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VACATION IDEAS TO KICK OFF THE NEXT DECADE

Architect Antoni Gaudí’s

Casa Batlló in Barcelona.

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Drinks with a view on board Uniworld’s Maria Theresa.

Happiness Starts HereScience has now shown what seasoned travelers have always known: Part of a vacation is the anticipation, and deciding where to go can be just as pleasurable as the journey itself. Your next steps: Turn the page for instant inspiration from our curated catalog of 2020’s most tantalizing travel, plus our five favorite neighborhoods to visit in the new year. Contact your Virtuoso advisor, who can cue you to the coolest, not-yet-Instagrammed destinations, as well as the best way to experience those classic places you’ve been itching to explore. Finally, pick your Scandinavian sailing, South African safari, Andean adventure, or Fiji bungalow, and savor the excitement as you look forward to exiting the everyday.

The world’s finest travel agencies and advisors are Virtuoso®.

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Hawaiian delight in Maui.

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2 Our Favorite NeighborhoodsWhere we want to be in 2020.

8CRUISES Pick your itinerary and sail away.

18Goods to Go Noteworthy headphones, plus a modern hatbox.

32TOURS & HOTELS Places to stay and things to do.

44 Postcard Feeling naturalin Montana.

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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 your own in the new year.

Where We WantTo BeFive neighborhoods to visit in 2020.

OUR FAVORITENEIGHBORHOODS

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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.

– Ingrid K. Williams

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

Södermalm, Stockholm

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It’s home to Cines Verdi and Verdi Park, the city’s best “original version” cinemas; restaurants such as (my favorite) Somodó, which offers a Japanese chef’s creative take on Mediterranean cuisine; and the gorgeous café SlowMov, one of the few places in Barcelona that serves pour-over coffees (and roasts its own beans).

– Jeff Koehler

of feeling global and decisively local is what keeps me coming back week after week. Shoppers stock their larders with goods from the 131-year-old Llibertat food market, while families gather at the marble counters in the Quimet and Lo Pinyol bodegas for a pre-lunch vermouth on Saturdays. For all its tradition, Gràcia is a little new wave too:

selling everything from dried beans to vintage handbags. Mass tourism has wrought substantial change on parts of Barce-lona over the past decade, but, remarkably, Gràcia has managed to retain its distinct identity, strong Catalan pride, and small-town atmosphere.

I’ve lived in Barcelona for more than 20 years, and Gràcia’s balance

In some ways, Barcelona is a collection of small towns netted together in the nineteenth century after the construction of the Eixample, a mile-wide grid of streets radiating from the medieval Old City. To the north there’s La Vila de Gràcia (the village of Gràcia), with its narrow streets, squares that double as playgrounds, and small specialty shops

Gràcia, Barcelona

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.

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Palermo, Buenos Aires

1 pm: For a true parrilla (steak house) experience, head to Don Julio for fried empanadas and juicy entraña (skirt steak), paired with a velvety Argentinian malbec from the restaurant’s 14,000-bottle wine cellar.

4 pm: Visit the Museo de Arte Latinoameri-cano de Buenos Aires (MALBA) to browse more than 200 artworks from icons including Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Antonio Berni.

8 pm: After dinner at Proper, housed in an un-marked former mechanic’s garage, head to subter-ranean Uptown & the Bronx for a taste of the city’s speakeasy cocktail scene. Those in the mood to tango can dance with locals at La Milonguita.

– Nora Walsh

No evening out in Buenos Aires is complete without a stop in Palermo. This nearly seven-square-mile barrio knits together the best of the city in various micro-neighborhoods that brim with effortlessly fun locales and vibrant night-life. From day to night, here’s one way to get your bearings in B.A.’s most exciting district.

11 am: Your travel advisor can work with Mai1O, a Virtuoso on-site tour con-nection in Argentina, to customize an array of chic Palermo pursuits. One idea: Visit leafy Palermo Viejo with local aesthete Catalina Sanchez Bar-renechea. She has insider access to the studios of artist Leandro Erlich and jewelry maker Inés Bonadeo, as well as to artisan boutiques such as Arte Étnico Argen-tino and Casa Ayma, known for handmade textiles and crafts.

Clockwise from top: Arte Étnico Argentino, a Palermo spin, and the MALBA.

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Mercado de Pulgas, a

great place to find vintage

furniture. Afterward, take a

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through Palermo’s public

parks.” – Sofia de Kemme-ter, Virtuoso travel advisor

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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 in 1811, which is why 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 streets; thumbing through books at Three Lives & Company; digging into a French breakfast at Buvette; finding greet-ing cards at Greenwich Letterpress; and picking up sea-salt caramels at Varsano’s Chocolates. Much is made by locals of the clash between landlords and businesses, of a disappearing New York City. While the West Village isn’t immune, its charm endures.

– Annie Fitzsimmons

WEST VILLAGE PRO TIPS

Coffee order: A flat white

at the Australian-inspired

Bluestone Lane.

Bring home: A small (or big)

treasure from The Upper

Rust antiques shop.

It’s 8 pm; you should be: Waiting for your table at

Café Cluny.

Only locals know: The best

nightly show in town is at

the Marie’s Crisis piano bar.

Three Lives & Company and (below) a West Village

street made for strolling.

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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.

8 pm: Chef Kelvin Cheung has a lock on Mumbai dining: Reservations for his Sunday brunch at Bastian are hard to come by, while his One Street bar upstairs is the place to be for spiced Moscow mules.

