TRAVEL CATALOG | SEPTEMBER 2019 2020 Planner VACATION IDEAS TO KICK OFF THE NEXT DECADE

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SEPTEMBER 2019 1 OUR FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOODS

Where We Want To Be Five neighborhoods to visit in 2020.

If it’s our first time in a new place, we want to know how locals spend Saturday mornings, where to find the best coffee, and which gorgeous townhouse-lined street is going to make us seriously con- sider packing up everything and moving there for good. In short, we fall in love with a city through its best neighborhoods. We asked Virtuoso Life writers who have lived and worked around the world to share their favorite ones for this story. Here are their odes to beloved locales, and our advice for how to discover each one on

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2 2020 PLANNER Clockwise from top left: Grandpa, Bar Agrikultur, Stockholm city views, and a Södermalm snack break. Opposite: Café Pascal.

Södermalm, Stockholm

Stockholm is innately cool, and nowhere is the Swedish style quotient higher than in this southern island district. Everything here is buzzworthy, but what makes Södermalm timeless is its hidden gems, from the canalside boules pitch open only in summer to the tiny antiques shops with amazing vinyl selections hidden in their basements. Here, how to spend a day exploring the neighborhood like a local.

11 am: Start on the scenic northern waterfront at Fotografiska, a photography museum where contemporary exhibitions from the likes of Irving Penn and Charlotte Gyllenhammar are considered required cultural consumption among savvy Södermalmers.

1 pm: Grab lunch at Café Pascal – the only thing better than the creamy salmorejo (chilled tomato soup) and grilled Reuben sandwiches at this new neighborhood bakery is the people-watching from sunny sidewalk tables.

3 pm: This boutique-dense neighborhood is a shopper’s dream. Scoop up Scandinavian fashions at Grandpa, browse all-natural skincare products at L:a Bruket, admire coveted ceramics and glass- ware in the showroom of designer Carina Seth Andersson, and shop for Italian-made sandals and handbags at ATP Atelier.

6 pm: Finish the day with a gin and tonic at the intimate Bar Agrikultur. The bar’s gins come from a Södermalm distillery, and the inventive small plates – cured venison, pea sprouts with cod roe – mirror the Scandinavian seasons.

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SEPTEMBER 2019 3 GRÀCIA PRO TIPS

Coffee order: Un tallat (an espresso “cut” with milk) at Café Salambó. Happy-hour haunts: Bobby Gin, Old Fashioned Gin Tonic & Cocktail Bar, and Elephanta for gintònics. Don’t miss: The Festa Major de Gràcia in August is one of Barcelona’s best street festivals. Instagram stop: The refurbished Casa Vicens, Gaudí’s first residential project.

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia and (left) Casa Vicens.

Gràcia, Barcelona

In some ways, Barcelona is selling everything from of feeling global and It’s home to Cines Verdi a collection of small towns dried beans to vintage decisively local is what and Verdi Park, the city’s netted together in the handbags. Mass tourism keeps me coming back best “original version” nineteenth century after has wrought substantial week after week. Shoppers cinemas; restaurants such the construction of the change on parts of Barce- stock their larders with as (my favorite) Somodó, Eixample, a mile-wide grid lona over the past decade, goods from the 131-year- which offers a Japanese of streets radiating from but, remarkably, Gràcia old Llibertat food market, chef’s creative take on the medieval Old City. To has managed to retain its while families gather at Mediterranean cuisine; the north there’s La Vila distinct identity, strong the marble counters in and the gorgeous café de Gràcia (the village of Catalan pride, and small- the Quimet and Lo Pinyol SlowMov, one of the few Gràcia), with its narrow town atmosphere. bodegas for a pre-lunch places in Barcelona that streets, squares that I’ve lived in Barcelona vermouth on Saturdays. serves pour-over coffees double as playgrounds, for more than 20 years, For all its tradition, Gràcia (and roasts its own beans).

and small specialty shops and Gràcia’s balance is a little new wave too: – Jeff Koehler SIVAN ASKAYO YADID LEVY

4 2020 PLANNER Palermo, Buenos Aires

No evening out in Buenos 1 pm: For a true parrilla Aires is complete without (steak house) experience, a stop in Palermo. This head to Don Julio for nearly seven-square-mile fried empanadas and barrio knits together the juicy entraña (skirt steak), best of the city in various paired with a velvety micro-neighborhoods that Argentinian malbec brim with effortlessly fun from the restaurant’s locales and vibrant night- 14,000-bottle wine cellar. life. From day to night, here’s one way to get your 4 pm: Visit the Museo bearings in B.A.’s most de Arte Latinoameri- exciting district. cano de Buenos Aires (MALBA) to browse more 11 am: Your travel advisor than 200 artworks from can work with Mai1O, a icons including Frida Virtuoso on-site tour con- Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and nection in Argentina, to Antonio Berni. customize an array of chic Palermo pursuits. One 8 pm: After dinner at idea: Visit leafy Palermo Proper, housed in an un- Viejo with local aesthete marked former mechanic’s Catalina Sanchez Bar- garage, head to subter- renechea. She has insider ranean Uptown & the access to the studios of Bronx for a taste of the artist Leandro Erlich city’s speakeasy cocktail and jewelry maker Inés scene. Those in the mood Bonadeo, as well as to to tango can dance with artisan boutiques such locals at La Milonguita. as Arte Étnico Argen- – Nora Walsh tino and Casa Ayma, known for handmade textiles and crafts.

TIP “Don’t miss the Mercado de Pulgas, a great place to find vintage furniture. Afterward, take a picture in front of the Frida Kahlo mural and wander through Palermo’s public parks.” – Sofia de Kemme- Clockwise from top: Arte Étnico Argentino, ter, Virtuoso travel advisor a Palermo spin, and

SIVAN ASKAYO YADID LEVY the MALBA.

SEPTEMBER 2019 5 West Village, New York City

If I were directing my own movie, I’d set a romantic comedy in the West Village for its glossy optimism. The neighborhood’s tree- lined, cobblestoned streets recall a time when it felt like the center of global culture, from the jazz clubs of the 1920s to the bohemian artists who took a stand here in the 1960s. The West Village feels like a movie set (filming sites for Friends and Sex and the City still draw crowds), and it beckons visitors to take their time. And yes, those beautiful streets are a little haphazard, laid out before Manhattan’s struc- tured grid was established Three Lives & Company and in 1811, which is why (below) a West Village street made for strolling. ending up at the corner of West Fourth and West Tenth streets is possible. A few of my favorite West Village pastimes: wandering down shaded, brownstone-lined Perry, Charles, and West 11th WEST VILLAGE streets; thumbing through PRO TIPS books at Three Lives & Company; digging into Coffee order: A flat white a French breakfast at at the Australian-inspired Buvette; finding greet- Bluestone Lane. ing cards at Greenwich Letterpress; and picking Bring home: A small (or big) up sea-salt caramels at treasure from The Upper Varsano’s Chocolates. Rust antiques shop. Much is made by locals of the clash between It’s 8 pm; you should be: landlords and businesses, Waiting for your table at of a disappearing New Café Cluny. York City. While the West Village isn’t immune, its Only locals know: The best charm endures. nightly show in town is at MOHSIN TARA – Annie Fitzsimmons the Marie’s Crisis piano bar. (BOOKSTORE) BALL & ALBANESE, (STREET) SIVAN ASKAYO

6 2020 PLANNER Bandra West, Mumbai

Most first-time visitors to Mumbai focus on the southern part of the city, where most of the monuments and grand boulevards are concen- trated. Fair enough. But make a little time for the northern coastal suburb of Bandra West, with its trendy restaurants, hyperlocal shopping, and a solid chance of rubbing shoulders with Bollywood royalty. Here’s an ideal one-day introduction:

11 am: The main draw at the Taj Mahal Tea House is the expansive tea list, but the food holds its own here too. Settle in and tuck into a butter chicken sandwich or lamb kebab salad.

