TRAVEL CATALOG | SEPTEMBER 2020 2021 Travel Planner...• Hotel Punta Islita • Ladera Resort • Mandarin Oriental, Canouan • One&Only Mandarina (Virtuoso Preview) • The St.

Hawaii’s black-sand beaches beckon.

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WHERE TO GO NEXT

Vacation ideas for the new year(Who’s ready to get away?)

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Coming soon: Family moments

worth planning for.

Trips on the Horizon Let’s be honest: We’re ready to leave 2020 behind and put something on our calendar to look forward to. Now’s the time to plan ahead and bring your travel dreams to life, with the help of your Virtuoso advisor and this special planner, packed with inspiration and ideas from around the world. When you’re able to travel, your Virtuoso advisor can customize the perfect trip, complete with complimentary VIP perks, rare access to unique experiences, and – most importantly – peace of mind.

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

WHAT’S INSIDE:

2021 Travel Planner

Walk the Queen’s Garden Trail in Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park.

2 38 Reasons to Celebrate Romantic getaways, epic group trips, and heartwarming reunions for every type of traveler.

12It Takes a VillaThe focus of your next trip: decadent seclusion, privacy, and service.

24Star Shooters The best cameras to elevate your vacation photos.

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Romantic getaways, epic group trips, and heartwarming reunions for every type of traveler.

38 REASONS TO CELEBRATE AROUND THE WORLD

For more information, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor and enjoy exclusive benefits.

AFRICA: • Giltedge Africa • The St. Regis Mauritius Resort

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & PACIFIC ISLANDS: • InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa • Royal Davui Island Resort, Fiji • St. Regis Bora Bora Resort • Tahiti Legends

LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN: • Half Moon, Jamaica • Hotel Punta Islita • Ladera Resort • Mandarin Oriental, Canouan • One&Only Mandarina (Virtuoso Preview) • The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico • Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

WORLDWIDE: • Aman • Classic Vacations • Flytographer • Swain Destinations • Travel Impressions

As the world carefully reopens for business, celebrating special moments together – anniversaries, weddings, honeymoons, graduations, and other life milestones – deserves moment-matching settings. From luxury picnics amid local wildlife at Africa’s Ngorongoro Crater to snorkeling pristine reefs off Indonesia’s remote Sumba Island to staying in a private tree house in Saint Lucia, these featured Virtuoso hotels and resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, travel companies, and destination partners specialize in special on a global scale. Find the full article on celebration travel inspiration on virtuoso.com/articles/virtuoso-communities/38-reasons.

FEATURED VIRTUOSO PARTNERS SPECIALIZING IN CELEBRATION TRAVEL:

For more information, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor and enjoy exclusive benefits.

ASIA: • Conrad Maldives Rangali Island • One&Only Reethi Rah • One&Only Royal Mirage

EUROPE: • Adare Manor • Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona • Monaco Government Tourist Office • Original Senses – Greece • Tourism Ireland

UNITED STATES & CANADA: • Fairmont Grand Del Mar San Diego • Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows • Fairmont Scottsdale Princess • Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa • Terranea Resort • The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York • Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort

CRUISE: • Celebrity Cruises • Paul Gauguin Cruises • Princess Cruises • Seabourn • Virgin Voyages

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Go Small and Get Up to $300 CreditWindstar Cruises

Get back into the spirit of cruising with Windstar. Its intimate vessels – carrying just 148 to 342 guests – are perfectly sized to bring you closer to your destination while avoiding large crowds, with plenty of deck space to claim as your own. Use your exclusive credit toward a signature kayaking expedition through College Fjord, scuba diving off Moorea, or a top-shelf beverage package on board. Gain peace of mind with Windstar’s new multilayered health and safety protocols, which go beyond CDC guidelines to include HEPA filters and a UV-C air-zapping process on every yacht.

Alaska travel tip: Pack plenty of layers, rain gear for exploring temperate rain forests, and a good pair of binoculars.

