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Travel Planner for the Holidays and Beyond

A CATALOG OF EXCEPTIONAL JOURNEYS AND EXPERT ADVICE

SEPTEMBER 2015

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Follow the Vikings across Greenland. In Alaska, catch the start of the Iditarod race – or watch the Northern Lights while relaxing in natural hot springs. And it doesn’t get any cooler than an expedition to Antarctica.

Stunning scenery lures you to the South Pacific; some of the world’s greatest wildlife is on display in Costa Rica and southern Africa. Newport Beach beckons with a spa-cation, and things are always sizzling in Rio de Janeiro.

Alpine play reaches new heights in Argentina’s Lake District. The BBC helps you track polar bears across Manitoba’s subarctic plains. A private jet introduces you to Southeast Asia, or you are among the first to visit Cuba since the renewal of diplomatic ties.

Check in to crystal-filled digs in Midtown Manhattan, family- run boutique farmhouse accommodations in California Wine Country, and other new Virtuoso properties around the world crowned the “Best of the Best.”

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Travel — The Gift That Keeps Giving.

Travel makes the perfect gift, one that takes you away from the

everyday to create deeper bonds and shared memories that last a lifetime. So whether

you celebrate with family and friends at a Caribbean resort or on an African safari,

this handy travel planner is packed with ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

And because I’m a Virtuoso travel advisor, I can maximize the value of your trip

through my personal connections, knowledge and advice — then wrap it up with

exclusive pricing and additional perks.

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GALÁPAGOS9 Nights • National Geographic Endeavour and National Geographic Islander Departures every Friday and Saturday year-round

ITINERARY:Guayaquil, Ecuador • Isla Bartolomé • Isla Santiago • Isla Santa Cruz • Isla Isabela • Isla Floreana • Isla Fernandina • Isla Española • Guayaquil, Ecuador

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$50 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso rates from $6,290 per person, double occupancy

*Book now and receive FREE ROUND-TRIP AIR on SELECT departures and select dates.

Please note: Itineraries vary from week to week, subject to the Galápagos National Park regulations.

JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT11 Nights • National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Explorer Departures available November 27, 2015 through December 27, 2016

ITINERARY:Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina (Explorer) or Santiago, Chile (Orion) • Ushuaia, Argentina • Antarctica • Buenos Aires, Argentina (Explorer) or Santiago, Chile (Orion)

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$50 shipboard credit per couple Virtuoso rates from $12,970 per person, double occupancy

*Book select departures by 12/31/15 for free round-trip economy group airfare. Upgrade to business class for $2,400 on select dates (subject to availability).

COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL7 Nights • National Geographic Sea Lion Departures available November 28, 2015 through March 12, 2016

ITINERARY:Panama City, Panama • Gatún Lake • Panama Canal Transit • Gulf of Panama Islets • Isla Coiba National Park • Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica • Osa Peninsula • Manuel Antonio National Park • San José, Costa Rica Select departures travel from San Jose to Panama City

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$50 shipboard credit per couple Virtuoso rates from $6,190 per person, double occupancy

*Book now and receive a $500 air credit on select departures. Plus receive an extra night and day in Panama City on select departures.

View the magnificent mountains and ice formations that make up the dramatic Antarctic landscape. Kayak around icebergs in protected waters, and make Zodiac landings to observe thousands of penguins, including gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap. Or, you might choose to get up close and personal with the incredible wildlife in the Galápagos, seeing more of the archipelago’s varied islands and habitats and delving into its rich undersea world as well. Or, venture into Costa Rica’s remote wilderness to hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds; cruise through mangroves; snorkel over a vibrant coral reef; and transit the Panama Canal, a historic marvel of engineering.

Lindblad Expeditions ANTARCTICA, GALÁPAGOS, COSTA RICA, & PANAMA CANAL

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snorkeling gear and wet suits on the first day of your voyage – they’re yours to use throughout the trip.

Get up close to the action in Antarctica with guided, small-group excursions.

Three-quarters of the bird species in the Galápagos are endemic.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection EUROPE

Enjoy unlimited wines of the region, spirits, cocktails, and more on board.

Your sumptuous suite with luxurious European furnishings

Terraced hills with rows of grapevines line the Douro’s riverbanks.

TULIPS & WINDMILLS9 Nights • River Queen, S.S. Maria Theresa or River Duchess Departures available March through April 2016

ITINERARY:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Haarlem, Netherlands • Enkhuizen, Netherlands • Nijmegen, Netherlands • Rotterdam, Netherlands • Kinderdijk, Netherlands • Dordrecht, Netherlands • Veere, Netherlands • Bruges or Ghent, Belgium • Antwerp, Belgium

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$100 USD shipboard credit per person and complimentary fresh fruit plate upon arrival

Virtuoso Riverview fares from $3,349 per person, cruise only

*See terms for special early booking bonus

A PORTRAIT OF MAJESTIC FRANCE14 Nights • River Baroness and River Royale Departures available March through October 2016

ITINERARY:Paris, France • Giverny, France • Les Andelys, France • Normandy Beaches, France • Rouen, France • Honfleur, France • Auvers-sur-Oise, France • Paris, France • Bordeaux, France • Cadillac, France • Pauillac, France • Blaye, France • Libourne, France • Saint-Émilion, France • Bordeaux, France