2 pm: Wend your way through the former fishing villages of Chimbai and Ranwar before swinging by the Bandra outpost of Kulture Shop – a collective of contemporary Indian artists and graphic designers – for framed prints and tote bags.

6 pm: The Bandstand Promenade is where all of Bandra converges for sunset. Walk along the water to the Castella de Aguada (Bandra Fort) for impressive views of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link bridge.

Clockwise from top: 8 pm: Chef Kelvin Cheung Downtown Mumbai beck- has a lock on Mumbai ons, the Taj Mahal Tea dining: Reservations for his House, and Kulture Shop. Sunday brunch at Bastian are hard to come by, while his One Street bar upstairs is the place to be for spiced Moscow mules. MOHSIN TARA

(BOOKSTORE) BALL & ALBANESE, (STREET) SIVAN ASKAYO – Sarah Khan

SEPTEMBER 2019 7 By Water By CRUISES The world of cruising is constantly changing, and 2020 is looking to be a big year for water-based travel. From chic, classic ocean liners to intimate river vessels and an entirely new collection of yachts, we’ve got everything you need for your next voyage, whether your sailing speed is a laid-back Caribbean cruise or a thrilling ALE72/GETTY IMAGES ALE72/GETTY expedition through Arctic seas.

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SEPTEMBER 2019 9 Take the Rouen walking tour to see notable sights, including the square where Joan of Arc was martyred.

The Chef’s Table experience allows guests to watch the chef prepare an exquisite tasting menu meal.

Visit Honfleur’s pretty harbor from Le Havre.

Embark on a Journey Through Architectural Wonders of Europe AmaWaterways

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An extended stay in Hong Kong allows time to experience its festive Temple Street Night Market.

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SEPTEMBER 2019 15 Admire the breathtaking, 360-degree views from 300 feet above sea level in the North Star capsule.

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An all-inclusive voyage with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers the freedom and flexibility to immerse yourself in life’s exceptional experiences; explore earth’s exquisite and unexpected hideaways; and stir passions and curiosities that inspire deeper connections with the world. Whether on board our intimate yacht marked by anticipatory service, or ashore, in the company of local guides who bring each destination’s unique culture and history to life, every journey is designed to leave you enlivened and enlightened, allowing you to marvel at the beauty of the world through fresh eyes.

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18 2020 PLANNER Tour Sydney’s famous Opera Enjoy globally inspired fare House, named a UNESCO in the Main Restaurant. World Heritage site.

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(HEADPHONES) CHRIS PLAVIDAL/STYLING BY HEIDI ADAMS person are additional and subject to change. person are additional and subject to change.

SEPTEMBER 2019 19 Check Northern Europe Off Your Must-Visit List Silversea

Make 2020 the year you explore northern Europe with Silversea. From its grand cathedrals and gilded palaces to its natural wonders and still-wild isles, this sublime region will captivate you – as will your ultra-luxe, all-suite ship. Refined, intimate spaces inspire camaraderie, as do top-shelf pours at always-open bars and cuisine that rivals the finest on land. Discreet, devoted service ensures your every wish is fulfilled, with a staff ratio of nearly 1:1 and a dedicated butler for every suite. What’s more, free round-trip economy air is part of your all-inclusive fare.

Get a thrilling peek at London life through the Tower Bridge’s glass floor.

DUBLIN TO AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM TO LONDON LONDON (GREENWICH) TO 7 Nights • Silver Whisper (GREENWICH) COPENHAGEN Departs May 15, 2020 11 Nights • Silver Whisper 11 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs May 25, 2020 Departs July 5, 2020 Itinerary: Dublin, Ireland • Belfast, Northern Itinerary: Itinerary: Ireland • Portree, Isle of Skye, Amsterdam, the Netherlands • London (Greenwich), United Kingdom Scotland • Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Leith (Edinburgh), United Kingdom • overnight • Leith (Edinburgh), United Scotland • Bergen, Norway • Flåm, Invergordon, United Kingdom • Kingdom overnight • Aberdeen, Norway • Leith (Edinburgh), Belfast, United Kingdom • Dublin, United Kingdom • Lerwick, United Scotland • Amsterdam, the Ireland overnight • Dunmore East Kingdom • Flåm, Norway • Netherlands overnight (Waterford), Ireland • Cardiff, United Gudvangen, Norway • Nordfjordeid, Kingdom • Falmouth, United Norway • Bergen, Norway • Oslo, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Kingdom • London (Greenwich), Norway • Helsingor, Denmark • Virtuoso Voyages custom curated United Kingdom Copenhagen, Denmark overnight shore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso Vista Suite fares shore experience, welcome reception, shore experience, welcome reception, from $6,500 per person. and onboard Virtuoso host and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Vista Suite fares Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from $7,200 per person. from $7,700 per person.

20 2020 PLANNER COPENHAGEN TO LONDON COPENHAGEN ROUND-TRIP COPENHAGEN TO LONDON (TOWER BRIDGE) 9 Nights • Silver Spirit 10 Nights • Silver Spirit 11 Nights • Silver Wind Departs August 10, 2020 Departs September 3, 2020 Departs August 1, 2020 Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Copenhagen, Denmark • Stavanger, Copenhagen, Denmark • Hamburg, Copenhagen, Denmark • Oslo, Norway • Alesund, Norway • Germany overnight • Amsterdam, the Norway overnight • Alesund, Norway • Trondheim, Norway • Geiranger, Netherlands overnight • Zeebrugge, Trondheim, Norway • Andalsnes, Norway • Hellesylt, Norway • Belgium • Honfleur, Franceovernight • Norway • Olden, Norway • Eidfjord, Flåm, Norway • Bergen, Norway • Portsmouth, United Kingdom • Norway • Bergen, Norway • London Kristiansand, Norway • Copenhagen, London (Greenwich), United (Tower Bridge), United Kingdom Denmark overnight Kingdom overnight overnight Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience, welcome reception, shore experience, welcome reception, shore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host and onboard Virtuoso host and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Vista Suite fares Virtuoso Vista Suite fares Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from $7,200 per person. from $6,600 per person. from $7,700 per person.

Evenings on board have something for everyone.