DREAMS OF TAHITI7 Nights • Wind Spirit, Star Breeze Departures available January 21 through December 30, 2021

Itinerary:Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia • Motu Mahaea (Taha’a) • Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Huahine, French Polynesia • Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Moorea, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host OR up to $300 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $1,999 per person.

TAHITI & THE TUAMOTU ISLANDS10 or 11 Nights • Wind Spirit Departures available February 11 through August 1, 2021

Itinerary:Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Fakarava, French Polynesia • Rangiroa, French Polynesia • Motu Mahaea (Taha’a) • Raiatea, French Polynesia • Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Huahine, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $300 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $2,799 per person.

ALASKA GLACIERS & PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND11 Nights • Star Breeze Departs July 5, 2021

Itinerary:Seward (Anchorage), Alaska • Cruising College Fjord • Valdez, Alaska • Cruising Point Adolphus • Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska • Cruising Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm • Juneau, Alaska • Petersburg, Alaska • Wrangell, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Cruising Inside Passage • Vancouver, British Columbia


Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from $4,399 per person.

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ALASKAN SPLENDORS11 Nights • Star Breeze Departs July 30, 2021

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Cruising Inside Passage • Ketchikan, Alaska • Cruising Misty Fjords • Wrangell, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Cruising Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm • Haines, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Kenai Fjords, Alaska • Seward (Anchorage), Alaska



SOUTHEAST CANADIAN EXPLORATIONS11 Nights • Star Pride Departs September 19, 2021

Itinerary:Montréal, Québec • Québec City, Québec • Gaspé, Québec • Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands, Québec • Louisbourg, Nova Scotia • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Lunenburg, Nova Scotia • Portland, Maine • Bar Harbor, Maine • Boston, Massachusetts



THE MARITIMES & MANHATTAN12 Nights • Star Pride Departs October 11, 2021

Itinerary:Montréal, Québec • Québec City, Québec • Gaspé, Québec • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Bar Harbor, Maine • Provincetown, Massachusetts • Newport, Rhode Island • New York City, New York



Ride a Jet Ski off Moorea or hike the island’s Opunohu Valley trails.

Rule the sea from your Owner’s Suite.

Join a cultural celebration on Bora-Bora.


See the United States, DifferentlyKensington Tours

Sip and cycle your way along Napa’s picturesque vine trail, take a hot-air balloon ride over beautiful Sonoma Valley, and enjoy behind-the-scenes access to California’s top wineries. Head to The Great Land for an exhilarating dogsled ride through Alaskan snowfields, a chalet stay in the heart of Denali National Park, a helicopter sightseeing flight, and a glacier trek with a mountaineer. In America’s Southwest you can explore the sublime valleys and weathered cliffs of Zion National Park, stroll through otherworldly Bryce Canyon, raft the mighty Colorado River, and stand on the edge of the Grand Canyon.

SONOMA & NAPA VALLEY IN LUXURY 6 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule• All accommodations, tours, and transfers for scheduled activities, unless otherwise listed in itinerary• Private driver for tours and transfers• Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences• Personal greeting at the airport or your accommodation from a Kensington representative• Exclusive welcome gift, to be provided upon arrival at your first hotel

Virtuoso rates from $9,224 per person.

ALASKA LUXURY ADVENTURE7 Nights • Travel available anytime



WONDERS OF THE WEST9 Nights • Travel available anytime



Trek along the steep red cliffs of Zion Canyon, which

drop some 2,000 feet.

Caribou roam within Denali National Park.

Sample reds and whites as you make your way through Napa Valley.

Uncover the true spirit of the Caribbean from sunup to sundown. Learn how you can stay on land where endless possibilities are just a beach away, or explore out at sea with the wind in your sails. Wherever your compass takes you, envision a trip that will be one of a kind. We are keeping Nature’s Little Secrets safe for you.

BVITOURISM.COMTortola | Virgin Gorda | Jost Van Dyke | Anegada | Cooper Island | Guana Island

Little Thatch | Necker Island | Norman Island | Peter Island | Saba Rock | Scrub Island

The Baths National Park, Virgin Gorda.

