TRAVEL GUIDE | FEBRUARY 2018 EUROPEAN GEMS

TRIPS TO TREASURE SO MANY COUNTRIES, SO MANY WAYS TO SEE THIS CONTINENT

Passau, Germany, at sunset. in Switzerland. An alpinesnowscape Home to dozens ofcountries onnearlyfour millionsquare milesofland, isbest consumed onecountry at atime. Whetheryou’re lookingfor a history lesson inItalyorshoppingpointers for theNetherlands, the following pagesare fulloftravel ideasandinspiration for your next journey across theAtlantic. We lookforward to collaborating withyou onyour European travel plansoftoday, A CONTINENT OFMASTERPIECES as well asthoseyou’ve yet to discover.

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TOURS & PACKAGES ...... 4 See the best of what the world has to offer.

CRUISING ...... 14 Choose your destination and sail away.

HOTELS & RESORTS ...... 44 Stylish stays around the globe.

PLUS 2 Travel Unites The power of travel.

6 From Your Travels Virtuoso traveler Judith Hennessey travels the world to find herself.

25 Person of Interest A cruise ship captain’s tips and tricks.

30 Souvenir Fantastic finds in .

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FEBRUARY 2018 1 Quality time well spent in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria. TRAVEL UNITES At Virtuoso, we believe traveling the world not only changes lives, but brings people together across religions, cultures, and country lines. Here, some reasons why we should all travel more.

Become a Global Citizen Travel opens minds and shows us there’s more than one way to live. Break down those boundaries and give yourself the gift of better understanding the world around you.

Get Connected Step away from your daily life to spend more time with family, friends, loved ones, and (just as importantly) yourself. It's always a good idea to make room for reflecting on who you are and how you want to grow.

Make a Difference The tourism industry is one of the world’s largest sectors, supporting 292 million jobs worldwide and generating 10.2 percent of global GDP. Sustainable tourism isn’t just about environmentally friendly practices; it’s also about support for the protection of cultural and natural heritages, as well as the social and economic benefits to local people.

Venture Forth

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2 EUROPEAN GEMS VIRTUOSO 2018 LUXE REPORT Looking for some destination inspiration? The most popular European destinations in the international category of this year’s Virtuoso Luxe Report – a survey showcasing our advisors’ forecast of what’s trending in travel for the year ahead – are , Iceland, France, , Croatia, and Ireland. Peruse the following pages to see tips from our advisors and clients on each destination.

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4 EUROPEAN GEMS Similar to traveling with a friend who just happens to know the ins and outs of your destination, an insider tour can take you from point A to point B in an unforgettable way. Your advisor will work with the following experts so you can eat, shop, and sightsee like a local.

VIRTUOSO LUXE REPORT PICK: ITALY

“Italy is such an amazing place to visit and there is nothing better than a customized tour for our Virtuoso clients. I can’t wait to go back. It is my favorite destination to date!” – Kathy Wilton, Virtuoso travel advisor

FEBRUARY 2018 5 FROM YOUR TRAVELS HOMEWARD BOUND Virtuoso traveler Judith Hennessey travels the world to find herself.

Judith Hennessey doesn’t do anything a little lost to find yourself. Also, I just Our guide picked us up in a white small. For years, the Saint Louis native like talking to people. minivan and took us to our ancestral and raconteur ran her family’s auto village of Siculiana, where we waited dealership, one of the largest in the Travel incentives were a big part for things to unfold. country. When a craving for elbow of sales at DiSalvo Jeep/Chrysler. room lured her from the city, she My father traveled all over the world, The town is on top of a hill with a and her husband, Timothy, bought a and I got to join him on a few exotic castle, and the second we pull in, Missouri farmhouse on 50 acres. On trips. Those incentive trips were people start showing up. This one’s the side, Hennessey penned and sold always first-class plus – it’s probably the mayor. That one’s the building First Rodeo, a novel, which she then where I got a taste for the Virtuoso commissioner. They’re all dressed in adapted into a screenplay (she’s since travel style. suits; I’m in yoga pants, but they treat finished its sequel and started a third us like important people. Everyone’s novel). Whether she’s tracing family My father’s parents came to Saint waving their hands. They’re calling roots in Italy, decompressing in the Louis from Sicily, and those roots run us DiSalvo and Marino, our grand- desert, or seeking farm-fresh good- deep. I told Julie we wanted to find our parents’ names. My sister spots two ness in Missouri, Hennessey relies on family, and she reached out to a local ladies – one brunette, one strawberry Virtuoso travel advisor Julie Weinberg contact to help make arrangements. blonde – and goes, “Hey, Judy, they to handle her outsize travel plans. I’d heard you have to go to these tiny look like us!” Turns out they’re our villages and wait in line all day at city long-lost cousins. A little old farmer in I travel because it teaches me about hall, but I said, “Nope. I don’t do that.” his Sunday best starts crying, which who I am. Sometimes you need to get Julie arranged everything in advance. gets me crying.

Virtuoso traveler Judith Hennessey (left) with her son and sister in Sicily. (SICILY) JUDITH HENNESSEY

6 EUROPEAN GEMS GO WHERE THE LOCALS KNOW

Travel with Tauck along the scenic Yellow Roads of Europe and become part of the places you’re invited to discover. Explore the Louvre, the Vatican and Versailles on exclusive insider experiences for Tauck guests only. Make yourself at home in royal castles, restored convents, country châteaux, Spanish paradors, chic Alpine resorts, grand hotels and charming inns. Meet chefs, artists, dancers, equestrians and royalty who inspire you with their passion and perspectives. Wine and dine with the locals in their homes, palaces, pubs and vineyards. And return home with a real sense of what life is like wherever you travel with Tauck.

Tauck makes flying to Europe easier in 2018 with the Take Off With Tauck air package! Please contact your preferred Virtuoso Travel Advisor for details, dates and availability. AVANTI DESTINATIONS Posh it up in Spain’s historical paradores.

In Spanish, “parar” means to stop or stay, and some of Spain’s most luxurious stays are in its many paradores. Sleep in historical castles, palaces, and former monasteries during a self-drive tour. Watch a flamenco performance in , and meet up with local guides for private tours of Toledo, Granada’s Alhambra, Ronda’s bullring, and Mérida. Paradores of Spain 7 Nights • Travel available daily

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Two nights’ accommodation at Parador de Toledo • Private Toledo walking tour with cathedral and synagogue • Two nights’ accommodation at Parador de Granada • Private tour of Alhambra Palace and Gardens • One nights’ accommodation at Parador de Ronda • Private Ronda walking tour with bullring • One nights’ accommodation at Parador de Carmona • Flamenco show with tapas dinner in Seville • One nights’ accommodation at Parador de Mérida

Virtuoso rates from $1,979 per person, double occupancy.

These historical properties offer wonderful opportunities for The 14th-century Alhambra stands as one of the ADVISOR world’s finest examples of Moorish architecture. TIP gastronomic indulgence. Order the Andalusian gazpacho in Granada; in Seville, try the partridge or cod a la chartreuse.

Night skies over historic COX & KINGS city buildings. Explore the English countryside by rail.

Take a first-class rail journey around the , enjoying private, guided tours throughout. From , explore the Roman city of Chester, quaint villages in North , and the Beatles’ birthplace, Liverpool. You also spend a day in medieval York and the Yorkshire Moors before discovering ’s UNESCO-designated Old Town. Explore , Northern Wales, & 7 Nights • Travel available through July 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Visit the Beatles Museum and see their childhood homes in Liverpool • Walk the old city walls of York, Yorkshire • Savor Welsh scones in a village tea shop • Travel back in time in historical Newby Hall and Castle Howard • Enjoy a free, pre-journey nights’ stay in London, or a post-journey nights’ stay in Edinburgh

Virtuoso rates from $4,899 per person, double occupancy.

Movie fans will appreciate visits to Castle Howard, featured ADVISOR TIP in Brideshead Revisited, and Goathland Station, recognized as Hogsmeade Station from the Harry Potter films.

8 EUROPEAN GEMS CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL ADVISOR TIP Get the local perspective in Ireland, Britain, and Scotland. These tours have families in mind, with special offerings Discover the British Isles with an exciting array of local experiences that appeal to all ages. such as a thrilling falconry Encounter authentic Ireland, from a ranger-led tour of the Cliffs of Moher to a sheepdog experience in England and a treasure hunt on the grounds demonstration and hands-on cooking challenge. Take a bike ride through Kensington of the Atholl Palace Hotel Park, and go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter films on an adventure through England in Scotland. and Wales. Visit some of Scotland’s historical castles while its unparalleled natural beauty serves as backdrop for a Highland train ride and Loch Ness cruise.

Tall ship on the River Clyde in Glasgow.

Sample treats from more The latest Star Wars films than 100 stalls at the London have shot on locations along Bridge’s Borough Market. Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Irish Myths & Legends Scottish Lochs & Castles English Knights & Wizards 7 Nights • Travel available June 16 7 Nights • Travel available June 15 7 Nights • Travel available June 23 through August 11, 2018 through August 17, 2018 through August 4, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Take a private tour of the Cliffs of • Enjoy a speedboat ride along the • Enjoy a tour of London on a private Moher with a ranger River Clyde and board an authentic double-decker bus • Compete with your fellow travelers tall ship in Glasgow • Take a ride in a private capsule on the as you cook a traditional Irish meal • Take a breathtaking journey on the London Eye, for panoramic views with a local chef Jacobite Steam Train featured in • Experience magnificent scenery on • Take a guided bike ride in Phoenix the Harry Potter movies one of the world’s great steam Park, where the presidents of Ireland • Come face-to-face with Britain’s railway journeys through Snowdonia have lived since 1750 largest land mammal, the red deer, National Park • Watch a farmer work with his highly on a Highland safari • Take a guided bike ride through skilled dogs to control a flock of sheep • Hear stories of Edinburgh’s haunted Kensington Park • Cruise to historical Spike Island for a side during an evening ghost tour • Relive the magic of the Harry Potter tour and a gourmet picnic lunch • Enjoy reserved seats for the Royal film series at the Warner Bros. Studio • Free airport transfers Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on August • Free airport transfers departures) Virtuoso rates from $2,390 per person, land only. • Free airport transfers Virtuoso rates from $2,890 per person, land only. Children save $200 Children save $200 Virtuoso rates from $2,490 per person, land only. Children save $200

FEBRUARY 2018 9 RAIL EUROPE ADVISOR TIP Discover Britain’s romantic side on a rail journey. Britain’s rail carriers provide a range of unique perks. There’s a certain romance to riding the rails across England, Scotland, and Wales. For example, Virgin’s first-class From the Cliffs of Dover to the Scottish Highlands, from pastoral villages to legendary tickets and passes include train cities like London and Edinburgh, you can experience the island nation’s dramatic station lounge access, along transitions in countryside and culture via its extensive rail network. A variety of passes with free onboard meals and spirits. sets your British vacation on the right track, including family passes, discounts for travelers over 60, and savings for three or more adults riding together.

