Taste the World

TRAVEL GUIDE | OCTOBER 2018 TASTE THE WORLD

STAYING AFLOAT: A market in Thailand.

Cultural Cuisine, Fine Dining & More

TOURS | CRUISES | HOTELS | DESTINATIONS Feast your eyes ontheoffers, tips,andtrips inthefollowing pages,where you’ll find everything from aspicy tour through Indiawithhintsofcardamom andmangopowder to learning the artofwine-blendingat sea.Sotake aleapandfollow thoseculinarycravings. We lookforward to collaborating withyou onyour travel dreams of today aswell asthoseyou’ve yet to discover. FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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HOTELS & TOURS...... 4 Places to stay and things to do.

CRUISE LINES...... 20 Pick your itinerary and sail away.

PLUS 2 Savor the Moment Warm welcomes and Virtuoso award winners.

6 Food & Spirits Sample your destination with layover- friendly bites.

22 Goods to Go Accessories and snacks for foodies on the run.

4 0 Postcard A food-focused journey in Southeast Asia.

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OCTOBER 2018 1 SAVOR THE MOMENT

Food is a large part of how we as humans and travelers connect. Finding the best places to slurp pho in Vietnam, craft paella in Spain, or sip flat whites in Australia contributes to deeper connections, not only with travel companions and new local friends, but with the destination itself. A community’s cuisine is at the heart of its culture, and your Virtuoso travel advisor has the connections and expertise to create a customized experience that satiates both your sense of adventure and your discerning taste buds. Bon appétit.

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2 TASTE THE WORLD Best of the Best Tasteful winners from our annual hotel awards, as voted on by Virtuoso travel advisors.

BEST BAR The Donovan Bar, Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel, London

Tucked inside London’s oldest hotel, the intimate Donovan was recently glammed up with a pleasing palette of gold, pale blue, white, and British racing green. “It’s a great mix of contemporary and traditional English,” says Virtuoso advisor Miriam Geiser (the space also displays black-and-white images by celebrated fashion photographer Terence Donovan, the bar’s namesake). The renovation added a side-street entrance separate from the 115-room hotel and doubled the bar seats from four to eight. Belly up to Salvatore Calabrese’s renowned cocktails; among his tasty tricks are classics such as the negroni and Salvatore’s martini, as well as only-at-The Donovan originals, such as the Humadorita, a cocktail based on tamarind-infused Cenote tequila.

The Restaurant’s beans-and- caviar course and (above) foyer.

BEST DINING EXPERIENCE The Restaurant at Meadowood, Meadowood Napa Valley, Saint Helena, California

It might have an ordinary name, but The Restaurant at 250-acre Meadowood Napa Valley is anything but average, thanks to chef Christopher Kostow and his three-Michelin-starred team. A table at the hillside establishment is a sought-after destination for culinary pilgrims, who come for Kostow’s ever-changing eight- to ten-course tasting menu (20-plus for the Chef’s Counter tasting menu), which he often dreams up the night before. It’s as much of a love letter to cooking as it is to California’s bounty, revealed through the prose of fresh produce, herbs, and flowers plucked from the The Donovan’s sophisticated 85-room hotel’s three-acre garden, alongside locally new look and (above) bar sourced meat, fish, and game in a firelit dining room manager Maurizio Palermo. with redwood walls.

OCTOBER 2018 3 HOTELS & TOURS Take a look at what our featured hotels, resorts, and tour operators have to offer, whether it’s a decadent dinner in the Vatican with a view of Saint Peter’s Basilica or snacking on freshly baked egg tarts in the Chinese region of Macao (also known as the “Las Vegas of Asia”). In this case, biting off more than you can chew might be a good thing.

A foggy Tuscan morning.

4 TASTE THE WORLD PLEASE AND GRAZIE Dine as the Italians dine on one of Access Culinary Trips’ recently announced five-day food tours of Tuscany. Sample local wines and cheeses, stop at bakeries, take Tuscan cooking classes, and more before bidding the famous region addio. NIKADA/GETTY IMAGES NIKADA/GETTY

OCTOBER 2018 5 Tuscany is considered the holy grail of the ACCESS CULINARY TRIPS Sangiovese grape. Treat yourself to Tuscany’s luscious culinary treasures.

Explore the traditional hill towns of Tuscany through the region’s mouthwatering cuisine. With the charming village of Cortona as your base, you’ll cook authentic Italian meals, sip world-renowned wine, and sample local specialties everywhere you go. Discover cultural and culinary treasures through delectable experiences that will awaken your senses. Culinary Treasures of Tuscany 5 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Five nights’ accommodation in a Superior Room at a boutique hotel in Cortona • Cook a traditional Tuscan feast and learn the secrets of perfect pasta • Savor local delicacies at a Michelin-starred restaurant • Discover local farms and artisanal food producers • Sip and dine at world-class wineries • Experience an authentic truffle hunt and a farm-to-table meal • Whip up ice cream and sorbet cocktails

Virtuoso rates from $3,890 per person.

Extend your foodie foray with a two-night stay in Florence, ADVISOR TIP visiting artisanal producers at the bustling San Lorenzo market and enjoying VIP access to the city’s top sites.

FOOD & SPIRITS UNCHAINED EATS Sample your destination with layover-friendly bites.

• Philadelphia International • Copenhagen Airport debuted • Diners at the new Floret, an Airport recently introduced local 25 shops and restaurants in its new offshoot of esteemed vegetarian Mediterranean restaurant Baba Terminal 2, including Tapa del Toro restaurant Cafe Flora, can now get Bar from Top Chef winner Nicholas and gourmet toast and gin spe- the original’s dishes and botanical Elmi, sushi and ramen at Noobar cialists The Bird & Kissmeyer from decor at Seattle-Tacoma Interna- from chef Hiroyuki Tanaka of Zama, Tivoli Food Hall, plus a taproom from tional Airport. Arriving soon: Poppa the Philly-themed Germantown microbrewery Mikkeller. Woody’s burgers and a food hall fea- Biergarten, and Neapolitan pizza turing Slate Coffee Roasters, Macrina from Stalin Bedon of Nomad. Bakery, and Salt & Straw ice cream.

From left: Baba Bar, a sandwich from the The Bird & Kissmeyer, Mikkeller brews, and Floret’s Bloody Mary and vibe.

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MADRID A WORLD OF FLAVORS Gastro markets, rooftop bars with panoramic GOURMET ROOFTOPS GASTRO HOTELS views, gastro hotels, gourmet emporiums… If you want an epicurean adventure with a Many hotels boast signature restaurants. You If you want to discover Madrid’s new gastro 360-degree view, have a bite to eat or a cocktail don’t need to be a guest to enjoy their fine cui- scene, use these tips to design an itinerary in one of the city’s rooftop gastro spaces. It’s an sine, stylish design and impeccable service. that’s bursting with flavor. option sure to ‘heighten’ your enjoyment, and one that’s currently in vogue in Madrid. GASTROFESTIVAL UNIQUE FLAVORS And, if you want to enjoy Madrid’s greatest cul- Local products, original creations, tradition- EAT AT A MUSEUM tural and gastronomic experience firsthand, al dishes, organic foods or products with the Don’t miss the experience of eating in a muse- make a note of these dates: January 26th to Designation of Origin classification. Decide um before or after you view the latest exhibit. February 10th 2019. That’s when the city will what you’re in the mood for and start whetting Many of them, like the Reina Sofía Museum hold Gastrofestival, the best way to explore your appetite. and the Railway Museum, have a tempting se- gastronomy and enjoy its ties to various artis- lection of offerings. tic disciplines. EXPLORE AND EAT IN MADRID’S MARKETS You’ll find traditional stalls selling fresh foods alongside cutting-edge international restaurants. Madrid’s markets are the trendiest places in town, from the historic San Miguel Market to Vallehermoso Market, one of the city’s most modern, located in the Chamberí district.