EXPLORE NATURE’S PLAYGROUND


Take a Time Out on Maui, Aruba, or the Riviera MayaPleasant Holidays

Expect an island vacation unlike any other at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Experience a nontraditional approach to beachfront luxury with a modern feel that captures the spirit of today’s Hawaii. Revitalize body and soul amidst the magic of the Mayan jungle at Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Choose from two distinctive guestroom settings, then go on an eco-tour, or spend the day in the SE Spa. The Caribbean Sea sits just beyond The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, and you’ve got a prime view from your private balcony and the window-lined Club Lounge. Temptations include a 24-hour casino and a locally inspired spa.

ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA RESORT5 Nights • Travel available through December 10, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a King Resort View Room• 2021 Virtuoso amenities• Taxes and more


GRAND VELAS RIVIERA MAYA5 Nights • Travel available through December 10, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Zen Grand Suite Room• All meals, drinks, snacks, and activities• 2021 Virtuoso amenities• Taxes and more


THE RITZ-CARLTON, ARUBA5 Nights • Travel available through December 10, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Club Coastal View King Room• Club Level access• 2021 Virtuoso amenities• Taxes and more


Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the setting for Netflix’s Love Is Blind series.

Easily explore Aruba – or never leave the Ritz-Carlton grounds.

Relax on Andaz Maui’s 15 prime beachfront acres.

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Reignite Your Passion for Travel with Free Airfare and More Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises’ many devoted fans may each have their own reasons for traveling, yet they all share the same singular passion for discovery. The cruise line satisfies that zeal with exquisitely crafted cuisine, curated travel experiences, and a relaxed, country club ambience that inspires camaraderie. It also offers exceptional value without compromise, including free airfare, unlimited Internet, and your choice of a beverage package, up to eight shore excursions, or a shipboard credit up to $800. Onboard dining rivals the finest venues ashore thanks to executive culinary director Jacques Pépin.

CHARMING RIVIERAS 7 Nights • Riviera Departs June 3, 2021

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Ibiza, Spain • Provence (Marseille), France • Saint-Raphaël, France • Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy • Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Prepaid gratuities

Virtuoso Veranda fares from $3,649 per person.

BALTIC MARVELS 7 Nights • Marina Departs July 26, 2021

Itinerary:Copenhagen, Denmark • Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia • Helsinki, Finland • Stockholm, Sweden

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Prepaid gratuities


GREEK & ITALIAN GLORY 7 Nights • Riviera Departs August 26, 2021

Itinerary:Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Naples/Pompeii, Italy • Messina (Sicily), Italy • Corfu, Greece • Katakolon, Greece • Santorini, Greece • Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey • Athens (Piraeus), Greece

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


Grab a vegan smoothie at the Waves Grill juice bar.

Discover the famous Cinque Terre from La Spezia.

Be pampered with butler service in a luxe Oceania Suite.


When the Time Is Right, Nova Scotia Will Be WaitingTourism Nova Scotia

Life’s most beautiful moments are unexpected – and the unexpected lives around every corner in Nova Scotia, Canada. You’ll find it in the natural wonder of the region’s pristine coastline, and in the living culture that pulses through everyday life. Uncover it in the fresh flavor of the local seafood and a glass of Tidal Bay, a crisp white that is Nova Scotia’s first appellation wine and one of many distinctive varietals produced by the area’s wineries. And feel it in the genuine warmth of the local people, who welcome you with a smile as you discover just how much there is to do in Nova Scotia.