Virgin trains have room for your bicycle, so you can hop off and explore when the mood strikes.

Explore England, Scotland, & Wales by Rail Travel available throughout 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • First-class BritRail Pass valid for four days of train travel within a one- month period • 20% savings when booked by February 21, 2018 First-class passengers enjoy at-seat service, Virtuoso rates from $452 per person. free Wi-Fi, and more.

10 EUROPEAN GEMS HERITAGE TOURS Embark on the ultimate insider tour of Portugal, Greece, or Spain. ADVISOR TIP Heritage Tours really does Explore Lisbon in a sidecar, go wine tasting in the Douro Valley, and relax on a private set the standard for private, yacht in the Algarve during a family-focused tour of Portugal. Take a hike through the customized travel, with un- Samaria Gorge in Crete, visit locally owned wineries on Santorini, and join an antiquities matched connections and expertise. expert for a private tour of the Acropolis. Sip tea in a private modernist apartment in , watch an authentic flamenco show in Seville, taste sherry and jamón on a culinary tour of Andalusia, and live it up in Granada’s Albaicín Quarter.

Gaudí’s Park Güell was Douro is one of the world’s oldest originally created as a demarcated wine regions. landscape estate for Barcelona’s elite.

Look for Santorini’s iconic blue-roofed churches in Oia.

Family Fun in Portugal Adventure in Greece Undiscovered Spain 12 Nights • Travel available through 8 Nights • Travel available through 8 Nights • Travel available through December 2018 December 2018 December 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • All hotel accommodations • All hotel accommodations • All hotel accommodations • Luxury transportation • Luxury transportation • Luxury transportation • Private touring, including entrance fees • Private touring, including entrance fees • Private touring, including entrance fees • Breakfast daily, and restaurant • Breakfast daily, and restaurant • Breakfast daily, and restaurant recommendations/reservations recommendations/reservations recommendations/reservations • VIP airport transfers in luxury vehicle • VIP airport transfers in luxury vehicle • VIP airport transfers in luxury vehicle

Virtuoso rates from $4,900 per person, Virtuoso rates from $6,800 per person, Virtuoso rates from $6,500 per person, based on four people. based on two people. based on two people.

FEBRUARY 2018 11 KENSINGTON TOURS Bespoke , Norman castles, and Giant’s Causeway.

Stay in castles and manor houses while being chauffeured by a local guide during this custom-designed, personal tour of Northern Ireland. You’ll explore the Giant’s Causeway, the capital of Belfast, picturesque Donegal, and cultural Galway while soaking in stunning views of coastline, mountains, lakes, and historical sites around the “six counties.” Northern Ireland: Castles, Coastline, & Culture 6 Nights • Travel available throughout 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Stay in five-star hotels in Belfast, Donegal, Galway, and • Discover the highlights of Belfast with an expert private guide • Take in the dramatic beauty of the Giant’s Causeway • Stroll through the streets of walled Derry City • Explore the scenic north coast • Enjoy time to discover Galway

Virtuoso rates from $4,333 per person, double occupancy.

You’re driven around in a luxury Mercedes E- or S-class sedan, Northern Ireland is home ADVISOR to some two million sheep. TIP so you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery from your leather seat, even research sites on the complimentary iPads.

Positano, Italy was the LAKANI WORLD TOURS postcard-perfect setting for the hit filmUnder the Tuscan Sun. See Europe through a whole new set of luxurious lenses.

Board your specially reconfigured, luxury private jet and be whisked away to some of Europe’s finest cultural and natural beauties. Visit less-explored gems such as Zurich, Positano, Corfu, , Gdansk, , and , all while traveling in complete ease. No matter how often you’ve visited the Continent, you’ve never experienced it in such pampering and plush style. Europe Rediscovered Luxury Tour by Private Jet 14 Nights • Travel available May 11, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Commercial international air between the U.S. and Europe • Suite accommodations throughout • “Dine By Choice” at favorite restaurants and room service • Special entertainment and gala evenings • Leisure time in each destination to enjoy local flavors • All gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel/restaurant staff and Lakani tour manager • Virtuoso amenities apply

Virtuoso rates from $89,500 per person, double occupancy.

You’ll fly directly to destinations; smaller airports and private ADVISOR TIP terminals let you avoid crowds and delays, so you’ll have more time to experience each location.

12 EUROPEAN GEMS GLOBUS ADVISOR TIP Choose from a variety of The best of Britain and Ireland, from must-sees to local favorites. optional tours that fit your interests. For instance, in Visit prehistoric Stonehenge, tour Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-on-Avon, and try London, you can visit the Cabinet War Rooms, the a slice of original Grasmere gingerbread in the English Lake District on a sampler tour of underground command British highlights. Get an introduction to the Emerald Isle with visits to the Irish National station where Winston Stud in Kildare; Rathbaun Farm, to bake your own scones; and Blarney Castle, for a chance Churchill planned Britain’s to kiss its famous stone. Or, experience the best of both countries with an exploration of WWII campaign. Belfast and scenic ferry rides across Saint George’s and North Channels.

Stonehenge took an estimated 1,500 years to erect.

Ireland’s spectacular Cliffs Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is of Moher offer protection bookended by the city’s castle for a major seabird colony. and Holyroodhouse Palace.

Introduction to Ireland Essential Britain & Ireland Britain Sampler 6 Nights • Travel available March 4 9 Nights • Travel available March 18 8 Nights • Travel available March 24 through October 21, 2018 through October 21, 2018 through October 13, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Accommodations in Dublin, Ennis, • Accommodations in London, • Accommodations in London, Bath, Killarney, and Newport, Waterford, Dublin, Chester, Edinburgh, and York • Guided sightseeing throughout Edinburgh, and York • Guided sightseeing throughout • Full English breakfast daily • Guided sightseeing throughout • Full English breakfast daily • Ferry across the Shannon Estuary • Full English breakfast daily • Free Wi-Fi available on your motor • Free Wi-Fi available on your motor • Ferries in Pembroke-Rosslare and coach and in most hotel lobbies coach and in most hotel lobbies Belfast-Cairnryan • Three dinners with wine, including • Three dinners with wine, including • Free Wi-Fi available on your motor a welcome dinner in Bath a welcome dinner in Dublin coach and in most hotel lobbies • Complimentary transfers • Complimentary transfers • Complimentary transfers Virtuoso rates from $1,839 per person, Virtuoso rates from $1,449 per person, Virtuoso rates from $2,409 per person, double occupancy. double occupancy. double occupancy.

FEBRUARY 2018 13 CRUISING

Check multiple European destinations off your bucket list in one fell swoop by cruising your way around the continent’s waterways. With both ocean and river itineraries at your disposal, cruising allows travelers to see the most while unpacking only once. OLEG SHEVCHYSHYN/GETTY IMAGES OLEG SHEVCHYSHYN/GETTY

14 EUROPEAN GEMS VIRTUOSO LUXE REPORT PICK: ICELAND

“Reykjavik’s vibrant dining scene claims so many wonderful small cafés and restaurants. Try Icelandic Fish and Chips (Tryggvagata 11) for its namesake dish with a healthy, bistro-style twist. Other favorites include the sustainability-focused Fish Market (Adalstraeti 12) and Dill (Hverfisgata 12), which serves New Nordic cuisine at its finest.” – Gary Johnson, Virtuoso travel advisor

FEBRUARY 2018 15 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES ADVISOR TIP Embark on a European adventure that’s unlimited. Traveling to Europe? You’re automatically upgraded When shore excursions are free, you’re able to explore your way. Regent Seven Seas to Business Class on the inter- Cruises is the only luxury cruise line to offer unlimited shore excursions in every port of call, continental leg of your flight, so you can join as many tours as you like, every day, during your entire voyage. It’s part regardless of your chosen of an all-inclusive experience that really does let you have it all: round-trip Business Class suite category. airfare*, suite accommodations, fine wines and premium spirits – even prepaid gratuities. Guests in Concierge Suites and above also enjoy a one-night, pre-cruise hotel package.

From Monte Carlo, join a tour of the Nice market followed by lunch in medieval Eze.

Baltic Rhapsody Castles, Fortresses, & Battlements Blissful Rivieras 7 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 12 Nights • Seven Seas Voyager® Departs July 28, 2018 Departs August 24, 2018 Departs September 20, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: , Denmark • , Sweden • , Estonia • Monte Carlo, • Provence (Warnemünde), Germany • Tallinn, , two (Marseille), France • , Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia overnights • , Finland • , Spain • Barcelona, Spain • overnight • Helsinki, Finland • Latvia • Klaipeda (Memel), Lithuania • (Civitavecchia), Italy • Sorrento/Capri, Stockholm, Sweden Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany • Italy • Taormina (Sicily), Italy • Corfu, Copenhagen, Denmark Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Split, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Croatia • Koper, Slovenia • Venice, Italy Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: in Tallinn, or $150 shipboard credit, Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: or $175 custom credit, welcome in Helsinki, or $150 shipboard credit, Virtuoso Voyages shore experience reception, & onboard Virtuoso host or $175 custom credit, welcome in Barcelona, or $150 shipboard credit, reception, & onboard Virtuoso host or $175 custom credit, welcome Virtuoso Veranda fares from reception, & onboard Virtuoso host $8,999 per person. Virtuoso Veranda fares from $11,499 per person. Virtuoso Veranda fares from $11,899 per person.

16 EUROPEAN GEMS There’s always a hidden corner for just you two.

A chilled bottle of Champagne welcomes you to your Voyager Suite.

Foodies make to ask about Seven Seas Explorer’s optional exclusive culinary tours in select ports.

Seven Seas Explorer’s Master Suites feature two bedrooms and all things bespoke.

Mediterranean Chic Traditions of Catalonia Paella to Pasta 10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 7 Nights • Seven Seas Voyager® 10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs October 7, 2018 Departs October 29, 2018 Departs November 8, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/ Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/ Barcelona, Spain • , Spain • Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Amalfi/Positano, Pisa (Livorno), Italy • La Spezia (Cinque Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Toulon, Italy • Taormina (Sicily), Italy • Corfu, Terre), Italy • (Corsica), France • France • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Rijeka, Croatia • Spain • Provence (Marseille), France • , Malta • Messina (Sicily), Venice, Italy overnight Monte Carlo, Monaco Italy • Naples/Pompeii, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: in Dubrovnik, or $150 shipboard credit, in Barcelona, or $150 shipboard credit, Virtuoso Voyages shore experience or $175 custom credit, welcome or $175 custom credit, welcome in Livorno, or $150 shipboard credit, reception, & onboard Virtuoso host reception, & onboard Virtuoso host or $175 custom credit, welcome reception, & onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Veranda fares from Virtuoso Veranda fares from $9,899 per person. $7,499 per person. Virtuoso Veranda fares from $9,199 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 17 PONANT ADVISOR TIP Onboard entertainment, Unique cruise vacations with a chic, French vibe. such as that by French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood in Many travel, but few do so in as sophisticated a manner as Ponant. Imaginative itineraries the Mediterranean and Adriatic, is equally sophisticated. focus upon exploration and enrichment, with calls in classic ports as well as seldom-visited The Hebrides voyage includes harbors and villages. Sleek, eco-friendly vessels accommodating fewer than 270 guests Zodiac outings and exude a private yacht–like ambience, with always-open bars, French-inspired cuisine, shore visits with and attentive, discreet service. There’s a hammam in the Sothys of spa, and inviting naturalist guides. staterooms feature private balconies for added intimacy with the destination.