Royal Suites can be expanded to two bedrooms.

Glide past Ullapool Harbour on the Silver Wind.

SEPTEMBER 2019 21 Both Glacier Bay National Park and Hubbard Glacier are included on most itineraries.

Onboard chefs delight your palate with fresh Alaskan seafood.

Award-winning onboard Cunard® Insights program.

Iconic Alaska Sailings with Unparalleled Elegance Cunard®

Discover Alaska’s astonishing natural beauty aboard one of the world’s most legendary ships. Queen Elizabeth® spends a full season in Alaska next summer and offers you more glaciers, ports, and time for experiences found only in Alaska. Every itinerary includes Glacier Bay National Park, and Cunard’s award-winning onboard program brings the majesty of Alaska alive. You will interact with naturalists, park rangers, and indigenous elders who share stories and unique perspectives. Plus, exclusive excursions will enhance your adventures ashore.

ALASKA ALASKA ALASKA 10 Nights • Queen Elizabeth® 12 Nights • Queen Elizabeth® 9 Nights • Queen Elizabeth® Departs June 12, 2020 Departs July 9, 2020 Departs August 11, 2020

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Vancouver, British Columbia • Glacier Vancouver, British Columbia • Inside Vancouver, British Columbia • Inside Bay Cruising • Skagway, Alaska • Sitka, Passage Cruising • Sitka, Alaska • Passage Cruising • Tracy Arm Fjord Alaska • Hubbard Glacier Cruising • Glacier Bay Cruising • Anchorage, Cruising • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Juneau, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Alaska • Kodiak, Alaska • Anchorage Alaska • Glacier Bay Cruising • Sitka, Victoria, British Columbia • Vancouver, (Seward), Alaska • College Fjord Alaska • Prince Rupert, British British Columbia Cruising • Ketchikan, Alaska • Columbia • Victoria, British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia Vancouver, British Columbia Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Shipboard credit up to $250 per Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: person, specialty dining credit, Shipboard credit up to $250 per Shipboard credit up to $250 per welcome reception, and onboard person, specialty dining credit, person, specialty dining credit, Virtuoso host welcome reception, and onboard welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso host Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,429 per person. Virtuoso Balcony fares Virtuoso Balcony fares

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $240 per from $2,949 per person. from $2,229 per person. person are additional and subject to change. Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $300 per Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $185 per person are additional and subject to change. person are additional and subject to change.

22 2020 PLANNER ADVERTISEMENT

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES With less than a year to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, one ofTOKYO the world’s most exciting cities is getting ready to take center stage.

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa 2013, preserving the Momoyama-style façade showcased when initially constructed in 1889. Kabukiza is Japan’s most renowned venue for kabuki theatre. Featuring ornate costumes and intricate staging, kabuki is not to be missed. For a tranquil experience combining the old and new, try a relaxing evening dinner cruise aboard a traditional yakatabune boat. As you dine on a multi-course traditional Japanese meal and take in Tokyo’s ultra-modern skyline, take a moment to think back to the times While Tokyo may be a premier destination to past, when feudal lords, samurai warriors, and Art Center, Tokyo is celebrated both for its shop, drink, and eat, it’s so much more than wealthy merchants sailed these same waters. visually engaging façade, as well as its globally branded boutiques, bars, and restaurants. renowned exhibitions. Close by in Roppongi Broad swaths of nature exist within the city’s CONTEMPORARY COOL Hills, the Mori Art Museum features inventive confines, and spiritual retreats shape its heart. Modern, sleek, cosmopolitan styles are an exhibits and awe-inspiring views of Tokyo from Precisely because this place is so vast, so deep, integral part of the Tokyo fabric. In Shinjuku its 53rd-floor vantage point. Roppongi and and so filled with the unexpected, you can you’ll be surrounded by the highest Shibuya are also widely known as the hub of never say you know Tokyo. You can only return concentration of high-rises. Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo’s nightlife, where adventurous souls can time and again, learning a little bit more on Asakusa offers spectacular views of the Tokyo stay active through the early morning hours. each visit. cityscape that so effortlessly intertwines the old with the new. In Roppongi, the National MORE OF THE BEST OF ANCIENT DISCOVERIES BOTH WORLDS Predating Tokyo itself by over 1,000 years, Shibuya Tokyo offers each visitor the opportunity to and located in the charming and colorful experience the unique blend of an ancient neighborhood of Asakusa you will find culture combined with world-class modern Sensoji, the city’s oldest temple. Attracting attractions, architecture, and amenities. See more than 30 million visitors each year, try for yourself the extraordinary combination of visiting Sensoji in the morning to take in its historic past and dynamic present that is many shops and festive atmosphere while uniquely Tokyo! the crowds are more manageable. Please visit www.japan.travel/en/us for The Kabukiza Theater in Ginza was rebuilt in more information. $400 Credit Plus Virtuoso Voyages Benefits on Bespoke River Journeys Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Get ready for a distinctively different kind of river journey, one meticulously crafted for travelers seeking to explore new horizons in sophisticated style. Everything is tailor-made on a Uniworld voyage, from your one-of-a-kind floating hotel filled with original artworks and antiques to a choice of exclusive excursions offered by no other cruise line: Enjoy after-hours access to Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, relax and unwind at the Caracalla thermal bath in Baden-Baden, or cap off your day in Budapest with a cocktail-hour crawl of its hip “ruin” pubs.

Surround yourself with artwork created by South African artist Jane du Rand in S.S. Maria Theresa’s indoor pool.

Relax over unlimited, inclusive beverages.

River Queen resembles a 1930s steamship.

ENCHANTING DANUBE GEMS OF NORTHERN ITALY RHINE, MOSELLE & BLISSFUL 7 Nights • S.S. Maria Theresa 9 Nights • S.S. La Venezia BADEN-BADEN Departures available March 15 Departures available March 27 11 Nights • River Queen through November 1, 2020 through October 30, 2020 Departures available April 21 through October 25, 2020 Itinerary: Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary overnight • Milan, Italy two overnights • Verona, Itinerary: Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria Italy • Venice, Italy overnight • Baden-Baden, Germany two overnight • Dürnstein, Austria • Melk, Chioggia, Italy • Polesella, Italy • overnights • Strasbourg, France Austria • Linz, Austria • Passau, Porto Viro, Italy • Chioggia, Italy • overnight • Speyer, Germany • Germany overnight Venice Islands (Burano, Mazzorbo, Cochem, Germany overnight • Trier, Torcello), Italy • Venice, Italy overnight Germany overnight • Bernkastel, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Germany • Boppard, Germany • $400 shipboard credit per couple Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Rüdesheim, Germany • Frankfurt, PLUS Virtuoso Voyages custom $400 shipboard credit per couple Germany curated shore experience in Vienna, PLUS Virtuoso Voyages custom welcome reception, and onboard curated shore experience in Venice, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso host (select sailings) welcome reception, and onboard $400 shipboard credit per couple Virtuoso host (select sailings) PLUS Virtuoso Voyages custom Virtuoso Riverview fares curated shore experience in from $2,999 per person. Virtuoso Riverview fares Strasbourg, welcome reception, and from $3,399 per person. onboard Virtuoso host (select sailings)

Virtuoso Riverview fares from $3,999 per person.