– Sarah Khan

Bandra West,Mumbai

Clockwise from top: Downtown Mumbai beck-ons, the Taj Mahal Tea House, and Kulture Shop.

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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 expedition through Arctic seas.

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Embark on a Journey Through Architectural Wonders of EuropeAmaWaterways

Travel to the legendary wine capital of Bordeaux, with its iconic châteaus, rolling vineyards, and delicious winetastings. Explore storied Provence, where romantic cities, foodie havens, and artistic epicenters enliven all your senses. Blend culture, architecture, and timeless landscapes with a passion for the good life in Normandy. AmaWaterways connects you to France in a more intimate way, from unique, dual-balcony staterooms to a host of shore experiences that let you explore at your pace. Enjoy further immersion on a pre- or post-cruise land extension in Paris, the Loire Valley, or northern Spain.

PARIS & NORMANDY7 Nights • AmaLyra Departures available March through November 2020

Itinerary:Paris, France • Les Andelys, France • Le Havre, France overnight • Rouen, France • Vernon, France • La Roche-Guyon, France • Conflans, France • Paris, France

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$100 shipboard credit per stateroom OR custom curated shore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host on select sailings

Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,649 per person.

TASTE OF BORDEAUX7 Nights • AmaDolce Departures available March through November 2020

Itinerary:Bordeaux, France overnight • Libourne, France overnight • Blaye, France overnight • Bourg, France • Pauillac, France • Cadillac, France • Bordeaux overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$100 shipboard credit per stateroom OR custom curated shore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Vir-tuoso host on select sailings


COLORS OF PROVENCE7 Nights • AmaCello Departures available March through November 2020

Itinerary:Lyon, France overnight • Collonges, France • Vienne, France • Tournon, France overnight • Avignon, France • Arles, France

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$100 shipboard credit per stateroom OR custom curated shore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host on select sailings


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.

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BEHIND THE SCENES IN CENTRAL EUROPE

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Whether your plans include a few days in Central Europe or a few weeks, here’s an insider’s look at the best ways to spend your time.

INSIDE THE CZECH REPUBLIC. An hour from Prague, discover the fairytale charm of Krivoklát Castle. Or venture to the West Bohemian spa triangle. Have a few more days? Enjoy a glass of Pálava out in South Moravia’s vineyards.

A CLOSER LOOK AT HUNGARY. For a closer look at a culture 1,000 years in the making, stroll through Esztergom Basilica, the country’s largest church, or meet the monks at Pannonhalma Archabbey, founded in 996.

POLAND’S HIGHEST POINTS. A paradise for all levels of alpine hikers, the Bieszczady Mountains are ideal for beginners, while those with more experience can climb the 8,200-foot peak of the rugged Tatras.

NATURAL WONDERS IN SLOVAKIA. Explore rock formations in the Strážov mountains, check out the caves in Haligovské skaly, or search for lynx and wild boar in the forests of Poloniny and Pol'ana.

Hiking the Tatras.

Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary.

Moravian vineyard.

Slovakian lynx.

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Explore Europe with a $350 Shipboard CreditViking®

Sail with Viking and experience a journey of discovery created for curious travelers with true explorer spirits. Enjoy an included tour in every port, as well as an array of optional shore experiences that provide access to must-see cultural and historic highlights. Choose an e-bike ride along trails in Germany’s fabled Black Forest, a behind-closed-doors visit to the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, or a high-spirited Heurigen dinner with Viennese winemakers. On board, enjoy regionally inspired cuisine – including local wines and beers with meals – cooking demonstrations, and live performances.

RHINE GETAWAY7 Nights State-of-the-Art Viking LongshipsDepartures available throughout 2020

Itinerary:Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Kinderdijk, the Netherlands • Cologne, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Heidelberg, Germany • Strasbourg, France • Breisach, Germany • Basel, Switzerland

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$350 shipboard credit per stateroom and bottle of wine on select sailings

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

ROMANTIC DANUBE®

7 Nights State-of-the-Art Viking LongshipsDepartures available throughout 2020

Itinerary:Budapest, Hungary • Vienna, Austria • Krems, Austria • Passau, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Nuremberg, Germany



VIKING HOMELANDS®

14 Nights Viking Ocean ShipsDeparts July 25 and August 13, 2020

Itinerary:Bergen, Norway overnight • Eidfjord, Norway • Stavanger, Norway • Ålborg, Denmark • Copenhagen, Denmark • Berlin, Germany • Gdansk, Poland • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia overnight • Helsinki, Finland • Stockholm, Sweden overnight



Sail past charming castles commanding the banks of the Rhine River.

Savor local flavors from market to table.

See Vienna’s baroque architecture.

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Free Airfare on Select Voyages to Antarctica, Costa Rica, and MoreLindblad Expeditions – National Geographic

Go beyond limits and all expectations in Antarctica, Costa Rica, or the Galápagos and set out on an exhilarating adventure aboard an authentic expedition ship equipped with ZodiacsTM, kayaks, and a slew of cool tools like hydrophones, video microscopes, and bow cams. There’s even an undersea specialist equipped with a high-definition video camera, so you can explore unknown waters from the ship’s lounge. A Lindblad – National Geographic certified photo instructor is aboard every departure to help you snap wildlife pics like a pro. Receive free airfare on select departures.

GALÁPAGOS9 Nights National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Islander Departures available year-round

Itinerary:U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador • Guayaquil, Ecuador/Galápagos Islands/Embark • Galápagos Islands • Galápagos Islands/ Disembark/Guayaquil, Ecuador • Guayaquil, Ecuador/U.S.

