TRAVEL GUIDE | SEPTEMBER 2018 TRIP PLANNER

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SEPTEMBER 2018 1 TRAVEL GOALS

You know those dream destinations stashed away in the back of your mind? Life is short – what are you waiting for? Virtuoso has relationships with 1,700 of the world’s best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, tour companies, and other partners, some of which are featured in this guide, and they all offer exclusive amenities and privileged access to some of the world’s most beautiful places and experiences. So get going and call your advisor. Who knows, you might even discover a few places to add to your travel wish list.

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2 TRIP PLANNER Choose your own adventure with the help of your advisor.

CHEAT SHEET Your Virtuoso travel advisor can do so much more than merely book a trip. Here are six services that might surprise you.

EVENT TICKETS shipped straight to your destination. This white-glove ser- For tickets to sports events, concerts, performances, and vice is available in over 130 countries around the world. the arts, your Virtuoso advisor should be one of your first points of contact. Event tickets may also be paired with RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS hotel accommodations, saving you the hassle of trying to It’s all about the details, and Virtuoso has partnered with find a room in a sold-out big city. a company that connects travelers with local hosts to experience all things culinary: cooking classes, food SHOPPING tours, and even dinner in a local home. Also, don’t forget Virtuoso offers exclusive shopping benefits to clients, that your Virtuoso advisor is well traveled and likely has such as personal shoppers and private tax-refund servic- a list of favorite recommendations in major cities around es. I experienced the service on a trip to Paris. I entered the world. one of the world’s largest department stores, Galeries La- fayette, via a secret entrance and checked in at a private “PLEASE BOTHER ME” Virtuoso desk. I hear this from Virtuoso advisors around the world: They want to help you with all of your travel – your big dream VISAS AND INSURANCE trips and annual vacations, but also your quick getaways. A Virtuoso advisor can help smooth the way for obtaining Our hotel booking tool is available 24/7, allowing you to these tricky documents and services, working with proven quickly check rates and availability at trusted Virtuoso ho- partners to make sure your paperwork is completed on tels and resorts around the world. Once you find the hotel time and correctly. You don’t want to leave this to some - and room you prefer, it takes just a few simple clicks to one you found on a Google search. send the request to your advisor.

LUGGAGE DELIVERY – David Kolner, Your advisor can arrange to have your bags collected senior vice president, Virtuoso at your home a day or so before your departure, then global member partnerships

SEPTEMBER 2018 3 HOTELS & TOURS Discover what our featured hotels, resorts, and tour operators have in store for the future, whether you’re planning your travels for 2019 and beyond or dreaming up ideas for the upcoming holiday season. The world is waiting; all you have to do is go.

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4 TRIP PLANNER PLAN IT Three destinations that’ll spice up your holiday season.

UTAH Indulge in the cozy aesthetic of lodge life in Utah, where you can ski or snowshoe by day and curl up in front of a fire by night.

HONG KONG Stop by this dazzling city for New Year’s Eve and Victoria Harbour’s noteworthy fireworks display at midnight.

CALIFORNIA Make your way to the Golden State for coastal bliss, rest and relaxation, and memory-making activities – much like the scene on this month’s cover.

SEPTEMBER 2018 5 San Miguel de Allende – Fans of architecture and art won’t be disappointed by this colonial city, rich with baroque Spanish façades, serene squares and magnificent cathedrals.

The historic centre, which was given UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, is the best place to start, where you can pay a visit to the El Jardín central plaza and the Parroquia, a striking pink church that also serves as the city’s emblem.

Be sure to set aside enough time to explore the charming boutiques, high-end restaurants and buzzing nightlife. And if you overindulge, just book into one of the many day spas in the surrounding region to take a dip in a natural hot spring and enjoy a massage with local ingredients. Not to miss: The city’s unique Day of the Dead celebrations.

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WWW.VISITSANMIGUEL.TRAVEL San Miguel de Allende – Fans of architecture and art won’t be disappointed by this colonial city, rich with baroque Spanish façades, serene squares and magnificent cathedrals.

The historic centre, which was given UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, is the best place to start, where you can pay a visit to the El Jardín central plaza and the Parroquia, a striking pink church that also serves as the city’s emblem.

Be sure to set aside enough time to explore the charming boutiques, high-end restaurants and buzzing nightlife. And if you overindulge, just book into one of the many day spas in the surrounding region to take a dip in a natural hot spring and enjoy a massage with local ingredients. Not to miss: The city’s unique Day of the Dead celebrations.

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WWW.VISITSANMIGUEL.TRAVEL PLEASANT HOLIDAYS Pick your slice of paradise. ADVISOR TIP The Mailani Tower’s exclusive lounge offers light refresh- ments and other amenities. Built in 1927, the legendary Royal Hawaiian now offers discerning travelers a choice between Little ones explore tide pools its original historic ambience or the new Mailani Tower, a private haven within the resort. and learn to hula at Keiki Escape to the newly renovated Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui’s only oceanfront all-suite-and-villa Lani Kids Club. Take in the luxury resort, which boasts an authentic Hawaiian experience and a luxurious Willow Stream Spa. Mailani dinner show at Situated on one of the most beautiful sites in the world, St. Regis Princeville Resort offers the Princeville. quintessential address along Kauai’s Nāpali Coast, with access to two world-class golf courses.

“Little mermaids” can learn Get an outdoor massage to swim with a monofin at at Royal Hawaiian. Fairmont Kea Lani.

Enjoy fresh fruit spears by Princeville’s pool.

The Royal Hawaiian, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui St. Regis Princeville Resort a Luxury Collection Resort Wailea, Maui, Hawaii Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii 5 Nights • Travel available 5 Nights • Travel available 5 Nights • Travel available November 1, 2018 November 1, 2018 November 1, 2018 Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Five nights’ accommodation • Five nights’ accommodation • Five nights’ accommodation in an Ocean View King Room in a Premium Ocean View Room in a Historic Room • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Kids age 17 and younger stay free • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Full breakfast daily • Full breakfast daily • Full breakfast daily • Early check-in/late checkout, • $100 dining credit per room, per stay • Banana bread welcome amenity if available • Early check-in/late checkout, • Hotel taxes, fees, and more Virtuoso rates from $2,102 per person. if available • Hotel taxes, fees, and more Virtuoso rates from $1,465 per person.

Virtuoso rates from $1,126 per person.

8 TRIP PLANNER HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD Best of all, it’s in Hong Kong. ADVISOR TIP Many people don’t realize that over 70 percent of Hong Kong is lush, natural green Your journey begins in Hong Kong. Choose from more than 40,000 dining options, space. Head beyond its urban with everything from trendy Michelin-starred restaurants to tasty street food. metropolis to discover remote Enjoy evening adventures in one of Hong Kong’s many stunning rooftop bars. beaches, rustic villages, Go green with an array of outdoor activities, including beautiful hikes, cycling routes, serene islands, and stun- and island-hopping. With ideal weather during the winter months, Hong Kong is your ning hiking trails. gateway to an exotic journey through Asia.

Winter in Hong Kong is a must-do experience.

Explore the lush tropical landscapes of Hong Kong. Hong Kong and Vietnam Luxury Tour Hong Kong Luxury Tour Presented by Travel2 Presented by Travel2 10 Nights • Travel available through 4 Nights • Travel available through December 17, 2018 December 27, 2018, and January 3 through March 31, 2019 Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Four nights’ accommodation at Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong in a • Four nights’ accommodation at City View Room The Peninsula Hong Kong in a • Private, half-day Hong Kong tour Deluxe Room • Three nights’ accommodation at • Breakfast daily Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel Hanoi • Private half-day Hong Kong tour in a Premium Room taking in the main attractions such • Private Ha Long Bay day trip with cruise as Aberdeen Harbour and fishing • Three nights’ accommodation at village, a jewelry factory, picturesque Four Seasons The Nam Ha in a Repulse Bay, Stanley Market, and One-Bedroom Villa Victoria Peak • Private half-day tour to My Son • Private round-trip airport transfers Cham ruins • Breakfast daily Virtuoso rates from $1,799 per person. • Private round-trip airport transfers

Virtuoso rates from $4,599 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2018 9 CLASSIC VACATIONS ADVISOR TIP Indulge on the islands of Hawaii and French Polynesia. Relax by the InterContinental’s two-level infinity pool, just steps from InterContinental Moorea, set on a private beach near Opunohu Bay, is home to the Moorea the beach. Snorkel with friendly sea creatures at Mauna Kea Dolphin Center. Soothe body and soul at the Hélène Spa, and interact with the dolphins. Beach Hotel. Catch a breath- The oceanfront Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, a landmark on the Kohala Coast, offers cultural taking sunrise at Haleakalā activities, stargazing opportunities, and nature tours on Hawaii Island. Andaz Maui offers National Park on a day an upscale, eco-friendly escape with three cascading pools, a holistic spa, and beach trip from Andaz. activities, including kayaking tours and stand-up paddleboard lessons.