NOVA SCOTIA DISCOVERY Presented by Canada by Design powered by Discover Holidays10 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Experience Nova Scotia’s most iconic attractions and activities on this self-driven tour• Gain admission to the Fortress of Louisbourg and Halifax Citadel National Historic Sites • Go whale-watching off Brier Island • Spend a day exploring Halifax• Visit charming Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site• View Mi’kmaq petroglyphs and hike at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site• Travel through the Annapolis Valley, home to Nova Scotia’s coastal wineries • Experience Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail• Stay at beautiful hotels and inns

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

NOVA SCOTIA HISTORY & HIGH TIDES Presented by Canada by Design powered by Discover Holidays6 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Dive into Nova Scotia’s deep history while exploring the stunning beauty of the province • Gain admission to the Fort Anne, Grand-Pré, and Halifax Citadel National Historic Sites • Go whale-watching off Brier Island • Spend a day exploring Halifax• Visit charming Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site • View Mi’kmaq petroglyphs and hike at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site• Travel through the Annapolis Valley, home to Nova Scotia’s coastal wineries • Stay at beautiful hotels and inns


ATLANTIC CHARM Presented by Canada by Design powered by Discover Holidays13 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• See all of Nova Scotia’s highlights and Prince Edward Island • Gain admission to the Fortress of Louisbourg and Halifax Citadel National Historic Sites, and more • Go whale-watching off Brier Island• Spend a day exploring Halifax • Visit charming Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site • View Mi’kmaq petroglyphs and hike at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site• Travel through the Annapolis Valley, home to Nova Scotia’s coastal wineries • Spend a few days exploring Prince Edward Island• Experience Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail• Stay at beautiful hotels and inns Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates.

Dine on superb seafood along Halifax’s waterfront boardwalk.

Wander Lunenburg’s colorful harborside streets.

Take a leisurely hike on the scenic Skyline Trail.


Four reasons to celebrate life’s greatest moments in a (better than) home away from home – with dedicated service,

decadent seclusion, and so much more.BY ELAINE GLUSAC

IT TAKES A VILLA

For 2021, plan a block-buster vacation with just

enough me time.

Whether you’re commemorating a milestone, hosting a family reunion, or just want to kick up your heels and make some noise, a villa rental takes celebrations to the next – and unforgettable – level.

“Our agency’s biggest villa requests typically coin-cide with milestone celebrations,” says Judy Stein, an agency executive. Stein once booked a monthlong stay in a six-bedroom Tuscan villa for a couple celebrating a big birthday. They took a week for themselves “to catch their breath, work out the kinks, and get accustomed to the property, the neighborhood, and the area,” she says.

“Then it was a revolving door of everyone they loved coming and going each week.”

Virtuoso’s global portfolio includes a plethora of hotels and resorts with on-site villas, along with partners that focus solely on home and villa rentals. Bonus: Vir-tuoso-vetted properties come with value-added perks and exclusive amenities such as stocked pantries and bars, and complimentary spa treatments. Villas may be remote or resort based, studios or 40-plus bedrooms, pieds-à-terre or palazzi. Why rent one for your next big event? Let us count the reasons.

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Come Back to Sea with a Complimentary Dining ExperienceCelebrity Cruises®

Perhaps you’ve been dreaming of Alaska’s rugged wilderness, storied shores in the Mediterranean, or the inviting sands along the Riviera Maya and Grand Cayman. When you’re ready to set sail again, consider doing so with Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity pushes modern travel to bold heights with the new Apex and its sister ship Edge – both featuring a visionary, outward-facing design – along with its entire fleet, which is always evolving and getting better. Cruise with confidence knowing that onboard health protocols are guided by a team of top medical and scientific experts.

MEXICO, KEY WEST & GRAND CAYMAN7 Nights • Celebrity Apex Departs March 27, 2021

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Key West, Florida • Costa Maya, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • George Town, Grand Cayman • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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


Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $141.64 per person are additional and subject to change.

ITALY, TURKEY & GREEK ISLANDS11 Nights • Celebrity Edge Departs July 5 & 26, 2021

Itinerary:Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Sicily (Messina), Italy • Santorini, Greece • Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey • Istanbul, Turkey • Mykonos, Greece • Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Naples, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy




ALASKA DAWES GLACIER7 Nights • Celebrity Solstice Departs July 30 and August 13, 2021

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




Delightful surprises await you day and night in the Rooftop Garden playscape.