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$50 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Outside fares from $7,290 per person.

COSTA RICA & THE PANAMÁ CANAL7 Nights National Geographic Quest Departures available November 24, 2019, through March 23, 2020

Itinerary:U.S./San José/Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica/Embark • Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica • Golfo Dulce /Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica • Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica • Coiba National Park, Panamá • Gulf of Panamá Islets/ Panamá Canal Transit, Panamá • Gatún Lake/Panamá Canal Transit, Panamá • Colón/Panamá City, Panamá/Disembark/U.S.



JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT11 Nights National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer Departures available January 6 through December 28, 2020

Itinerary:U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic Endurance), or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Orion) • Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark • Drake Passage • Exploring Antarctica • Disembark Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina (Explorer), or Santiago, Chile (Orion)/U.S.



Explore more with ZodiacTM cruises, kayaking, treks – and an expert naturalist team.

Blue-footed boobies dance

for mates during summer months.

Costa Rica is home to four species of monkeys.

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Set Your Sights on Bucket-List Destinations Crystal Cruises

How do you enhance an all-inclusive, all-luxe journey with Crystal, the world’s most-awarded cruise line? Add a curated shore event and other exclusive Virtuoso Voyages benefits, available on each of these sailings across Asia and Europe. Relish acclaimed six-star service and relax knowing that nearly everything is included, from open bars and lounges serving fine wines, Champagnes, and top-shelf spirits to Michelin-inspired cuisine in up to ten venues, including Umi Uma by celebrated chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Take a tai chi class, join a winetasting, try a new language, and get tips from a PGA pro.

An extended stay in Hong Kong allows time to experience its festive

Temple Street Night Market.

PAGODAS & PEARLS OF THE ORIENT13 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs February 2, 2020

Itinerary:Guam, U.S. • Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands • Manila, Philippines overnight • Da Nang, Vietnam • Hongai/Hanoi, Vietnam overnight • Hong Kong, China overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Da Nang, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $3,299 per person.

STARS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA15 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs February 15, 2020

Itinerary:Hong Kong, China • Hongai/ Hanoi, Vietnam overnight • Da Nang, Vietnam overnight • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam two overnights • Koh Samui, Thailand • Angkor Wat/Siem Reap (Sihanoukville), Cambodia • Singapore overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Ho Chi Minh City, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


SPARKLING CITIES OF NORTHERN ASIA15 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs March 16, 2020

Itinerary:Hong Kong, China • Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan • Kagoshima, Japan • Tokyo, Japan overnight • Shanghai, China two overnights • Hong Kong, China

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


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MEDITERRANEAN IMPRESSIONS12 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs April 21, 2020

Itinerary:Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence (Livorno), Italy • Porto Venere, Italy • Cannes, France • Ajaccio, Corsica, France • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Barcelona, Spain overnight • Toulon, France • Monte Carlo, Monaco overnight

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


PALAIS TO PALAZZOS7 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs May 3, 2020

Itinerary:Monte Carlo, Monaco • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Taormina/Giardini Naxos, Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Venice, Italy overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$100 As You Wish credit per guest


CAPITALS OF CULTURE12 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs May 10, 2020

Itinerary:Venice, Italy overnight • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Corfu, Greece • Siracusa, Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco overnight • Barcelona, Spain overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curatedshore experience in Kotor, welcomereception, and onboard Virtuoso host


The Crystal Cove bar serves up premium pours and live piano music.

Book a butler-serviced Seabreeze Penthouse.

Circuit-train outdoors in the fitness garden.

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Set Sail with Exclusive Perks and One Perfect DayRoyal Caribbean®

Treat yourself to fascinating destinations on the world’s most revolutionary ships in 2020: Europe on the amplified Allure of the Seas®, Alaska on the innovative Ovation of the Seas®, and Royal Caribbean’s adventure-filled private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, aboard the Oasis of the Seas®. The fun continues on board, where FlowRider surf simulators, laser tag courses, and Tony Award-winning musicals are just the beginning. Travel in Star tier of Royal Suite Class for an incomparable cruise experience, including attentive service from your personal Royal Genie and all-complimentary dining.

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN7 Nights • Allure of the Seas® Departures available May 10 through October 25, 2020

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Provence (Marseille), France • Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Naples, Italy • Barcelona, Spain

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony or above) PLUS spa treat-ment for one (Junior Suite or above)

Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares from $1,189 per person.

PERFECT DAY BAHAMAS7 Nights • Oasis of the Seas® Departures available May 10 through October 25, 2020

Itinerary:Cape Liberty, New Jersey (NYC Metro) • Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida • Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas • Nassau, Bahamas • Cape Liberty, New Jersey (NYC Metro)


Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares from $949 per person.

ALASKA GLACIER7 Nights • Ovation of the Seas® Departures available May 22 through September 4, 2020

Itinerary:Seattle, Washington • Alaska Inside Passage • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, Alaska • Victoria, British Columbia • Seattle, Washington


Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,399 per person.

Admire the breathtaking, 360-degree views from 300 feet above sea level

in the North Star capsule.

Discover new ways to play and stay in the Mediterranean.

Perfect Day at CocoCay features the Bahamas’ only private overwater cabanas.

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.

Reserve your suite today. Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor and enjoy exclusive Virtuoso Voyages amenities.

SET SAIL ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

© 2019 The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. All Rights Reserved. Cruises are provided by Cruise Yacht OpCo, Ltd dba. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which operates under a license agreement from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Renderings are artistic concepts. Yacht’s registry: Malta.

