Extraordinary Shops Worth Traveling For

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20 Extraordinary Shops Worth Traveling For, Chosen by The Shopkeepers

 

When distinguishing a great shop from a good one, several qualities come to mind. Perhaps the storefront is as beautiful as it is historic, with perfectly-aged signage alluding to a storied past. Once inside, you may find a hawk-eyed curation of many goods or a passionate pursuit of a single good. And the shopkeeper, the glue to hold it all together, can bring an irreplaceable sense of place and reason to stay just a moment more—or both....
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◆ Madrid, Spain ◆

The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

After its remodeling and reopening in 2021, The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, is now even more Ritz-like than ever. Storied Madrid architecture firm Rafael de La-Hoz and French interior designers Gilles & Boissier (whose touch graced the Baccarat Hotel New York) had the challenging task of reinventing the hotel while holding onto a certain spirit. Guests will enjoy the great glass vault of the Palm Court, the social heart of the building; The Beauty Concept spa, with its spectacular indoor pool, treatment cabins, and fitness trainers; the timeless counter of the Pictura cocktail bar; Deessa, chef Quique Dacosta’s artistic restaurant, which has gained two Michelin stars in two years; and the rare oasis that is the hotel garden.
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