Book an Iconic Suite and never lift a finger.

Enjoy chef Daniel Boulud’s signature dishes at Luminae.


MEMORIES IN THE MAKING

These gifts preserve favorite travel experiences long after the return home.

1. BRING GENERATIONS TOGETHER. What more natural way to unite multigenerational families than to house them all under one commodious roof?

“Villas work so perfectly becausefamilies have chill space to be alone and big areas where they can hang out together,” says Wendy Davis, a Virtuoso agency owner. “You have way more space than hotel rooms allow, as well as additional opportunities for interaction.”

In addition, villa rentals areespecially child friendly: They offer many bedrooms, ample space to run around and play, and a hiatus for parents worrying about how their kids’ noise might affect others.

2. SEEK MAXIMUM PRIVACY. Villas may be mansions, castles, bungalows, or penthouses. But what most share, says Virtuoso agency owner Michael Nolan, “are the most coveted locations that are private and away from others.”

Seekers of seclusion, whether they’re newlywed couples or active families, “are usually more about the destination than resort amenities,” says advisor Judy Stein, citing rural areas in Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and Jackson Hole as popular get-away-from-it-all locales.

Minimal Grid Calendar by Kate Ahn, $39, minted.com.

Gold Italy Charm, $98, jetsetcandy.com.

Travels and Experiences Panama Notebook, $85, smythson.com.

Mini Grid Gallery Wall, $349, framebridge.com.

Little luxuries: The family together again.

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The Maasai Mara in Kenya is home to one of the largest lion populations in Africa.

Embark on an indulgent safari that combines the excitement of East Africa’s legendary savannahs and the romance of its most exclusive and luxurious lodges and tented camps. Kenya calls with game drives in Amboseli National Park and the fabled Maasai Mara; in Tanzania, the majestic Serengeti and otherworldly beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater will leave you in awe. Relax knowing that everything is included.

THE MICATO GRAND SAFARI12 Nights • Travel available through December 28, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Luxury accommodations• All flights within Africa• All meals, including wine, beer, and soft drinks• Unlimited game drives, including bush cocktails• Hot-air balloon safari with Champagne breakfast• Every last gratuity – even to safari directors and driver-guides• Free valet laundry service• $250 gift credit to Micato’s online safari shop per person (book by December 31, 2020)• For every safari sold, Micato sends an African child to school


Micato SafarisAfrican Safari with $250 Credit

3. GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. For travelers envisioning an exclusive celebration with all the amenities of a resort, “a villa on the grounds of a hotel offers it all,” says agency executive Judy Stein. “You have space for family togetherness, but when you need all the bells and whistles, they’re right there.”

Being on resort grounds doesn’t mean that villa residents will feel crowded, though. Agency owner Wendy Davis recently booked a family at a five-bedroom villa in Tuscany. “It was two kilometers from the main hotel,” she says. “You still get the true villa experience, but you just dial the phone, and staff will pick you up and take you to the spa.”

4. LET THE BUTLER DO IT. Rather than leaving guests on their own, villas often come with service staff, such as chefs, butlers, and concierges, to arrange special celebratory dinners at home or adventures away from it, ranging from safaris to heli-skiing.

“It’s like having well-connected friends who can open doors that are typically only accessed by locals,” says agency owner Michael Nolan, “especially with providers whose portfolios of properties are hand- picked and personally approved by engaged villa managers.”

A villa resident enjoys exclusive spa time.


Rent a private cabana by the new adults-only pool.

Recent upgrades include a high-tech

entertainment center.

Suite guests get cozy in Frette

linens and robes.

Explore the resort in your suite’s own golf cart.