Don’t miss brunch at Mauna Kea’s Manta restaurant.

InterContinental Moorea offers complimentary kayaking, Dip your toes in Andaz SUPs, and snorkeling gear. Maui’s five different pools.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa Kohala Coast, Hawaii Wailea, Maui, Hawaii Tiahura, Moorea, French Polynesia 7 Nights • Travel available through 5 Nights • Travel available through 3 Nights • Travel available through December 14, 2018 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Six nights’ accommodation in a • Five nights’ accommodation in an • Three nights’ accommodation in a Beachfront Room Andaz Partial Ocean View Room Beach Junior Suite Bungalow • Seventh night FREE • Air credit • Every third night FREE • Air credit • Reduced room rate Virtuoso rates from $1,249 per person. • Upgrade upon arrival, if available Virtuoso rates from $1,929 per person. • American breakfast for two daily • One dinner for up to two people (excluding beverages) per room, per stay • CFP 6000 beverage credit, per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available

Virtuoso rates from $759 per person.

10 TRIP PLANNER argentina.travel visitarg visitargentina Iguazú National Park, Misiones ESPRIT SAINT GERMAIN HALF MOON Stay 4 Nights for the Price of 3 Two miles of beachfront Paris, France and award-winning 4 Nights • Travel available October 14 through amenities. December 27, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Four nights’ accommodation in a Superior Room • Fourth night FREE • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • American breakfast daily • Flowers and fresh fruits daily • Complimentary in-room minibar and lobby bar, including Champagne, wines, and spirits Advance Purchase Offer Montego Bay, Jamaica Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor 4 Nights or Longer • Travel available through for best available rates. December 15, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • 10 percent off best available rates with minimum four-night stay • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Breakfast for two daily • $100 spa services credit per room, per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Complimentary Wi-Fi Find a bottle of Moët Champagne in your indi- vidually appointed Suite. Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates.

Take advantage of complimentary ANDAZ MAYAKOBA RESORT stand-up paddleboard lessons and RIVIERA MAYA demo kitesurfing classes. Jungle chic in the Mexican Caribbean.

Take a dip in your suite’s plunge pool and delve into the local art, culture, and cuisine at Andaz Mayakoba. This minimalist, modern resort makes a sleek base for exploring UNESCO- designated Chichén Itzá or swimming in a sacred cenote. Play a round at the celebrated El Camaleón golf course or dine on Latin specialties and elevated Mexican street food. Half Price, Full Experience Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico Travel available through October 31, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • 50 percent off regular rates • 25 percent discount in all restaurants and room service • 25 percent discount in the Mayan oasis, Naum Wellness & Spa • Breakfast for two daily • $100 resort credit per room, per stay • Upgrade upon arrival, if available

Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates.

At the beachfront OllaCeviche learn how to make ceviche ADVISOR TIP during a cooking class or sip a batch of Patrón tequila made exclusively for the hotel.

12 TRIP PLANNER THE BERKELEY Give thanks for a London holiday stay. ADVISOR TIP Slip into Out of the Blue, a radical new cocktail concept inside The Blue Bar. Inside Spend your Thanksgiving holiday across the pond, where you’ll enjoy four nights for the this intimate, environment- price of three at The Berkeley. This stay combines the best of Britain with a traditional controlled space, you’ll all-American Thanksgiving feast prepared by the hotel’s esteemed chefs. A welcome discover how sensory bottle of Champagne and themed amenities put you in a festive spirit. After a dip in the stimulation changes sublime pool overlooking Hyde Park and the city skyline, you’ll be ready for a hearty your sense of taste. English breakfast and more London adventures or lazy afternoons in the bespoke spa.

Enjoy a heavenly view of Saint Paul’s Church from your Grand Terrace Suite.

Thanksgiving at The Berkeley Four Nights for the Price of Three London, United Kingdom 4 Nights • Travel available for arrival on November 19 through 22, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Four nights for the price of three on certain rooms and suites • GBP 75 food and beverage or spa credit, once per stay • English breakfast daily • Seasonal welcome amenity • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Early check-in/late checkout, if available

Savor classic British fare and afternoon tea Please connect with your Virtuoso at the Collins Room. travel advisor for best available rates and terms and conditions.

SEPTEMBER 2018 13 MICATO SAFARIS The most luxurious African expedition imaginable.

Cosmopolitan Cape Town, with its iconic Table Mountain, colorful Malay Quarter, and nearby Cape Winelands. Breath- taking game drives in the Singita concession at South Africa’s showpiece, Kruger National Park. The thunder, majesty, and 1,000-foot mist of Victoria Falls. Add lavish hotel stays and you have a sojourn that is, beyond a doubt, the world’s best safari. Travel + Leisure World’s Best Safari 10 Nights • Travel available through December 29, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Luxury accommodations • All meals, including wine, beer, soft drinks, and bottled water at meals • All flights within Africa • Unlimited, exhilarating game drives in safari vehicles stocked with drinks as well as bush cocktails • Free valet laundry service • Every last gratuity, even to safari directors and driver-guides • For every safari sold, Micato sends an African child to school

Virtuoso rates from $21,950 per person.

Book by October 31, 2018, and you’ll be treated to a Kruger is home to an ADVISOR estimated 1,000 leopards. TIP helicopter flightseeing tour over Cape Town. The “Mother City” is even more mesmerizing from the air.

Kylemore Abbey was founded by CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL Benedictine nuns during World War I. Explore the beauty of western Ireland.

Discover the rich history of Dublin’s Trinity College on a walking tour with a local guide. Immerse yourself in country life as you watch a farmer work with highly skilled dogs to herd sheep; afterward sit down to a cup of tea. Gaze at the 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher, visit the fairytale Kylemore Abbey, and cruise Lough Corrib, Ireland’s second-largest lake. Elegant Ireland 9 Nights • Travel available April through October 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Accommodation • Airport transfers • All sightseeing with entrance fees • Most meals • Savings up to $800 per couple

Virtuoso rates from $2,516 per person.

You’ll spend an evening at the Merry Ploughboy Pub in Dublin, ADVISOR TIP the only pub in Ireland owned and operated by musicians. Enjoy classic Irish fare with traditional Irish music and dancing.

14 TRIP PLANNER MACAO Macao evokes European charm and Asian allure at every turn: Portuguese piazzas meet Buddhist temples, cobble- stoned streets cross with bamboo-fringed pathways, colorful villas stand next to Chinese gardens, exotic wine pairs nicely with Macanese egg-tarts. Only an hour ferry ride from Hong Kong, Macao is a world apart.

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@MacaoUSA visitMacaoChina.com | #wowMacao There’s fun for the whole family at the resort’s own ALPINE ADVENTURES snow tubing park. Cozy Craftsman-style luxury straight from the ski lift.

A refined mountain retreat just minutes from Park City’s celebrated Main Street, Montage Deer Valley offers unrivaled ski-in/ski-out access to one of America’s best ski resorts. Off the slopes, you can indulge at the largest spa in Utah with a double Virtuoso spa services credit, then discover five inspired dining options, including a pub with its own bowling alley. “A Suite-r Offer” at Montage Deer Valley Travel available December 6, 2018 through April 7, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade at time of booking, if available • Breakfast credit up to $60 per room, per night • $100 spa services credit, per stay • Book a Suite and receive double spa credit • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Virtuoso rates from $735 per night.

Deer Valley is a year-round favorite with an amazing ADVISOR TIP variety of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, golf, outdoor concerts, and fly-fishing.

G ADVENTURES Get in touch with nature’s best in Costa Rica.

Discover Costa Rica’s incredible volcanoes, lush rain forests, and enticing beaches on this nine-day National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures tour. Trek across the foot of a volcano to photograph electric-blue butterflies, visit a coffee co-op, and search for monkeys while hiking park trails. Natural Highlights of Costa Rica 8 Nights • Travel available August 4 through December 29, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Tortilla-making and a home dinner in La Fortuna • National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Monteverde Institute lecture in Monteverde • Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative tour in Sarapiquí • Guided nature walk in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve • Guided excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park

Virtuoso rates from $1,699 per person.

At the Mi Cafecito coffee cooperative in San Miguel de Tide pools along Manuel ADVISOR Antonio Beach make it a TIP Sarapiquí, your visit helps support 200 local farmers favorite for snorkelers. through the G Adventures for Good project.