Stroll Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Shetland sheep provide surrounded by medieval some of the world’s defensive stone walls. finest fleece.

Blue skies and blue seas abound.

Rome & Antique Treasures From Naples to the Adriatic From Dublin to Tromso: 7 Nights • Le Lapérouse 7 Nights • Le Lyrial the Hebrides & Departs November 2, 2018 Departs May 13, 2019 11 Nights • L’Austral Departs May 13, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: Civitavecchia, Italy • Naples, Italy • Naples, Italy • Taormina, Sicily, Italy • Itinerary: Taormina, Sicily, Italy • Katakolon, Otranto, Italy • Kotor, Montenegro • Dublin, Ireland • Portrush, Ireland • Greece • Itea, Greece • Crossing the Dubrovnik, Croatia • Split, Croatia • Islay Island, Hebrides, Scotland • Iona Corinth Canal, Greece • Delos, Greece • Piran, Croatia • Venice, Italy Island, Hebrides, Scotland • Staffa Mykonos, Greece • Patmos, Greece • Island, Hebrides, Scotland • Saint , Greece Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Kilda Island, Hebrides, Scotland • John $200 shipboard credit per stateroom O’Groats • Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Shetland Islands, Scotland • Geiranger, $200 shipboard credit per stateroom Virtuoso Privilege fares Norway • Leknes, Norway • Svolvær, from $3,310 per person. Norway • Sailing in Trollfjord, Norway • Virtuoso Deluxe fares Tromso, Norway from $3,480 per person. Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $200 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Superior fares from $6,690 per person.

18 EUROPEAN GEMS ® ROYAL CARIBBEAN ADVISOR TIP Explore the Old World in bold new ways. Anticipation is growing for the new Symphony of the SeasSM with a fun laser tag course, the Why just visit Europe when you can travel royally? Hike up Santorini’s Nea Kameni volcano, Tony Award–winning musical followed by a refreshing dip in natural hot springs. Join a brewery crawl in Barcelona to Hairspray, and the “Ultimate taste some of Catalonia’s best artisanal beers. Take a boat ride across the world’s largest Family Suite” with its own underground lake – to the sounds of live classical music, no less – at Mallorca’s Drach Caves. slide and private, Back onboard your innovative ship, you can test the waves on a FlowRider surf simulator, 3-D cinema. chop ‘til you drop in a culinary class, and catch a hit Broadway musical.

Take in this stunning The azure blue view nightly. water and view of Santorini never disappoint.

Family time exploring Güell Park.

Western Mediterranean Mediterranean Tour Greek Isles 7 Nights • Symphony of the SeasSM 14 Nights • Navigator of the Seas® 7 Nights • Jewel of the Seas® Departs August 5, 2018 Departs August 12, 2018 Departs August 26, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Barcelona, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Southampton, England • , Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Santorini, Spain • Provence (Marseille), France • United Kingdom • Alicante, Spain • Greece • Mykonos, Greece • Athens Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/ (Piraeus), Greece • Katakolon, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Naples, Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Provence Greece • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Italy • Barcelona, Spain (Marseille), France • Barcelona, Spain • Lisbon, Portugal • Vigo, Spain • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Southampton, England Specialty dining experience for two Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony); additional spa treatment (Balcony); additional spa treatment Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: for one (Junior Suite or above) for one (Junior Suite or above) Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony); additional spa treatment Virtuoso Balcony fares Virtuoso Balcony fares for one (Junior Suite or above) from $1,418 per person. from $2,420 per person. Virtuoso Balcony fares from $4,152 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 19 UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE ADVISOR TIP RIVER CRUISE COLLECTION Book by February 28, 2018, and you could save up to 30% off Explore Europe’s rivers aboard a ship as unique as you are. select departures.

Each of Uniworld’s ships is one of a kind and all-inclusive, with its own distinctive flair. These waterborne, boutique hotels are adorned with original artworks and priceless antiques, and your plush stateroom features a handcrafted bed and homey touches like jars filled with local treats. Experiences ashore are equally unique; you’ll enjoy your choice of included excursions in every port, and exclusive events such as a vineyard hike and quintal tasting at a Douro Valley estate, or an artisanal wine pairing at a fourteenth-century château in Cadillac.

Exceptionally appointed staterooms onboard the S.S. Catherine rival Europe’s finest boutique hotels.

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley Castles Along the Rhine Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, 10 Nights • Queen Isabel 7 Nights • S.S. Antoinette Cambodia, & the Mekong Departs August 16, 2018 Departs August 26, 2018 14 Nights • Mekong Navigator Departs September 7, 2018 Itinerary: Itinerary: Lisbon, Portugal three overnights • Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Itinerary: Coimbra, Portugal • Transfer to Porto Cologne, Germany • Koblenz, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam two (Embark) overnight • Cruising the Germany • Boppard, Germany • overnights • My Tho, Vietnam Douro River • Entre-os-Rios, Portugal • Cruising the Romantic Rhine River • (Embark) • Cai Be (Vinh Long), Régua, Portugal • Pinhão, Portugal • Rüdesheim, Germany • Mannheim Vietnam • Cruising the Mekong River • Vega de Terrón, Portugal overnight • (Speyer), Germany • Kehl, Germany Phnom Penh, Cambodia • Cruising Salamanca, Spain • Barca d’Alva, Portugal (Strasbourg, France) • Breisach, the Mekong River • Angkor Ban (Wat overnight • Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal • Germany (Kaysersberg, France and Hanchey), Cambodia • Kampong Pocinho, Portugal • Régua, Portugal • Riquewihr or Colmar, France) • , Cham, Cambodia (Disembark) • Siem Porto (Guimarães), Portugal overnight Switzerland Reap, Cambodia three overnights • Hanoi two overnights Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $200 shipboard credit per person $200 shipboard credit per person Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $200 shipboard credit per person Virtuoso Riverview fares Virtuoso Riverview fares from $4,499 per person. from $3,799 per person. Virtuoso Riverview fares from $5,599 per person.

20 EUROPEAN GEMS Shore excursions are curated exclusively for Uniworld guests.

Enjoy a private tasting in No request too large, no River Royale’s Claret Room. detail too small. Uniworld strives to deliver a truly exceptional travel experience.

Bordeaux, Vineyards, & Châteaux Burgundy & Provence India’s Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges 7 Nights • River Royale 7 Nights • S.S. Catherine 12 Nights • Ganges Voyager II Departs September 9, 2018 Departs September 23, 2018 Departs September 29, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Bordeaux, France • Cadillac, France • Avignon, France • Tarascon, France • New Delhi, India two overnights • Cruising the Garonne River and Avignon, France • Viviers, France • Agra, India • Jaipur, India two Gironde Estuary • Pauillac, France • Tournon, France • Lyon, France • overnights • Kolkata two overnights Blaye, France • Bourg-sur-Gironde, Mâcon, France • Lyon, France (Embark) • Kalna, India • Matiari, India • France • Cruising the Dordogne Murshidabad (Baranagar), India • River • Libourne, France overnight • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Mayapur, India • Kolkata (Disembark) Cruising the Garonne River • $200 shipboard credit per person Bordeaux, France overnight Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Riverview fares $200 shipboard credit per person Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $4,299 per person. $200 shipboard credit per person Virtuoso Riverview fares from $7,999 per person. Virtuoso Riverview fares from $4,499 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 21 HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ADVISOR TIP Explore Europe with the consummate insider. Book by February 28, 2018, and enjoy such extras as a Born in Europe nearly 145 years ago, Holland America Line knows the Continent inside stateroom upgrade, shipboard and out – from its cosmopolitan capitals to its hidden gems. Let them reveal it to you on credit of up to $500, and 10% off select shore excursions. carefully curated shore excursions, like bike riding around the Canal or eating just- Suite guests receive prepaid caught king crab by a campfire in Honningsvag. Discover even more about Europe’s gratuities as well! natural wonders with BBC Earth films and themed activities, then cook up a favorite regional dish in a hands-on workshop in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen.

Change your perception Discover new music venues of classic cruising. aboard the renovated Zuiderdam.

Neptune Suite guests can relax and socialize in a private lounge.

Taste fresh, Pacific North- west fare in the Jewels of the Baltic North Cape & Gems of Norway Explorer Pinnacle Grill. 9 Nights • Zuiderdam 13 Nights • Prinsendam Departs June 3, 2018 Departs June 16, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Copenhagen, Denmark • Tallinn, Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Alesund, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia Norway • Geiranger, Norway • overnight • Helsinki, Finland • Honningsvag, Norway • Kirkenes, Stockholm, Sweden • Warnemünde Norway • Hammerfest, Norway • (Berlin), Germany • Kiel (), Tromso, Norway • Leknes (Lofoten), Germany • Copenhagen, Denmark Norway • Bodo, Norway • Bergen, Norway • Amsterdam, the Netherlands Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Chocolate-dipped strawberries and Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Pinnacle Grill dinner for two Up to $50 shipboard credit per stateroom and dinner for two at Virtuoso Verandah fares Canaletto restaurant from $2,299 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $3,699 per person.

22 EUROPEAN GEMS AVALON WATERWAYS ADVISOR TIP Expand your view of European river cruising. See your destination through the eyes of a local in a host of You can almost hear the bells of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk as you soak in the Sun Deck’s inspired inclusions, such as, whirlpool. From your open-air balcony, ancient castles lining the Rhine Gorge appear close say, a German woodcarving demonstration or a wine enough to touch. In Conflans, you’re conflicted: Do you join the excursion to artists-favorite presentation and tasting Auvers-sur-Oise, or one to Napoleon and Josephine’s château? Avalon Waterways widens in the Wachau Valley. your perspective of river cruising with Panorama SuitesSM that ingeniously angle beds to face the wall-to-wall windows, plus an array of inclusive excursions.

Couples affix “love Pretty Durnstein is known as locks” to Cologne’s the “Pearl of the Wachau.” Hohenzollern Bridge.

Regional wines and beers are served with every lunch and dinner.