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Now You Hear It, Now You Don’tNoteworthy wireless, noise-canceling headphones, plus a lightweight earbud that excels in sound, features, and fit.

GOODS TO GO

1 Sony’s WH-1000XM2 headphones win for lon-

gest battery life (30 hours) and cool features such as an “attention mode” option for chatting without removing the headset, and technology that senses motion, such as walking, to adjust noise-canceling levels. sony.com.

2 Hands down the most comfortable option

in the lineup, Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay H9i headphones feature an 18-hour battery life and auto-playback/pause when removing them for conver-sations. amazon.com.

3 The Bose QuietCom-fort 35 II dual-level

headphones last 20 hours on a full charge and provide access to Siri, Google Assis-tant, or Alexa. bose.com.

4 Sennheiser’s Momen-tum True Wireless

earbuds provide excep-tional sound and passive noise canceling, fit snugly for jogging and gym work-outs, and pair with users’ preferred digital assistant. As with other wireless buds, running time (four hours) can be an issue on long hauls, but in a neat twist, the carrying case doubles as a battery pack, storing two full charges. sennheiser.com.

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HAT TRICKCalPak updates the traditional hatbox to modern utility with a

lightweight, hard-shell piece designed to hold essentials such as headphones, chargers, and eye masks. With its buckled faux leather

handle, the Baye Mini Hat Box straps onto a roll-aboard case in transit and smoothly transitions from carry-on companion to

going-out clutch upon arrival. calpaktravel.com.

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Cruise in Modern Luxury and Satisfy Your CravingsCelebrity Cruises

Go sea kayaking by the light of glowworms in New Zealand’s Lake McLaren, and turn molten glass into a brilliant piece of art during a glass-making class. Pedal past rustic farms and Holland’s iconic windmills in Bruges before a mindfulness meditation and yoga class. Get a tango lesson at a traditional milonga (dance event) in Buenos Aires. Celebrity satisfies your cravings for new adventures and modern luxury, particularly when you book a newly upgraded Concierge Class stateroom. Virtuoso satiates your taste buds with a complimentary meal at one of your ship’s many dining venues.

ARGENTINA, RIO & URUGUAY14 Nights • Celebrity Eclipse Departs February 16, 2020

Itinerary:Buenos Aires, Argentina overnight • São Paulo (Santos), Brazil • Ilhabela, Brazil • Búzios, Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil two overnights • Punta del Este, Uruguay • Montevideo, Uruguay • Buenos Aires, Argentina

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony and above) PLUS a $75 shopping credit per stateroom for Suites

Virtuoso Concierge Class fares from $3,499 per person.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $301.97 per person are additional and subject to change.

NEW ZEALAND10 Nights • Celebrity Solstice Departs February 29, 2020

Itinerary:Melbourne, Australia • Sydney, Australia • Milford Sound, New Zealand • Doubtful Sound, New Zealand • Dusky Sound, New Zealand • Dunedin, New Zealand • Akaroa, New Zealand • Tauranga, New Zealand • Auckland, New Zealand




NORTHERN EUROPE CAPITAL CITIES10 Nights • Celebrity Apex Departs April 23, 2020

Itinerary:Southampton, England • Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium • Amsterdam, Netherlands • Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany • Copenhagen, Denmark • Oslo, Norway overnight • Paris (Le Havre), France • Southampton, England




Tour Sydney’s famous Opera House, named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy globally inspired fare in the Main Restaurant.

There’s plenty of room for two in the spacious

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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 AMSTERDAM7 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs May 15, 2020

Itinerary:Dublin, Ireland • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland • Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland • Bergen, Norway • Flåm, Norway • Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland • Amsterdam, the Netherlands overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from $6,500 per person.

AMSTERDAM TO LONDON (GREENWICH)11 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs May 25, 2020

Itinerary:Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Leith (Edinburgh), United Kingdom • Invergordon, United Kingdom • Belfast, United Kingdom • Dublin, Ireland overnight • Dunmore East (Waterford), Ireland • Cardiff, United Kingdom • Falmouth, United Kingdom • London (Greenwich), United Kingdom



LONDON (GREENWICH) TO COPENHAGEN11 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs July 5, 2020

Itinerary:London (Greenwich), United Kingdom overnight • Leith (Edinburgh), United Kingdom overnight • Aberdeen, United Kingdom • Lerwick, United Kingdom • Flåm, Norway • Gudvangen, Norway • Nordfjordeid, Norway • Bergen, Norway • Oslo, Norway • Helsingor, Denmark • Copenhagen, Denmark overnight



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COPENHAGEN TO LONDON (TOWER BRIDGE)11 Nights • Silver Wind Departs August 1, 2020

Itinerary:Copenhagen, Denmark • Oslo, Norway overnight • Alesund, Norway • Trondheim, Norway • Andalsnes, Norway • Olden, Norway • Eidfjord, Norway • Bergen, Norway • London (Tower Bridge), United Kingdom overnight



COPENHAGEN ROUND-TRIP9 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs August 10, 2020

Itinerary:Copenhagen, Denmark • Stavanger, Norway • Alesund, Norway • Trondheim, Norway • Geiranger, Norway • Hellesylt, Norway • Flåm, Norway • Bergen, Norway • Kristiansand, Norway • Copenhagen, Denmark overnight



COPENHAGEN TO LONDON 10 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs September 3, 2020

Itinerary:Copenhagen, Denmark • Hamburg, Germany overnight • Amsterdam, the Netherlands overnight • Zeebrugge, Belgium • Honfleur, France overnight • Portsmouth, United Kingdom • London (Greenwich), United Kingdom overnight



Evenings on board have something for everyone.