24 2020 PLANNER Enjoy Virtuoso Voyages Benefits When You Explore Without Limits Regent Seven Seas Cruises®

Take an ATV off-roading on Sint Maarten, walk 25 feet underwater during your call in Oranjestad, or head to the hills outside Adelaide for a tasting at one of the region’s boutique wineries. When shore excursions are free and unlimited in every port, your imagination is set free. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® invites you to explore beyond limits with the world’s most inclusive luxury cruise experience, which features fine wines and top-shelf spirits, all specialty dining, gratuities, and even business- class airfare on international flights. Concierge Suites and above also include a one-night hotel stay.

Pablo Picasso’s art hangs on board Seven Seas Explorer ®.

You’ll love the homey, residential feel of your Step up to a new Deluxe Veranda Suite. level of luxury.

EXOTIC ISLANDS & GRAND ANTILLES JOURNEY YUCATÁN ADVENTURES LUXE SEASCAPES 14 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs January 28, 2020 Departs March 2, 2020 Departs January 8, 2020 Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Miami, Florida • Oranjestad, Aruba • Miami, Florida • Roatán, Honduras • Miami, Florida • Philipsburg, Sint Willemstad, Curaçao • Kralendijk, Harvest Caye, Belize • Santo Tomás Maarten • Roseau, Dominica • Bonaire • Saint George’s, Grenada • de Castilla, Guatemala • Costa Maya, Castries, Saint Lucia • Saint John’s, Castries, Saint Lucia • Roseau, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • George Antigua • Basseterre, Saint Kitts Dominica • Basseterre, Saint Town, Grand Cayman • Key West, and Nevis • Miami, Florida Kitts and Nevis • Philipsburg, Florida • Miami, Florida Sint Maarten • Great Stirrup Cay, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Bahamas • Miami, Florida Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $150 shipboard credit, welcome Virtuoso Voyages custom curated reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: shore experience, welcome Virtuoso Voyages custom curated reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares shore experience, welcome from $5,999 per person. reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $4,999 per person. Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $7,999 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2019 25 Enjoy mojitos and fresh air at Sugarcane.

Haven Spa Suites include private hot tubs.

Get your adrenaline pumping while climbing 440 feet above sea level on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Feel Free to Enjoy a $200 Shipboard Credit and Unlimited Open Bar Norwegian Cruise Line®

With Norwegian, you’re always free to do exactly as you please. Want a rush of adrenaline? Try walking The Plank, which extends eight feet over the side of your ship. Looking for an out-of-this-world thrill? Solve puzzles in a virtual reality escape room featuring holograms and enchanted artifacts. Need to unplug? Retreat to the Mandara Spa for a massage and water therapy in the thermal suite. Enjoy even more freedom with up to $200 shipboard credit and your choice of up to five Free at Sea amenities, including unlimited open bar.

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND EASTERN CARIBBEAN WESTERN CARIBBEAN 10 Nights • Norwegian Jewel 7 Nights • Norwegian Encore 9 Nights • Norwegian Getaway Departs January 3, 2020 Departures available January 5 Departures available January 17 through February 16, 2020 through February 7, 2020 Itinerary: Sydney, Australia • Cruise Milford Itinerary: Itinerary: Sound, New Zealand • Cruise Miami, Florida • San Juan, Puerto New Orleans, Louisiana • Costa Doubtful Sound, New Zealand • Rico • Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Maya, Mexico • Harvest Caye, Cruise Dusky Sound, New Zealand • Islands • Tortola, U.S. Virgin Islands • Belize • Roatán, Bay Islands, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Miami, Florida Honduras • George Town, Grand Zealand • Akaroa, New Zealand • Cayman • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • Marlborough (Picton), New Zealand • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: New Orleans, Louisiana Napier, New Zealand • Tauranga, Up to $100 shipboard credit per New Zealand • Bay of Islands, New person PLUS Free at Sea amenities Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Zealand • Auckland, New Zealand Up to $200 shipboard credit per Virtuoso Balcony fares person PLUS Free at Sea amenities Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $1,329 per person. Up to $200 shipboard credit per Virtuoso Balcony fares person PLUS Free at Sea amenities from $1,449 per person.

Virtuoso Balcony fares from $1,699 per person.

26 2020 PLANNER Scope out a prime viewing spot on deck when cruising Glacier Bay.

Pinnacle Suites feature veranda whirlpools.

EXCTM Guides are your go-to port insiders.

Discover the Connections that Unite Us Holland America Line

Witness the transformative power of travel on a 2020 voyage with Holland America Line. You’ll build deeper connections to other cultures, fellow passengers, and each other through encounters with local artists and experts, enriching onboard programs, and activities created with BBC Earth and other exclusive partnerships. Join absorbing discussions, watch live performances and demonstrations, and delve deeper with your ship’s knowledgeable team of Exploration CentralTM (EXCTM) Guides; a wide variety of shore excursions let you follow your passions in port.

MAJESTIC FJORDS & JEWELS ALASKAN INSIDE PASSAGE GREAT ALASKAN EXPLORER OF THE BALTIC 7 Nights • Koningsdam 14 Nights • Maasdam 24 Nights • Rotterdam Departs May 2, 2020 Departs May 4, 2020 Departs April 22, 2020 Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Vancouver, British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia • Rotterdam, the Netherlands • Bergen, Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Haines Norway • Skjolden, Norway • Ketchikan, Alaska • Vancouver, (Skagway), Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alesund, Norway • Molde, Norway • British Columbia Alaska • Inian Islands, Alaska • Haugesund, Norway • Kristiansand, Anchorage, Alaska • Homer, Alaska • Norway • Oslo, Norway • Rotterdam, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Valdez, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • the Netherlands • Copenhagen, Up to $50 shipboard credit per Misty Fiords, Alaska • Vancouver, Denmark • Warnemünde (Berlin), stateroom British Columbia Germany • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia • Helsinki, Virtuoso Verandah Suite fares Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Finland • Stockholm, Sweden • from $1,699 per person. $75 shipboard credit per stateroom Visby, Sweden • Oslo, Norway • Rotterdam, the Netherlands Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from $3,799 per person. Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Up to $50 shipboard credit per state- room PLUS Canaletto dinner for two

Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from $6,399 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2019 27 Explore the Last Frontier with Shipboard Credit Hurtigruten

Sail with the pioneers of expedition cruising to Alaska, and explore a true frontier from your floating base camp. Experience nature in her full, unspoiled glory: vast wilderness, beautiful fjords, and glaciers. You’ll join like-minded adventurers who value personal growth, spending days ashore hiking and kayaking, while scouting for bears, whales, and eagles. Gain a personal perspective into Alaska’s indigenous culture and traditions while visiting remote communities and historic towns aboard the Roald Amundsen, an environmentally sustainable hybrid ship that will help keep the Great Land great for future generations.