16 TRIP PLANNER INSIGHT VACATIONS The art of traveling in style. ADVISOR TIP Insight creates authentic dining From exploring the crimson landscapes of Monument Valley to dining over the South Rim of experiences by connecting the Grand Canyon, the American Southwest is a panoramic stage for Mother Nature’s most travelers with local foodies for majestic performance. Chase the bright lights in New York City, learn about Punxsutawney meals in their homes. Phil, pay homage to our country’s greatest in Washington, D.C., and experience Pennsylvania Amish life. Discover the majestic landscapes, towering peaks, and sparkling turquoise lakes of the Canadian Rockies, teamed with the charming and sometimes quirky Pacific Northwest.

The towering buttes of Cathedral Rock rise above the fall colors in Sedona.

Central Park covers 843 acres – nearly twice the size of Monaco.

Banff National Park encompasses over 2,500 square miles of majestic terrain.

Enchanting Canyonlands Classic Mid-Atlantic Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast 6 Nights • Travel available April 20 9 Nights • Travel available May 11 13 Nights • Travel available June 29 through October 26, 2019 through October 5, 2019 through September 14, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Join a Navajo guide at Monument • Tour Gettysburg with a local expert • Visit Stanley Park’s totems and other Valley to explore the iconic vistas • Meet a member of the Punxsutawney highlights in bustling Vancouver of this Navajo Tribal Park in an “Inner Circle” to learn about the town’s • Experience the Icefields Parkway open-air vehicle weather-predicting groundhog and Athabasca Glacier onboard • Enjoy dinner in the panoramic • Gain fascinating insight into a specially designed Ice Explorer Thunderbird Room overlooking Pennsylvania Amish life with a • Join a Blackfoot elder and hear the Grand Canyon’s South Rim local expert in Lancaster fascinating stories about the • Visit the famous Red Rock Country • Dine in a Manhattan home and hear Plains people artist colony of Sedona about your New York host’s life in • Board a traditional Red Jammer in • Glide through narrow Antelope “the city that never sleeps” Glacier National Park for a private Canyon on a Lake Powell cruise • Visit the Lincoln Memorial, WWII tour with a park veteran • 10 percent savings if booked and Memorial, and other major • 10 percent savings if booked and paid in full by January 17, 2019 Washington, D.C., attractions paid in full by January 17, 2019 • 10 percent savings if booked and Virtuoso rates from $2,395 per person. paid in full by January 17, 2019 Virtuoso rates from $5,475 per person.

Virtuoso rates from $3,195 per person.

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TRAVEL IMPRESSIONS Exclusive escapes in Mexico, Tuscany, and the Bahamas. ADVISOR TIP Claim your spot at The Cove’s exclusive poolscape, which gently skims the private beaches. Cast yourself away at The Cove, an ultra-luxe sanctuary offering complete access to the Dreams guests can interact wonders of Atlantis – including the Aquaventure waterpark and world’s largest open-air with dolphins in their natural marine habitat. Perfectly situated in the gated community of Playa Mujeres, the all-suite habitat. Take a cooking class Dreams Playa Mujeres is surrounded by white-sand beaches and a world-famous golf course. with Castello del Nero’s 8 TIPS Perch yourself above the verdant Tuscan countryside at Castello del Nero, a meticulously executive chef. restored twelfth-century castle featuring one of the region’s most exclusive destination spas. for exploring

Castello del Nero offers star- Take part in a traditional Temazcal spa MADRID gazing on its terrace with a ceremony at Dreams Playa Mujeres. professional astronomer. There are infinite ways to enjoy Madrid, but if you want to get a feel for its essence, follow these tips: El Capricho Park VIEW IT FROM ABOVE. Go up to the observa- tion deck at the Faro de Moncloa and take in the DANCE TO ITS RHYTHM. Madrid is AND EXPERIENCE ITS LEGENDARY amazing panoramic view. The Royal Palace, Gran the capital of flamenco, the ideal NIGHTLIFE. Live music, cocktail bars, Vía avenue, La Almudena Cathedral… It’ll all be place to enjoy this traditional art form outdoor patios… Choose a plan for spread out before you, so you can decide where to that is on UNESCO’s Intangible Cul- finishing off your day and find out why start exploring the city. tural Heritage of Humanity list. Madrid is the city that never sleeps.

CRACK ITS SECRETS. Once you’re back at ground level, wander through its different neighborhoods and discover its most closely guarded secrets: a gourmet market, a designer store, an art gallery, a rose garden or maybe a literary café. There’s so much to discover.

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Test your luck at the venturous and travel beyond the center. You’ll find Cove pool’s outdoor that Madrid has some surprises in store for you, gaming pavilion. like El Capricho Park, one of the lesser-known and most beautiful in the city, created in 1784.

TAKE A WALK IN GOOD COMPANY. That is, the The Cove at Atlantis Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort company you’ll find on the Art Walk, home to Paradise Island, Bahamas Chianti, Italy Playa Mujeres, Mexico 5 Nights • Travel available through 5 Nights • Travel available November 5 5 Nights • Travel available December 23, some of the best galleries in the world, including December 15, 2018 through December 28, 2018 2018 through March 30, 2019 the Prado Museum. The stunning El Retiro Park is also close by. This is a unique spot where culture PeSeta El Retiro Park Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: and nature come together. • Five nights’ accommodation in • Five nights’ accommodation in • Five nights’ accommodation in an Ocean Suite a Superior Room a Junior Suite Garden View King • Upgrade to Deluxe Ocean Suite • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Reduced rates SAVOR IT. From tapas and hot chocolate with upon arrival, if available • Round-trip airport transfers by • Round-trip airport transfers churros to utterly avant-garde cuisine. Madrid • Continental breakfast for two daily private car • Endless gourmet meals, snacks, is a culinary wonderland. Explore the over 3,000 in Mosaic • Buffet breakfast for two daily and top-shelf spirits restaurants it has to offer and choose something • $100 food and beverage credit • EUR 50 spa treatment per person, • Nonmotorized water sports, daily that suits your taste. per room, per stay per stay activities, and nightly entertainment • Early check-in/late checkout, • Entrance to Spa Heat Experiences • $200 in resort coupons per room, if available for two, once per stay per stay DISCOVER ITS ROMANTIC SIDE. It’s the ideal place • Hotel tax • Early check-in/late checkout, • Hotel tax and service charges for a romantic getaway. There’s a reason that one of if available the city’s gems is the Museum of Romanticism. Virtuoso rates from $1,653 per person. • Hotel tax Virtuoso rates from $1,314 per person.

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There are infinite ways to enjoy Madrid, but if you want to get a feel for its essence, follow these tips: El Capricho Park VIEW IT FROM ABOVE. Go up to the observa- tion deck at the Faro de Moncloa and take in the DANCE TO ITS RHYTHM. Madrid is AND EXPERIENCE ITS LEGENDARY amazing panoramic view. The Royal Palace, Gran the capital of flamenco, the ideal NIGHTLIFE. Live music, cocktail bars, Vía avenue, La Almudena Cathedral… It’ll all be place to enjoy this traditional art form outdoor patios… Choose a plan for spread out before you, so you can decide where to that is on UNESCO’s Intangible Cul- finishing off your day and find out why start exploring the city. tural Heritage of Humanity list. Madrid is the city that never sleeps.

CRACK ITS SECRETS. Once you’re back at ground level, wander through its different neighborhoods and discover its most closely guarded secrets: a gourmet market, a designer store, an art gallery, a rose garden or maybe a literary café. There’s so much to discover.

TRAVEL BEYOND THE CENTER OF TOWN. Be ad- venturous and travel beyond the center. You’ll find that Madrid has some surprises in store for you, like El Capricho Park, one of the lesser-known and most beautiful in the city, created in 1784.

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SAVOR IT. From tapas and hot chocolate with churros to utterly avant-garde cuisine. Madrid is a culinary wonderland. Explore the over 3,000 restaurants it has to offer and choose something that suits your taste.

DISCOVER ITS ROMANTIC SIDE. It’s the ideal place for a romantic getaway. There’s a reason that one of the city’s gems is the Museum of Romanticism.

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Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $50 shipboard credit per person Sip fine cognacs while passing through the Karoo in the atmospheric Club Car. Virtuoso Master Cabin fares from $4,595 per person. Book by September 30, 2018 and save $200

KNIGHTLY TOURS KENSINGTON TOURS Alaska Wilderness Vacation Christkindlmarkts bring 6 Nights • Travel available May 1 through September 15, 2019 the magic of the holiday season to life. Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Luxury dome car rail journey between Anchorage and Fairbanks • Thrilling jetboat excursion on the Talkeetna and Susitna rivers • Two nights in Denali National Park • Stern-wheeler riverboat discovery cruise in Fairbanks, including stops at an Alaska Native village and dogsled demonstration • $50 credit per person (maximum $100 per room) Christmas Markets of Germany 8 Nights • Travel available December 1 through 23, 2018 Virtuoso rates from $1,499 (plus additional $129 tax) per person. Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Explore Germany’s legendary Christkindlmarkts in Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden, and Berlin • Visit Rothenburg and enjoy a scenic ride along the Romantic Road • Join private guided walking tours of German cornerstones Munich and Berlin • Choose from an expert selection of premium accommodations • Enjoy private airport transfers and train transfers Enjoy the spectacular between cities views of Denali. Virtuoso rates from $5,040 per person.

