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TRAVEL CATALOG | JUNE 2021 Adventure Calls Destination Experiences • Tours • Hotels • Cruises GETTING BACK OUT THERE Find a hidden beach on Portugal’s Algarve coastline. Outdoor trip ideas for every traveler OPEN SPACES Adventurous travel lends a whole new point of view. Follow Our Lead We hope this catalog finds you enjoying sunny weather and feeling that pleasant thrill of anticipating a summer getaway (or two). As the world reopens, your Virtuoso travel advisor will guide you every step of the way for future adventures. In these pages, we share exciting ideas for all types of explorers, from expedition cruises in the Galápagos Islands to intrepid tours of Switzerland. We can’t wait to get back out there, and we hope you’ll join us. In the Swiss Alps, a summer The world’s best travel agencies and night’s view of the Matterhorn. advisors are Virtuoso®. ANASTASIIA SHAVSHYNA/GETTY IMAGES SHAVSHYNA/GETTY ANASTASIIA IMAGES POIKE/GETTY (COVER) BLUEJAYPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES BLUEJAYPHOTO/GETTY OPEN SPACES Adventurous travel lends a whole new point of view. A lookout in Utah’s Dead Horse Point State Park. Even carefully planned trips may be disrupted by Covid-19. Connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for current travel restrictions and health and safety guidelines. Please visit https://virtuoso.ltd/33fti4N for applicable promotional terms and conditions. Pricing, schedules, and Virtuoso exclusive amenities and benefits are subject to alteration, availability, and blackout dates; may be with- drawn or change without notice; and may not be combinable with other offers. All offers have additional terms and conditions and may only be available to the first two guests per room or suite. Virtuoso Voyages experiences require a minimum/maximum number of participants. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details. Virtuoso assumes no responsibility for the presentation confirmed herein, including errors in pricing. All prices are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, and do not include airfare, gratuities, taxes, and other fees, unless stated otherwise. Copyright © 2021 by Virtuoso, Ltd. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL, and WANDERLIST are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, © 2000. All rights reserved. California CST# ANASTASIIA SHAVSHYNA/GETTY IMAGES SHAVSHYNA/GETTY ANASTASIIA IMAGES POIKE/GETTY (COVER) BLUEJAYPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES BLUEJAYPHOTO/GETTY 2069091-50; Washington UBI # 601 554 183. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. JUNE 2021 1 REASONS TO WORK WITH A TRAVEL ADVISOR Now more than ever, we love having a Virtuoso advisor 5as our advocate every step of the way. 1. Insider knowledge Friends in far places doesn’t even begin to cover it. Learn secrets from trusted locals, from trailblazing safari guides in the Serengeti to falconers in Ireland. Nikon Z 50 Mirrorless Camera $860, nikonusa.com IMAGES GUIDE) NARVIKK/GETTY (SAFARI IMAGES BRIBAR/GETTY ALASKA) BAY, (GLACIER IMAGES TANE-MAHUTA/GETTY (HUMMINGBIRD) 2 ADVENTURE CALLS 2. Respect for the planet We want to explore responsibly. Virtuoso advisors know how to book trips that protect our environment, conserve precious wildlife, and bolster local communities. TRAVELER’S TAKE: “Africa is the ideal travel destination right now for many reasons: pri- vate lodges, open spaces, outdoor activities, and wildlife encounters. Several safari lodges are responsible for national parks’ conservation efforts, and local economies depend on travelers safely returning.” (SAFARI GUIDE) NARVIKK/GETTY IMAGES GUIDE) NARVIKK/GETTY (SAFARI IMAGES BRIBAR/GETTY ALASKA) BAY, (GLACIER IMAGES TANE-MAHUTA/GETTY (HUMMINGBIRD) JUNE 2021 3 3. Endless upgrades Champagne upon arrival ... instant hotel upgrades ... private-car tours in the Med: We love a good perk. (LODGE) SWISSMEDIAVISION/GETTY IMAGES SWISSMEDIAVISION/GETTY (LODGE) IMAGES MLENNY/GETTY (BEACH) IMAGES JENIFOTO/GETTY (CHARCUTERIE) 4 ADVENTURE CALLS ADVERTISEMENT The “First Flyer” zip line from First The view from a suite at the Victoria- to Schreckfeld, above Grindelwald. Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa. Experience pure adventure in the Jungfrau Region and Interlaken, a beautiful vacation destination with a fascinating landscape near the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. Check into your spacious room at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, the ideal starting point of your journey, and enjoy exclusive Virtuoso amenities and unbeatable mountain views. Venture to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, the highest train station in Europe, which rises over 11,000 feet above sea level. Top attractions include the Sphinx observation deck; the Ice Palace, lled with hand-carved works of art; and the frosty Alpine Sensation corridor. Plus, the new Eiger Express tricable gondola from Grindelwald to the Eiger Glacier station will save you up to 47 minutes of travel time, which means more time to spend on the summit! Get your adrenaline kicks in Interlaken, Europe’s leading destination for adventure