Orcas and other whales Alaska boasts migrate from Mexico to Alaska nearly 30,000 between May and September. bald eagles.

Trek the Herbert Glacier Trail in Juneau.

ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA – ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA – ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA – EPIC WILDERNESS EXPEDITION 2 TREASURE OF THE ALASKAN COAST EPIC WILDERNESS EXPEDITION 1 14 Nights • Roald Amundsen 12 Nights • Roald Amundsen 14 Nights • Roald Amundsen Departs May 17, 2020 Departs May 31, 2020 Departs June 24, 2020

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Vancouver, British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia • Ketchikan, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Wrangell, Ketchikan, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Haines, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Alaska • Petersburg, Alaska • Haines, Haines, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Petersburg, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Petersburg, Alaska • Wrangell, Alaska • Prince Seward/Anchorage, Alaska Alaska • Wrangell, Alaska • Prince Rupert, British Columbia • Butedale, Rupert, British Columbia • Butedale, British Columbia • Alert Bay, British Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: British Columbia • Alert Bay, British Columbia NOK 600-value shipboard credit Columbia per person Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: NOK 600-value shipboard credit Virtuoso Polar Outside fares NOK 600-value shipboard credit per person from $6,089 per person. per person

Virtuoso Polar Outside fares Virtuoso Polar Outside fares from $6,548 per person. from $6,685 per person.

28 2020 PLANNER Set a Course for the Uncommon Caribbean Seabourn

Visit chic harbors favored by yachters, and drop anchor near hidden gems for an afternoon of water sports off the marina. Browse colorful local markets with the ship’s chefs, or relish a beach barbecue with grilled lobsters and caviar. Seabourn reveals a side of the Caribbean that is as uncommon as the ultra-luxe experience on board. One where premium spirits and fine wines are poured freely, and intimate spaces create a private club atmosphere. Where world-class dining is further enhanced through a culinary partnership with Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller, and intuitive, personalized service exceeds all expectations.

Your ship’s captain and officers feel like old friends.

The patio pool hosts frequent parties.

Enjoy the deck à deux outside the Observation Bar.

GEMS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS GEMS OF THE ANTILLES HOLIDAY CARIBBEAN 11 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn 10 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn 13 Nights • Seabourn Odyssey Departs November 16 & 28, 2019 Departs December 10, 2019 Departs December 21, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Miami, Florida • San Juan, Puerto Miami, Florida • Santo Domingo, Bridgetown, Barbados • Port Rico • Gustavia, Saint Bart’s • Dominican Republic • Isla Catalina, Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent Terre-de-Haut, Îles des Saintes, Dominican Republic • Fort-de- and the Grenadines • Les Trois-Îlets, Guadeloupe • Fort-de-France, France, Martinique • Terre-de-Haut, Martinique • Saint Johns, Antigua Martinique • Saint John’s, Antigua Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe • Saint and Barbuda • Santo Domingo, and Barbuda • Carambola Beach, John’s, Antigua and Barbuda • Cruz Dominican Republic • Cartagena, Saint Kitts and Nevis • Great Bay, Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands • Colombia • Santa Marta, Colombia • Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, British San Juan, Puerto Rico Oranjestad, Aruba • Kralendijk, Virgin Islands • Miami, Florida Bonaire • Bridgetown, Barbados Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $150 shipboard credit per person, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $150 shipboard credit per person, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso Voyages custom curated welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host shore experience in Cartagena, Virtuoso host welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares Virtuoso host Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from $3,499 per person. from $3,699 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from $4,999 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2019 29 Ancient Tulum was the Meet Panamá’s only major Mayan city indigenous built by the sea. Embera people.

Rain-forest walks reveal nature’s wonders.

Exclusive Yacht Expeditions to the Caribbean and Latin America Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions

Expedition cruising gets a sophisticated upgrade with Ponant. You’ll explore the Caribbean or Central America aboard a luxurious, environmentally friendly yacht that exudes subtle French style and flair, with discreet personalized service and passionately elevated gastronomy. Enjoy easy access to the water from the adjustable hydraulic platform, take a dip in the infinity pool, relax in the onboard hammam – a true indulgence at sea. Select cruises include a $950 air credit (Costa Rica/Panamá Canal excluded) plus a Virtuoso exclusive $500 shipboard credit.

MAYA TREASURE OF THE YUCATÁN AN EXPLORATION IN NATURE PEARLS OF THE CARIBBEAN 7 Nights • Le Champlain IN COSTA RICA & THE 7 Nights • Le Champlain Departs November 16 and December PANAMÁ CANAL Departures available February 29 14, 2019; January 11 & 25, 2020 10 Nights • Le Dumont-d’Urville through March 21, 2020 Departs January 6, 2020 Itinerary: Itinerary: Puerto Morelos, Mexico • Itinerary: Fort-de-France, Martinique • Seybaplaya, Mexico • Dos Bocas, Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica • Curú Les Saintes, Guadeloupe • Port Mexico • Progreso, Mexico • Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica • Manuel Elizabeth, Bequia Island, Saint Puerto Morelos, Mexico Antonio National Park, Costa Rica • Vincent and the Grenadines • Drake Bay, Costa Rica • Marenco/ Tobago Cays, Saint Vincent and the Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Corcovado, Costa Rica • Golfito, Costa Grenadines • Mayreau Island, Saint $500 shipboard credit per couple Rica • Cébaco Island, Panamá • Playa Vincent and the Grenadines • Saint Muerto, Darien National Park, Panamá • George’s, Grenada • Pigeon Island Virtuoso Deluxe fares Transiting the Panamá Canal • Beach, Saint Lucia • Soufrière, Saint from $3,390 per person. Acuatupo, San Blas, Panamá • Dog Lucia • Fort-de-France, Martinique Island, San Blas, Panamá • Holandes Cayes, Panamá • Colón, Panamá Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $500 shipboard credit per couple Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $500 shipboard credit per couple Virtuoso Deluxe fares from $3,400 per person. Virtuoso Deluxe fares from $5,870 per person.

30 2020 PLANNER Royal Princess’ dramatic, over-the- ocean glass SeaWalk extends nearly 30 feet beyond the ship’s edge.

The Chef’s Table welcomes you inside the ship’s galley.

Suite perks include priority tender service in port.

Come Back New® with Free Gratuities, Onboard Credit, and More Princess Cruises®

Set a course for a world of new discoveries with Princess ®. Find wellness in the Lotus Spa®, taste your way around the globe, and find a wealth of diversions for nearly every interest. You can elevate your view in Europe from a Sky Suite with the largest balcony at sea; they’re featured aboard the new-for-2020 Enchanted PrincessSM, which, along with Royal Princess, offers a MedallionClassTM experience – making cruising effortless, from opening your stateroom door to ordering drinks by the pool. Book any select sailing and receive free gratuities, onboard spending credit, and a stateroom location upgrade.