TREAT YOURSELF TO A BIT OF LUXURY Madrid is pure heaven for those who enjoy fine dining. It is home to 18 Michelin-starred restaurants, from DiverXo, which boasts three stars, to El Invernadero, which just opened in Calle Ponzano, a street popular with foodies. DiverXo RESTAURANTS OVER 100 YEARS OLD Dishes that never go out of style, brimming with history and culture. Restaurants that date back more than 100 years are something of an institution in Madrid. It’s no surprise that Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records, is found in the Spanish capital.

Typical tapa San Miguel Market

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Experience the flavor & flare of Auckland

Begin your journey in Auckland, New Zealand. Matakana Coast Region, Auckland, New Zealand With fertile soils and harbors full of seafood, this city, named Tāmaki Makaurau by the local Māori people, is a place desired by many. Auckland lives up to its name, drawing crowds with its vibrant food scene, Font is gill sans Trebuchet Italic orchestrated by talented chefs living and breathing the ‘farm to plate’ philosophy. Futura Meet passionate local artisans, explore the 'Island of wine', Waiheke, or take off in a seaplane to gather fresh oysters. Join Southern World on a bespoke escape to experience it all. Unique Journeys Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

OPTION ONE: OPTION TWO: OPTION THREE: ARTISANS & FOOD & WINE LUXURY MĀORI TRADITIONS LOVERS DELIGHT INDULGENCE Duration: 13 days Duration: 15 days Duration: 14 days Description: Description: Description: • Go behind the scenes at some of • Embark on a seaplane journey to • Indulge in local Waiheke Island wine, Auckland's best artisan producers. harvest your own oyster lunch. oysters, and more. • Visit Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley • Become absorbed into the vibrant • Fine dine at New Zealand’s luxury lodges. for an authentic steam-cooked lunch. world of Hawke’s Bay wine. • Cooking class at Wharekauhau • Participate in traditional Maori food • Discover Wellington, NZ’s culinary and Estate, famous for its farm-to-table gathering practices. coffee capital, on foot. dining experiences. • Helicopter to d’Urville Island for a remote • Overnight on magical Milford Sound • Enjoy a Private Helicopter Champagne reef fishing catch and dine experience. aboard a luxurious boutique boat. Picnic with alpine views.

Exclusive Amenity: Exclusive Amenity: Exclusive Amenity: Iconic New Zealand cheese travel bag A bottle of Matakana Estate wine Small personalized Taste of Waiheke hamper (valid for travel during March and April 2019) (valid for travel during March and April 2019) (valid for travel during March and April 2019) ADVERTISEMENT THESSALONIKI Is for Foodies

Tucked away in the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki is Greece’s second- largest city, but to those in the know, this ancient and storied metropolis ranks first in food.

Indeed, Thessaloniki enjoys a reputation as the cultural capital of Greece, and is famous for its festivals and vibrant lifestyle. Founded around 316 bc, the entire city is an open-air museum with more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s home to the country’s largest university and enjoys a legacy of great intellectual and artistic prosperity.

Yet more than anything, Thessaloniki is known for food – its cuisine is among the richest in all of Greece. Centuries of diverse influences – Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Arabic, and Armenian – have created an unrivaled culinary story to ignite the palate. There is moussaka, souvlaki, and spanakopita, of course, and renowned Macedonian wines, but dessert reigns supreme. The famous Thessaloniki cream-filled Macedonia, Halkidiki ©GNTO/DRozaki bougatsas and equally popular trigona panoramatos, or custard Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor pastries, are the city’s trademark.

to plan your trip to Greece. From street food vendors and traditional tavernas to acclaimed restaurants and famed markets, hospitality is plentiful. Must-see culinary hubs include the picturesque, Byzantine-influenced Ladadika district and the quaint, glass-covered Modiano Market, where locals frequent the small food shops. Ouzeries offer plenty of samples of visitgreece.gr the licorice-flavored elixir. CLASSIC VACATIONS ADVISOR TIP Experience the unique flavor of French Polynesia. St. Regis’ guest historian can suggest hidden places for a romantic candlelight Internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten brings his acclaimed cuisine to dinner. Celebrated chef Kelvin Au-Ieong designed a vegan paradise at The St. Regis Bora Bora, where he melds French and Asian cuisine for one of menu for The Brando. the island’s finest dining experiences. On the private island of Tetiaroa, The Brando’s chef InterContinental theme Guy Martin creates Polynesian-inspired dishes using hand-selected produce organically nights feature Polynesian grown on-site and fish sourced just offshore. At InterContinental Le Moana, take a table on entertainment. the terrace of Noa Noa restaurant for gourmet global fare and swoon-worthy lagoon views.

The Brando’s airy villas bring the outside in.

Upgrade to a St. Regis Bora Bora Beach- Jump straight off side Pool Villa that includes a private your private pontoon walled garden with outdoor shower. at InterContinental.

St. Regis Bora Bora InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort The Brando 4 Nights • Travel available through 3 Nights • Travel available through 5 Nights • Travel available through March 31, 2019 March 31, 2019 March 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Four nights’ accommodation in • Overwater Lagoon Junior Suite • Five nights’ accommodation in Overwater Superior Villa Bungalow One Bedroom Villa • Every fourth night free • Every third night free • One free round-trip transfer on Air • Daily breakfast at Te Pahu Restaurant • Round-trip airport transfers Tetiaroa, once per stay for two (does not include room • Breakfast daily • All meals in the dining venues and 24- service or the Canoe Breakfast) hour in-villa dining (restrictions apply) • Round-trip airport boat transfer Virtuoso rates from $1,270 per person. • Most beverages (bottled water, • Early check-in/late checkout, subject soft drinks, beers, wines, French to availability Champagne, and spirits) • Upgrade based on availability at time • One excursion per person per day of check in, subject to availability (from a list by our Concierge, on a • 20 percent off spa treatments, except shared basis) packages, products, and yoga • One 50 minute spa treatment • 50 percent off round-trip transfer per villa per day to the airport for up to 2 guests • Early check-in/late checkout, subject per bedroom to availability • EUR 100 resort credit per villa per stay Virtuoso rates from $2,629 per person. Virtuoso rates from $10,349 per person.