Romantic Rhine The Legendary Danube Paris to 7 Nights • Avalon Tranquility® 10 Nights • Avalon Visionary® 7 Nights • Avalon Tapestry® Departs April 21, 2018 Departs June 17, 2018 Departs October 13, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Amsterdam, Holland • Cologne, , Czech Republic • Regensburg, Paris, France • Conflans, France • Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Germany • Passau, Germany • Melk, Vernon, France • Giverny, France • Rudesheim, Germany • , Austria • , Austria • , Les Andelys, France • Rouen, France • Germany • Strasbourg, France • Hungary Caudebec, France • Normandy Breisach, Germany • Basel, Beaches, France Switzerland Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Prepaid gratuities Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Prepaid gratuities Prepaid gratuities Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom fares from $3,729 per person, double occupancy. Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom fares from Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom fares from $3,398 per person, double occupancy. $3,198 per person, double occupancy.

FEBRUARY 2018 23 CELEBRITY CRUISES ADVISOR TIP Modern luxury that fits your lifestyle. The ships of Celebrity Cruises are floating art galleries, housing one of the largest Cruise around historic Cartagena on a Segway, learn to make craft soaps during a workshop permanent collections of in Tallinn’s Old Town, or catch a round of the British Open while overnighting in Edinburgh; contemporary art in the world. Celebrity’s modern luxury fits your lifestyle, both on shore and on board. Play bocce on real Take a self-guided tour with grass at the top-deck Lawn Club; balance your chi with an acupuncture treatment in the a complimentary iPad. Canyon Ranch SpaClub; blend your own wine, with guidance from an expert sommelier; and watch a movie under the stars, while enjoying tasty bites and beverages inspired by the film.

Soak in the views from your Reflection Suite’s veranda tub.

Coins thrown in Rome’s Dine at up to a Trevi Fountain are dozen specialty donated to charity. venues onboard.

Best of Western Mediterranean British Isles & British Open Scandinavia & Russia 11 Nights • Celebrity Reflection® 12 Nights • Celebrity Eclipse® 14 Nights • Celebrity Silhouette® Departs June 18, 2018 Departs July 13, 2018 Departs August 4, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/ Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Bruges Southampton, England • Bruges Pisa (La Spezia), Italy • Nice (Zeebrugge), Belgium • Cork (Cobh), (Zeebrugge), Belgium • Copenhagen, (Villefranche), France • Barcelona, Ireland • Waterford (Dunmore E.), Denmark • Stockholm Sweden Spain overnight • Gibraltar, United Ireland • Dublin, Ireland • Liverpool, overnight • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Kingdom • Málaga, Spain • Cartagena, England • Edinburgh (Newhaven), Petersburg, Russia overnight • Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Scotland overnight • Dover, England • Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Amsterdam, the Netherlands Southampton, England

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: One specialty dinner for two (Veranda One specialty dinner for two (Veranda One specialty dinner for two (Veranda and above); Suite guests also receive and above); Suite guests also receive and above); Suite guests also receive $75 shopping credit $75 shopping credit $75 shopping credit

Virtuoso Veranda fares from $2,199 per person. Virtuoso Veranda fares from $3,519 per person. Virtuoso Veranda fares from $3,349 per person.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $125.73 per person Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $205.90 per person Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $181.85 per person are additional and subject to change. are additional and subject to change. are additional and subject to change.

24 EUROPEAN GEMS PERSON OF INTEREST KATE McCUE, Cruise Ship Captain

The first female U.S. megaship captain, Kate McCue helms Celebrity Cruises’ 2,158-passenger Celebrity Summit six months a year (three months on, three off).

WHEN ON CELEBRITY SUMMIT, MAKE SURE TO: Try a scoop of Café al Bacio’s handmade gelato – the passion-fruit flavor is out of this world!

THREE TIPS FOR STAYING FIT ON A CRUISE: 1. Find the gym on day 1. Repeat on days 2, 3, 4 … 2. Swear off the elevators and only take the stairs. Your thighs will thank you. 3. Set limits – one dessert a day, skip turndown chocolate on alternate nights, etc.

TRICK TO PARALLEL PARKING A 1,000-FOOT-LONG SHIP: It’s just like hanging a picture frame: Find the right spot and use your power tools for precision. Above all, measure twice and park once.

A BIT OF ADVICE ABOUT CAPTAINS: We don’t all have a parrot. BALL & ALBANESE

FEBRUARY 2018 25 Ourcome see World

9 INTIMATE SHIPS • 7 CONTINENTS • OVER 900 DESTINATIONS • INFINITE POSSIBILITIES ALASKA ALASKAVOYAGES VOYAGES

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BOOK YOUR SILVERSEA VOYAGE TODAY. BOOK YOUR SILVERSEA VOYAGE TODAY. CONTACT YOUR VIRTUOSO TRAVEL ADVISOR. CONTACT YOUR VIRTUOSO TRAVEL ADVISOR. St Petersburg EUROPE EUROPE Helsinki Helsinki Venice Koper Venice Stockholm Stockholm Portofino Split Ravenna Visby Monte Carlo Tallinn Ronne Kotor Dubrovnik Riga St Petersburg Civitavecchia Kiel Canal Civitavecchia Tallinn Porto-Vecchio Klaipeda Copenhagen Sorrento Sorrento Olbia Gdansk Corfu Travemunde Amsterdam Palermo London Taormina Taormina AFRICA

LONDON (TOWER BRIDGE) VENICE TO MONTE CARLO STOCKHOLM CIVITAVECCHIA TO VENICE TO STOCKHOLM SILVER MUSE – 10 DAYS TO COPENHAGEN SILVER MUSE – 10 DAYS SILVER WIND – 14 DAYS AUGUST 19, 2018 SILVER WIND – 10 DAYS SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 AUGUST 15, 2018 VOYAGE 6823 AUGUST 29, 2018 VOYAGE 6826 VOYAGE 2826 VOYAGE 2827 DAY ARRIVE DEPART DAY ARRIVE DEPART DAY ARRIVE DEPART DAY ARRIVE DEPART Civitavecchia, 1-2 Venice, Italy 8am 9pm 1 8am 7pm London Stockholm, Rome Italy 1 8:45am 4:30pm 1 (Tower 5pm Opatija, Sweeden Ajaccio, Corsica 3 8am 3pm 2 9am 10pm Bridge), U.K. Croatia France 2 Day at Sea 7am 6pm Amsterdam, Dubrovnik, Olbia, Sardinia 2 7am 6pm 4 9am 9pm 3 8am 11pm Netherlands Croatia St Petersburg, Italy 3-4 Russian 7am 6pm Kiel Canal, 3 12:30am 11:30pm 5 Day at Sea Federation 4-5 Sorrento, Italy 12am 6pm Germany Palermo, Sicily Travemunde, Valletta, 5 Tallinn, Estonia 8am 7pm 6 8am 8pm 4 8am 11:59pm 6 8am 6pm Italy Germany Malta 6 Turku, Finland 8am 2pm Trapani, Sicily Taormina, Sicily, Ronne, 7 8am 3pm 7 8am 11:30pm 5 Bornholm 12am 6pm Italy Vastervik, Italy 7 12am 6pm Denmark Olbia, Sardinia Sweeden 8 8am 7pm 8 Day at Sea Gdansk, Italy Ronne, 6 8am 6pm Dubrovnik. Poland 8 Bornholm 12am 7pm 9 8am 11:59pm 9 , Italy 9am 11:30pm Croatia Denmark Klaipeda, 7 8am 6pm Lithuania 10 Livorno, Italy 8am 10pm Visby (Gotland) 10 Day at Sea 9 8am 2pm Sweeden Visby 11 Venice, Italy 8am Monte Carlo, 8 (Gotland) 8am 2pm 11 8am 11pm Monaco Warnemunde Sweeden 10 (Rostock) 8am 11pm 9 Riga, Latvia 8am 5pm Germany Travemunde, 11 8am 10pm 10 Tallinn, Estonia 12am 5pm Germany Copenhagen, St Petersburg, 12 8am 6pm 11 Russian 8am 6pm Denmark Federation St Petersburg, 12 Russian 8am 4pm Federation Helsinki, 13 8am 4pm Finland Stockholm, 14 8:45am 4:30pm Sweden Venice, Italy

ENJOY EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS WHEN YOU BOOK THROUGH YOUR VIRTUOSO® TRAVEL ADVISOR.

Venetian Society guests enjoy a 5% savings Overnight in Port Bridge sailing Gentleman host on board to accompany solo travelers Opera and Ballet ENHANCE YOUR CRUISE WITH VIRTUOSO VOYAGES Your exceptional experience features these complimentary value-added benefits: • Exclusive shore experience or credit towards a personalised shore adventure or service • A Virtuoso host to ensure your event goes smoothly • Welcome aboard reception to meet your fellow Virtuoso travelers

Enjoy these benefits only when you book with your Virtuoso travel advisor.

Dublin EUROPE Cobh London EUROPE Venice Venice Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Waterford St Peter Port Honfleur Portofino Portofino EUROPE Saint Malo Antibes Antibes Belle Ile EUROPE Dubrovnik Dubrovnik La Pallice Livorno Livorno La Coruna Barcelona Le Verdon Porto-Vecchio Sorrento Porto-Vecchio Sorrento La Coruna St Jean de Luz Olbia Olbia Oporto Civitavecchia Civitavecchia Malaga Oporto Bilbao Lisbon Palermo Palermo

Lisbon AFRICA Taormina Valletta AFRICA Taormina Valletta Cádiz AFRICA

DUBLIN TO BARCELONA LISBON TO LONDON MONTE CARLO TO VENICE VENICE TO MONTE CARLO SILVER MUSE – 13 DAYS (TOWER BRIDGE) SILVER MUSE – 9 DAYS SILVER MUSE – 12 DAYS MAY 07, 2018 SILVER WIND – 13 DAYS JULY 8, 2018 JULY 17, 2018 VOYAGE 6811 JUN 10, 2018 VOYAGE 6818 VOYAGE 6819 VOYAGE 2821 DAY ARRIVE DEPART DAY ARRIVE DEPART DAY ARRIVE DEPART 1 Dublin, Ireland 9:15pm DAY ARRIVE DEPART Monte Carlo, Venice, 1 8am 11pm 1 11pm Dunmore East Monaco Italy 2 12:30pm 1 Lisbon, Portugal 6pm (Waterford) 2 Livorno, Italy 8am 11pm Koper, 2 8am 6pm 3 Cobh 8am 6pm Leixões (Porto), Slovenia 2 9am 4pm Bastia, Corsica Portugal 3 8am 6pm Lisbon, Francia Split, 4 12pm 3 12 am 9pm Lisbon 3 La Coruña, Spain 8am 10pm Croatia Olbia, Sardinia 4 8am 11pm Kotor, 4 Day at Sea Italy 4 9am 6pm 5 Day at Sea 8am 6pm Montenegro 5 Bilbao, Spain 8am 6pm 5 Day at Sea Corfu, 6 La Coruña, Spain 8am 5pm Bassens 5-6 9am 1pm 6-7 8:30am 10pm Taormina, Sicily Greece (Bordeaux), France 6 8am 5pm 7 Leixões (Porto) 8am 6pm Italy Taormina, La Pallice Lisbon, Santa Maria di 7 Sicily 8am 8:30pm 8 12pm 6pm 8 (La Rochelle), 8am 11pm 7 8am 3pm Lisbon Leuca, Italy Italy France Dubrovnik, Palermo, 9 Cadiz, Spain 9am 8pm 8 8am 9pm 8 8am 7pm 9 Belle Île, France 8am 12:30pm Croatia Sicily 10 Malaga 8am 10pm Sorrento, 10 Saint Malo, France 6pm 9-10 Venice, Italy 6pm 11pm 9-10 8am 7pm Italy 11 Day at Sea 7:30am 5pm 11 Saint Malo, France 6pm Civitavecchia 11 8am 7pm Hofleurt, (Rome) 12 Barcelona, Spain 8am 12 7:30am 10pm France Portofino, 12 8am 11:30pm 13 Barcelona, Spain 6pm London Italy 13 (Tower Bridge), 11pm 10pm Monte Carlo, 13 8am 11:59pm U.K. Monaco

ENJOY EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS WHEN YOU BOOK THROUGH YOUR VIRTUOSO® TRAVEL ADVISOR. SOUVENIR AMSTERDAM Storied museums and modern boutiques in the Netherlands’ capital.