VOYAGE OF THE GLACIERS GRAND ASIA WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & (NORTHBOUND) 16 Nights • Sapphire Princess® ADRIATIC MEDLEY 7 Nights • Royal Princess® Departs May 18, 2020 14 Nights • Enchanted PrincessSM Departs May 16, 2020 Departs July 18, 2020 Itinerary: Itinerary: Singapore • Kota Kinabalu, Itinerary: Vancouver, British Columbia • Malaysia • Boracay, Philippines • Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Santorini, Ketchikan, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Manila, Philippines • Hong Kong, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Sicily Skagway, Alaska • Scenic Cruising China • Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan • (Messina), Italy • Naples, Italy (for Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska • Okinawa, Japan • Nagasaki, Japan • Capri & Pompeii) • Barcelona, Spain • Scenic Cruising College Fjord, Hakata, Japan • Shanghai,China Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Marseille Alaska • Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska (Provence), France • Genoa, Italy • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Rome Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $75 shipboard credit per stateroom (Civitavecchia), Italy $50 shipboard credit per stateroom PLUS canapés and deluxe balcony PLUS canapés and deluxe balcony breakfast for two (Mini-Suite or higher) Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: breakfast for two (Mini-Suite or higher) $50 shipboard credit per stateroom Virtuoso Mini-Suite fares PLUS canapés and deluxe balcony Virtuoso Mini-Suite fares from $3,239 per person. breakfast for two (Mini-Suite or higher) from $1,949 per person. Virtuoso Mini-Suite fares from $4,619 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2019 31 By Land By

TOURS & HOTELS Virtuoso’s hotels, resorts, and tour operators have 2020 wish list inspiration for any type of traveler, from a joyful Jamaican beach honeymoon to the consummate country-hopping safari in Africa. Read on to discover new-to-you destinations, exclusive Virtuoso-only amenities, and exciting itineraries that will take your trip to the next level, RADIOKUKKA/GETTY IMAGES RADIOKUKKA/GETTY wherever you go.

32 2020 PLANNER Arches of Mumbai. RADIOKUKKA/GETTY IMAGES RADIOKUKKA/GETTY

SEPTEMBER 2019 33 All-Inclusive, Luxury The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua boasts a variety of Small-Ship Voyages recreational activities. TAHITI FRENCH POLYNESIA FIJI SOUTH PACIFIC A coconut a day... The Royal Hawaiian is a Waikiki icon.

Kayak the Grand Hyatt’s saltwater lagoon.

Make 2020 the Year Your Hawaiian Dreams Come True Pleasant Holidays

Spread out in a residential-style suite at the recently renovated Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, which features a host of new amenities, including a spa expansion, and join Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program. Grand Hyatt Kauai beckons with 50 acres of lush gardens, pristine pools, and soothing white sands on the island’s sunny south shore. Savor fresh island flavors and relax in the lavish, open-air Anara Spa. The Royal Hawaiian redefines the luxury Hawaiian experience with the rejuvenating Abhasa Spa, poolscapes for both adults and families, and authentic cultural programming.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA GRAND HYATT KAUAI THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN, A 5 Nights • Travel available through RESORT AND SPA LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT January 31, 2020 5 Nights • Travel available through 5 Nights • Travel available through January 31, 2020 January 31, 2020 Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Virtuoso Exclusive Experience • Five nights’ accommodation in a Includes: Includes: One-Bedroom Garden View Suite • Five nights’ accommodation in a • Five nights’ accommodation in a • Upgrade on arrival, if available Standard King Room Historic Ocean Room • Hotel taxes and fees • Upgrade on arrival, if available • Upgrade on arrival, if available • Buffet breakfast for two daily • Breakfast for two daily Virtuoso rates from $1,686 • Anara Spa access for two daily • Early check-in/late checkout, per person. • Welcome appetizer at Seaview if available Terrace, once per stay • Hotel taxes and fees • Early check-in/late checkout, if available Virtuoso rates from $1,903 • Hotel taxes and fees per person.

Virtuoso rates from $1,740 per person. For reservations, call your Virtuoso Travel Advisor today. Be sure to ask about special Virtuoso-hosted sailings and shipboard credits! 34 2020 PLANNER

11819_Virtuoso_FP-Ad.indd 1 7/11/19 2:14 PM All-Inclusive, Luxury Small-Ship Voyages TAHITI FRENCH POLYNESIA FIJI SOUTH PACIFIC A coconut a day...

For reservations, call your Virtuoso Travel Advisor today. Be sure to ask about special Virtuoso-hosted sailings and shipboard credits!

11819_Virtuoso_FP-Ad.indd 1 7/11/19 2:14 PM Customize Your Denali Experience on an Alaska Rail Adventure Knightly Tours

ALASKA WILDERNESS TOUR 6 Nights • Travel available May 10 through September 15, 2020 Explore the pristine Pearl Islands in a skiff or by paddle. Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Venture along Alaska’s rail corridor on a luxury dome railcar • Take a thrilling jet boat excursion on the Talkeetna River Canal, Culture, Adventure • Ride an authentic sternwheeler riverboat in Fairbanks UnCruise Adventures • Customize your two-night Denali National Park experience COSTA RICA & PANAMÁ • Enjoy a $50 credit per person (first two guests in room) 10 Nights • Safari Voyager • Departures available November 20, 2019, through March 29, 2020 Virtuoso rates from $1,499 (plus $139 taxes) per person.

Itinerary: San José, Costa Rica • Curú National Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica • Osa Conservation Area, Costa Rica • Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica • Granito de Oro, Panamá • Coiba National Park, Panamá • Gulf of Panamá, Panamá • Darién Jungle, Panamá • Pearl Islands, Panamá • Panamá Canal, Panamá • Fort San Lorenzo, Panamá • Panamá City, Panamá

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: $50 shipboard credit per person, plus save $1,000 Hiking off-trail in Denali is a memorable and unique adventure. Virtuoso Master Cabin fares from $6,695 per person.

More than 2 million wildebeests Gear Up for an East Africa Safari make the annual Great Migration. Micato Safaris

Combine the excitement of East Africa’s legendary savannahs with the romance of its most exclusive lodges and tented camps. Head out on exhilarating game drives in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park and fabled Maasai Mara, as well as the majestic Serengeti and otherworldly Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Enjoy a hot-air balloon ride with a Champagne breakfast, and the satisfaction of know- ing that your safari helped send an African child to school.

THE MICATO GRAND SAFARI 12 Nights • Travel available December 20, 2019, through December 29, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Luxury accommodations, all meals – including beer and wine at mealtimes – and every last gratuity, even to safari directors and driver-guides • All flights within Africa • Unlimited game drives, as well as bush cocktails • Free valet laundry service daily and complimentary, custom-designed Marmot luggage • $250 gift credit per person to Micato online safari shop

Virtuoso rates from $20,350 per person.

36 2020 PLANNER Watch the sun set over Tokyo’s skyline from Tokyo Bay.

The Peninsula Tokyo’s Deluxe Suites Traditional elements get a chic offer striking, 180-degree views of update in The Ritz-Carlton’s the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park. Modern Japanese Suite.

