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NANCY NOVOGROD This former editor in chief of TRAVEL + LEISURE has decades of expertise—and an astronomical number of miles—under her belt. What is the hardest part of your job that no one would guess? The hardest part of my job is dealing with my clients' grown children. They often have their own interests and requirements, even if they are being treated to a fantastic trip by their parents. Dealing with parents with younger children is less of a challenge and can be fun. A place you're longing to return to? I would love to go back to the Atacama Desert in Chile for the hiking and the fantastic otherworldly landscapes; UXUA in Trancoso, Brazil for the beach and the understated chic; and Le Sirenuse in Positano, where I always return, because I love the place and its owners, the Sersale family. A tip for recalibrating after a long-haul flight? I never spend a long time in my hotel room (which is not always available on arrival if you're heading to Europe, unless you book it for the previous night). My goal is to get out to experience the destination, if possible on foot—I'm a big walker for exercise purposes and immersion. If I'm arriving at a meal time, I want to head somewhere that intrigues me. Otherwise, an interesting shop always wakes me up. Going to museums and galleries is better on the second day, or even the third, when you can really focus. Best meal you've recently enjoyed while traveling? I went to a couple of places in London that I loved this past June: the wonderful seafood restaurant Scotts, which I try to stop by every time I'm in town, and a new place, also in Mayfair, Maison François. The best gift you received lately? Drawings of the solar system from my grandson, Sam. An app or online tool you'd recommend? My favorites have nothing to do with travel, except that you can access them from anywhere, any time: 1stdibs and The RealReal. In the travel world, I am a fan of the YOLO e-magazine, Condé Nast Traveller and XE for exchange rates. Clockwise from left: Novogrod in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia region; Mano del Desierto in Chile's Atacama Desert; La Sirenuse in Positano, Italy. 1 5 QU ESTI O N S FOR ... 134 BAL HARBOUR BRECHENMACHER & BAUMANN (LA SIRENUSE), MICHELLE WU (MAYBOURNE RIVIERA)