Palm Beach, ArubaTravel available through December 31, 2020

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


Park City, Utah2 Nights or Longer • Travel available December 5, 2020, through April 11, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom• $100 spa services credit, once per stay• Additional $400 resort credit toward dining, spa services, ski rental, and area winter activities


Savannah, Georgia3 Nights • Travel available through December 30, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three consecutive nights’ accommodation in a One-Bedroom Suite• Third night FREE • Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom• $100 hotel credit, once per stay• Early check-in and late checkout, if available


Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicTravel available October 1, 2020, through December 22, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• 35 percent discount on accommodations (book by September 30, 2020)• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom• One 30-minute massage per adult, per stay • For stays of five nights or more: one $50 food and beverage credit


Spend an Extra Suite Night in Savannah

Save 35 Percent in Punta Cana

$100 Resort Credit When You Escape to Aruba’s Palm Beach

Play in Park City This Winter with Added $400 Credit

Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino

Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley

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Stylish Stays in the Heart of Napa ValleyThe Estate Yountville

Nestled in the center of Napa Valley wine country, The Estate Yountville is a luxe lifestyle destination set on 22 alluring acres, with myriad opportunities for shopping, dining, and relaxing. Choose a stay in either of the two luxury hotels with decidedly different personalities – the sinfully good and oh-so-social Hotel Villagio or its sophisticated counterpart, Vintage House, a chic and tranquil sanctuary. Or spread out in the 6,600-square-foot villa, which boasts five bedrooms – all featuring en suite bathrooms – and an expansive living room with walls of windows overlooking the private pool.

Indulge in a curated dinner with reserve wine pairings on your villa’s pool deck.

Lush textures and varietal hues channel Napa style.

THE VILLA Travel available through March 31, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Private villa accommodations• Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom• $100 hotel credit, once per stay• Bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne • Bar cart fully stocked with wine, beer, and premium spirits• Silver Trident Winery private reserve tasting experience• Early check-in and late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Virtuoso rates from $6,500 per night.

CHEF MICHAEL CHIARELLO’S BOTTEGA NAPA VALLEY TASTING MENUTravel available through June 30, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Luxury accommodations at either Hotel Villagio or Vintage House• Four-course dinner with wine pairings at Bottega Napa Valley• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom• $100 hotel credit, once per stay• Early check-in and late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Virtuoso rates from $850 per night.


It’s Your Journey, Let CIE Tours Be Your Guide CIE Tours

CIE Tours has a reputation for excellence rooted in its signature Irish hospitality. Expertly crafted vacations to Ireland and Britain suit every travel style and taste – from the camaraderie of coach tours to personalized private driver experiences – and include exclusive access, authentic experiences, and in-depth knowledge that no one else delivers. Having served over three million travelers since 1932, their team manages every detail, so you can enjoy every moment. Save ten percent on over 30 select tours and private driver trips through November 20, 2020.

CASTLES & MANORS NORTHWEST IRELAND – PRIVATE DRIVER TOUR8 or 9 Nights • Travel available March through October 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Custom package with a private car and driver/guide – plus any activities you would like to include• Stay in a variety of accommodations, ranging from charming estates to luxurious castles• Enjoy excursions to Galway, Kylemore Abbey, Achill Island, and more

Virtuoso rates from $2,978 per person (based on a group of four).

SCOTTISH & IRISH GOLD – GUIDED TOUR14 or 15 Nights • Travel available March through October 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Tour the impressive Edinburgh Castle• Visit St Andrews and its famous golf course and clubhouse• See the varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum• Witness the creation of masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal• Admire the beauty and elegance of Kylemore Abbey • All accommodations, daily excursions, attraction admissions, and most meals• Complimentary transfers

Virtuoso rates from $3,145per person.

IRISH LEGENDS – GUIDED TOUR13 or 14 Nights • Travel available April through October 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Marvel at the soaring Cliffs of Moher• Set out on an excursion to the Aran Islands• Learn about the legendary Titanic at Cobh Heritage Centre• Delve into history at the Clonmacnoise Monastic Site• Have a drink at Sean’s Bar, the oldest pub in Europe• Stroll the grounds of the Irish National Stud & Gardens• All accommodations, daily excursions, attraction admissions, and most meals• Complimentary transfers


The medieval Malahide Castle and Gardens lie

just north of Dublin.