sports. Go skydiving, canyoning, river rafting, or bungee jumping, or enjoy more leisurely options like paragliding, hang gliding, or kayaking. Plan your Switzerland adventure with your Virtuoso travel advisor. TOP OF EUROPE VIP TOUR Presented by Bucher Travel • Access to the brand-new Platinum Lounge in Grindelwald Terminal • An exclusive VIP Eiger Express gondola ride, including a bottle of Champagne • Private visit to the Ice Bar at Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe • Personal tour guide for the entire journey (LODGE) SWISSMEDIAVISION/GETTY IMAGES SWISSMEDIAVISION/GETTY (LODGE) IMAGES MLENNY/GETTY (BEACH) IMAGES JENIFOTO/GETTY (CHARCUTERIE) Please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates and to book. The luxe VIP Eiger Express gondola. Switzerland-ad_302106.indd 2 5/6/21 2:27 PM 4. Peace of mind No matter any unexpected news or last-minute changes, our advisors stay on top of the latest travel regulations, restrictions, and even weather reports – so we can focus on enjoying our time away. Pendleton Seven Generations Blanket $329, pendleton-usa.com ADVISOR INSIGHT: “Once a client’s jour- ney begins, we monitor the trip in real time to resolve any unexpected changes. We also reach out to our personal con- nections to make sure there’s a friendly face to welcome them, whether that’s a private transfer or a hotel GM greeting them at check-in.” (SURFERS) CECILIE_ARCURS/GETTY IMAGES (SURFERS) CECILIE_ARCURS/GETTY IMAGES FBXX/GETTY PICCHU) (MACHU 6 ADVENTURE CALLS (SURFERS) CECILIE_ARCURS/GETTY IMAGES (MACHU PICCHU) FBXX/GETTY IMAGES 5. Planning that’s personal Handcrafted itineraries tailored to every intrepid whim – from hot-air balloon rides at sunrise to curated pillow menus at night. Shh ... plus, surprise unforget- table moments you didn’t think were possible. ADVISOR INSIGHT: “Imagine being away on a glorious three- to four-week itinerary. During longer trips, there’s more time to dig in and experience cultures more intimately. Travelers have a renewed interest in understanding people and the nuances of their local lives.” (CAMEL RIDE) GAVIND/GETTY IMAGES RIDE) GAVIND/GETTY (CAMEL IMAGES (SNORKELERS) BICHO_RARO/GETTY 8 ADVENTURE CALLS (CAMEL RIDE) GAVIND/GETTY IMAGES (SNORKELERS) BICHO_RARO/GETTY IMAGES CARRY-ON COMPANIONS Start your travels early with these adventurous novels. • WORLD TRAVEL: AN IRREVERENT GUIDE BY ANTHONY BOURDAIN AND LAURIE WOOLEVER (Ecco) In this posthumous guide to nations large and small, Bourdain identifies classic venues for the best local bites. He laid out his plans for World Travel in a 2018 meeting with Woolever, whom he often referred to as his “lieutenant,” and who conveys his wit and wisdom through her notes from that meeting, anecdotes from Bourdain’s friends and family, and transcripts of No Reservations. • RAFT OF STARS BY • RED ISLAND HOUSE BY ANDREA LEE (Scribner) ANDREW J. GRAFF (Ecco) Each section of this novel in stories stands on its In 1994, 10-year-old best friends own, but together they sketch a family saga, an Fischer “Fish” Branson and Dale elegy for a relationship, and a portrait of Madagas- “Bread” Breadwin are growing up car and its people. Shay grew up in a liberal Black in rural Claypot, Wisconsin, Fish household; when she meets and marries a wealthy trying to shield Bread from his Milanese man, they move to his new house on the abusive father. One night, he fails, fictional island in Madagascar. Watching Shay’s and as a shot rings out, they flee struggles as la signora della casa in the tropics adds into the woods, believing they’ve a punch of bitter greens to her privileged life. committed murder. Some 1,500 lions live Live Your Safari Dream in the Kruger Private African Travel, Inc. Game Reserve. Experience Africa’s tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and wildlife on this totally customized safari. Visit a penguin colony along the Cape Peninsula, and sip fine pinotage in the Cape Winelands. Collect a photographic gallery of wildlife on safari in Kruger Private Game Reserve, go flightseeing over Victoria Falls, and witness the golden glow of an African sunset while cruising along the Zambezi River. VIRTUOSO SOUTHERN EXPLORER 9 Nights • Travel available on customizable dates Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Luxury accommodation in Cape Town at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (including Virtuoso amenities) and in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls • Luxury accommodation at a bush lodge, including twice-daily game drives • Privately guided tour of the Cape Peninsula • Helicopter flight around Victoria Falls • Sundowner dinner cruise along the Zambezi River • 10 percent savings when booked by August 31, 2021, for travel through December 15, 2021 • $200 safari credit per person when booked by August 31, 2021, for travel anytime Virtuoso rates from $10,595 per person. 10 ADVENTURE CALLS Explore ancient turf- Sail aboard a purpose- roof cottages in the built expedition ship. Faroe Islands. Feel the power of Iceland’s cascading waterfalls. Experience the Planet’s Wonders and Get an Exclusive Credit Lindblad Expeditions Travel in the wake of legendary explorers and seafarers across the North Sea.