Amsterdam’s peaked- roof canal houses, set on narrow brick streets overlooking dreamy winding waterways, make an ideal backdrop for a painting – fitting, given that the city is home to thousands of priceless artworks. My husband and I visited the van Goghs and Rembrandts in the mornings, wandering down sidewalks while cyclists whizzed by on their way to work. If biking is the quickest way to get around the city, the most relaxing is by water, especially when it’s on De L’Europe Amsterdam’s gorgeous wooden salon boat, available only to guests. And while Am- sterdam wears its sev- enteenth-century charm well, its boutiques reveal a more contemporary aesthetic: I found the best ceramics and jewelry at stores along The Nine Streets, iridescent office accessories at Hay, and modern housewares at Dille & Kamille. – Korena Bolding Sinnett, associate art director of Virtuoso Life

De L’Europe Amsterdam

Amsterdam finds from Hay (tray, pen, and eraser), Anna + Nina (pin), Dille & Kamille (ruler), and

the Anne Frank House (diary postcard). (PRODUCTS) CHRIS PLAVIDAL/STYLING BY HEIDI ADAMS, (HOTEL) KORENA BOLDING SINNETT

30 EUROPEAN GEMS WINDSTAR CRUISES ADVISOR TIP Make Europe your private yacht playground. One of your favorite memories just may be the Witness a side of Europe few cruise travelers ever see ... one of quaint marinas, tiny villages, dramatic “sail-away” event, and medieval alleyways. It’s a more intimate Europe that enlivens your curiosity and awakens wherein your ship leaves port to the theme song your sense of wonder with authentic, unforgettable experiences. Delight in all the luxuries from the movie 1492: of a private yacht, where long lines and strict regimens are tossed aside for complimentary Conquest of Paradise. water-sports play off the onboard marina; sailing tips from the Captain on the Open Bridge; and dining on inspired cuisine made with fresh ingredients from local markets.

Dine under the stars at Candles.

Wind Surf appears Step away from the crowds even more dramatic and clichés of cruising. after renovations.

Cuisines & Cultures of Spain, Moorish Medley Scandinavia & Baltic Spectacular Portugal, and France 7 Nights • Wind Surf 7 Nights • Star Breeze 9 Nights • Star Pride Departs June 27, 2018 Departs July 7, 2018 Departs June 6, 2018 Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Barcelona, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Stockholm, Sweden • , Lisbon, Portugal • Porto, Portugal • Spain • Cartagena, Spain • Almería Finland • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint El Ferrol, Spain • Bordeaux, France (Granada), Spain • Málaga, Spain • Petersburg, Russia overnight • overnight • La Rochelle, France • Gibraltar, British Territory • Cádiz, Helsinki, Finland • Copenhagen, Saint-Malo, France • Dublin, Ireland Spain • Lisbon, Portugal Denmark

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Virtuoso Voyages shore experience $150 per person shipboard credit in Bordeaux or $150 shipboard credit, in Cádiz or $150 shipboard credit, welcome reception, & onboard welcome reception, & onboard Virtuoso Oceanview fares Virtuoso host Virtuoso host from $5,399 per person.

Virtuoso Oceanview fares Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $3,999 per person. from $3,199 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 31 SEABOURN ADVISOR TIP Curated experiences for the travel connoisseur. Legendary theater lyricist Sir Tim Rice has created an exclusive production for Sip a flute of Champagne as you ease into the private-club atmosphere aboard your intimate Seabourn guests that highlights ship. In your suite, the complimentary bar is stocked with your preferences; premium spirits some of his most-loved work – and fine wines flow freely at always-open bars, and world-class dining is further enhanced from Jesus Christ Superstar by a partnership with renowned chef Thomas Keller. An exclusive mindful-living program, to Aladdin, and created by Dr. Andrew Weil, integrates mind, body, and spiritual wellness, and Seabourn’s The Lion King. intuitive, personalized service exceeds all expectations – and tipping is never expected.

The elegant, graceful ambiance perfectly fits your lifestyle.

Gems of the Irish Sea & Hebrides Romance of the Rivieras Northern Gems & Edinburgh 14 Nights • Seabourn Quest 6 Nights • Seabourn Encore 13 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs July 1, 2018 Departs July 14 and October 6, 2018 Departs August 4, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Dover (London), England • Portland, Barcelona, Spain • Mahón, Menorca, Copenhagen, Denmark • Gothenburg, England • Saint Mary’s, Isles of Scilly • Spain • La Joliette (Marseille), France • Sweden • , Norway • Arendal, Cobh (Cork), Ireland • Bantry, Ireland • Saint-Tropez, France • Ajaccio, Norway • Lerwick, Shetland Islands • Foynes (), Ireland • Galway, Corsica, France • Monte Carlo, Scrabster, Scotland • Invergordon Ireland • , Donegal, Ireland • Monaco • Portovenere, Italy • (Inverness), Scotland • Newhaven Staffa, Scotland • Tobermory, Island Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Edinburgh), Scotland overnight • of Mull, Scotland • Belfast, Northern Newcastle upon Tyne, England • Ireland • Dublin, Ireland • Holyhead, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Bremerhaven, Germany • Transit Kiel Wales • Dunmore East (Waterford), Virtuoso Voyages shore experience in Canal • Copenhagen, Denmark Ireland • Dover (London), England Ajaccio, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host, or $150 per person Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: shipboard credit Virtuoso Voyages shore experience in Virtuoso Voyages shore experience in Oslo, welcome reception & onboard Dublin, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares Virtuoso host, or $150 per person Virtuoso host, or $150 per person from $3,999 per person. shipboard credit shipboard credit Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from $7,999 per person. from $7,999 per person.

32 EUROPEAN GEMS Officers enjoy mingling on board; you can even ask to dine with one.

Relax in an uber-luxe cabana Explore spectacular destinations in a in Encore’s exclusive top-of- more participatory way with optional ship Retreat. Ventures by SeabournTM excursions.

Jewels of the National Trust 15 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs September 15, 2018

Itinerary: Dover (London), England • Portland, England • Falmouth, England • Fishguard, Wales • Liverpool, England • Dublin, Ireland • Campbeltown, Scotland • Killybegs, Donegal, Ireland • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland • Peterhead (Aberdeen), Scotland • Newhaven (Edinburgh), Scotland overnight • Newcastle upon Tyne, England • Great Yarmouth, England • Dover (London), England

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages shore experience in Dublin, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host, or $150 per person shipboard credit

Service is unsurpassed, with Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares more than one staff per suite. from $8,999 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 33 ® VIKING ADVISOR TIP Embark on a journey of discovery. Taste your way through the region in a variety of optional culinary excursions. Tour Kinderdijk’s network of windmills, then head back on board to taste handcrafted Dutch For instance, you can spend cheeses. Encounter architectural treasures as you stroll through the medieval city of Regensburg, a day sampling Alsatian a UNESCO World Heritage site. Pay homage at the Normandy beaches, where a WWII specialties paired with historian provides invaluable insight into the heroism of the troops who landed there. Viking French wines in brings you closer to Europe’s rich cultures with an included shore excursion in every port, Strasbourg. regionally inspired cuisine, destination performances, and onboard enrichment programs.

Fishermans Bastion, Budapest.

Explorer Suite with a private veranda offering 270-degree views.

Viking Longship in Budapest, Hungary.

Rhine Getaway Romantic Danube® Paris & the Heart of Normandy 7 Nights • State-of-the-Art Viking 7 Nights • State-of-the-Art Viking 7 Nights • State-of-the-Art Viking Longships® Longships Longships Departures available throughout 2018 Departures available throughout 2018 Departures available throughout 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Budapest, Hungary • Vienna, Austria • Paris, France • Giverny, France • Kinderdijk, the Netherlands • Cologne, Krems, Austria • Passau, Germany • Vernon, France • Rouen, France • Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Nuremberg, Normandy Beaches • Les Andelys, Heidelberg, Germany • Strasbourg, Germany France • Conflans, France • Paris, France • Breisach, Germany • Basel, France Switzerland Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $350 shipboard credit per stateroom Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: and bottle of wine $350 shipboard credit per stateroom $350 shipboard credit per stateroom and bottle of wine and bottle of wine Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,199 per person. Virtuoso Riverview fares Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,799 per person. from $2,949 per person.

34 EUROPEAN GEMS NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ADVISOR TIP Ready to make your European escape? Feel free. Suites and villas in The Haven are among the largest at sea. Sip a beer at a brewery in UNESCO-designated Wismar, in Germany; return to the Breakaway Upgrade for access to the and take a seat for “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy: The Broadway Hit.” Explore Game of private courtyard pool and sun Thrones locations around Dubrovnik, in Croatia; back at your ship, dine at an authentically deck, exclusive dining options, Brazilian steakhouse. Freestyle Cruising is all about you. So whether you’re sailing to the Baltic, and other perks. the Mediterranean, or the Adriatic, you always enjoy the flexibility and freedom to customize a unique journey, thanks to a host of dining, entertainment, and shore adventure options.

Stop at the Trevi Rent a private cabana Fountain during the on board Breakaway. Ultimate Rome tour.

Epic Penthouses feature queen-size circular beds.