Glide past Ullapool Harbour on the Silver Wind.

Royal Suites can be expanded to two bedrooms.

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Iconic Alaska Sailings with Unparalleled EleganceCunard®

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.

ALASKA10 Nights • Queen Elizabeth® Departs June 12, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Glacier Bay Cruising • Skagway, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier Cruising • Juneau, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Victoria, British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Shipboard credit up to $250 per person, specialty dining credit, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $240 per person are additional and subject to change.

ALASKA12 Nights • Queen Elizabeth® Departs July 9, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Inside Passage Cruising • Sitka, Alaska • Glacier Bay Cruising • Anchorage, Alaska • Kodiak, Alaska • Anchorage (Seward), Alaska • College Fjord Cruising • Ketchikan, Alaska • Vancouver, British Columbia




ALASKA9 Nights • Queen Elizabeth® Departs August 11, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Inside Passage Cruising • Tracy Arm Fjord Cruising • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Glacier Bay Cruising • Sitka, Alaska • Prince Rupert, British Columbia • Victoria, British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia




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.

TOKYOA FEAST FOR THE SENSES

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

While Tokyo may be a premier destination to shop, drink, and eat, it’s so much more than branded boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Broad swaths of nature exist within the city’s confines, and spiritual retreats shape its heart. Precisely because this place is so vast, so deep, and so filled with the unexpected, you can never say you know Tokyo. You can only return time and again, learning a little bit more on each visit.

ANCIENT DISCOVERIESPredating Tokyo itself by over 1,000 years, and located in the charming and colorful neighborhood of Asakusa you will find Sensoji, the city’s oldest temple. Attracting more than 30 million visitors each year, try visiting Sensoji in the morning to take in its many shops and festive atmosphere while the crowds are more manageable.

The Kabukiza Theater in Ginza was rebuilt in

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 past, when feudal lords, samurai warriors, and wealthy merchants sailed these same waters.

CONTEMPORARY COOLModern, sleek, cosmopolitan styles are anintegral part of the Tokyo fabric. In Shinjuku you’ll be surrounded by the highest concentration of high-rises. Tokyo Skytree in Asakusa offers spectacular views of the Tokyo cityscape that so effortlessly intertwines the old with the new. In Roppongi, the National

Art Center, Tokyo is celebrated both for its visually engaging façade, as well as its globally renowned exhibitions. Close by in Roppongi Hills, the Mori Art Museum features inventive exhibits and awe-inspiring views of Tokyo from its 53rd-floor vantage point. Roppongi and Shibuya are also widely known as the hub of Tokyo’s nightlife, where adventurous souls can stay active through the early morning hours.

MORE OF THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSTokyo offers each visitor the opportunity to experience the unique blend of an ancient culture combined with world-class modern attractions, architecture, and amenities. See for yourself the extraordinary combination of historic past and dynamic present that is uniquely Tokyo!

Please visit www.japan.travel/en/us for more information.

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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.

$400 Credit Plus Virtuoso Voyages Benefits on Bespoke River JourneysUniworld 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.

ENCHANTING DANUBE7 Nights • S.S. Maria Theresa Departures available March 15 through November 1, 2020

Itinerary:Budapest, Hungary overnight • Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria overnight • Dürnstein, Austria • Melk, Austria • Linz, Austria • Passau, Germany overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$400 shipboard credit per couple PLUS Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Vienna, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host (select sailings)


GEMS OF NORTHERN ITALY9 Nights • S.S. La Venezia Departures available March 27 through October 30, 2020

Itinerary:Milan, Italy two overnights • Verona, Italy • Venice, Italy overnight • Chioggia, Italy • Polesella, Italy • Porto Viro, Italy • Chioggia, Italy • Venice Islands (Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello), Italy • Venice, Italy overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$400 shipboard credit per couple PLUS Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Venice, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host (select sailings)


RHINE, MOSELLE & BLISSFUL BADEN-BADEN11 Nights • River Queen Departures available April 21 through October 25, 2020

Itinerary:Baden-Baden, Germany two overnights • Strasbourg, France overnight • Speyer, Germany • Cochem, Germany overnight • Trier, Germany overnight • Bernkastel, Germany • Boppard, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Frankfurt, Germany

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$400 shipboard credit per couple PLUS Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Strasbourg, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host (select sailings)


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You’ll love the homey, residential feel of your Deluxe Veranda Suite.

Pablo Picasso’s art hangs on board

Seven Seas Explorer ®.

Step up to a new level of luxury.

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.

EXOTIC ISLANDS & LUXE SEASCAPES10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs January 8, 2020

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Philipsburg, Sint Maarten • Roseau, Dominica • Castries, Saint Lucia • Saint John’s, Antigua • Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis • Miami, Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$150 shipboard credit, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $5,999 per person.

