The creative director and co-founder of Hunting Season creates the coolest, most authentic accessories, handbags and home goods on the market, combining artisanal craftsmanship, European sensibility and enduring practicality.
The brand mirrors Corona's own journey: she took a course in accessories design in Miami, then interned at Valentino Garavani's design studio in Rome with Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri. Driven by a desire to design handbags and accessories of exceptional quality, she moved to New York and launched Hunting Season in 2008. Soon after, she was approached by stylists, cool girls, and celebrities like Katie Holmes and Hailey Bieber. Now based in Colombia with her husband and three children, Corona has even more planned for the brand this year. Here, Corona outlines the dos and don'ts of travel, from her favorite terminals to her mood-boosting playlists.
Daniel Corona
Hunting Season
Daniel Corona's Travel Information:
My favorite airline is Oneworld
My favorite seat on an airplane is one that's not near the bathroom, ideally in business or first class.
My go-to drink on an airplane is water and electrolytes.
My favourite airport/terminal is Harbour Island in the Bahamas – it's so small you don't feel like you're in an airport. I also love Geneva, Switzerland – it's clean, civilised, everything is in its place and everything flows together.
Harbour Island, Bahamas, 1970. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images)
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As soon as you board the plane, organize your space and quickly get changed or change into your sleepwear if it's a long flight.
My go-to travel uniform is a knit pants and top set from The Row, a pashmina from India, and Hoka sneakers that are comfortable and I can walk in them forever if I need to.
My carry-on luggage consists of a book, some snacks, and a change of clothes for long flights.
The things I take everywhere are my notebook, sunglasses and pashmina scarf.
My flight soundtrack is Philip Glass and Max Richter.
What I like most about flying is the peace and quiet that comes with being in the air and disconnecting from the world. I spend a lot of time thinking, writing notes, and reading.
The worst thing about flying is the impact it has on the planet.
My air travel tip is to read/listen to Thich Naht Han. Air travel can be stressful and anxiety-inducing with lines, traffic jams, delays, lost luggage, overcrowding, etc. I find it always helpful to think like a Buddhist.
As soon as we land, we will contact our families.
As soon as you check into your hotel room, make dinner reservations with the concierge.
My favorite hotel in the world is Kyoto Tawaraya Ryokan. It is a true traditional inn that embodies Japanese luxury and tradition. It feels like a glimpse into a hidden secret from the past. Every detail and piece of furniture has a story.
Kyoto, Japan – 1991/10/01: The garden of the Tawaraya Inn in Kyoto. (Photo: Gerhard …) [+] Joren/LightRocket via Getty Images
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Favorite city in the world: This is a tough one, I love nature and the countryside, but as for big cities to visit, I like London and Tokyo.
The concierge knows what I like, and although I don't have this kind of relationship with them, I often ask them to make restaurant reservations for me, which is always helpful, and they often send me a list before I arrive.
My favourite hotel memory is arriving at Amangiri in Utah – an architectural masterpiece, its beauty lies in its simplicity and the way it both accentuates and blends with its surroundings.
I overcome jet lag with melatonin, meditation, and drinking lots of water.
My biggest travel advice is to always carry a good book with you. No matter how long your flight or airport wait is, even if you're delayed, a good book will keep you entertained and take the stress out of navigating the airport.