For Urban Adventure in 2020, Go Tokyo Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Like its speed-of-light bullet trains, Tokyo is a city that’s constantly on the go. Yet Japan’s buzzy capital spans old and new as gracefully as the Hamarikyu Gardens, an Edo-period paradise nestled on the edge of Tokyo Bay. Follow the trails of incense to Sensoji Temple, the city’s oldest. Delve into Edo culture while visiting Asakusabashi’s artisan workshops and Ryogoku’s sumo wrestling stables. Check out the Art Triangle Roppongi (ATRo), a collaboration formed by three museums in the Roppongi area, then explore the city’s craft beer scene or the neon-lit nightlife in Shibuya and Roppongi.

$100 DINING CREDIT STAY FOUR, PAY THREE Presented by The Peninsula Tokyo Presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Travel available throughout 2019 4 Nights • Travel available through December 30, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Four consecutive nights’ accommodation • Breakfast for two daily • Fourth night FREE • $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Breakfast for two daily • Complimentary Wi-Fi • $100 hotel credit, once per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor • Complimentary Wi-Fi for best available rates. Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates.

SEPTEMBER 2019 37 David Citadel, Book in Advance and Save the address in Jerusalem. on a Montego Bay Getaway Half Moon, Jamaica

Montego Bay, Jamaica 3 Nights • Travel available through September 30, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Three nights’ accommodation at ten percent off best available rates when booked 14 days in advance • Round-trip airport transfers • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Breakfast for two daily • $100 spa services credit, once per stay A Luxurious Getaway with • Early check-in/late checkout, if available Panoramic Views of the Old City • Complimentary Wi-Fi

David Citadel Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates. Jerusalem, Israel Travel available through December 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Upgrade upon arrival, if available (excluding Junior Suites and above) • Buffet breakfast for two daily • $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available • Complimentary Wi-Fi Butlers anticipate your every need on crescent-shaped Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor Sunset Beach. for best available rates.

History and modern culture Get a Tailormade Taste of Spain collide in stunning Seville. Blue Parallel

Enjoy Spain’s many flavors beginning in Catalunya, where Barcelona impresses with its modernist and medieval architecture, delicious seafood, and laid-back beach vibe. Continue to the Basque region, well known for its gastronomic scene, stunning coastal landscapes, and artistic traditions. Then head through Andalusia to discover UNESCO-designated Seville, visit a bull farm, and gain backstage access at a flamenco show.

ULTRA-LUXE TOUR SPAIN | BARCELONA, BASQUE COUNTRY & SEVILLE 9 Nights • Travel available through June 1, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Nine nights’ accommodation with Virtuoso amenities at El Palace Hotel in Barcelona, Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastián, and Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville • Private touring around Barcelona, including Santa María de Montserrat Benedictine abbey • Visit to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage • Pintxos tour in San Sebastián • Basque Country coastal hike

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

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MADRID Typical tavern Madrid’s got charm in spades. It has it all: Don’t make the mistake of thinking that art, gastronomy, exclusive stores, green you’ve seen it all. For an experience that spaces… And, what’s more, it generous- ‘towers’ above the rest, make a dinner res- ly shares it all with its visitors. Without a ervation at one of Madrid’s rooftop restau- doubt, it’s one of the most welcoming cities rants. Quality gastronomy and panoramic in the world. Would you like to discover it? views are guaranteed. Here, we offer you some tips on things you can’t miss during a three-day getaway.

Boost your energy with one of Madrid’s culinary delights: hot chocolate and chur- ros. Next, dress for comfort and seize the chance to discover the city on foot. The center of town, full of pedestrian streets, is the ideal place to enjoy at a leisurely pace. Set an itinerary each day and make note of the major sights along the route, like Plaza Barcelo’s market

Mayor or Puerta de Alcalá gate. You could Plaza Mayor even go for a stroll between these two points. It’s a route buzzing with life and his- tory, with iconic places like Plaza de Cibeles Churros and Puerta del Sol.

Mornings are the perfect time to enjoy some EXTRA TIP culture. You could start on Madrid’s Paseo If you like shopping for artisan goods, del Arte (Art Walk). In less than a mile, you’ll wander through Barrio de Las Letras travel through the history of world painting: (Literary Quarter), Madrid de los Aus- from Velázquez’s Las Meninas, at the Prado trias (Hapsburg Madrid) andTypical Conde tapa Museum, to Picasso’s world-famous master- Duque, where you’ll find establish- piece Guernica, at the Reina Sofía Museum. ments with over a hundred years of history and independent shops selling For lunch, one of the city’s traditional hand-crafted goods. And, if you want tabernas or pubs would be a good op- to go one step further, sign up for a tion. Blend in with the Madrileños, sharing workshop where you can learn to make some beers and tapas with them at their them yourself. lively bars. Are you up for another fun cu- linary experience? If so, head to markets like Barceló, San Antón or Vallehermoso, where in addition to stands offering the fin- est food products, you’ll find some of the city’s trendiest restaurants.

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Pack Your Flip-Flops for Barbados, Maui, or the Mayan Riviera Classic Vacations

Hidden away on one of the most pristine and famous beaches in all of Mexico, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is the quintessential setting for adult adventure, relaxation, romance, and unlimited luxury. Elegant Sandy Lane is considered by many to be the Caribbean’s premier address. The resort sits in an ancient mahogany grove overlooking a 1,000-foot crescent of gorgeous white-sand beach. Polo Beach illuminated solely by the moon and stars – a night on Maui’s Wailea coast is full of the aloha spirit, brought to life at Fairmont Kea Lani.

SANDY LANE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI SECRETS MAROMA BEACH 5 Nights • Travel available through 5 Nights • Travel available through RIVIERA CANCUN December 16, 2019 December 18, 2019 5 Nights • Travel available through December 21, 2019 Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience • Five nights’ accommodation in • Five nights’ accommodation in Includes: an Orchid Room a Partial Ocean View Suite • Five nights’ accommodation in • Complimentary fast track upon arrival • Fifth night FREE a Junior Suite Ocean View at • Transfer from and to the airport • Air credit reduced room rate in executive car • Breakfast for two daily • Up to $200 in resort coupons • Upgrade upon arrival, if available to use on spa, romantic dining • Welcome cocktail on arrival Virtuoso rates from $1,290 experience, or wine purchases • Full English breakfast daily per person. • Welcome cocktail and cool towel • One 60-minute full-body massage • Full breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily per room, per stay • Unlimited top-shelf spirits at seven • Complimentary round of golf on the bars and lounges Country Club Course, including green fees and cart rental, per room Virtuoso rates from $1,080 per person. Virtuoso rates from $3,380 per person.

40 2020 PLANNER Auckland – One City, Two Worlds Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development Ltd.

New Zealand’s indigenous people called the Auckland area Tamaki Makaurau, “the place desired by many.” The country’s largest urban center ranks among the most livable in the world, and dual, boat-dotted harbors have earned Auckland the title “City of Sails.” Here big-city sophistication goes hand in hand with a stunning natural playground, creating a plethora of nearby experiences. It’s easy to hop from one adventure to the next; taste world-class wines on Waiheke Island, sail on Waitemata Harbour, visit the world’s only island Dark Sky Sanctuary, learn about Maori culture, and shop up-and-coming designers.