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Take a journey to a valley veiled in grape vines—where hidden gems are meant to be stumbled upon, and starry skies put on breathtaking shows. Here, beautiful places meld with beautiful meals and sparkling wine pairs exquisitely with bubbling springs. Just beyond the sunrise, adventure is waiting.

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Step beyond Royal Mansour’s monumental entrance to discover the true essence of Moroccan tradition. Every element of this exquisite hotel was thoughtfully designed to entice and inspire – from lace-embedded plasterwork and tiled flooring created by master local craftspeople, to chef Yannick Alléno’s sublime cuisine served at the finest gastronomic restaurant in the kingdom. Cultural Discovery Marrakech, Morocco 3 Nights • Travel available through October 18, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Three nights’ accommodation in a Superior One-Bedroom Riad • Breakfast for two daily • Fast-track service and private round-trip transfers from/to Marrakech Airport • Special welcome amenities • One dinner for two at La Grande Table Marocaine • One 60-minute hammam per person • Half-day guided city tour • Marrakech Discovery in a horse and carriage

MAD 40,800 per package, based on double occupancy.

Discover rich Staff access the lavish guest riads via an intricate series traditions in ADVISOR Morrocco. TIP of underground tunnels, assuring the utmost privacy and discretion.

Khari Baoli in Old Delhi, COX & KINGS Asia’s largest spice market. Discover the exotic and exhilarating cuisine of India.

The cuisine of India presents a range of flavors as vast as the country itself. Savor the scents of cumin, coriander, and cardamom; mustard, mango powder, and ginger; turmeric, tamarind, and saffron. Sample exotic culinary creations as you explore the varied regions from coast to coast, discovering differences in climate and elevation as well as history and religion. A Culinary Journey Through India 8 Nights • Travel available through December 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Explore Mumbai and experience the beautiful temples of Elephanta Island • Visit Bhuleshwar, home to over 100 temples • Experience Varanasi’s local flavors and cooking techniques while walking through Kachauri Gali • Travel by rickshaw to the ghats on the banks of the Ganges and savor a vegetarian sattvic meal • Cruise Kolkata’s Hooghly River and relish delectable Bengali cuisine in one of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants

Virtuoso rates from $5,510 per person.

One of our favorite experiences is joining a local chef in ADVISOR TIP Madras for a market visit, then getting a hands-on lesson in the restaurant’s kitchen.

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Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Four nights’ accommodation at some • Two nights’ accommodation at of Asia’s most luxurious hotels five-star hotels • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Bespoke shopping tour • Breakfast daily • Authentic Chinese cooking and • Round-trip ferry tickets from feng shui classes Hong Kong • Visits to ancient temples and shrines • Private arrival and departure ferry transfers Virtuoso rates from $4,300 per person. • Private highlights of Macao tour

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#douro #gastronomy #Portugal INSIGHT VACATIONS Dine like a local. ADVISOR TIP Solo travelers in particular Experience authentic European flavors that bring each destination to life. Explore local life appreciate the smaller-group camaraderie that makes in bustling cities, exquisite resorts, rustic towns, and idyllic villages across Italy, France, Spain, like-minded travelers feel and Portugal. Cross paths with locals who are passionate about sharing their rich heritage, immediately at ease. culture, and culinary traditions; sample signature dishes in intimate, off-the-radar restaurants; and gain insider access to eminent wine estates. Along the way, you’ll travel in comfortable luxury coaches with business-class legroom and stay in handpicked, perfectly positioned hotels.

Experience local hospitality Gelato maker Sergio Dondoli shares in each destination. his secrets in San Gimignano.

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Italian Elegance Amazing Spain & Portugal Flavors of Europe 11 Nights • Travel available April 5 8 Nights • Travel available April 6 8 Nights • Travel available April 27 through October 4, 2019 through October 12, 2019 through October 12, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Enjoy an exclusive VIP dinner at • Enjoy a fiery evening of Spanish • Enjoy a family-style dinner at a local the Vatican’s Cortile del Giardino dance and cuisine in Seville, thrilling trattoria in Rapallo Quadrato, with views of Saint Peter’s to colorful dancers and the rhythmic • Choose from a selection of Lucerne Basilica’s cupola stomp of flamenco restaurants with a special “dine- • Ascend San Gimignano’s serpentine • Experience the lingering aroma and around” evening alleyways to the artisan ice-cream incomparable flavor of pure jamón • Meet a Parisian foodie for a behind- parlor of world-champion gelato Ibérico while visiting the small village the-scenes gourmet walking tour, maestro Sergio Dondoli of Jabugo sampling local delicacies in a • Visit a traditional steam bakery in • Delight in a taste of the famous pâtisserie, a boulangerie, a fromagerie, Lucca and sample buccellato, the Portuguese delicacy pastéis de and a chocolatier sweet raisin bread typical of the region Belém in Lisbon • Rendezvous at Le Petit Prince de Paris, • Savor a freshly prepared, seasonal • Raise a toast during a fabulous an atmospheric French bistro, for farm-to-table meal in Cinque Terre celebration dinner with wine at a a celebration dinner with home-style local Madrid restaurant cooking and delicious French wines Virtuoso rates from $4,250 per person. Virtuoso rates from $2,375 per person. Virtuoso rates from $3,250 per person.

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Hone your julienne in a knife skills class using chef-fave J.A. Henckels cutlery. The master session, one of 16 new offerings at Oceania Cruises’ Culinary Center on board Marina and Riviera, also reviews how to safely use a mandoline slicer.

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22 TASTE THE WORLD REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES ADVISOR TIP Exquisite cuisine. Perfect wine pairings. Always included. Foodies and novices alike can up their gourmet game with hands-on workshops Savor a USDA Prime dry-aged porterhouse in the sophisticated Prime 7 steakhouse. Linger in the Culinary Arts Kitchen aboard Seven Seas Explorer®. over each forkful of Chilean sea bass served with a modern twist in the chic Chartreuse bistro. Ship guests can also join Whether you’re dining on Pan-Asian specialties at the Zen-like Pacific Rim or lobster nachos select shore tours that delve at the come-as-you-are Pool Grill, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ menu of open-seating into the local culinary restaurants is sure to please. Even more satisfying: Every meal and every glass of fine wine, culture in depth. craft beer, or premium spirit is included as part of the most inclusive luxury experience at sea.

Regent’s sophisticated stylings Each dish at Chartreuse and casually elegant ambience is a work of art. perfectly fits your lifestyle.

Tour local markets with Seven Seas Explorer® chefs.

Escape to Azores Pisa, Provence & Palma Frontier Adventure 14 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® 10 Nights • Seven Seas Mariner® Departs March 25, 2019 Departs May 10, 2019 Departs May 26, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Miami, Florida • Royal Naval Dockyard, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/ Vancouver, British Columbia • Cruising Bermuda • Horta (Azores), Portugal • Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Olbia (Sardinia), the Inside Passage • Ketchikan, Alaska • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Italy • Ajaccio (Corsica), France • La Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Funchal (Madeira), Portugal • Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy • Monte Sitka, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Lisbon, Portugal Carlo, Monaco • Antibes, France • Cruising Hubbard Glacier • Cruising Provence (Marseille), France • Palma the Gulf of Alaska • Homer, Alaska • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: de Mallorca, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Anchorage (Seward), Alaska Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Barcelona, Spain shore experience in Funchal, welcome Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Skagway, welcome Virtuoso Veranda fares shore experience in Monte Carlo, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host from $7,799 per person. reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Veranda fares Virtuoso Veranda fares from $6,199 per person. from $9,899 per person.