GRAND ANTILLES JOURNEY14 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs January 28, 2020

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Oranjestad, Aruba • Willemstad, Curaçao • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Saint George’s, Grenada • Castries, Saint Lucia • Roseau, Dominica • Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis • Philipsburg, Sint Maarten • Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas • Miami, Florida



YUCATÁN ADVENTURES10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs March 2, 2020

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Roatán, Honduras • Harvest Caye, Belize • Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala • Costa Maya, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • George Town, Grand Cayman • Key West, Florida • Miami, Florida



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Feel Free to Enjoy a $200 Shipboard Credit and Unlimited Open BarNorwegian 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 ZEALAND10 Nights • Norwegian Jewel Departs January 3, 2020

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia • Cruise Milford Sound, New Zealand • Cruise Doubtful Sound, New Zealand • Cruise Dusky Sound, New Zealand • Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand • Akaroa, New Zealand • Marlborough (Picton), New Zealand • Napier, New Zealand • Tauranga, New Zealand • Bay of Islands, New Zealand • Auckland, New Zealand

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $200 shipboard credit per person PLUS Free at Sea amenities


EASTERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Norwegian Encore Departures available January 5 through February 16, 2020

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands • Tortola, U.S. Virgin Islands • Miami, Florida



WESTERN CARIBBEAN9 Nights • Norwegian Getaway Departures available January 17 through February 7, 2020

Itinerary:New Orleans, Louisiana • Costa Maya, Mexico • Harvest Caye, Belize • Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras • George Town, Grand Cayman • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • New Orleans, Louisiana



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

Enjoy mojitos and fresh air at Sugarcane.

Haven Spa Suites include private

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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.

ALASKAN INSIDE PASSAGE7 Nights • Koningsdam Departs May 2, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Vancouver, British Columbia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $50 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Verandah Suite fares from $1,699 per person.

GREAT ALASKAN EXPLORER14 Nights • Maasdam Departs May 4, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Ketchikan, Alaska • Haines (Skagway), Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Inian Islands, Alaska • Anchorage, Alaska • Homer, Alaska • Valdez, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Misty Fiords, Alaska • Vancouver, British Columbia



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.

MAJESTIC FJORDS & JEWELS OF THE BALTIC24 Nights • Rotterdam Departs April 22, 2020

Itinerary:Rotterdam, the Netherlands • Bergen, Norway • Skjolden, Norway • Alesund, Norway • Molde, Norway • Haugesund, Norway • Kristiansand, Norway • Oslo, Norway • Rotterdam, the Netherlands • Copenhagen, Denmark • Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia • Helsinki, Finland • Stockholm, Sweden • Visby, Sweden • Oslo, Norway • Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $50 shipboard credit per state-room PLUS Canaletto dinner for two


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Explore the Last Frontier with Shipboard CreditHurtigruten

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.

ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA – EPIC WILDERNESS EXPEDITION 214 Nights • Roald Amundsen Departs May 17, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Ketchikan, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Haines, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Petersburg, Alaska • Wrangell, Alaska • Prince Rupert, British Columbia • Butedale, British Columbia • Alert Bay, British Columbia

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

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

ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA – TREASURE OF THE ALASKAN COAST12 Nights • Roald Amundsen Departs May 31, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Ketchikan, Alaska • Wrangell, Alaska • Petersburg, Alaska • Haines, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Seward/Anchorage, Alaska



ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA – EPIC WILDERNESS EXPEDITION 114 Nights • Roald Amundsen Departs June 24, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Ketchikan, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Haines, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Petersburg, Alaska • Wrangell, Alaska • Prince Rupert, British Columbia • Butedale, British Columbia • Alert Bay, British Columbia



Orcas and other whales migrate from Mexico to Alaska between May and September.

Alaska boasts nearly 30,000 bald eagles.

Trek the Herbert Glacier Trail in Juneau.

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The patio pool hosts frequent parties.

Enjoy the deck à deux outside the Observation Bar.

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.

GEMS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS11 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs November 16 & 28, 2019

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Gustavia, Saint Bart’s • Terre-de-Haut, Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe • Fort-de-France, Martinique • Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda • Carambola Beach, Saint Kitts and Nevis • Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands • Miami, Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$150 shipboard credit per person, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from $3,699 per person.

GEMS OF THE ANTILLES10 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs December 10, 2019

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic • Isla Catalina, Dominican Republic • Fort-de-France, Martinique • Terre-de-Haut, Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe • Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda • Cruz Bay, Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands • San Juan, Puerto Rico

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$150 shipboard credit per person, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


HOLIDAY CARIBBEAN13 Nights • Seabourn Odyssey Departs December 21, 2019

Itinerary:Bridgetown, Barbados • Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Les Trois-Îlets, Martinique • Saint Johns, Antigua and Barbuda • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic • Cartagena, Colombia • Santa Marta, Colombia • Oranjestad, Aruba • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Bridgetown, Barbados

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


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Exclusive Yacht Expeditions to the Caribbean and Latin AmericaPonant 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 YUCATÁN7 Nights • Le Champlain Departs November 16 and December 14, 2019; January 11 & 25, 2020

Itinerary:Puerto Morelos, Mexico • Seybaplaya, Mexico • Dos Bocas, Mexico • Progreso, Mexico • Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$500 shipboard credit per couple

Virtuoso Deluxe fares from $3,390 per person.

AN EXPLORATION IN NATURE IN COSTA RICA & THE PANAMÁ CANAL10 Nights • Le Dumont-d’Urville Departs January 6, 2020

Itinerary:Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica • Curú Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica • Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica • Drake Bay, Costa Rica • Marenco/Corcovado, Costa Rica • Golfito, Costa Rica • Cébaco Island, Panamá • Playa Muerto, Darien National Park, Panamá • Transiting the Panamá Canal • Acuatupo, San Blas, Panamá • Dog Island, San Blas, Panamá • Holandes Cayes, Panamá • Colón, Panamá



PEARLS OF THE CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Le Champlain Departures available February 29 through March 21, 2020

Itinerary:Fort-de-France, Martinique • Les Saintes, Guadeloupe • Port Elizabeth, Bequia Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Tobago Cays, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Mayreau Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Saint George’s, Grenada • Pigeon Island Beach, Saint Lucia • Soufrière, Saint Lucia • Fort-de-France, Martinique



Ancient Tulum was the only major Mayan city

built by the sea.