Western Mediterranean Scandinavia, Russia & Baltic Adriatic & Greece 7 Nights • Norwegian Epic 9 Nights • Norwegian Breakaway 7 Nights • Norwegian Star Select departures available May 2 Select departures available May 20 Select departures available August 26 through September 19, 2018 through September 23, 2018 and October 21, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/ Copenhagen, Denmark • Berlin Venice, Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Cannes, France • (Warnemünde), Germany • Tallinn, Kotor, Montenegro • Olympia Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia • (Katakolon), Greece • Athens Spain • Naples, Italy • Rome Helsinki, Finland • Stockholm (Piraeus), Greece • Split, Croatia • (Civitavecchia), Italy (Nynashamn*), Sweden • Venice, Italy Copenhagen, Denmark Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Up to $300 onboard credit per Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom, plus Free At Sea amenities! Up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom, plus Free At Sea amenities! stateroom, plus Free At Sea amenities! Virtuoso Balcony fares from $1,349 per person. Virtuoso Balcony fares from $1,399 per person. Virtuoso Balcony fares from $1,899 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 35 OCEANIA CRUISES ADVISOR TIP Uncompromising luxury, extraordinary value. With newly enhanced Concierge-level amenities, you can pop a complimentary bottle From the fertile vineyards of Bordeaux to Valencia’s futuristic architecture, Europe’s most of Champagne, enjoy unlimited fascinating attractions are all the more spectacular with Oceania Cruises. That’s because access to the private Spa Oceania lets you experience the Continent your way, in uncompromising luxury and at Terrace, and, thanks to an incredible value. Savor the finest cuisine at sea, inspired by master chef Jacques Pépin free laundry service, and served in a variety of always-complimentary venues. Enjoy authentic destination pack less. experiences, a comfortably refined ambience, engaging pursuits, and pampering service.

From Portofino, join a shore excursion to Genoa for an inside look at two of its splendid palaces.

Canary Island Connoisseur Western Europe Escapades Portraits of Europe 12 Nights • Riviera 12 Nights • Nautica 10 Nights • Riviera Departs April 21, 2018 Departs May 27, 2018 Departs June 16, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Barcelona, Spain • Seville (Cádiz), Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Lisbon, Portugal • Huelva, Spain • Spain • Lisbon, Portugal • Funchal Barcelona, Spain • Cartagena, Spain • Málaga, Spain • Alicante, Spain • (Madeira), Portugal • Santa Cruz de Lisbon, Portugal • Oporto, Portugal • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, la Palma, Canary Islands • Santa Cruz La Coruña, Spain • Bilbao, Spain • Spain • Saint-Tropez, France • Monte de Tenerife, Canary Islands • Arrecife Bordeaux, France two overnights • Carlo, Monaco • Portofino, Italy • (Lanzarote), Canary Islands • Tangier, London (Southampton), United Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Morocco • Barcelona, Spain Kingdom Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Prepaid gratuities Prepaid gratuities in Funchal, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit, welcome Virtuoso Oceanview fares Virtuoso Veranda fares reception, & onboard Virtuoso host from $4,799 per person. from $3,999 per person.

Virtuoso Veranda fares from $4,199 per person.

36 EUROPEAN GEMS Vacation on your own schedule, Every dish is without crowds or long lines. created à la minute just for you.

Penthouse Suite guests on board Marina and Riviera enjoy keycard access to a private lounge.

Pathway to Iberia Emerald Isles Explorer Renaissance & Retreats 15 Nights • Sirena 12 Nights • Marina 7 Nights • Riviera Departs June 23, 2018 Departs July 28, 2018 Departs August 30, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Miami, Florida • Saint George, Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Monte Carlo, Monaco overnight • overnight • Santa Cruz de Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland • Antibes, France • Portofino, Italy • Tenerife, Canary Islands • Arrecife Invergordon, Scotland • Ullapool, Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), (Lanzarote), Canary Islands • Funchal Scotland • Glasgow (Greenock), Italy • Ajaccio (Corsica), France • (Madeira), Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal Scotland • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Valencia, Liverpool, United Kingdom • Dublin, Spain • Barcelona, Spain Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Ireland • Holyhead, Wales • Cork Virtuoso Voyages shore experience (Ringaskiddy), Ireland • Portland, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: in Funchal, welcome reception & United Kingdom • London Prepaid gratuities onboard Virtuoso host, or $150 per (Southampton), United Kingdom person shipboard credit Virtuoso Oceanview fares Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $2,299 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview fares Prepaid gratuities from $2,599 per person. Virtuoso Veranda fares from $5,799 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 37 AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES ADVISOR TIP Longer stays, more overnights, total immersion. Besides offering easy access to your ship’s spa, What sets Azamara apart? “Stay longer. Experience more.” It’s the philosophy behind every Club Spa Suites come with Azamara voyage. It’s what enables you to experience destinations like Cuba, Croatia, and a $300 spa credit to be Greece. And it’s what takes you into the heart of every destination, with more time and oppor- used for spa treatments tunities to experience the culture, cuisine, people, and scenery, thanks to their Destination of your choice. Immersion® platform. With Azamara’s Itineraries featuring longer stays and more overnights in port, you’ll see destinations come to life after dark and experience cities in a whole new light.

Destination Immersion® includes dining on local cuisines.

From Dubrovnik, journey to the romantic seaside Relax in the resort of Cavtat. Club Spa Suite.

Croatian Treasures Aegean Wonders Cuba Intensive 8 Nights • Azamara Quest® 7 Nights • Azamara Pursuit® 10 Nights • Azamara Journey® Departs September 21, 2018 Departs September 22, 2018 Departs November 24, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Venice, Italy • Rijeka, Croatia • Zadar, Athens, greece • Mykonos, Greece • Miami, Florida • Havana, Cuba two Croatia • Croatia Inside Passage • Kusadasi, Turkey (late night stay) • overnights • Cienfuegos, Cuba • Split, Croatia • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Samos, Greece • Kos, Greece • Chania, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba • Labadee, Kotor, Montenegro • Korcula, Croatia • Greece (late night stay) • Santorini, Haiti • Miami, Florida Sibenik, Croatia • Venice, Italy Greece • Athens, Greece Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso Voyages shore experience in Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Virtuoso host and $150 per person Split, welcome reception & onboard in Kusadasi, welcome reception & shipboard credit Virtuoso host, or $150 per person onboard Virtuoso host, or $150 per shipboard credit person shipboard credit Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $4,399 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview fares Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $4,699 per person. from $3,299 per person.

38 EUROPEAN GEMS CUNARD LINE ADVISOR TIP Delight in the details. Traveling solo? Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria In the Cunard® Experience, it’s the little touches that make all the difference: A gracious both feature single staterooms welcome from white-gloved staff members, who remember just how you like your favorite that include all the amenities you expect, and are as roomy cocktail or morning latte. The chilled sparkling wine waiting in your spacious stateroom. as many doubles on other The rollout boxes beneath your bed, for extra storage. Take a tango lesson, or shake things cruise lines. up in a martini mixology class – just two of many enriching activities on board. Show off your party clothes on formal nights that harken back to the glamorous heyday of ocean cruising.

Reserve a private box in the Royal Court Theatre.

Grills dining is recognized as the most excep- tional at sea.

Look for upgraded staterooms aboard the refittedQueen Victoria.

Spain, Italy, & Greece Mediterranean Highlights Mediterranean Highlights 17 Nights • Queen Elizabeth® 14 Nights • Queen Victoria® 14 Nights • Queen Victoria® Departs May 24, 2018 Departs June 8, 2018 Departs July 20, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: London (Southampton), United London (Southampton), United London (Southampton), United Kingdom • Mallorca (Palma), Spain • Kingdom • Oporto, Portugal • Kingdom • Seville (Cadiz), Spain • Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Santorini, Barcelona, Spain • Port Mahón, Spain • Barcelona, Spain • Monte Carlo, Greek Isles, Greece • Heraklion, Greece • Ajaccio, France • Rome (Civitavecchia), Monaco • La Spezia, Italy • Rome Olympia (Katakolon), Greece • , Italy • Cagliari, Italy • Gibraltar, Great (Civitavecchia), Italy • Propriano, Italy • Gibraltar, Great Britain • London Britain • London (Southampton), France • Gibraltar, Great Britain • (Southampton), United Kingdom United Kingdom London (Southampton), United Kingdom Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages private car and Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: driver in Katakolon and special dining in Barcelona, welcome reception & Virtuoso Voyages shore experience credit for Grill and Balcony guests, onboard Virtuoso host, or $125 per in Barcelona, welcome reception & additional $125 shore excursion credit person shipboard credit onboard Virtuoso host, or $125 per per person for Balcony or additional person shipboard credit Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,949* per person.

Virtuoso Balcony fares from $3,199* per person. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $110 per person Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,949* per person. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $110 per person are additional and subject to change. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $120 per person are additional and subject to change. are additional and subject to change.

FEBRUARY 2018 39 ® CRYSTAL CRUISES ADVISOR TIP Indulge your inner explorer with all-inclusive luxury. Your favorite table on board just may be the one on your Adventure seekers who also appreciate the finer things in life find both aboardCrystal Serenity.® private verandah. Lose yourself Continually voted the world’s best (along with Crystal Symphony®), the ship exudes an in the views while lingering over easy luxury with its sophisticated stylings and cruising firsts, such as its “living wall” herb breakfast or dinner for two, garden. It’s the perfect vessel to carry you to an exciting polo match in Saint-Tropez, an with 24/7 in-room dining. enchanting ballet performance at Saint Petersburg’s famous Mariinsky Theatre, a gold- smith’s shop on Island, or the fascinating Nerja caves outside Málaga.

Norway’s Geirangerfjord has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tapas & Truffles Into the Midnight Sun Vineyards & Vistas 9 Nights • Crystal Serenity 13 Nights • Crystal Serenity 14 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs May 28, 2018 Departs July 1, 2018 Departs July 29, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Marseille, France • Barcelona, Spain • London/Dover, England • Bergen, London/Dover, England • Guernsey/ Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Lisbon, Norway • Flam, Norway • Geiranger, , • Portugal • Oporto/Leixoes, Portugal • Norway • Lofoten, Norway • Gravdal, Bordeaux, France • Oporto/Leixoes, Honfleur, France • Cherbourg, France • Norway • Tromso, Norway • Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal • Guernsey/Saint Peter Port, Channel Honningsvag, North Cape, Norway • Barcelona, Spain • Cassis, France • Islands • London/Dover, England Olden, Norway • Stavanger, Norway Monte Carlo, Monaco

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages shore experience in Virtuoso Voyages shore experience in Virtuoso Voyages shore experience Lisbon, welcome reception & onboard Bergen, welcome reception & onboard in Barcelona, welcome reception & Virtuoso host, or $200 per person Virtuoso host, or $250 per person onboard Virtuoso host, or $250 per shipboard credit shipboard credit person shipboard credit

Virtuoso Verandah fares Virtuoso Verandah fares Virtuoso Verandah fares from $4,390 per person. from $7,600 per person. from $7,170 per person.

40 EUROPEAN GEMS Saint Petersburg’s Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.

Dramatic scenery, up close and personal.