OCTOBER 2018 23 CRYSTAL CRUISES Have the world on your plate. ADVISOR TIP New epicurean experiences include Marketplace, Churrascaria, Silk Kitchen & Bar, From culinary master Nobu Matsuhisa’s only seagoing restaurants to complimentary fine and a rebranded main dining wines, Champagnes, and premium spirits, a Crystal voyage always indulges your good taste. room named Waterside, Select Crystal Wine & Food Festival cruises celebrate the culinary arts both on board and perfectly set to usher in ashore. Join some of the world’s top chefs and winemakers for entertaining demonstrations “dine as you desire” and hands-on instruction. With an array of shoreside options, including cooking lessons with open seating. a local chef, private winetastings at exclusive venues, or a tour of a bustling food market.

Discover innovative dining options aboard Serenity.

Expect a culinary experience that is authentic yet inventive, creative yet classic.

Rio Rendezvous 2019 Full World Cruise: South China Sea Collection Crystal Wine and Food Festival Grand Continental Odysseys Crystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage Crystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage 19 Nights • Crystal Symphony Themed Voyage 13 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs January 5, 2019 85 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs April 26, 2019 Departs January 13, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: New Orleans, Louisiana • Grand Itinerary: Singapore • Koh Samui, Thailand • Cayman/George Town, British West Los Angeles overnight • Honolulu • Bangkok/Laem Chabang, Thailand • Indies • Curaçao/Willemstad, Grenada, Lahaina • Fanning Island • Pago Pago • Sihanoukville, Cambodia • Ho Chi Minh West Indies • Devil’s Island, Îles du Lautoka • Waitangi • Auckland overnight • City, Vietnam • Chan May, Vietnam • Salut, French Guiana • Recife, Brazil • Sydney overnight • Hobart overnight • Nansha/Hong Kong SAR, China Salvador, Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Kangaroo Island • Adelaide • Albany • Busselton • Fremantle • Port Louis • Le Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Port • Port d’Ehoala • Maputo • Richards Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Bay • Durban • Port Elizabeth • Cape shore experience in Chan May, welcome shore experience in Salvador, welcome Town overnight • Lüderitz • Walvis Bay • reception, and onboard Virtuoso host reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and Tristan da Cunha • Georgetown • Dakar • Virtuoso Oceanview fares Virtuoso Oceanview fares Porto Novo • Santa Cruz de la Palma • from $4,640 per person. from $4,445 per person. Málaga • Barcelona • Monte Carlo overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experiences in Honolulu, Adelaide, Durban, and Barcelona; welcome reception; and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $31,550 per person.

24 TASTE THE WORLD You’re more than a guest; Toast your trip with a welcome you’re a member of the bottle of bubbly. Crystal family.

Penthouse Suites are The Seahorse pool deck has enclaves of refined elegance. been totally revamped.

North Cape Panorama Central American Sojourn Holiday Sojourn Crystal Wine and Food Festival Crystal Wine and Food Festival Crystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage Themed Voyage Themed Voyage 16 Nights • Crystal Serenity 12 Nights • Crystal Symphony 12 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs June 21, 2019 Departs September 28, 2019 Departs November 24, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Reykjavík, Iceland • Isafjordur, Iceland • Los Angeles/San Pedro, California • Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Turks and Akureyri, Iceland • Å i Lofoten, Norway • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico • Puerto Caicos/Grand Turk • Gustavia, Saint Leknes/Lofoten, Norway • Tromsø, Vallarta, Mexico • Zihuatanejo, Bart’s • Martinique/Fort de France • Norway • Honningsvåg, North Cape, Mexico • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Barbados/Bridgetown, British West Norway • Cruising Geiranger Fjord • Acajutla, El Salvador • San Juan del Indies • Saint Lucia/Castries, West Hellesylt/Geiranger, Norway • Sur, Nicaragua • Puntarenas, Costa Indies • Antigua/Saint John’s, West Geiranger, Norway • Cruising Sogne Rica • Caldera, Costa Rica Indies • Saint Thomas/Charlotte Fjord • Flåm/Gudvangen, Norway • Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands • Fort Bergen, Norway • Copenhagen, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Lauderdale, Florida Denmark Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Puerto Vallarta, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: welcome reception, and onboard $250 shipboard credit per person, Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso host welcome reception, and onboard shore experience in Bergen, welcome Virtuoso host reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $4,310 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview fares Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $3,375 per person. from $6,710 per person.

OCTOBER 2018 25 HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ADVISOR TIP Deck the hulls on a holiday cruise in the Caribbean. Wine connoisseurs and novices alike can experience the art of winemaking at BLEND Forget all the planning and prep work and cleaning up: This holiday season, enjoy a feast by Chateau Ste. Michelle, the for the senses on a holiday cruise to warm Caribbean shores. Your Holland America Line only purpose-built wine- ship is decked out with all the trimmings, including elaborately decorated trees and a giant blending venue at sea. You’ll find it onboard Koningsdam gingerbread village, while the chefs have prepared special menus to tantalize your palate. and Nieuw Statendam. If you still want to tie on an apron, you can join a hands-on workshop with America’s Test Kitchen or whip up a masterpiece in the Rijksmuseum at Sea art studio space.

Ride horses in the surf at Half Moon Cay.

Immersive onboard programming enhances your travels.

Seven world-renowned chefs create the Main Dining Room’s sophisticated menu.

Southern Caribbean Seafarer Holiday Eastern & Tropical Caribbean Holiday Eastern Caribbean Holiday 10 Nights • Zuiderdam 14 Nights • Koningsdam 7 Nights • Nieuw Statendam Departs December 16, 2018 Departs December 21, 2018 Departs December 23, 2018

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Half Moon Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Grand Turk, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Amber Cay, Bahamas • Grand Turk, Turks and Turks and Caicos • San Juan, Puerto Cove, Dominican Republic • San Juan, Caicos • Amber Cove, Dominican Rico • Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Puerto Rico • Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Republic • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Islands • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Islands • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Willemstad, Curaçao • Oranjestad, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Half Moon Fort Lauderdale, Florida Aruba • Fort Lauderdale, Florida Cay, Bahamas • Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos • Amber Cove, Dominican Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Republic • Nassau, Bahamas • Fort Up to $50 shipboard credit Up to $50 shipboard credit per Lauderdale, Florida per stateroom; Plus Verandah and stateroom; Plus Verandah and Suite Suite guests receive one dinner at guests receive one dinner at Pinnacle Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Pinnacle Grill & Canaletto (book by Grill & Canaletto (book by October 31) $75 shipboard credit per stateroom October 31) and Canaletto dinner for two; Plus Virtuoso Oceanview fares Verandah and Suite guests receive Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $2,019 per person. one dinner at Pinnacle Grill & Canaletto from $1,599 per person. (book by October 31)

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $2,999 per person.

