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ITINERARY TOP, FAR RIGHT: DAVID BECKER/GETTY IMAGES 2 0 O C TO B E R 2 01 4 A A .CO M/A M E R I C A NWAY { T R A V E L } Walk of Art New cultural developments enrich SAN ANTONIO's landmark greenway, providing even more reasons to visit. S ince 1940, Sa n A ntonio h as shown the world how to sustain- ably redevelop its urba n core with its popular RIVER WALK (www.the sanantonioriverwalk .com) , the riv- erside promenade that is one of Texas' most-visited attractions. Last year, San Antonio expanded the pedestrian and cycle way from 3 to 15 miles, covering more green space and linking all five of the city 's historic Spanish colonial missions — a more-than-$384 million investment that has inspired a develop- ment boom along the path. Following that expansion, the BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM (www.briscoemuseum.org) opened along the River Walk in the for- mer San A ntonio Public Librar y. The nearly 38,000-square-foot space includes Frederic Remington paintings, illus- trations and sculptures ; artifacts (like Pancho Villa's last known saddle); a sculp- ture garden; and paintings by Maynard Dixon and Howard Terpning. And just last month , the TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (www.tobincenter .org), host venue to the San Antonio Symphony, Opera San Antonio and Ballet San Antonio (among 10 cultural institutions), also opened, fi rmly positioning the River Walk area as a vital cultural draw. The new complex will include two theaters — a 1,759-seat performance hall (where the likes of Paul McCartney and Bill Cosby are scheduled to perform) and a 250-seat studio theater — as well as an outdoor performance plaza on the River Walk that features a 30-foot-tall video wall and a water-taxi stand. —Elaine Glusac Nov. 16 to 23 marks the 31st anniversary of the MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL, the latest chapter in one of the country's largest literary events. This year's edition will treat book lovers to eight days of engaging activities, ranging from the fair's beloved Evenings With series to first-time installations such as Playtime — an international children's theater festival — and 6WordsMiami, a community project that invites participants to submit six-word stories in the genre of their choice. Guest authors include John Cleese, Anne Rice and Simon Schama. www.miamibookfair.com —J OS H S EN S SAVE THE DATE SAN ANTONIO { H O T E L } Lights, Camera, Action If Las Vegas is the enter- tainment capital of the world, then the newly opened SLS LAS VEGAS is its crown jewel. The city doesn't lack for glitz and glamour, but this latest addition brings a welcome touch of edgy sophistica- tion to t he Strip. Located in the former space of the iconic Sahara Hotel & Ca- sino (which closed in 2011), the 1,600-guest-room SLS Las Vegas is the first major property to open in the city since 2010 — and the $415 million renovation does not disappoint. With visionary partners like designer Philippe Starck, chef José Andrés, fashion retailer Fred Segal and creative collaborator Lenny Kravitz bringing their talents to the hotel, guests are immersed in a culinary and aesthetic mecca that caters to any type of Vegas-goer. Sure, there's a sleek and spacious casino floor to keep you occupied for perhaps too long, but the real draw of the hotel lies in its powerhouse dining options, including Bazaar Meat, Katsuya by Starck, Umami Burger and The Griddle Café. And its nightlife — with the intimate The Sayers Club, the graffiti- covered Foxtail and mega-club LiFE — will keep "bored" out of your vocabulary. The SLS may be smaller than some of the city's über-casinos, but its exclusivity is precisely the element that makes it worth visiting. Prepare to see Vegas in a new light. From $109, www.slslasvegas .com — C H R I S T I A N A N I EL S O N LAS VEGAS

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