Cuisine is classic Crystal Penthouse yet creative. with Verandah.

Mediterranean Images Mediterranean Distinction Iberian Sojourn 11 Nights • Crystal Serenity 6 Nights • Crystal Serenity 6 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs August 19, 2018 Departs September 30, 2018 Departs October 7, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Barcelona, Spain • Sète, France • Marseille, France • Antibes, France • Barcelona, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Saint-Tropez, France • Villefranche, Genoa, Italy • Porto Venere, Italy • Alicante, Spain • Málaga, Spain • France • Florence/Livorno, Italy • Olbia, Sardegna, Italy • Corsica/ Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Cádiz/ Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy • Sorrento, Ajaccio, France • Mallorca/Palma de Seville, Spain • Lisbon, Portugal Italy • Monopoli, Italy • Kotor, Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, Spain Montenegro • Venice, Italy Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $125 per person shipboard credit Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $125 per person shipboard credit Virtuoso Voyages shore experience in Virtuoso Verandah fares Sète, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso Verandah fares from $3,405 per person. Virtuoso host, or $250 per person from $3,210 per person. shipboard credit

Virtuoso Verandah fares from $6,140 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 41 Onboard decor evokes the STAR CLIPPERS golden age of sailing. Legendary adventure begins with a tall tale.

You’ll help raise the sails off the Patmos coast, lie in the bowsprit on the way to Amorgos, learn to tie a knot before venturing to Ephesus, and climb the mast to the Crow’s Nest for views of Mykonos. Write your own Greek Isle saga aboard an authentic tall ship, sipping cocktails in the piano bar or curling up with a book by the library’s fireplace. Northern Cyclades 7 Nights with complimentary two nights’ hotel stay either pre-/post-cruise • Star Flyer Departures available August 4 & 18, 2018

Itinerary: Piraeus, Athens, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Patmos, Greece • Amorgos, Greece • Mykonos, Greece • Monemvasia, Greece • Piraeus, Athens, Greece

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $150 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $1,870 per person.

ADVISOR Book early to secure one of the select staterooms that TIP open onto the deck.

Virtuoso Luxe Report Pick: SPAIN

“Of course, you have to try the tapas — but don’t let littered floors in those restaurants scare you. They’re often the sign of the best tapas bars! It’s customary to throw napkins on the floor when you are finished using them.” – Sally Goldwasser, Virtuoso travel advisor DGMS GALLERY/GETTY IMAGES DGMS GALLERY/GETTY

42 EUROPEAN GEMS AMAWATERWAYS ADVISOR TIP More ways to discover, relax, and indulge. Consider adding an optional pre- or post-cruise tour to your A visit to Cologne offers the option of a guided bicycle tour or a beer tasting at the world- cruise. For example, you can renowned Kölsch Brewery. In Dürnstein, you can hike up to the dominating fortress – where spend three romantic nights in Paris before a TGV high-speed Richard the Lionhearted was held captive – or indulge your sweet tooth at a local apricot train ride to Luxembourg to grower’s. Arriving in Rüdesheim, you can trek to scenic Ehrenfels Castle, go biking along the meet AmaDante. Rhine, or take a gondola ride followed by a Riesling tasting. Experience the luxury of more with AmaWaterways, including more excursion choices and more active ways to explore.

Ships carry a fleet of bicycles for guided tours or independent exploration.

Most staterooms Soak in the ever-changing feature both views over cocktails at the French and full- swim-up pool bar. size balconies.

Captivating Rhine Rhine & Moselle Fairytales Danube Serenade 7 Nights • AmaDante, AmaKristina, 11 Nights • AmaPrima 7 Nights • AmaCerto, AmaSerena, AmaPrima, AmaSonata, AmaStella Departures available May through AmaSonata Departures available March through October 2018 Departures available June through November 2018 November 2018 Itinerary: Itinerary: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Itinerary: Amsterdam, the Netherlands overnight • overnight • Cologne, Germany • Nuremberg, Germany overnight • Cologne, Germany - Koblenz, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Cochem, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Passau, Rhine Gorge, Germany - Rüdesheim, Trier, Germany • Bernkastel, Germany • Germany • , Austria • Melk, Germany • Mannheim, Germany • Rhine Gorge, Germany - Rüdesheim, Austria - Dürnstein, Austria • Krems, Strasbourg, France • Breisach, Germany • Ludwigshafen, Germany • Austria • Vienna, Austria overnight Germany • Basel, Switzerland Strasbourg, France • Breisach, Germany • Basel, Switzerland Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace $100 shipboard credit per stateroom Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $100 shipboard credit per stateroom Virtuoso Riverview fares Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,049 per person. from $2,049 per person. Virtuoso Riverview fares from $4,249 per person.

FEBRUARY 2018 43 VIRTUOSO LUXE REPORT PICK: FRANCE

“I always recommend clients rent bikes in the garden of Versailles. You can quickly get away from the crowds and see the Petit Trianon & Marie Antoinette's hamlet at your leisure. It's also fun to ride through the back forest paths like a local, and if you have your Paris Museum Pass, you've saved yourself more time for the rest of the day!” – Christie York, Virtuoso travel advisor ENCRIER/GETTY IMAGES ENCRIER/GETTY

44 EUROPEAN GEMS HOTELS & RESORTS

The right hotel experience can take any trip to the next level, so why not treat yourself to one of the stunning properties in the following pages? Now is the time to pour some Champagne, sit back, and enjoy.

FEBRUARY 2018 45 BELMOND GRAND HIBERNIAN An opulent ode to Ireland’s rolling landscapes.

Uncover hidden gems around the Emerald Isle from aboard the luxurious Belmond Grand Hibernian train. Let the spirit of adventure carry you to thrilling destinations and across picture-perfect scenery while you dine on gourmet cuisine enriched by the finest of regional ingredients. Traditional local entertainment brings each memorable day to a close. Grand Tour of Ireland 6 Nights • Travel available from April to October 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Six-night journey aboard the Belmond Grand Hibernian luxury train in a Twin Cabin • All onboard meals and beverages, including alcoholic drinks • Visit to the Jameson Experience with private tasting • Tour of Ashford Castle and Blarney Castle and Gardens • Traditional horse and cart excursion followed by a boat trip • Exclusive tours of Curraghmore House and the House of Waterford Crystal

Virtuoso fares from EUR 8,108 (approx. US $9,610) per person, based on April 10, 2018 departure.

The cabins are truly impressive, with refined decor, soft Enjoy a Guinness or whiskey in the ADVISOR atmospheric Observation Car. TIP color palettes, and Irish duck down bedding. Families should book interconnecting Twin and Double Cabins.

The Langham THE LANGHAM, LONDON perfectly situated. London’s Grand Dame is more glamorous than ever.

Europe’s first Grand Hotel, The Langham, London opened its doors in 1865. It created the tradition of afternoon tea in its storied Palm Court and has catered to London’s luminaries ever since. Refreshed by a recent upgrade, The Langham, London also features dining overseen by father-and-son duo Albert and Michel Roux, ensuring it remains of the highest calibre. Iconic Stay in the West End London, United Kingdom Travel available through May 31, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Breakfast for two daily • $100 food & beverage credit, once per stay • Welcome cocktail in any of the bars • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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

Book an Executive Room to enjoy the benefits of The Langham ADVISOR TIP Club, including snacks throughout the day, Champagne and can- apés in the evening as well as full butler and concierge services.

46 EUROPEAN GEMS Let Us Inspire You!

ITALIAN GEMS IN SARDINIA, SANREMO & TUSCANY

Waterstone, a distinguished collection of hotels, resorts, yachts and destinations around the world, would like to inspire you with four ‘Italian Gems’ for your next vacation. As a strong supporter of Virtuoso, Waterstone is committed to working with your travel advisor to enhance your on-property experience and making each trip a memory of a lifetime.

Whether planning a family or couples vacation, enjoy La Dolce Vita in each of these Italian resort properties, where the Virtuoso amenities are just the start of your customized travel experience!

FORTE VILLAGE HOTEL CASTELLO ROYAL HOTEL SANREMO Sardinia, Italy Sanremo, Liguria, Italy

Forte Village is a ‘must-visit’ bucket list destination for parents The glamorous beachfront Royal Hotel Sanremo provides a who want nothing but the best for their children. Escape to 47 broad spectrum of amenities and activities and is less than acres of fun, including sports, cooking and dance academies, one hour from Nice and Monaco. Visitors can enjoy the coastal go carting, bowling, and a myriad of watersport, entertain- jogging and biking path, golf, and yachting, or relax in the ment and dining options for all the family. Book Virtuoso Royal Wellness Spa, before savoring the hotel’s many culinary member, Forte Village Hotel Castello for special amenities. delights with candlelight dinners overlooking the sea!

BORGO PIGNANO CASTEL MONASTERO Volterra-Pisa, Tuscany, Italy Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Borgo Pignano sits on a hill surrounded by a 750-acre organic Castel Monastero, located 20 minutes from Siena, has a spa estate, featuring an 18th century villa, and a wide choice of and wellness center featuring detox, slimming and anti-aging accommodations for families and couples. Enjoy stunning views, treatments. Offering a range of leisure activities from wine a range of leisure activities, farm-to-table culinary experiences tasting and cooking classes this former 11th century monastery and sophisticated art and wine tasting experiences. Ideal for and medieval village is now the perfect location for visiting visiting San Gimignano and Siena. Montepulciano, Cortona or the whole Chianti region.

CONTACT YOUR VIRTUOSO TRAVEL ADVISOR FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND TO BOOK THESE ITALIAN GEMS! THE STAFFORD LONDON VILLA LA MASSA Piccadilly Posh London, United Kingdom Available for travel throughout 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Breakfast for two daily • One lunch or dinner for two (excluding beverages, tax, & gratuities) in The Game Bird restaurant The 16th-century estate lies along the • Early check-in/late checkout, if available banks of the Arno. • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates. Living la Vita Medici Florence, Italy Travel available through October 27, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade upon arrival (excluding suites), if available • Breakfast for two daily • Arrival transfer via Mercedes car from Florence airport or railway station • Complimentary minibar throughout stay, including alcohol • Stays of three or four nights: One lunch for two (beverages not included) • Stays of five nights or longer: One dinner for two The two-bedroom (beverages not included) Gatehouse spreads over three floors. Virtuoso rates from EUR480 (approx. US $569) per room, per night.

DE L’EUROPE AMSTERDAM GRAND HOTEL VILLA SERBELLONI 4=3 Promotion Hop aboard a motorboat from Amsterdam, the Netherlands the private dock to view Lake 4 Nights • Travel available July 1 through August 31, 2018 Como’s historic gardens.