26 TASTE THE WORLD AMAWATERWAYS Delectable discoveries in Europe and Southeast Asia. ADVISOR TIP Re-create memories from your European river cruise at Indulge in Belgian chocolates, warm waffles, and delicious cheeses while strolling through home – throughout your stay fields bursting with colorful spring blooms. Hike and bike along the banks of the Danube you’ll find guests’ favorite before sampling world-renowned rieslings and grüner veltliners. Browse bustling markets recipes left on your pillow. along the Mekong, stopping to nosh on chive cakes, noodle soup, and, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, grilled crickets. On board, your ship’s expert chefs create ever- changing menus that feature exquisite, locally inspired cuisine perfectly paired with fine wines.

Unlimited regional wines and beers The friendly staff remembers are served during lunch and dinner. your favorites.

Life moves at a slower pace along the Mekong.

Riches of the Mekong Tulip Time Romantic Danube 7 Nights • AmaDara 7 Nights • AmaKristina, AmaLea, 7 Nights • AmaMagna, AmaCerto, Departures available throughout 2019 AmaPrima AmaLea, AmaSerena, AmaViola Departures available March and Departures available March through Itinerary: April 2019 December 2019 Prek Kdam, Cambodia • Koh Chen, Cambodia • Prek Kdam, Cambodia • Itinerary: Itinerary: Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia • Amsterdam, Netherlands • Hoorn, Vilshofen, Germany • Passau, Germany • Kampong-Tralach, Cambodia • Oudong, Netherlands • Middelburg, Netherlands • Linz, Austria • Weissenkirchen, Austria • Cambodia • Oknhatey Village, Ghent, Belgium • Antwerp, Belgium • Vienna, Austria • Bratislava, Slovakia • Cambodia • Phnom Penh, Cambodia • Rotterdam, Netherlands • Kinderdijk, Budapest, Hungary Vietnam Border Crossing • Tan Chau, Netherlands • Amsterdam, Netherlands Vietnam • Sa Dec, Vietnam • Xeo Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Quyt, Vietnam • Cai Be, Vietnam • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Up to $100 shipboard credit on on select sailings select sailings Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Riverview fares Up to $100 shipboard credit on Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,049 per person. select sailings from $2,199 per person.

Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,049 per person.

OCTOBER 2018 27 SEABOURN ADVISOR TIP Culinary excellence, further enhanced by a partnership with Chef Thomas Keller. Chef Keller teamed up with renowned Tuscan olive oil producer Armando Manni Innovative offerings and programs are a hallmark of every Seabourn voyage. So are to produce K+M Extra Virgin exclusive partnerships with an elite group including Michelin-starred Chef Thomas Keller. Chocolate, a sublime sweet Reminiscent of a classic American restaurant, The Grill by Thomas Keller is a unique with natural antioxidants. culinary concept that focuses on updated versions of iconic dishes. Enjoy a range of You’ll find these treats on your pillow nightly. favorites, like premium steaks, whole roasted chicken, and lobster thermidor, presented à la carte, along with tableside preparations of Caesar salad and ice cream sundaes.

Tables at The Grill by Thomas Keller are in high demand; make your reservations when you book your cruise.

New Zealand & Australia Beauties of Brazil Jewels of Southeast Asia 16 Nights • Seabourn Encore 21 Nights • Seabourn Quest 18 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs March 11, 2019 Departs March 17, 2019 Departs April 10, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Auckland, New Zealand • Tauranga Buenos Aires, Argentina overnight • Singapore • Kuantan (Tanjong Gelang), (Rotorua), New Zealand • Nelson, New Montevideo, Uruguay • Ilhabela (São Malaysia • Sihanoukville, Cambodia • Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Sebastião), Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Akaroa (Christchurch), New Zealand • Brazil overnight • Armacao dos overnight • Da Nang (Hue), Vietnam • Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand • Buzios, Brazil • Salvador da Bahia, Sanya (Hainan), China • Hong Kong, Oban (Half Moon Bay), New Zealand • Brazil • Recife, Brazil • Natal, Brazil • China overnight • Magong (Makung), Cruising Fiordland National Park • Crossing the Equator • Cruising the Penghu Islands, Taiwan • Keelung Milford Sound, New Zealand • Amazon River • Santarém, Brazil • (Taipei), Taiwan • Ishigaki Island, Melbourne, Australia • Phillip Island, Cruising the Amazon River • Japan • Shanghai, China Victoria, Australia • Eden, New South Manaus, Brazil overnight Wales, Australia • Sydney, Australia Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Salvador, welcome welcome reception, and onboard shore experience in Wellington, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso host reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $6,499 per person. from $7,999 per person. from $6,499 per person.

28 TASTE THE WORLD Add at least two nights in Many of Vietnam’s rice Sydney to experience its paddy terraces are vibrant dining scene. National Heritage sites.

Step outside the Observation Lounge for pinch-me views.

Penthouse Spa Suites include a host of serene amenities.

Jewels of India & Arabia Arabian Gems & Holy Land Gems of the Venetian Empire 16 Nights • Seabourn Encore 18 Nights • Seabourn Encore 14 Nights • Seabourn Odyssey Departs April 22, 2019 Departs May 8, 2019 Departs July 20 and August 17, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Singapore • Colombo, Sri Lanka • Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Sir Bani Piraeus (Athens), Greece • Monemvasia, Mangalore, India • Mumbai (Bombay), Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Greece • Katakolon (Olympia), Greece • India • Muscat, Oman • Abu Dhabi, Emirates • Doha, Qatar • Muscat, Oman • Nydri, Nisos Lefkada, Greece • Brindisi United Arab Emirates • Sir Bani Yas Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan • Enter (Lecce), Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Suez Canal at Suez • Transit the Suez Zadar, Croatia • Venice, Italy • Vodice Emirates • Dubai, United Arab Emirates Canal • Exit Suez Canal at Port Said • (Sibenik), Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel• Haifa (Tel Scenic Cruising in the Bay of Kotor • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Aviv), Israel • Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Kerkira, Nisos Kerkira (Corfu), Greece • Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Greece • Piraeus (Athens), Greece Sami, Cephalonia, Greece • Gythion shore experience in Mumbai, welcome (Sparta), Greece • Nafplion, Greece • reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Piraeus (Athens), Greece Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares shore experience in Aqaba, welcome Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $4,999 per person. reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Dubrovnik, welcome Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares reception, and onboard Virtuoso host from $5,999 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from $6,999 per person.

OCTOBER 2018 29 CELEBRITY CRUISES Opening the world – and palates – of savvy travelers. ADVISOR TIP Those with more spirited passions can sample a Food lovers now have an edge: Celebrity Edge, that is, a revolutionary new ship designed selection of fine Macallan to expand your taste horizons. With globally inspired menus created by Michelin-starred Scotch whiskies, taste a flight of signature martinis, or learn chef Cornelius Gallagher, Edge offers 29 distinct food and beverage experiences that stand how to prepare the popular apart from anything else at sea, from a sky-high meal cantilevered 16 decks above the ocean Brazilian caipirinha. to an immersive fusion of dining, technology, and animation. Of course, no matter which Celebrity ship you sail aboard, every dining experience takes you on a palate-opening journey.