22 TRIP PLANNER GOGO VACATIONS ADVISOR TIP Have a suite time in the Caribbean or Hawaii. Casa de Campo keeps island traditions alive at the Altos de Chavón artists village. Stargaze Pursuit your passion at the Casa de Campo, where you’ll find 63 holes of Pete Dye-designed by the Grand Hyatt’s nightly golf, an elite polo/equestrian club, exclusive Minitas Beach, and more. Experience the classic fire pits. Carlisle Bay’s grandeur of old Hawaii at Grand Hyatt Kauai; set on the soothing white sands of Poipu “island bathing” experience Beach, it offers spacious suites, a rejuvenating spa, and vast pools. For romance and puts a spin on Japanese relaxation, cottage-style Cambridge Beaches Resort provides a peaceful, child-free ambience forest bathing. with four private beaches and a marina for boating along Bermuda’s western coast.

Casa de Campo’s Minitas Float down the Grand Hyatt’s Beach Club has a new pool lava-rock-lined lazy river. deck addition.

Relax in your well-appointed room at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa.

Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Casa de Campo Somerset, Bermuda Koloa, Hawaii La Romana, Dominican Republic 3 Nights • Travel available through 5 Nights • Travel available through 4 Nights • Travel available January 4 February 28, 2019 June 30, 2019 through December 21, 2019

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HOWHOW YOUYOU SEESEE THETHE WORLDWORLD MATTERSMATTERS ForFor bookingsbookings pleaseplease contactcontact youryour preferredpreferred VirtuosoVirtuoso TravelTravel Advisor.Advisor. CRUISE LINES Peruse the following pages for travel inspiration, destination tips, and a variety of voyages that call on ports around the globe. Whether you decide to take it easy with a sunny sailing around Cuba’s coast, head down to Antarctica to hang out with the penguins, or cruise anywhere else that floats your fancy, your travel plans are looking bright indeed.

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32 TRIP PLANNER PLAN IT Three cruise-worthy winter destinations.

HAWAII Celebrate a holiday trip to Hawaii by singing the famous Christmas tune “Mele Kalikimaka” as you sail to the state’s biggest hits, from Honolulu to Maui, all while enjoying local festivities.

EUROPE Head to Europe’s Christmas markets via the Rhine River and snack on gingerbread in Strasbourg or toast your loved ones with Weihnachtspunsch, a hot Christmas punch, in Vienna, while taking in the festive market lights.

CENTRAL AMERICA Escape the bustle of the holidays stateside by boarding a Central American cruise. Trek through wildlife refuges and conservation areas in Costa Rica or view exotic underwater vistas while snorkeling off the coast of Panama.

SEPTEMBER 2018 33 CRYSTAL RIVER CRUISES TM This Christmas season, give yourself the gift of Crystal. ADVISOR TIP Guests sailing in a Penthouse Suite or above can choose from several Jump-start the holiday season with a Crystal river cruise to Europe’s famous Christmas complimentary Epicurean markets. Wrap yourself in unparalleled luxury aboard one of the only all-suite river ships on Experiences, including an the continent, letting your personal butler unpack while you sip your welcome Champagne evening at a shoreside, on the balcony or check out the spa. Explore ashore with a curated collection of complimentary Michelin-starred adventures, then dine on Michelin-inspired farm-to-table cuisine with unlimited fine wines and restaurant. premium spirits. Book now and discover Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best River Cruise Line.”

Crystal River Cruises’ ships can access intimate ports along Europe’s famed rivers.

Grand Europe Christmas Markets Danube Christmas Dreams Christmas Time on the Rhine 16 Nights • Crystal Mahler 7 Nights • Crystal Ravel 7 Nights • Crystal Debussy Departs November 20 through Departs November 22, November 29, Departs November 23 and December 6, 2018 and December 6 and 13, 2018 December 10, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary overnight • Vienna, Austria overnight • Krems, Basel, Switzerland • Kehl, Germany • Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria Austria • Spitz, Austria • Linz, Austria • Karlsruhe, Germany • Mannheim, overnight • Dürnstein, Austria • Melk, Melk, Austria • Bratislava, Slovakia • Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany Austria • Passau, Germany • Budapest, Hungary overnight overnight • Koblenz, Germany overnight • Regensburg, Germany overnight • (itinerary also operates in reverse) Cologne, Germany overnight • Nuremberg, Germany • Bamberg, Amsterdam, Netherlands overnight Germany • Würzburg, Germany • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Miltenberg, Germany • Koblenz, $200 shipboard credit per person Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Germany • Cologne, Germany • $200 shipboard credit per person Amsterdam, Netherlands overnight Virtuoso Petite Suite fares from $2,625 per person. Virtuoso Petite Suite fares Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $3,025 per person. $200 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso Petite Suite fares from $5,895 per person.

34 TRIP PLANNER Panoramic Balcony-WindowTM Sip unlimited suites bring the outside in. fine wines and Champagnes.

Indulge in a variety of Get into the holiday spirit with festive delectable fare at Bistro. activities on board and onshore.

Rhine Christmas Markets Danube Christmas Markets 10 or 11 Nights • Crystal Bach and 10 Nights • Crystal Mozart Crystal Debussy Departs November 30 and Departures available November 25 December 10, 2018 through December 17, 2018 Itinerary: Itinerary: Vienna, Austria overnight • Melk, Austria • Amsterdam, Netherlands two Linz, Austria overnight • Passau, Germany overnights • Cologne, Germany • overnight • Vilshofen an der Donau, Koblenz, Germany overnight • Germany • Krems, Austria • Bratislava, Rüdesheim, Germany • Speyer, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria overnight Germany • Kehl, Germany • Breisach, Germany • Basel, Switzerland Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: overnight (itinerary also operates Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated in reverse) shore experience in Vienna, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: (11/20 departure); $200 shipboard $200 shipboard credit per person credit per person (12/10 departure)

Enjoy the highest Virtuoso Petite Suite fares Virtuoso Deluxe Suite with Fixed Window staff-to-guest ratio from $3,825 per person. fares from $2,695 per person. on the river.

SEPTEMBER 2018 35 CUNARD LINE ADVISOR TIP Welcome to your sumptuous home at sea. For an over-the-top sleep at sea, book a Queens Grill Duplex Suite. Available exclusively From a welcome bottle of Champagne to a personal butler attending to every request, aboard Queen Mary 2, these Cunard’s Queens Grill Suites provide one of the finest luxury travel experiences available. bi-level sanctuaries feature Dine at your private reserved table in the exclusive Queen Grills restaurant, or perhaps expansive decks, dining for al fresco on your balcony with meals served course by course. Share camaraderie with eight, and even private like-minded travelers in the comfortable Grills lounge. Cunard’s iconic ships take you on fitness equipment. legendary journeys around the world in style and luxury.

Enjoy the ever- changing scenery from your spacious private balcony.

Spend an extra night in New York Dine on regional and join an excursion to Harlem’s French cuisine in The famous Cotton Club. Verandah restaurant.

Classic Transatlantic Crossing Baltic Explorer Alaska & Pacific Coast 7 Nights • Queen Mary 2 16 Nights • Queen Victoria 15 Nights • Queen Elizabeth Departures available April 28 through Departs May 19, 2019 Departs June 20, 2019 December 15, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: London (Southampton), United Vancouver, British Columbia • New York, New York • London Kingdom • Skagen, Denmark • Ketchikan, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • (Southampton), United Kingdom Copenhagen, Denmark • Gdynia, Skagway, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, (or reverse) Poland • Visby, Sweden • Saint Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Victoria, Petersburg, Russia overnight • British Columbia • Vancouver, British Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Klaipėda, Lithuania • Oslo, Norway • Columbia • San Francisco, California • Private car transfers for Grill Suites Kristiansand, Norway • London Los Angeles, California overnight and specialty dining credit for Balcony (Southampton), United Kingdom and Grill Suites on select sailings Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $125 shore excursion credit for Balcony Virtuoso Balcony fares $125 shore excursion credit for Balcony or $250 shore excursion credit for Grill from $1,269* per person. or $250 shore excursion credit for Grill Suites, specialty dining credit, welcome

*Taxes, fees, and port expenses ranging from $80 to Suites, specialty dining credit, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host $140 per person are additional and subject to change. reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Balcony fares Virtuoso Balcony fares from $4,979* per person.

from $4,777* per person. *Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $355 per *Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $215 per person are additional and subject to change. person are additional and subject to change.