Kylemore Abbey overlooks tranquil

Lough Pollaacapull.

Stroll Kinsale’s charming streets and scenic waterfront.

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CULLODEN ESTATE & SPA2 Nights • Travel available through November 30, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ accommodation in a Suite (Junior, State, or Palace)• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom• Dinner for two at Cultra Inn restaurant, once per stay• Afternoon tea for two, once per stay• Car transfer to Belfast, if available• Early check-in and late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Virtuoso rates from GBP 400 per night.

PARK HOTEL KENMARETravel available through December 31, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom• $100 spa services credit, once per stay• Inclusion in the hotel’s daily lifestyle program, which includes yoga classes, garden tours, and starlight walks• All taxes • Early check-in and late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Virtuoso rates from EUR 550 per night.

IRISH CLASSICPresented by CIE Tours12 Nights • Travel available March through October 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• 10 percent savings on over 30 tours and unlimited private driver trips booked by November 20, 2020• Stand in awe atop the mighty Cliffs of Moher• Explore the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site• Take in the spectacular scenery along the Ring of Kerry• All accommodations, daily excursions, attraction admissions, and most meals• Complimentary transfers


Culloden Estate and Spa in Belfast, County Down.

Park Hotel Kenmare in County Kerry.

Blarney Castle in County Cork.

Experience an Irish Welcome in 2021Tourism Ireland

Get inspired by Ireland’s stunning views – best experienced with coastal strolls, walks in the majestic mountains, and exploring historic landscapes. Treat yourself to Northern Ireland’s Culloden Estate and Spa in Belfast, where after meandering the verdant gardens you can enjoy a pint in the estate’s pub. On Ireland’s southwest coast, Park Hotel Kenmare offers an array of activities, including golf, yoga, and fine dining. For an all-Ireland experience, join CIE Tours and take in the entire island, from Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway to County Cork in the south.


Each Park Deluxe Suite offers a private terrace with access to the hotel’s lush garden.

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Enjoy sweeping views from your elegant retreat.

Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamTravel available through December 31, 2021

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ALASKA WILDERNESS TOUR6 Nights • Travel available May 15 through September 15, 2021

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Paris, France3 Nights • Travel available through December 31, 2021

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ accommodation• Round-trip private car transfers from/to airport or train station• Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom• Fresh fruit and flowers daily• Choice of red or white wine with a plate of assorted French snacks, served when and where desired• Open lobby bar, including Champagne, wine, and spirits• Complimentary minibar in room

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Praiano, Amalfi Coast, Italy2 Nights or Longer • Travel available March 11 through May 15, 2021

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Cruising in the Caribbean gets a hip new attitude in 2021 aboard Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages’ sleek, adult-by-design ship. No kids, no kidding – although your inner child is highly encouraged to spin classic vinyl in the record shop or test your singing chops in the Japanese-style karaoke room. Mod staterooms come with in-cabin tech, while every voyage features a day at the cruise line’s chic private escape, The Beach Club at Bimini. More than $600 in value is always included – from food and basic bevvies to Wi-Fi and onboard gratuities.

FIRE & SUNSET SOIRÉES4 Nights • Scarlet Lady Departs April 7, 2021

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Key West, Florida • The Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas • Miami, Florida

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Virtuoso Sea Terrace fares from $775 per person.

DOMINICAN DAZE5 Nights • Scarlet Lady Departs May 14, 2021

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic • The Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas • Miami, Florida


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MAYAN SOL5 Nights • Scarlet Lady Departs June 20, 2021

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Costa Maya, Mexico • The Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas • Miami, Florida


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Möet & Chandon is delivered on demand at the decadent Champagne and caviar bar, Sip.

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Expect the unexpected on board and off.

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Traditionalists will love

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Smaller bodies, bigger punch: Elevate your vacation photos with a new travel companion.

STAR SHOOTERS

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