns and operates 40 ski resorts in the U.S., Canada and Australia.

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