36 TRIP PLANNER UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISE COLLECTION New ship, new routes, new perspectives on the Old World. ADVISOR TIP Keep your focus on wellness with Uniworld’s complimentary With its floating boutique hotels filled with antiques and original artworks, Uniworld trans- on-deck yoga classes, TRX formed the way that travelers viewed European river cruising. Now the cruise line is once again suspension training, and healthy dining choices, changing perspectives with its newest super ship, S.S. Bon Voyage, which sails a brand-new route including vegetarian through Bordeaux. Another new itinerary, between Amsterdam and Vienna, takes guests on and vegan options. an exclusive visit to Austria’s oldest wine estate. Whichever voyage you choose, you can explore your way with curated activities that include biking tours, hikes, and meals in local homes.

During the holidays, Regensburg, Staff members pay a World Heritage site, glows with attention to the sparkling lights. tiniest details.

All suite guests enjoy personal butler service.

Brilliant Bordeaux Gems of Northern Italy Alluring Amsterdam & Vienna 7 Nights • S.S. Bon Voyage 9 Nights • River Countess 14 Nights • River Princess Departures available March 31 through Departures available April 12 through Departures available April 28 through November 3, 2019 July 26, 2019 October 13, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Bordeaux, France • Cruising the Milan, Italy • Verona (Valpolicella)/ Vienna, Austria • Dürnstein, Austria • Garonne River and Gironde Estuary, Venice, Italy (Embark) • Chioggia, Passau, Germany • Regensburg, France • Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Pauillac Italy • Polesella (Bologna or Ferrara), Germany • Roth, Nuremberg, La Fayette, France • Cadillac, France • Italy • Taglio di Po, Italy • Chioggia, Germany • Bamberg, Germany • Blaye, Bourg-sur-Gironde, France • Italy • Venice Islands (Burano, Volkach, Germany • Miltenberg, Libourne (Saint-Émilion), France • Cité Mazzorbo, Torcello), Italy • Venice, Italy Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • du Vin, France • Bordeaux (Quai des Cologne, Germany • Amsterdam, Chartrons), France Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Netherlands Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: shore experience in Venice, welcome Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated shore experience in Bordeaux, on select sailings shore experience in Vienna, welcome reception, and onboard welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host on select sailings Virtuoso Classic fares Virtuoso host on select sailings from $3,599 per person. Virtuoso Classic fares Virtuoso Classic fares from $2,799 per person. from $5,999 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2018 37 AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES ADVISOR TIP Travel deeper with country-intensive voyages. Forget all your cares in a Club Spa Suite; located next to the Sanctum Spa, these Want to see more of France, experience more in Alaska, or be immersed in Cuba? Get the suites feature glass-enclosed full picture of a destination with Azamara Club Cruises’ new intensive voyages, which deep-soaking tubs with ocean feature itineraries consisting of most, if not all, ports of call within one destination. Join an views, healthy snacks, in-room expert captain in Ketchikan to fish for king salmon; try a cigar, rum, and coffee pairing at spa music, and other a Havana tobacco factory; and learn the art of provincial French cuisine from master chef soothing amenities. René Bérard in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Onboard dining incorporates local flavors.

Cuba still has about 60,000 Club Spa Suites boast indulgent “Yank Tanks” from the 1950s. amenities and remarkable views.

Cuba Intensive France Intensive Alaska Intensive 9 Nights • Azamara Journey® 7 Nights • Azamara Pursuit® 10 Nights • Azamara Quest® Departs February 11, 2019 Departs April 13, 2019 Departs May 25, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Miami, Florida • Havana, Cuba two Barcelona, Spain • Port-Vendres, Seward, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier, overnights • Cienfuegos, Cuba • France • Marseilles (Provence), Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Haines, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba • Miami, France overnight • Sanary-sur-Mer, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Icy Strait Florida France • Saint-Tropez, France • Calvi, Point, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Corsica, France • Cannes, France • Ketchikan, Alaska • Victoria, British Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Monte Carlo, Monaco Columbia • Vancouver, British $175 per person shipboard credit, Columbia welcome reception, and onboard Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso host Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: shore experience in Calvi, welcome Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Virtuoso Oceanview fares reception, and onboard Virtuoso host shore experience in Sitka, welcome from $3,749 per person. reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $2,299 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $3,399 per person.

38 TRIP PLANNER AVALON WATERWAYS Chart your course and make your cruise your own. ADVISOR TIP You have more dining choices Cruise your way with Avalon Choice, which lets you select the inclusive tours, activities, as well, thanks to Avalon Fresh and events that interest you most. Join a local expert on a guided tour through the history cuisine. Look for healthy, locally and heritage of your destination. Immerse yourself in the culture with inspiring, interactive sourced options at every meal. activities, from cooking classes to painting workshops. Or stay on the go with energetic excursions such as guided jogging and biking tours or hikes through scenic locales. Personalize your experience even more with a selection of optional excursions.

More in view. More to do.

Watch the river roll past from the Sky Deck whirlpool.

Enjoy the widest view on the water.

Romantic Rhine Active Discovery on the Rhône Magnificent Europe 7 Nights • Avalon Expression®, 7 Nights • Avalon Poetry® 14 Nights • Avalon Illumination®, Avalon VistaSM, Avalon Panorama® Departures available throughout 2019 Avalon Tranquility II®, Avalon Artistry II®, Departures available throughout 2019 Avalon Passion®, Avalon ImpressionSM Itinerary: Departures available throughout 2019 Itinerary: Lyon, France • Tain-L’Heritage/Tournon- Basel, Switzerland • Breisach, sur-Rhône, France • Viviers, France • Itinerary: Germany • Strasbourg, France • Avignon, France • Arles, France • Amsterdam, Netherlands • Cologne, Ludwigshafen, Germany • Heidelberg, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, France Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Germany • Mainz, Germany • (or reverse) Rothenburg, Germany • Würzburg, Rüdesheim, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Marktbreit, Germany • Germany • Cologne, Germany • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Bamberg, Germany • Roth, Germany • Amsterdam, Netherlands Prepaid gratuities on select sailings Nuremberg, Germany • Regensburg, (or reverse) Germany • Passau, Germany • Linz, Virtuoso Riverview fares Austria • Melk, Austria • Vienna, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $3,999 per person. Austria • Budapest, Hungary Prepaid gratuities on select sailings (or reverse)

Virtuoso Riverview fares Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $2,899 per person. Prepaid gratuities on select sailings

Virtuoso Riverview fares from $5,999 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2018 39 SEABOURN ADVISOR TIP It’s the little touches that make all the difference. Seabourn redefines well- being at sea with Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere. Luxuriously appointed oceanfront suites, the first-of-its-kind mindful with a welcome bottle of Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your living program offering preferences. Free-flowing premium spirits and fine wines, along with impeccable dining complimentary yoga and further enhanced through a culinary partnership with chef Thomas Keller. Intuitive, personalized meditation sessions, workshops, and more. service that exceeds expectations and never requires tipping. You’ll notice the Seabourn Difference the moment you step on board and remember it long after your voyage ends.

Ventures by SeabournTM optional excursions allow you to join expedition teams on a variety of curated adventures in select destinations.

New Zealand’s Splendors New Zealand & Australia The Coral Coast & Orchid Isles 16 Nights • Seabourn Encore 16 Nights • Seabourn Encore 16 Nights • Seabourn Encore Departs January 6, 2019 Departures available January 22 and Departs March 27, 2019 March 11, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: Auckland, New Zealand • Matiatia Bay, Itinerary: Sydney, Australia • Brisbane, Waiheke Island, New Zealand • Russell Auckland, New Zealand • Tauranga Australia • Moreton Island, (Bay of Islands), New Zealand • Kingston, (Rotorua), New Zealand • Nelson, New Queensland, Australia • Hamilton Norfolk Island, Australia • Milford Sound, Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Island, Queensland, Australia • New Zealand • Cruising Fiordland Akaroa (Christchurch), New Zealand • Townsville, Australia • Cairns, National Park • Oban (Halfmoon Bay), Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Australia • Dili, East Timor • Komodo New Zealand • Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Zealand • Oban (Halfmoon Bay), New Island, Indonesia • Senggigi, New Zealand • Akaroa (Christchurch), Zealand • Cruising Fiordland National Indonesia • Benoa (Denpasar), New Zealand • Kaikoura, New Zealand • Park • Milford Sound, New Zealand • Bali, Indonesia Wellington, New Zealand • Napier, New Melbourne, Australia • Phillip Island, Zealand • Gisborne, New Zealand • Victoria, Australia • Eden, New South Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand • Wales, Australia • Sydney, Australia Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Auckland, New Zealand shore experience in Brisbane, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: welcome reception, and onboard Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Virtuoso host Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated shore shore experience in Wellington, experience in Wellington, welcome welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso host from $5,999 per person.

Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $5,999 per person. from $6,999 per person. Fare based on January 22, 2019 departure

40 TRIP PLANNER Every dish at every venue Step aboard and be part is always complimentary. of an exclusive circle.

Relax in your Wintergarden Suite’s solarium with tub and daybed.

Experience ultra-luxury small-ship cruising aboard the Seabourn Encore.

Explore Borobudur on a UNESCO-supporting tour. Gems of the Java Sea 10 Nights • Seabourn Encore Departs April 12, 2019

Itinerary: Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia overnight • Komodo Island, Indonesia • Celukan Bawang, Bali, Indonesia • Probolinggo, Java, Indonesia • Surabaya, Indonesia • Semarang, Java, Indonesia • Singapore

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated shore experience in Celukan Bawang, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $3,499 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2018 41 HURTIGRUTEN Discover Antarctica’s astounding beauty. ADVISOR TIP Hurtigruten keeps kids engaged with its Young Coldest, driest, highest continent on the planet, Antarctica is a pristine wilderness unlike Explorers Program, with daily anywhere you’ve ever experienced. Hurtigruten has unparalleled expertise exploring activities and field observations, the most remote and beautiful places on earth, navigating a fleet of purpose-built small which they can keep track of ships. On an expedition cruise, experience amazing landings, head out on small-boat in their own logbook. adventures to get close to icebergs, encounter a rich variety of wildlife, visit remote research stations, and much more.

Be immersed in pristine Roald Amundsen is Hurtigruten’s wilderness. first hybrid electric-powered cruise ship.

There are nearly 12 million penguins on Antarctica.

Antarctica & Falklands – Antarctica – Highlights of the Chilean Fjords and Antarctica – Southern Hemisphere Adventure Frozen Continent White Christmas Adventure 16 Nights • Midnatsol 12 Nights • Midnatsol 14 Nights • Roald Amundsen Departs October 26, 2019 Departures available November 10 Departs December 13, 2019 through December 28, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: Puerto Madryn, Argentina • Falkland Itinerary: Santiago, Chile • Punta Arenas, Islands • Antarctica • Ushuaia/Buenos Buenos Aires, Argentina • Ushuaia, Chile • Chilean Fjords, Chile • Aires, Argentina Argentina • Antarctica Antarctica • Strait of Magellan, Chile

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: NOK 600 shipboard credit per person NOK 600 shipboard credit per person NOK 600 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso Polar Inside fares Virtuoso Polar Inside fares Virtuoso Polar Outside fares from $9,129 per person. from $8,160 per person. from $9,831 per person.

42 TRIP PLANNER NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE Hide away in your own little Haven. ADVISOR TIP Bring your cocktail attire: Haven Those who want to travel their own way can escape on a Norwegian cruise. For those who guests receive an invitation to a want to escape during their cruise, there is The Haven. This keycard-access, top-of-ship area private reception with the ship’s is like a boutique hotel within a larger resort; relax on the private sundeck with its own pool, captain and senior officers. dine at the exclusive restaurant, and enjoy a host of extra amenities, including 24-hour butler service. Haven guests receive priority boarding privileges, and there’s a dedicated concierge to make dinner reservations, reserve onboard activities, and book shore excursions.

The Haven Courtyard Zip-line from the 136- is a favorite sanctuary. foot Flighthouse on Harvest Caye.

Three-bedroom Garden Villas sleep up to eight.

Western Caribbean Panama Canal Western Caribbean 10 Nights • Norwegian Epic 18 Nights • Norwegian Gem 7 Nights • Norwegian Getaway Departs December 5, 2018 Departs January 2, 2019 Departures available January 6 and February 24, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: Orlando and the Beaches (Port New York, New York • Willemstad, Itinerary: Canaveral), Florida • Great Stirrup Curaçao • Oranjestad, Aruba • Santa Miami, Florida • Roatán, Honduras • Cay, Bahamas • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • Marta, Colombia • Cartagena, Colombia • Harvest Caye, Belize • Costa Maya, George Town, Grand Cayman • Puntarenas, Costa Rica • Corinto, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • Miami, Harvest Caye, Belize • Costa Maya, Nicaragua • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Florida Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • Orlando Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Mexico • Puerto and the Beaches (Port Canaveral), Vallarta, Mexico • Cabo San Lucas, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Florida Mexico • Los Angeles, California Up to $100 shipboard credit per stateroom PLUS Free at Sea amenities; Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Haven guests receive a behind-the- Up to $200 shipboard credit per Up to $200 shipboard credit per scenes ship tour for up to four guests stateroom PLUS Free at Sea amenities; stateroom PLUS Free at Sea amenities; Haven guests receive a behind-the- Haven guests receive a behind-the- Virtuoso Balcony fares scenes ship tour for up to four guests scenes ship tour for up to four guests from $1,099 per person.

Virtuoso Balcony fares Virtuoso Balcony fares from $899 per person. from $2,749 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2018 43 VIKING® Immersive, insightful, enlightening: That is The Viking Way®. ADVISOR TIP Viking Longships® are among our favorites for their clean Get ready for a river cruise that takes you behind the scenes and into the local culture with Scandinavian design, full-size experiences including private performances and exclusive entry into world-renowned museums. stateroom verandas, and alfresco dining on the Discover the rhythms of daily life while you go inside a working windmill in Kinderdijk, explore Aquavit Terrace®, located the charming town of Vernon, or visit the breathtaking Göttweig Abbey in Krems. Every element on the bow. is designed for your enrichment, from informative lectures and Destination Performances to winetastings and cooking demonstrations on board elegant, award-winning ships.

Viking offers the most alfresco dining on Europe’s rivers.

Soak in the 270-degree views from your Explorer Suite.

A Viking Longship sailing through Passau, Germany.

Rhine Getaway Paris & the Heart of Normandy Danube Waltz® 7 Nights • State-of-the-Art 7 Nights • State-of-the-Art 7 Nights • State-of-the-Art Viking Longships Viking Longships Viking Longships Departures available throughout 2019 Departures available throughout 2019 Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Amsterdam, Netherlands • Kinderdijk, Paris, France overnight • Vernon, Budapest, Hungary overnight • Netherlands • Cologne, Germany • France • Rouen, France • Normandy Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria • Koblenz, Germany • Heidelberg, Beaches, France • Les Andelys, Krems, Austria • Linz, Austria • Passau, Germany • Strasbourg, France • France • Paris, France overnight Germany overnight Breisach, Germany • Basel, Switzerland Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $350 shipboard credit per stateroom $350 shipboard credit per stateroom $350 shipboard credit per stateroom and bottle of wine on select sailings and bottle of wine on select sailings and bottle of wine on select sailings Please connect with your Virtuoso Please connect with your Virtuoso Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available fares. travel advisor for best available fares. travel advisor for best available fares.

44 TRIP PLANNER CELEBRITY CRUISES Watch the world go by in modern luxury. ADVISOR TIP Besides private dining in Luminae restaurant, Edge Class Gaze at Ha Long Bay’s limestone outcroppings from your Reflection Suite’s cantilevered, Suite guests have access to The all-glass shower. Sail into Lisbon while soaking in the whirlpool on your Penthouse Suite’s Retreat, an exclusive sanctuary with a sundeck and lounge veranda. Have an over-the-top time in the Caribbean while staying in a top-of-ship Iconic area, full-size pool, and Suite, with panoramic views from front to back. Experience the world’s most amazing dedicated butlers. places while living the suite life with Celebrity, enjoying personal butler service and an array of privileged amenities, including a private restaurant and club.

Split-level Edge Villas feature a plunge pool on the terrace.

Globally inspired cuisine, crafted by a Michelin-starred chef.

Climb 268 steps to Hong Kong’s Big Buddha.

Dutch Antilles Caribbean Taiwan, Vietnam & Thailand Iberian Peninsula 12 Nights • Celebrity Summit® 14 Nights • Celebrity Millennium® 10 Nights • Celebrity EdgeSM Departs January 17, 2019 Departs February 16, 2019 Departs May 15, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: San Juan, Puerto Rico • Saint Croix, Hong Kong, China overnight • Taipei Southampton, England • Bilbao, U.S. Virgin Islands • Basseterre, Saint (Keelung), Taiwan overnight • Hanoi Spain • La Coruna, Spain • Lisbon, Kitts and Nevis • Saint John’s, Antigua • (Ha Long Bay), Vietnam • Hue/Da Nang Portugal • Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Willemstad, Curaçao • Oranjestad, (Chan May), Vietnam • Bangkok/Laem Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Rome Aruba overnight • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Chabang, Thailand overnight • (Civitavecchia), Italy Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas • Ponce, Singapore overnight Puerto Rico • San Juan, Puerto Rico Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: One specialty dinner for two (Veranda Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: One specialty dinner for two (Veranda and above); Suite guests also receive One specialty dinner for two (Veranda and above); Suite guests also receive a $75 shopping credit PLUS receive and above); Suite guests also receive a $75 shopping credit PLUS receive an additional $75 shipboard credit a $75 shopping credit PLUS receive an additional $25 shipboard credit per stateroom an additional $75 shipboard credit per stateroom per stateroom Virtuoso Veranda fares from $3,099.

