For our end-of-year travel issue, we go en route to destinations like New York City, Burano in Italy, the Central Bangkok district, and the Aloft Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The enigmatic Banks is our cover star for the month, and she gets honest with us about her music. Get to know the travel essentials from Lipault, Rimowa and Muji, and pore over our extensive Christmas and beauty gift guides.