Ease into sea days with breakfast on your veranda.

Suite guests enjoy an extra air For heart-pounding of refinement at their dedicated fun, climb the Sydney Luminae restaurant. Harbour Bridge.

Argentina & Chile New Zealand Iberian Peninsula 14 Nights • Celebrity Eclipse 14 Nights • Celebrity Solstice 10 Nights • Celebrity Edge Departs March 10, 2019 Departs March 29, 2019 Departs May 15, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Buenos Aires, Argentina overnight • Auckland, New Zealand • Tauranga, Southampton, England • Bilbao, Montevideo, Uruguay • Punta del Este, New Zealand overnight • Wellington, Spain • La Coruna, Spain • Lisbon, Uruguay • Puerto Madryn, Argentina • New Zealand • Akaroa, New Zealand • Portugal • Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Cape Horn, Chile • Ushuaia, Argentina • Dunedin, New Zealand • Dusky Sound • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Rome Punta Arenas, Chile • Strait of Doubtful Sound • Milford Sound, (Civitavecchia), Italy Magellan • Chilean Fjords • Puerto New Zealand • Hobart, Tasmania • Montt, Chile • San Antonio, Chile Melbourne, Australia • Sydney, Australia Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: One specialty dinner for two (Veranda Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: and above); Suite guests also receive a One specialty dinner for two (Veranda One specialty dinner for two (Veranda $75 shopping credit and above); Suite guests also receive a and above); Suite guests also receive a $75 shopping credit $75 shopping credit Virtuoso Concierge Class fares from $5,199 per person.

Virtuoso Concierge Class fares Virtuoso Concierge Class fares Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $82.02 per person from $5,199 per person. from $4,649 per person. are additional and subject to change.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $387.35 per person Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $188.79 per person are additional and subject to change. are additional and subject to change.

30 TASTE THE WORLD SEADREAM YACHT CLUB On board these yachts, vegetarians get the raw deal. ADVISOR TIP That healthy onboard lifestyle includes rejuvenating therapies Keeping healthy eating habits in tow is easier than ever aboard a luxurious SeaDream yacht. at the only Thai-certified spa at The cruise line recently invited raw food chef Renate Waller to help create the first and sea. Consider a treatment in the open-air private massage only “living food” menu at sea. While all the dishes are prepared with only raw, organic, area, cooled by the gentle and vegan ingredients, there’s nothing boring or bland about choices like Asian-style ocean breezes. cashew curry salad and vegetable lasagna made with spinach “noodles.” You’ll even find an array of raw food desserts as part of the SeaDream lifestyle’s focus on wellness.

Join an officer-led bike ride around Taormina.

Hvar’s picturesque harbor is perfect for kayaking.

For the best table in any harbor town, dine alfresco at your ship’s Topside Restaurant.

Christmas Yachting in the British Virgin French Riviera & Balearic Islands Croatia, Montenegro, Sicily Islands and Saint Bart’s 7 Nights • SeaDream I & the Amalfi Coast 7 Nights • SeaDream II Departs June 8, 2019 7 Nights • SeaDream II Departs December 20, 2018 Departs October 5, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: Nice, France • Saint-Tropez, France • Itinerary: San Juan, Puerto Rico • Cruz Bay, Roses, Costa Brava, Spain • Palamos, Dubrovnik, Croatia • Kotor, Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands • Spain • Alcudia, Mallorca, Balearic Montenegro • Taormina (Etna), Gustavia, Saint Bart’s • Leverick Bay, Islands, Spain • Sant Antoni de Portmany, Sicily, Italy • Stromboli, Sicily, Italy • Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands • Ibiza, Spain • Barcelona, Spain Amalfi Coast, Italy • Capri, Italy • Cane Garden Bay, Tortola • Norman Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Island, British Virgin Islands • White Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Bay, Jost van Dyke, British Virgin $200 SeaDream spa credit per Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Islands • San Juan, Puerto Rico stateroom $200 SeaDream spa credit per stateroom Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Yacht Club Deck II fares $200 SeaDream spa credit per from $4,499 per person. Virtuoso Yacht Club Deck II fares stateroom from $4,299 per person.

Virtuoso Yacht Club Deck II fares from $4,199 per person.

OCTOBER 2018 31 OCEANIA CRUISES Quite simply, the finest cuisine at sea. ADVISOR TIP Vegans can now enjoy an expansive array of plant-based A bold claim? Perhaps. Yet legendary master chef Jacques Pépin himself inspires the memorable choices on board, including the dining experiences found aboard Oceania ships. At La Reserve by Wine Spectator, small only cold-pressed raw juice and groups can indulge in intimate pairings of vintage wine and gourmet fare, while The Culinary vegan smoothie bars at sea. Center invites top chefs from around the world to provide kitchen tips and techniques at individual, fully equipped workstations. You’ll absorb every step of the recipes – in some ports, even choosing fresh ingredients at local markets on exclusive culinary tours.

Indulge in La Reserve’s new, seven- course affair celebrating some of Chef Pépin’s favorite dishes.

Pure Polynesia Seashores & Skylines Divine Dynasties 12 Nights • Marina 34 Nights • Marina 15 Nights • Nautica Departs February 10, 2019 Departs March 2, 2019 Departs March 7, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia • Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia • Hong Kong, China • Taipei (Keelung), Moorea, French Polynesia • Raiatea, Raiatea, French Polynesia • Bora Bora, Taiwan • Okinawa (Naha), Japan • French Polynesia • Bora Bora, French French Polynesia • Fakarava, French Kyoto (Kobe), Japan • Hiroshima, Polynesia • Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia • Pitcairn Islands Onboard Japan • Busan, South Korea • Nagasaki, Polynesia • Fakarava, French Polynesia • Experience • Hanga Roa, Easter Island • Japan • Dalian, China • Beijing Rangiroa, French Polynesia • Huahine, Lima/Machu Picchu (Callao), Peru • (Tianjin), China; Shanghai, China French Polynesia • Papeete (Tahiti), Salaverry, Peru • Manta, Ecuador • French Polynesia Esmeraldas, Ecuador • Panama Canal Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Daylight Transit • Puerto Limón, Costa Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Rica • Santo Tomás, Guatemala • Roatán, shore experience in Hiroshima, Prepaid gratuities Honduras • Harvest Caye, Belize • welcome reception, and onboard Costa Maya, Mexico • Miami, Florida • Virtuoso host Virtuoso Veranda fares Norfolk, Virginia • New York, New York from $4,199 per person. Virtuoso Oceanview fares Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: from $4,999 per person. Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Callao, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Veranda fares from $9,399 per person.

32 TASTE THE WORLD Another Suite perk: Owner’s Suites feature rich furnishings exclusive, course-by- from the Ralph Lauren Home Collection. course in-room dining.

The Alaska SeaLife Center showcases Seward’s abundant marine life.

Get hands-on in The Culinary Center.