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Four nights’ accommodation • Receive 25% off the Average Daily Rate on four nights or more • Guaranteed upgrade at time of booking (up to Junior Suites) • Breakfast for two daily • $100 food & beverage credit, once per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Guests in Junior Suites and above also receive a private, one-way airport transfer Cosseted on Lake Como Virtuoso rates from $499 per room, per night. Bellagio, Como, Italy Travel available March 29 through November 4, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Buffet breakfast for two persons per room • Welcome bottle of Spumante in room upon arrival • EUR 75 lunch or dinner for two at Mistral Restaurant or one beauty treatment at Villa Serbelloni SPA (excluding products) • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Early check-in/late checkout, if available Prestige One Bedroom Suite - Rondeel Wing. Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates.

48 EUROPEAN GEMS CLASSIC VACATIONS ADVISOR TIP Plan a mythical stay on Mykonos. Consider upgrading to a White Bliss room with a plunge pool or Jacuzzi on the balcony. Modern-day gods and goddesses find their own glamorous Olympus on the Greek isle The hotel’s Relais & Châteaux of Mykonos. At the edge of the turquoise Aegean waters and beyond, travelers discover restaurant is one of the top white-sand beaches, iconic windmills, the winding streets of cosmopolitan Mykonos Town’s tables on the island; have Little Venice district, and red-hot nightlife. Visit some of the island’s more than 400 your travel advisor make churches, stroll the pretty village of Ano Mera, browse art galleries and chic boutiques, reservations. or watch locals feed pelicans along the waterfront.

An attentive staff caters to your every need on the hotel’s Stay pool deck; stay through the magnificent sunset.

European Riches 3 Nights • Travel available May 1 through October 30, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Three nights’ accommodation at Myconian Ambassador Hotel and Thalasso Center in White Bliss Room • Champagne breakfast for two daily • Welcome Champagne drink • Bottle of Greek wine and an assortment of Myconian delicacies upon arrival • Two-course, set-menu lunch for two (excluding beverages), once per stay

Fresh ocean breezes flow through your modernly elegant room. Virtuoso rates from $687 per person, double occupancy.

FEBRUARY 2018 49 Look for playful design elements like the staircase’s stone pigs that CONSERVATORIUM HOTEL symbolize piggy banks. A masterpiece hotel in Amsterdam’s museum district.

An imaginatively converted, nineteenth-century bank building located in Amsterdam’s Museum Square District, the Conservatorium hotel provides an urban retreat with its Asian restaurant, Taiko, and a holistic wellness center considered the Netherlands’ top luxury spa. You’re a stroll away from the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Stay for Longer Amsterdam, the Netherlands 2 Nights or Longer • Travel available February 1 through March 27, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Two nights’ (or longer) accommodation at 20% discount • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • English breakfast for two daily • Dutch welcome gift • $100 spa credit per room, once per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Virtuoso rates from $396 per room, per night.

ADVISOR Every guest enjoys the individualized services of a personal TIP host, a combination concierge-assistant ready to make reservations, provide insider tips, and introduce you to locals.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MILAN/ MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MUNICH Oriental luxury in Europe’s legendary cities.

In the heart of Milan’s fashion district, four elegant, eighteenth- century buildings fuse Italian design and Asian touches. Indulge at The Mandarin Oriental, Milan’s holistic spa and two-Michelin- stars Seta restaurant. The Mandarin Oriental, Munich features the Japanese-Peruvian cuisine of chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Include a Sunday stay accommodations that are among the city’s largest. in Milan for the hotel’s popular jazz brunch. One More Night Milan, Italy/Munich, Germany 3 Nights • Travel available through April 8, 2018 Oriental Suites feature wraparound balconies overlooking Munich. Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Three nights’ accommodation • Third night FREE • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Continental breakfast for two daily • $100 food and beverage or spa services credit per room, once per stay

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

Mandarin Oriental, Milan sits next to the famous La Scala ADVISOR TIP opera house; upcoming performances include Verdi’s Aida. In Munich, book a room with an outdoor terrace.

50 EUROPEAN GEMS MAYBOURNE HOTEL GROUP ADVISOR TIP Four nights, three London hotels, all five-star. Take a master class with Claridge’s kitchen team. The Connaught offers outdoor A stay in one of Maybourne Hotel Group’s iconic hotels offers four nights for the price of painting classes with a local three. There’s the art deco glamour of Claridge’s, in the heart of Mayfair, with Michelin-starred artist. Suite guests at The restaurant Fera and a dedicated theater desk. The Connaught is home to world-renowned Berkeley can wear couture chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new restaurant, Jean-Georges at The Connaught, and from a specially curated the first Aman Spa outside the brands own resorts. And then The Berkeley, located in fashion trunk. Knightsbridge, where guests can enjoy Prêt-à-Portea, the catwalk-inspired afternoon tea.

Perfectly appointed Serene dining with beauty Terrace Junior Suite all around at Jean-Georges at The Berkeley. at The Connaught.

The stunning Claridge’s lobby awaits your arrival. Stay Four Longer London, England 4 Nights • Travel available through April 15, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Four consecutive nights’ accommodation at Claridge’s, The Connaught, or The Berkeley • Fourth night FREE • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Breakfast for two daily • £75 food and beverage or spa credit • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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FEBRUARY 2018 51 ME IBIZA SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY ME Suites You Join a tour to “Port Knox,” Santa Eulalia del Rio, Spain a cellar for valuable Ports. 3 Nights • Travel available April 27 through October 15, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Three nights’ accommodation in a Suite • Assistance unpacking/packing • Services of an Aura Host – essentially, a personal assistant with the power to make your requests happen • Access to exclusive rooftop swimming pool • Complimentary Bali Bed during stay • $100 food and beverage credit • 50-minute massage per person, per stay

Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates. Luxury Amidst the Vineyards Get VIP treatment at the private rooftop pool. Lamego, Portugal Travel available through March 31, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Breakfast for two daily • $100 hotel credit • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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ESPRIT SAINT GERMAIN A welcome home in the heart of Paris.

A boutique hotel on Paris’s Left Bank, Esprit Saint Germain exudes all the intimacy and warmth of a private residence. Make yourself a cocktail and relax in front of the living room’s fireplace, or peruse the Library shelves, or work out while looking out over the city’s rooftops. You’re steps from boutiques, the Luxembourg Gardens, and iconic Boulangerie Poilâne. Three Luxurious Nights Paris, France 3 Nights • Travel available through 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Three nights’ accommodation in Superior Room • Round-trip airport transfers in a private car • Full breakfast for two daily • Choice of red or white wine in room with assorted French snacks upon arrival • Flowers and fresh fruits in room daily • Open bar in lobby with Champagne, wines, and premium spirits • Complimentary minibar in the room

Virtuoso rates from EUR1,785 (approx. US $2,116) for three nights.

Upgrade to a top-floor Prestige Room for its exposed, Each room is a unique, ADVISOR cozy cocoon with antique TIP eighteenth-century beams and private terrace overlooking the furnishings and fine fabrics. Church of Saint-Sulpice, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.

52 EUROPEAN GEMS TRAVEL IMPRESSIONS ADVISOR TIP Villa La Massa’s private Find yourself in Italy’s most romantic cities. chapel is an enchanting setting for your vows exchange. Just a stone’s throw from Florence stands Villa La Massa, a sixteenth-century Medici villa Baglioni Hotel Regina’s new Roman Penthouse features stunning surrounded by Tuscan vineyards and adorned with original frescoes and stone, wood, and Murano glass chandeliers. terra-cotta. Rome’s “dolce vita” is reborn at the art deco Baglioni Hotel Regina, situated on Try the signature scallops in the central Via Veneto and beloved by the international jet set. In the very heart of Venice a curry crust at Baglioni sits the Baglioni Hotel Luna, which offers its distinguished guests a magical stay with price- Hotel Luna. less art and antiques, period decor, and panoramic views of the lagoon and San Marco.

Villa La Massa can arrange a hot-air balloon ride over Florence.

Baglioni Hotel Regina’s Roman Penthouse is Rome’s most exclusive apartment.

Baglioni Hotel Luna’s Canova Restaurant over- looks the Royal Gardens.

Baglioni Hotel Regina Baglioni Hotel Luna Villa La Massa Rome, Italy Venice, Italy Florence, Italy 5 Nights • Travel available April 27 5 Nights • Travel available April 27 5 Nights • Travel available April 30 through July 28, 2018 through July 26, 2018 through July 15, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Round-trip hotel transfers by private car • Round-trip hotel transfers • Round-trip hotel transfers by private car • Five nights’ hotel accommodations • Five nights’ hotel accommodations • Five nights’ hotel accommodations in a Deluxe room in a Deluxe room in a Double Deluxe room • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Buffet breakfast for two daily • Buffet breakfast for two daily • Buffet breakfast for two daily • EUR30 hotel credit per room, • EUR30 hotel credit per room, • Three-course dinner for two once per stay once per stay (excluding beverages) at Il Verrocchio • Hotel tax • Hotel tax Restaurant, once per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Hotel tax • Early check-in/late checkout, if available Virtuoso rates from $1,986 per person, Virtuoso rates from $2,303 per person, double occupancy. double occupancy. Virtuoso rates from $1,566 per person, double occupancy.

FEBRUARY 2018 53 The view has never looked so inviting. LA BOBADILLA, A ROYAL HIDEAWAY HOTEL Hide away in the heart of Andalucía.

Time seems to stand still at Barcelo La Bobadilla, a pictur- esque estate in Spain’s Loja mountain range and a pioneer of the Slow Travel concept. Spend days lounging by the pool and lingering over locally sourced cuisine. Take electric Boogies and Quads out for a spin, join a guided trekking tour around the grounds, or sample olive oils. Andalucían Oasis Loja, Spain Travel available through November 17, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Breakfast for two daily • One private bath for two in the Suite Spa ($100 value) • Entrance to seawater circuit daily • Suite guests also enjoy Balinese day bed and bubble bath, with bottle of cava (summer months only)

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ADVISOR With its own chapel and extensive gardens, La Bobadilla TIP is ideal for a destination wedding.

Virtuoso Luxe Report Pick: CROATIA

“Croatia is fabulous for its wine country and must-see Plitvice Lakes National Park, whose lakes and waterfalls provide picture-perfect picnic settings.” – Patricia Shachat, Virtuoso travel advisor O-CHE/ GETTY IMAGES

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54 EUROPEAN GEMS TAKING IT ALL IN A Chicago-area family gains a grand perspective while exploring the Emerald Isle.

WHO: The Christensen family Wheaton, Illinois

WHERE: Ireland

“We had waited a few days for good weather before setting out on a spectacular hike along the Cliffs of Moher,” says Virtuoso traveler Laura Christensen. “When we stopped to take in this breathtaking view, it gave me such joy to watch my youngest daughter and niece [pictured, above inset]. The rugged beauty, fresh scent of grass, warm sunshine, and ocean breezes made them feel so alive – like the world was theirs to explore and cherish.”

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