Visit award-winning vineyards on Waiheke, the “island of wine.”

Dine seaside on fresh oysters and hearty fare at The Shucker Brothers.

NORTH ISLAND, MAJESTIC ISLAND NEW ZEALAND & FIJI ISLANDS NEW ZEALAND FAMILY Presented by Southern World HONEYMOON ADVENTURE 7 Nights • Travel available anytime Presented by Southern World Presented by Southern World 9 Nights • Travel available anytime 7 Nights • Travel available anytime Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Virtuoso Exclusive Experience • Two nights’ luxury accommodation Includes: Includes: in Auckland, including breakfast • Four nights’ luxury accommodation • Two nights’ luxury accommodation • Two nights’ luxury accommodation in a Bungalow on Waiheke Island in Auckland, including breakfast on Great Barrier Island, including • Welcome dinner • Five nights’ accommodation in a breakfast and dinner • Breakfast daily two-bedroom apartment at • Three nights’ accommodation at The • Five nights’ accommodation in a Eichardt’s Private Hotel, including Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, including breakfast Beachfront Villa at Kokomo Island breakfast and Virtuoso amenities and dinner and Virtuoso amenities Resort Fiji, including all meals and • AJ Hackett Auckland Sky Tower • Private day tour of Waiheke Island, Virtuoso amenities and SkyWalk including lunch, winetasting, and • Private gourmet food and wine • Two-hour America’s Cup sailing ferry (scheduled) experience on Waiheke Island experience • Private seaplane transfer from • Zip-lining on Waiheke Island • Glacier heli-hike Auckland to Great Barrier Island • All airport transfers and Kokomo • Dart River Funyaks and jet boat safari • Private stargazing experience on Island flights • 12,000-foot Queenstown sky dive Great Barrier Island • All airport private transfers and • Great Barrier Island small-boat cruise Virtuoso rates from $9,400 per person. flight from Auckland to Queenstown • Scheduled flight from Great Barrier with Air New Zealand Island to Bay of Islands via Auckland Airport Virtuoso rates from $5,510 per person. • Private transfers in Bay of Islands • Private daylong sailing excursion with lunch around Bay of Islands

Virtuoso rates from $7,100 per person.

SEPTEMBER 2019 41 Experience Hong Kong Like a Local Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong’s food scene is legendary, from its wet markets and dai pai dong street cafés to haute cuisine at more than 60 Michelin-starred restaurants. Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong is the only hotel in the world with eight Michelin stars under one roof, while dim sum hot spot Tim Ho Wan in Sham Shui Po serves up the most affordable Michelin-starred meal on the globe. When it’s time to burn off the calories, there’s a beautifully rural world minutes from downtown. Hike the Dragon’s Back Trail, offering spectacular views of southern Hong Kong Island, or trace Hong Kong’s history along the Peak Trail’s woodland paths.

The Hong Kong skyline illuminates the harbor each night.

Magnificent views and elegant cusine await at Lung King Heen restaurant.

Sample cuisine from all over the world and local specialties like dim sum.

ONE TRIP, EIGHT MICHELIN STARS ART OF MINDFULNESS Presented by Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Presented by Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong 2 Nights • Travel available January 2 through 2 Nights • Travel available January 2 through December 23, 2020 December 23, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Two nights’ accommodation in • Two nights’ accommodation in Deluxe Harbour View Suite or above Harbour View Room or above • Upgrade upon arrival, if available (excluding • Upgrade upon arrival, if available (excluding signature suites) signature suites) • Executive club access for two • Breakfast for two daily per room, or Executive Club • Saito set lunch for two access for two per suite • Lung King Heen set lunch for two • Caprice set dinner for two • Caprice set dinner (carte blanche menu) for two • Half-day spa experience, including signature Vital • $100 spa treatment credit, per stay Energy Crystal Healing, Meditative Tea Ceremony, • Complimentary Wi-Fi and Healing Floral Bath • Additional $100 spa treatment credit, per stay Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor • Complimentary Wi-Fi for best available rates. Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates.

42 2020 PLANNER Get in touch with nature Sample succulent at Jasper National Park. fruits in Cartagena.

Follow the music down Bourbon Street.

Immersive 2020 Journeys Across the Americas Luxury Gold

Discover breathtaking Colombia, a land of unspoiled natural beauty, history, and rich culture. Meet a Comuna 13 survivor, the niece of literary great Gabriel García Márquez, a coffee plantation owner, and other locals. Admire the majesty of Canada’s Rockies while traveling aboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer; Olympic ski champion Rob Boyd joins select Chairman’s Collection departures. Take a toe-tapping journey across America – from Chicago to Saint Louis, visit the musical meccas of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans. Save ten percent when you book early and even more when you bundle your airfare.

ART, CULTURE & CUISINE MAJESTY OF THE ROCKIES THE SUMPTUOUS SOUL OF COLOMBIA 13 Nights • Travel available April 26 OF AMERICA 9 Nights • Travel available January 31 through October 4, 2020 13 Nights • Travel available May 10 through December 4, 2020 through September 20, 2020 Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Listen to the adventures of a retired Includes: • Take a private, before-hours Royal Canadian Mountie in Banff • Join an exclusive guided tour of the guided tour of the Gold Museum • Attend a holistic tea workshop at Fabulous Fox Theatre in Saint Louis in Bogotá Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre • Take a private tour of Churchill • Join local chef Sofía Gaviria on a in Whistler Downs and meet a retired Kentucky tour of Bogotá’s Paloquemao • Cross the 230-foot-high Capilano Derby jockey Market before helping her Suspension Bridge in Vancouver • Record a song at Nashville’s prepare lunch • Ride a specially designed Ice legendary Studio B – and take • Gain after-hours access to the Explorer onto the icy slopes of the recording home underground Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, Athabasca Glacier • Take a private, after-hours tour of built within salt mine tunnels • Share a lively, farm-to-table Graceland before a special dinner • Get a before-hours peek of celebration dinner at 10 Acres inside the Presley Motors Fernando Botero’s artworks in the Kitchen in Victoria Automobile Museum Antioquia Museum, guided by the • Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau • Learn to make mint juleps before an artist’s granddaughter Lake Louise hotel, located in elegant Southern dinner at Monmouth • Hear stories about Nobel Prize- Alberta’s Banff National Park Historic Inn and Gardens in Natchez winning author Gabriel García • Watch a Creole cooking demonstration Márquez from his niece in Cartagena Virtuoso rates from $6,225 per person. before a highlight dinner in New Orleans

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SEPTEMBER 2019 43 Postcard

Montana’s Madison River.

FISH TALE “I took this photo of my wife, Jeanne, after she pulled in a rainbow trout as the sun began to set. We’d been fishing the Madison River in Montana for a few hours when she hooked this beauty, and the fish was out of the water only seconds before we safely returned it to its habitat. Allow plenty of time on your trip to slow down and simply fall in line with the natural rhythm of the area.” – Tommy Austin, Virtuoso traveler

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