Wineries & Royalty Great Outdoors Catalonia & Canaries 16 Nights • Marina 14 Nights • Regatta 14 Nights • Marina Departs May 17, 2019 Departs May 29, 2019 Departs November 23, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/ Vancouver, British Columbia • Cruising Barcelona, Spain • Santa Cruz de Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy • Monte the Inside Passage • Wrangell, Alaska • Tenerife, Canary Islands • San Carlo, Monaco • Toulon, France • Sitka, Alaska • Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Sebastián de la Gomera, Canary Barcelona, Spain; Cartagena, Spain • Alaska • Cruising Hubbard Glacier • Islands • Mindelo (São Vicente), Málaga, Spain • Seville (Cádiz), Spain • Seward, Alaska • Kodiak, Alaska • Cape Verde • Recife, Brazil • Rio Lisbon, Portugal • Oporto, Portugal • Skagway, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • de Janeiro, Brazil Bilbao, Spain • Bordeaux (Bassens), Prince Rupert, British Columbia • France • Bordeaux, France • Saint- Cruising the Outside Passage • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Malo, France • London (Southampton), Victoria, British Columbia • Seattle, Virtuoso Voyages custom curated England Washington shore experience in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, welcome reception, and Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: onboard Virtuoso host Prepaid gratuities Prepaid gratuities Virtuoso Deluxe Oceanview fares Virtuoso Veranda fares Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $2,499 per person. from $6,599 per person. from $3,549 per person.

OCTOBER 2018 33 ROYAL CARIBBEAN® The new sound of savor. ADVISOR TIP Sign up for an all-access tour that takes you behind the If you’re angling for the freshest seafood, Hooked SeafoodSM is the ultimate catch. Royal scenes in your ship’s galley to Caribbean’s first dedicated seafood restaurant is just one of many satisfying selections offered learn how dishes are prepared. You’ll also visit the engine on board the most innovative ships at sea. Whether dining on celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s room and bridge for an signature prawn linguine at Jamie’s Italian, fresh sushi and sashimi at Izumi, gourmet fare exclusive tour. paired with the finest of wines at Chef’s Table, or elaborate entrees at Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine, Royal Caribbean pleases every taste, from the foodie to the finicky.

Treat your sweet tooth at Sugar Beach, one of the new Boardwalk dining venues on Symphony.

Discover culinary creations that please every palate.

Ask your Hooked Seafood waiter about gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegetarian options.

Western Caribbean Eastern Caribbean Eastern Caribbean 7 Nights • Symphony of the SeasSM 7 Nights • Oasis of the Seas® 7 Nights • Harmony of the Seas® Departs February 9, 2019 Departs February 24, 2019 Departs March 3, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Miami, Florida • Roatán, Honduras • Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida • Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Philipsburg, Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico • Cozumel, Nassau, Bahamas • Charlotte Amalie, Sint Maarten • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Mexico • Nassau, Bahamas • Miami, Saint Thomas • Philipsburg, Sint Maarten • Labadee, Haiti • Fort Lauderdale, Florida Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Specialty dining experience for two Specialty dining experience for two Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony); Plus a spa treatment for (Balcony); Plus a spa treatment for (Balcony); Plus a spa treatment for one (Junior Suite or above) one (Junior Suite or above) one (Junior Suite or above)

Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares from $1,499 per person. from $1,239 per person. from $1,249 per person.

34 TASTE THE WORLD UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISE COLLECTION Highly curated journeys for lovers of food, wine, and culture. ADVISOR TIP Ask about other food- focused French cruises in Uniworld’s Connoisseur Collection. Francophiles will find a home on a choice of food-focused cruises in France, enjoying The voyage to Burgundy visits to famous restaurants, vineyards, orchards, truffle farms, and other culinary hot spots. and Provence, for example, A pasta-making class in Bologna and lunch at a family-run estate in the Valpolicella wine includes an insider’s tour of country await travelers to Italy; along the Yangtze, guests salivate over Beijing’s Peking Lyon, the gastronomic duck and a savory dumpling feast in Xi’an. When you cruise the world’s most storied rivers capital of France. with Uniworld, your palate – and your perspective – will never be the same.

One-of-a-kind culinary and cultural experiences add the “wow” factor to your cruise memories.

Handcrafted beds assure a heavenly night’s sleep.

Sail the Yangtze with unsurpassed service and the largest cabins and suites on the river.

Gems of Northern Italy Highlights of China & the Yangtze Brilliant Bordeaux 9 Nights • River Countess 10 Nights • Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer 7 Nights • S.S. Bon Voyage Departs April 12, May 17, June 7, and Departures available April 13 through Departures available April 14 through July 26, 2019 May 19, 2019 November 3, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Milan, Italy • Milan/Verona (Valpolicella), Beijing, China • Beijing, Fly to Xi’an, Bordeaux, France • Cruising the Italy • Venice, Italy • Chioggia, Italy • China • Xi’an, China • Xi’an/Fly to Garonne River and Gironde Estuary, Polesella (Bologna or Ferrara), Italy • Chongqing, China (Embark), Scenic Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Pauillac la Fayette, Taglio di Po, Chioggia, Italy • Venice cruising the Yangtze River • Scenic France • Cadillac, France • Blaye, Bourg- Islands (Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello), cruising the Yangtze River, Shibaozhai • sur-Gironde, Libourne, France • Libourne Italy • Venice, Italy Scenic cruising the Yangtze River, (Saint-Émilion), France • Libourne, Goddess Stream • Scenic cruising the Bordeaux, Cité du Vin, France • Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Yangtze River, Yichang (Disembark), Bordeaux (Quai des Chartrons), France Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Fly to Shanghai, China • Shanghai, shore experience in Venice, welcome China Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Voyages custom curated on select sailings; Plus $200 shipboard Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: shore experience in Bordeaux, welcome credit per person $200 shipboard credit per person reception, and onboard Virtuoso host on select sailings; Plus $200 shipboard Virtuoso Classic fares Virtuoso Suite fares credit per person from $3,799 per person. from $5,499 per person. Virtuoso Classic fares from $3,199 per person.

OCTOBER 2018 35 SILVERSEA CRUISES Bon voyage, bon vivant. ADVISOR TIP Wine Series cruises bring top vintners and Silversea’s Every Silversea voyage invites you to travel deeper, but this handpicked selection takes Wine Ambassador on board to your taste experience to a new level. In-depth local knowledge of every region visited introduce you to superlative varieties and vintages while means that these food- and wine-focused cruises are curated with delicacy and care – exploring the world’s most just like your meals. Enjoy exclusive onboard and shoreside interactive gastronomic renowned wine regions. experiences, including hands-on cooking demonstrations, special dinners that highlight regional specialties, and guided market-to-plate excursions with your ship’s chefs.

Hone your culinary skills at the only Relais & Châteaux- inspired cooking school at sea.