Virtuoso Veranda fares from $2,599. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $82.02 per person Virtuoso Veranda fares from $1,799. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $131.87 per person are additional and subject to change. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $103.47 per person are additional and subject to change. are additional and subject to change.

SEPTEMBER 2018 45 PRINCESS CRUISES® Wherever you go, you’ll come back new®. ADVISOR TIP Club Class Mini-Suites boast a premium location on the ship Head underwater for an exhilarating shark encounter – no scuba diving necessary! – on an and premier benefits, including Animal PlanetTM excursion in Honolulu. Transit the Panama Canal before taking a seat for exclusive Club Class Dining with Stephen Schwartz’s exclusive, Broadway-worthy production The Secret Silk. Plan a culinary no wait, a dedicated staff, and tour of Boston’s North End, then relax watching Movies Under the Stars®. Wherever you tableside preparation. travel, you’ll always come back new with Princess’ continued commitment to creating new experiences on board and onshore.

Each Princess ship is a destination in itself.

Join an Animal Planet tour Suite guests enjoy to Costa Rica’s Scarlet a complimentary Macaw Sanctuary. minibar setup.

Hawaiian Islands Panama Canal – Pacific Adventure Canada & Colonial America 15 Nights • Emerald Princess® 19 Nights • Coral Princess® 13 Nights • Caribbean Princess® Departs March 11, 2019 Departs March 17, 2019 Departs July 27, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Maui (Lahaina), Hawaii • Hilo, Hawaii • Los Angeles, California • Huatulco, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Charleston, Honolulu, Hawaii • Kauai (Nawiliwili), Mexico • Puerto Chiapas, Mexico • South Carolina • New York, New York • Hawaii Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Panama Newport, Rhode Island • Boston, Canal Partial Transit • Puntarenas, Massachusetts • Bar Harbor, Maine • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Costa Rica • San Juan del Sur, Saint John, New Brunswick • Halifax, $75 shipboard credit per stateroom Nicaragua • Manzanzillo, Mexico • Nova Scotia • Sydney, Nova Scotia • Los Angeles, California Québec City, Québec overnight Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,529 per person. Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $50 shipboard credit per stateroom $50 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Balcony fares Virtuoso Balcony fares from $3,189 per person. from $2,799 per person.

46 TRIP PLANNER LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Giant tortoises, Mayan ruins, and monkeys galore. ADVISOR TIP Lindblad has some of the best expedition leaders and Experience the Galápagos Islands and their fearless wildlife from 360 degrees, snapping naturalists in the business, and countless photos of flightless cormorants and blue-footed boobies, snorkeling with sea also brings along a National Geographic-certified photo lions, and walking among giant tortoises. Dive among the corals of the Belize Barrier Reef instructor and other experts before venturing into the Guatemalan jungles to discover the spectacular temples of Tikal on every voyage. and Yaxha. Hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds in Costa Rica’s rain forests, kayak cool azure waters, and transit the Panama Canal, a historic marvel of engineering.

The Temple of the Jaguar towers over Tikal.

Look for four species of monkeys in Costa Rica.

Galápagos giant tortoise in the highlands of Isla Santa Cruz.

Galápagos Costa Rica & the Panama Canal Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins 9 Nights • National Geographic 7 Nights • National Geographic Quest of the Maya World Endeavour II and National Geographic Departures available January 5 8 Nights • National Geographic Quest Islander through March 29, 2019 Departures available February 13 Departures available weekly through March 20, 2019 throughout 2019 Itinerary: U.S./San José, Costa Rica/Puerto Itinerary: Itinerary: Caldera, Costa Rica (Embark) • U.S./Guatemala (Embark) • Monkey U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador • Guayaquil, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica • River and Laughing Bird Caye National Ecuador/Galápagos Islands (Embark) • Golfo Dulce/Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica Park, Belize • Exploring the Belize Galápagos Islands • Galápagos Islands overnight • Isla Coiba National Park, Barrier Reef • Cockscomb Basin (Disembark) /Guayaquil, Ecuador • Panama • Gulf of Panama Islets/Panama Wildlife Sanctuary and Manatee or Guayaquil, Ecuador/U.S. Canal Transit • Gatún Lake, Panama/ Sittee River, Belize • Lighthouse Reef Panama Canal Transit • Colón/Panama Atoll, Belize • Santo Tomás de Castilla, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: City, Panama/U.S. (Disembark) Guatemala/Flores, Guatemala $50 shipboard credit per stateroom (Disembark) • Tikal, Guatemala • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Yaxha, Guatemala • Flores, Guatemala/ Virtuoso Oceanview Stateroom fares $50 shipboard credit per stateroom Guatemala City, Guatemala/U.S. from $6,960 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview Stateroom fares Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $5,990 per person. $50 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Oceanview Stateroom fares from $5,760 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2018 47 SILVERSEA CRUISES Asia, all-inclusive. ADVISOR TIP Need more enticement to go? Book by September 30, 2018, With its dynamic mix of cultures, cuisines, histories, and religions, Asia is so much more and you’ll enjoy reduced air- than the sum of its parts. See far more in the Far East with Silversea’s collection of curated fares, a complimentary hotel stay, transfers, and, best of all, voyages. Find inner peace in the “Land of the Rising Sun,” Japan; kayak through mystical select free shore excursions. Ha Long Bay in Vietnam; encounter orangutans in the forests of Borneo; and take part in a traditional Buddhist ceremony at a monastery in Yangon, Myanmar. Discover a region like nowhere else on earth during an all-inclusive luxury cruise unlike any other.

Follow the footsteps of history through Asia’s storied ports.

Expect all your needs to be met – sometimes Pool staff is at the ready with before you even ask. a towel or favorite beverage.

The Essence of Modern Asia Discover Asia’s Beauty Explore Asia’s Colors 15 Nights • Silver Shadow 10 Nights • Silver Shadow 12 Nights • Silver Muse Departs October 29, 2018 Departs November 13, 2018 Departs November 19, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Tokyo, Japan • Osaka, Japan • Hong Kong, China • Ha Long Bay, Hong Kong, China • Manila, Philippines • Hiroshima, Japan • Tianjin (Beijing), Vietnam • Chan May (Hue/Da Nang), Romblon Island, Philippines • Coron, China • Shanghai, China • Hong Kong, Vietnam • Da Nang, Vietnam • Ho Chi Palawan, Philippines • Puerto Princesa, China Minh City, Vietnam • Singapore Palawan, Philippines • Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia • Muara, Brunei Darussalam • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia • Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Singapore shore experience in Osaka, welcome shore experience in Da Nang, reception, and onboard Virtuoso host welcome reception, and onboard Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso host $150 shipboard credit, welcome Virtuoso Vista Suite fares reception, and onboard Virtuoso host from $6,900 per person. Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from $6,100 per person. Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from $7,100 per person.

48 TRIP PLANNER Your butler serves the ultimate breakfast in bed.

Relish Relais & Chateaux- inspired cuisine.

Upper-deck Superior Explore secluded locales Veranda Suites afford on a shore excursion. fabulous views.

Discover Asia’s Flavors Asia’s Jewels 13 Nights • Silver Shadow 12 Nights • Silver Muse Departs November 24, 2018 Departs December 1, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Singapore • Sandakan, Malaysia • Singapore • Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines • Malaysia • George Town, Penang, Coron, Palawan, Philippines • Manila, Malaysia • Phuket, Thailand • Yangon, Philippines • Ho Chi Minh City, Myanmar • Langkawi, Malaysia • Vietnam • Bangkok (Klong Toey), Singapore Thailand Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated $150 shipboard credit, welcome shore experience in Phuket, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Immerse yourself in Virtuoso Vista Suite fares Virtuoso Vista Suite fares the vibrant cultures from $6,700 per person. from $6,300 per person. of the Far East.