Meet Panamá’s indigenous

Embera people.

Rain-forest walks reveal nature’s wonders.

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Come Back New® with Free Gratuities, Onboard Credit, and MorePrincess 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 (NORTHBOUND)7 Nights • Royal Princess® Departs May 16, 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Ketchikan, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Scenic Cruising Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska • Scenic Cruising College Fjord, Alaska • Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$50 shipboard credit per stateroom PLUS canapés and deluxe balcony breakfast for two (Mini-Suite or higher)

Virtuoso Mini-Suite fares from $1,949 per person.

GRAND ASIA16 Nights • Sapphire Princess® Departs May 18, 2020

Itinerary:Singapore • Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia • Boracay, Philippines • Manila, Philippines • Hong Kong, China • Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan • Okinawa, Japan • Nagasaki, Japan • Hakata, Japan • Shanghai,China



WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN & ADRIATIC MEDLEY14 Nights • Enchanted PrincessSM Departs July 18, 2020

Itinerary:Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Santorini, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Sicily (Messina), Italy • Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii) • Barcelona, Spain • Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Marseille (Provence), France • Genoa, Italy • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy



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.

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Make 2020 the Year Your Hawaiian Dreams Come TruePleasant 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, KAPALUA5 Nights • Travel available through January 31, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a One-Bedroom Garden View Suite• Upgrade on arrival, if available• Hotel taxes and fees

Virtuoso rates from $1,686 per person.

GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT AND SPA5 Nights • Travel available through January 31, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Standard King Room• Upgrade on arrival, if available• Buffet breakfast for two daily• Anara Spa access for two daily• Welcome appetizer at Seaview Terrace, once per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Hotel taxes and fees


THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT5 Nights • Travel available through January 31, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Historic Ocean Room• Upgrade on arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Hotel taxes and fees


The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua boasts a variety of recreational activities.

The Royal Hawaiian is a Waikiki icon.

Kayak the Grand Hyatt’s saltwater lagoon.

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

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More than 2 million wildebeests make the annual Great Migration.

Hiking off-trail in Denali is a memorable and unique adventure.

Explore the pristine Pearl Islands in a skiff or by paddle.

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 knowing that your safari helped send an African child to school.

THE MICATO GRAND SAFARI12 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


Micato Safaris

ALASKA WILDERNESS TOUR6 Nights • Travel available May 10 through September 15, 2020

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 • Ride an authentic sternwheeler riverboat in Fairbanks• Customize your two-night Denali National Park experience • Enjoy a $50 credit per person (first two guests in room)

Virtuoso rates from $1,499 (plus $139 taxes) per person.

COSTA RICA & PANAMÁ10 Nights • Safari Voyager • Departures available November 20, 2019, through March 29, 2020

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

Virtuoso Master Cabin fares from $6,695 per person.

Gear Up for an East Africa Safari

Canal, Culture, Adventure

Customize Your Denali Experience on an Alaska Rail Adventure

UnCruise Adventures

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For Urban Adventure in 2020, Go TokyoTokyo 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 CREDITPresented by The Peninsula TokyoTravel available throughout 2019

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

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

STAY FOUR, PAY THREEPresented by The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo4 Nights • Travel available through December 30, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four consecutive nights’ accommodation• Fourth night FREE• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• $100 hotel credit, once per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi


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

Traditional elements get a chic update in The Ritz-Carlton’s

Modern Japanese Suite.

The Peninsula Tokyo’s Deluxe Suites offer striking, 180-degree views of the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park.

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History and modern culture collide in stunning Seville.

Butlers anticipate your every need on crescent-shaped

Sunset Beach.

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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 & SEVILLE9 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


Blue Parallel

Montego Bay, Jamaica3 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• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi


Jerusalem, IsraelTravel 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


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Madrid’s got charm in spades. It has it all: art, gastronomy, exclusive stores, green spaces… And, what’s more, it generous-ly shares it all with its visitors. Without a doubt, it’s one of the most welcoming cities in the world. Would you like to discover it? 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 Mayor or Puerta de Alcalá gate. You could 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 and Puerta del Sol.

Mornings are the perfect time to enjoy some culture. You could start on Madrid’s Paseo del Arte (Art Walk). In less than a mile, you’ll travel through the history of world painting: from Velázquez’s Las Meninas, at the Prado Museum, to Picasso’s world-famous master-piece Guernica, at the Reina Sofía Museum.

For lunch, one of the city’s traditional tabernas or pubs would be a good op-tion. Blend in with the Madrileños, sharing some beers and tapas with them at their 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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Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you’ve seen it all. For an experience that ‘towers’ above the rest, make a dinner res-ervation at one of Madrid’s rooftop restau-rants. Quality gastronomy and panoramic views are guaranteed.

EXTRA TIPIf you like shopping for artisan goods, wander through Barrio de Las Letras (Literary Quarter), Madrid de los Aus-trias (Hapsburg Madrid) and Conde Duque, where you’ll find establish-ments with over a hundred years of history and independent shops selling hand-crafted goods. And, if you want to go one step further, sign up for a workshop where you can learn to make them yourself.