Dubai to Athens, L’École des Chefs Lisbon to Amsterdam, L’École des Chefs London to Barcelona, L’École des Chefs Gourmet Cruise Gourmet Cruise & Wine Series Gourmet Cruise & Wine Series 15 Nights • Silver Shadow 12 Nights • Silver Cloud 14 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs April 26, 2019 Departs May 1, 2019 Departs May 19, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Khasab, Lisbon, Portugal • Leixões (Porto), London (Greenwich), England • Oman • Salalah, Oman • Aqaba Portugal • La Coruna, Spain • Gijón, Honfleur, France • Saint-Malo, France • (Petra), Jordan • Safaga (Luxor), Spain • Bilbao, Spain • Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France • Le Verdon Egypt • Suez Canal Transit • Rhodes, France • Belle-Île, France • Douarnenez, (Bordeaux), France • Bilbao, Spain • Greece • Piraeus (Athens), Greece France • Saint-Malo, France • Le Havre, Lisbon, Portugal • Cádiz, Spain • France • Amsterdam, Netherlands Málaga, Spain • Barcelona, Spain Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: shore experience in Aqaba, welcome $300 shipboard credit per person Virtuoso Voyages custom curated reception, and onboard Virtuoso host shore experience in Lisbon, welcome Virtuoso Vista Suite Oceanview fares reception, and onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Vista Suite Oceanview fares from $9,000 per person. from $5,500 per person. Virtuoso Vista Suite Oceanview fares from $7,400 per person.

36 TASTE THE WORLD All-inclusive cruising Your suite’s minibar means you can relax is stocked with your completely. preferences.

Port wine gets its name from Porto, where it is aged.

Owner’s Suites exude a stylish, residential feel.

London to Reykjavík, L’École des Chefs London to New York, L’École des Chefs New York to Montréal, L’École des Chefs Gourmet Cruise Gourmet Cruise Gourmet Cruise 11 Nights • Silver Wind 15 Nights • Silver Whisper 11 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs July 20, 2019 Departs September 26, 2019 Departs October 11, 2019

Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: London (Tower Bridge), England • London (Greenwich), England • Day New York, New York • Newport, Rhode Saint-Malo, France • Saint Mary’s, at Sea • Falmouth, UK • Cobh (Cork), Island • Cape Cod Canal Transit • Boston, Isles of Scilly, England • Cobh (Cork), Ireland • Saint John’s, Newfoundland, Massachusetts • Saint John, New Ireland • Dublin, Ireland • Belfast, Canada • Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Brunswick, Canada • Halifax, Nova Northern Ireland • Oban, Scotland • France • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada • Scotia, Canada • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Ullapool, Scotland • Reykjavík, Iceland Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada • Canada • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Boston, Massachusetts • Cape Cod Island, Canada • Québec City, Québec, Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Canal Transit • New York, New York Canada • Montréal, Québec, Canada $300 shipboard credit per person Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Virtuoso Vista Suite Oceanview fares Virtuoso Voyages custom curated Virtuoso Voyages custom curated from $7,800 per person. shore experience in Halifax, welcome shore experience in Halifax, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Vista Suite Oceanview fares Virtuoso Vista Suite Oceanview fares from $7,800 per person. from $5,900 per person.

OCTOBER 2018 37 NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE With this many dining choices, you may need to extend your vacation. ADVISOR TIP Book now and take advantage of complimentary Order a Cheeseburger in Paradise at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, or bangers and mash Free at Sea amenities, including at O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill. Pair a juicy rib eye with Parmesan truffle fries free unlimited open bar and a in Cagney’s Steakhouse, or enjoy sea scallops and the hibachi chefs’ dazzling knife show at three-meal specialty dining Teppanyaki. Dine inside or oceanside along The Waterfront. Take an intimate table for two package for two. or sit communal-style and pass the plates. Norwegian ships offer more dining choices than days of your cruise, and you’re free to enjoy them when and with whomever you please.

Fresh-caught salmon and Dover Soak in Alaska’s splendor from sole are two guest favorites at Bliss Observation Lounge. Ocean Blue restaurant.

Mingle over mojitos at the Waterfront’s Sugarcane Mojito Bar.

Hawaii Western Caribbean Alaska with Glacier Bay 7 Nights • Pride of America 7 Nights • Norwegian Breakaway 7 Nights • Norwegian Bliss Departs January 19 and Departs February 17 and March 17, 2019 Departs May 26 and September 8, 2019 February 23, 2019 Itinerary: Itinerary: Itinerary: New Orleans, Louisiana • Cozumel, Seattle, Washington • Juneau, Honolulu, Hawaii • Kahului, Maui • Mexico • Harvest Caye, Belize • Costa Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Ketchikan, Hilo, Hawaii • Kona, Hawaii • Nawiliwili, Maya, Mexico • New Orleans, Louisiana Alaska • Victoria, British Columbia • Kauai • Honolulu, Hawaii Seattle, Washington Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Up to $100 shipboard credit per Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive: Up to $100 shipboard credit per stateroom; Plus Free at Sea amenities Up to $100 shipboard credit per stateroom; Plus Free at Sea amenities stateroom; Plus Free at Sea amenities Virtuoso Balcony fares Virtuoso Balcony fares from $1,149 per person. Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,229 per person. from $1,999 per person.

38 TASTE THE WORLD VIKING® Immerse yourself in the flavors of Europe. ADVISOR TIP Enjoy a light alfresco lunch and Tour a working windmill at Kinderdijk, then sample handcrafted cheeses, jenever – a distilled 360-degree views of Europe’s juniper liquor – and other Dutch delicacies. Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig before ever-changing riverbanks on tasting fine vintages at a Wachau Valley vineyard. Lose yourself in the gardens that inspired the top-of-the-ship Sun Deck. Monet in Giverny, and explore the bounty of fruits and vegetables in Vernon’s artisanal market. Whatever your tastes, Viking believes dining is an important part of your journey, with destination-focused dining, that includes regional cuisine and always available American classics.

Enjoy alfresco dining at Innovative Longships get you the bow of the ship on closer to your destination. the Aquavit Terrace®.

Flowers adorn the bridges in Strasbourg.

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

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

OCTOBER 2018 39 POSTCARD LOCAL DELICACIES A food-focused journey in Southeast Asia.

Rice fields in Vietnam’s Yen Bai province and (inset) Canter and her fiancé.

“Chefs in Siem Reap, Cambodia, are celebrating the complexity of Khmer food,” says Leslie Canter, a Virtuoso travel advisor who traveled to Cambodia and Vietnam with her fiancé. “Traditional Khmer dishes, like many of those in Southeast Asia, provide a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors, such as rice and noodles made with fresh vegetables, stir-fried meats, and unique spice blends. My favorite restaurant was Embassy, a woman-owned and -operated fine dining spot. The owners – known as ‘the twins’ – trained at Michelin-starred restaurants abroad before returning to Siem Reap. For the best banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City, try Banh Mi Ba Lac, a curbside stand located on the main walking street, Nguyen Hue.” (VIETNAM) DEGIST/GETTY IMAGES

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Embark on a rare and intimate journey surrounded by modern comforts in an ancient land. Savor exotic spa treatments, swim in the lap pool, or relax in the lagoon-style pool tucked amid lush gardens. Sample French au Provençal and Cambodian dishes made from traditional recipes. Stay two nights or more in a suite and enjoy 20 percent off when you book between September 13, 2018, and November 30, 2019. VIRTUOSO AMENITY: One “Taste of Cambodia” dinner for two, per room, at The Dining Room.

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