SEPTEMBER 2018 49 ® ROYAL CARIBBEAN ADVISOR TIP It’s always a beautiful day in these neighborhoods. Travel in Royal Suite Class Star tier for an incomparable cruise experience that includes Take a family stroll through Central Park and ride on the Boardwalk’s custom-made personal, attentive service from carousel, followed by a thrilling aerial show in the oceanfront AquaTheater. Royal Caribbean your Royal Genie, complimentary makes it easy to plan your entire vacation, with a seemingly endless array of things to do specialty dining throughout on board and onshore. Plan to spend a Perfect Day at CocoCay, the cruise line’s private the ship, Suite Lounge destination in the Bahamas. New enhancements include the Caribbean’s largest wave pool, access, and more. North America’s tallest waterslide, and a tethered helium balloon adventure.

The whole family will enjoy a Perfect Day at CocoCay.

The Boardwalk is reminiscent of Coney Island.

Bi-level Sky Loft Suites sleep up to four.

Eastern Caribbean Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day 7 Nights • Oasis of the Seas® 7 Nights • Harmony of the Seas® 7 Nights • Symphony of the SeasSM Departs March 31, 2019 Departs May 12, 2019 Departs May 18, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida • Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida • Miami, Florida • Basseterre, Saint Labadee, Haiti • Falmouth, Jamaica • Perfect Day CocoCay, Bahamas • Kitts and Nevis • Charlotte Amalie, Cozumel, Mexico • Orlando (Port Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas • Saint Thomas • Perfect Day CocoCay, Canaveral), Florida Philipsburg, Sint Maarten • Orlando Bahamas • Miami, Florida (Port Canaveral), Florida Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Specialty dining experience for two Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony) PLUS spa treatment for one Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony) PLUS spa treatment for one (Junior Suite or above) (Balcony) PLUS spa treatment for one (Junior Suite or above) (Junior Suite or above) Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares from $902 per person. Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares from $1,269 per person. from $1,509 per person.

50 TRIP PLANNER AMAWATERWAYS ‘Tis the season for Europe’s magical Christmas markets. ADVISOR TIP At the market in Strasbourg, pick up a stuffed white stork, a For nearly 450 years, people have been watching Nativity plays and browsing the wooden symbol of good luck. Nuremberg stalls at Christkindelsmärik in Strasbourg, Europe’s oldest Christmas market. Aromas of is famous for its “Plum People,” gingerbread and glühwein linger in the brisk air at Nuremburg’s iconic market, while visitors tiny figurines made of prunes to Vienna’s famous market shop for beeswax candles and candied fruit reinforced by mugs and figs, with walnut heads. of Weihnachtspunsch. Wandering Europe’s holiday markets is a magical experience, and that spirit is carried out on board with decorated Christmas trees and dazzling lights.

Sample a sweet Baumstriezel Glide along the Danube at the Regensburg market. or Rhine in complete comfort and style.

Experience a true tasting menu at the Chef’s Table restaurant.

Magical Christmas Markets Christmas Markets on the Rhine Iconic Christmas Markets 7 Nights • AmaCerto, AmaSerena, 7 Nights • AmaKristina, AmaPrima, 7 Nights • AmaLea, AmaSerena, AmaSonata AmaStella AmaViola Departures available November Departures available November Departures available November through December 2018 through December 2018 through December 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Nuremberg, Germany overnight • Amsterdam, Netherlands overnight • Nuremberg, Germany overnight • Regensburg, Germany • Passau, Cologne, Germany • Rhine Gorge, Regensburg, Germany • Passau, Germany • Linz, Austria • Melk, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Germany • Melk, Austria • Vienna, Austria • Dürnstein, Austria • Krems, Mannheim, Germany • Strasbourg, Austria overnight • Budapest, Hungary Austria • Vienna, Austria overnight France • Breisach, Germany • Basel, overnight Switzerland Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $100 shipboard credit per stateroom Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace $100 shipboard credit per stateroom Virtuoso Riverview fares Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,899 per person. Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,649 per person. from $2,399 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2018 51 HOLLAND AMERICA LINE Transforming the world, one journey at a time. ADVISOR TIP Neptune Suite guests enjoy access to the exclusive Travel has the power to transform us, and our world. A Holland America Line voyage introduces Neptune Lounge, a private you to new lands, new customs, and new experiences while revealing our commonalities. space with refreshments and its own concierge, who can make On board, you can dine on a variety of global cuisines and engage in activities ranging from dinner reservations and TM digital workshops to decadent treatments in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon , and from live book shore excursions. cooking shows with America’s Test Kitchen to wine-making at the only purpose-built wine- blending venue at sea. Join us on board for unforgettable ways to experience our world’s wonders.

Renew your vows at Half Moon Cay’s exclusive chapel.

Sleep well on a signature Mariner’s Dream bed.

There’s a specialty restaurant for every taste.

Western Caribbean Southern Caribbean Seafarer Panama Canal 7 Nights • Nieuw Statendam 10 Nights • Koningsdam 15 Nights • Volendam Departures available January 6 and Departures available January 13 and Departs March 4, 2019 February 10, 2019 February 24, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: San Diego, California • Cabo San Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Half Moon Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Half Moon Lucas, Mexico • Puerto Chiapas, Cay, Bahamas • Montego Bay or Ocho Cay, Bahamas • Grand Turk, Turks and Mexico • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Rios, Jamaica • George Town, Cayman Caicos • Amber Cove, Dominican Corinto, Nicaragua • Puerto Caldera Islands • Cozumel, Mexico • Fort Republic • Kralendijk, Bonaire • (Puntarenas), Costa Rica • Cartagena, Lauderdale, Florida Willemstad, Curaçao • Oranjestad, Colombia • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Aruba • Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Up to $50 shipboard credit Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: per stateroom Up to $50 shipboard credit $75 shipboard credit per stateroom per stateroom Virtuoso Oceanview fares Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $1,199 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $2,099 per person. from $1,729 per person.

52 TRIP PLANNER REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES ® Live luxuriously aboard the world-class Seven Seas Explorer®. ADVISOR TIP Concierge Suites and above come with a host of extras, The Seven Seas Explorer® exceeds the loftiest expectations for luxury. With cruising’s first including a one-night pre-cruise in-suite spa and a balcony the size of most master suites, the two-bedroom Regent Suite is hotel package. Guests in Penthouse Suites and above plush, palatial, and downright eye-popping. Dine at up to five specialty restaurants, indulge can indulge in the services in Red Flower therapeutic treatments at Canyon Ranch SpaClub, and whip something up in of a meticulous butler. the Culinary Arts Kitchen. Best of all, everything’s included: unlimited shore excursions, gratuities, even round-trip business-class air on all intercontinental flights!

Grand Suite guests receive guaranteed reservations each night in the specialty restaurant of their choice.

French fare comes with a modern twist in the elegantly appointed Spaciously intimate, breathlessly Chartreuse restaurant. elegant, and perfectly staffed.

Safari to Samba Inca Treasure & Mayan Temples Escape to the Azores 14 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 20 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 14 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs January 6, 2019 Departs February 17, 2019 Departs March 25, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Cape Town, South Africa • Lüderitz, Santiago (San Antonio), Chile • Miami, Florida • Royal Naval Dockyard, Namibia • Walvis Bay, Namibia Coquimbo, Chile • Iquique, Chile • Bermuda overnight • Horta (Azores), overnight • Jamestown, Saint Helena • Lima (Callao), Peru • Salaverry, Peru • Portugal • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil overnight Guayaquil, Ecuador • Puntarenas, Costa Portugal • Funchal (Madeira), Rica • San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua • Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Acapulco, Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Mexico • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: shore experience in Walvis Bay, Los Angeles, California Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated welcome reception, and onboard shore experience in Funchal, welcome Virtuoso host Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Voyages custom-curated Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares shore experience in Callao, welcome Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $10,699 per person. reception, and onboard Virtuoso host from $7,799 per person.

Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $13,899 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2018 53 POSTCARD WINGING IT High-flying adventure in the forests of Killarney.

WHO: Lacey Day, Virtuoso traveler

WHERE: Killarney, Ireland

TIP: “In Ireland, it’s going to rain, but don’t let that keep you from exploring. The rainfall comes and goes quickly, so make sure to get out there, even if the weather isn’t behaving.” – Lacey Day

“This was an amazing experience,” says Day of her guided hawk walk with fiancé Jason Hazel. “It was just us and our guide strolling through the forest with a smart and beautiful bird of prey, learning about the history and craft of falconry.” Hazel snapped the picture of her above with the hawk perched on her glove. (FOREST) BEREAN/GETTY IMAGES

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54 TRIP PLANNER Autumn in Japan. Immerse your senses. Autumn crisply dances southward down the Japanese archipelago in swaths of red and gold. At its peak, there is no better place than one where you're able to gaze out at beautiful Mount Fuji while being surrounded by autumn leaves. The majestic mountain stands in sharp contrast to the crimson foliage while the nearby lakes turn to magnificent shades of amber and gold creating an almost surreal beauty for those fortunate enough to experience and revel in it.

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