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Pack Your Flip-Flops for Barbados, Maui, or the Mayan RivieraClassic 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 LANE5 Nights • Travel available through December 16, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in an Orchid Room• Complimentary fast track upon arrival• Transfer from and to the airport in executive car• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Welcome cocktail on arrival• Full English breakfast daily• One 60-minute full-body massage per room, per stay• Complimentary round of golf on the Country Club Course, including green fees and cart rental, per room


FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI5 Nights • Travel available through December 18, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Partial Ocean View Suite• Fifth night FREE• Air credit• Breakfast for two daily


SECRETS MAROMA BEACH RIVIERA CANCUN5 Nights • Travel available through December 21, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Junior Suite Ocean View at reduced room rate• Up to $200 in resort coupons to use on spa, romantic dining experience, or wine purchases• Welcome cocktail and cool towel• Full breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily• Unlimited top-shelf spirits at seven bars and lounges


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Dine seaside on fresh oysters and hearty fare at

The Shucker Brothers.

Visit award-winning vineyards on Waiheke,

the “island of wine.”

Auckland – One City, Two WorldsAuckland 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.

NORTH ISLAND, MAJESTIC ISLANDPresented by Southern World7 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ luxury accommodation in Auckland, including breakfast• Two nights’ luxury accommodation on Great Barrier Island, including breakfast and dinner• Three nights’ accommodation at The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, including breakfast and dinner and Virtuoso amenities• Private day tour of Waiheke Island, including lunch, winetasting, and ferry (scheduled)• Private seaplane transfer from Auckland to Great Barrier Island• Private stargazing experience on Great Barrier Island• Great Barrier Island small-boat cruise • Scheduled flight from Great Barrier Island to Bay of Islands via Auckland Airport• Private transfers in Bay of Islands• Private daylong sailing excursion with lunch around Bay of Islands Virtuoso rates from $7,100 per person.

NEW ZEALAND & FIJI ISLANDS HONEYMOONPresented by Southern World9 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ luxury accommodation in a Bungalow on Waiheke Island• Welcome dinner• Breakfast daily• Five nights’ accommodation in a Beachfront Villa at Kokomo Island Resort Fiji, including all meals and Virtuoso amenities• Private gourmet food and wine experience on Waiheke Island • Zip-lining on Waiheke Island• All airport transfers and Kokomo Island flights Virtuoso rates from $9,400 per person.

NEW ZEALAND FAMILY ADVENTUREPresented by Southern World7 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ luxury accommodation in Auckland, including breakfast• Five nights’ accommodation in a two-bedroom apartment at Eichardt’s Private Hotel, including breakfast and Virtuoso amenities• AJ Hackett Auckland Sky Tower and SkyWalk• Two-hour America’s Cup sailing experience• Glacier heli-hike• Dart River Funyaks and jet boat safari• 12,000-foot Queenstown sky dive• All airport private transfers and flight from Auckland to Queenstown with Air New Zealand Virtuoso rates from $5,510 per person.

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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.

Experience Hong Kong Like a LocalHong 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.

ONE TRIP, EIGHT MICHELIN STARSPresented by Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong2 Nights • Travel available January 2 through December 23, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ accommodation in Harbour View Suite or above• Upgrade upon arrival, if available (excluding signature suites)• Executive club access for two• Saito set lunch for two • Lung King Heen set lunch for two• Caprice set dinner (carte blanche menu) for two • $100 spa treatment credit, per stay• Complimentary Wi-Fi


ART OF MINDFULNESSPresented by Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong2 Nights • Travel available January 2 through December 23, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ accommodation in Deluxe Harbour View Room or above• Upgrade upon arrival, if available (excluding signature suites)• Breakfast for two daily per room, or Executive Club access for two per suite• Caprice set dinner for two• Half-day spa experience, including signature Vital Energy Crystal Healing, Meditative Tea Ceremony, and Healing Floral Bath• Additional $100 spa treatment credit, per stay• Complimentary Wi-Fi


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Immersive 2020 Journeys Across the AmericasLuxury 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 OF COLOMBIA9 Nights • Travel available January 31 through December 4, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Take a private, before-hours guided tour of the Gold Museum in Bogotá• Join local chef Sofía Gaviria on a tour of Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market before helping her prepare lunch • Gain after-hours access to the underground Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, built within salt mine tunnels • Get a before-hours peek of Fernando Botero’s artworks in the Antioquia Museum, guided by the artist’s granddaughter• Hear stories about Nobel Prize- winning author Gabriel García Márquez from his niece in Cartagena


MAJESTY OF THE ROCKIES13 Nights • Travel available April 26 through October 4, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Listen to the adventures of a retired Royal Canadian Mountie in Banff • Attend a holistic tea workshop at Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre in Whistler• Cross the 230-foot-high Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver• Ride a specially designed Ice Explorer onto the icy slopes of Athabasca Glacier• Share a lively, farm-to-table celebration dinner at 10 Acres Kitchen in Victoria • Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel, located in Alberta’s Banff National Park


THE SUMPTUOUS SOUL OF AMERICA13 Nights • Travel available May 10 through September 20, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Join an exclusive guided tour of the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Saint Louis• Take a private tour of Churchill Downs and meet a retired Kentucky Derby jockey• Record a song at Nashville’s legendary Studio B – and take the recording home• Take a private, after-hours tour of Graceland before a special dinner inside the Presley Motors Automobile Museum• Learn to make mint juleps before an elegant Southern dinner at Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens in Natchez• Watch a Creole cooking demonstration before a highlight dinner in New Orleans Virtuoso rates from $6,275 per person.

Get in touch with nature at Jasper National Park.

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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.”

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