PORTUGAL, SPAIN, & THE DOURO RIVER VALLEY10 Nights • Queen Isabel Departures available March through November 2016

ITINERARY:Lisbon, Portugal three-night deluxe hotel stay • Coimbra, Portugal • Porto, Portugal • Entre-os-Rios, Portugal • Régua, Portugal • Pinhão, Portugal • Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal • Salamanca, Spain • Barca d’Alva, Portugal • Guimarães, Portugal • Porto, Portugal




Exquisitely appointed rooms featuring French balconies, handcrafted beds from Savoir® of England, and other signature touches. Impeccably prepared cuisine made with only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Curated artworks and priceless antiques. Attentive, intuitive staff members who espouse a “no request too large, no detail too small” ethic. While such indulgent treatment has previously been limited to land accommodations, now you can experience it while exploring Europe’s most famous waterways with the world’s only true boutique river cruise line. On shore, enjoy carefully crafted excursions, including private wine and beer tastings and innovative options.

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even scheduled airport transfers and all gratuities, both on board and on shore, are part of Uniworld’s all-inclusive fares.

Your sumptuous suite with luxurious European furnishings

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Abercrombie & Kent ARCTIC & ANTARCTIC

ARCTIC CRUISE ADVENTURE: NORWAY, GREENLAND, & ICELAND14 Nights • Le Boreal Departs August 2, 2016

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Luxury expedition cruising aboard the

all-balcony Le Boreal• All onboard meals and standard beverages –

including bar drinks, beer, and house wine• All shore excursions and full lecture program• All gratuities, and more

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$250 shipboard credit (per booking) when booked by November 30, 2015

Virtuoso Classic Balcony fares from $13,495 per person

ICELAND & GREENLAND: IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS11 Nights • Le Boreal Departs August 16, 2016


all-balcony Le Boreal• All onboard meals and standard beverages –

including bar drinks, beer, and house wine• All shore excursions and full lecture program• All gratuities• A post-cruise expedition logbook, and more



CLASSIC ANTARCTICA11 Nights • Le Lyrial Departs December 28, 2016 & January 7, 2017


all-balcony Le Lyrial• All onboard meals and standard beverages –

including bar drinks, beer, and house wine• All shore excursions and full lecture program• All gratuities• A post-cruise expedition logbook• Complimentary expedition parka and backpack



Chill out next year on your choice of polar expeditions from Abercrombie & Kent. Cruise to pristine, remote Arctic islands few others have seen, including the polar bear haven of Svalbard and Iceland’s West Fjords. Retrace the steps of the Vikings while discovering geological treasures, from Iceland’s stunning Westman Islands to Greenland’s storied southern coast. Or set out with a world- renowned Expedition Team for a voyage to the unparalleled “White Continent,” where you’ll explore during Antarctica’s most favorable summer season. A&K charters sophisticated, all-balcony expedition cruisers and limits the number of guests, so that you can enjoy more shore excursions and the most stylish travel possible.

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Arctic and Antarctic are second to none, including a host of award-winning research scientists, wildlife photographers, and habitat conservationists.

At 1,300 pounds, polar bears weigh in as the world’s largest land carnivores.

Exciting excursions take you to shorelines teeming with wildlife.

Whales of Antarctica include Humpback, Orca, and Minke.

Don’t Forget “Don’t plan every minute of every day. Travel is about experiencing the unexpected. Can you really be certain you’ll want to eat a 12-course gourmet French meal six months from this Thursday?”

– Linda Munson,

Beverly Hills, Michigan

Picture PerfectFor the Galápagos: “Pack a polarizing filter to prevent washed-out photos, which are often produced in the harsh, equa-torial sun. Also consider bringing a waterproof case or camera for underwater shots.”

– Lisa Allan,

Sydney, Australia

Money“ATM withdrawals give you the best exchange rate.”

– Eric Dahlstrand,

Erie, Pennsylvania

There’s an App for That“GateGuru gives real-time flight updates based on your itinerary

and keeps airport amenities at your fingertips by showing restaurants, coffee shops, and the like located nearby. The app works for both domestic and international airports, and even tracks your travels through ‘Your Travel Stats.’ ”

– Judy Perl,

New York City

Hotels“Don’t assume a villa will be more expensive; in fact, it is often a better value, especially if you’re planning to book two or more rooms. Not only do you avoid the stress of having to find connecting rooms (especially during peak season), but you can also save money by preparing meals and snacks.”

– Suzette Mack,

San Jose, California

Staying Healthy“If you’re prone to seasickness or motion sickness, instead of taking prescription pills or wearing patches, which may make you groggy, take gingerroot tablets.”

– Laura Baker,

Nashville, Tennessee

Passports“Make a copy of the first two pages of your passport before leaving on your trip. Travel with your passport on your person, then put the two pages in your checked bag to avoid losing both at the same time. When at your destination, keep the physi-cal copy and the photocopies sepa-rate as well. If you lose the physical copy, this can make it much easier to get home in a timely fashion.”

– Maggie Condon Campos,

Spokane, Washington

WisdomofPearlsVIRTUOSO ADVISORS SHARE THEIR Top Travel Tips

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AmaWaterways EUROPE

Enjoy scenic views from your private balcony stateroom.

Every aspect of your cruise is imbued with the holiday spirit.

Step off directly into the heart of medieval towns like Passau.

CHRISTMAS TIME CRUISE7 Nights • AmaBella, AmaPrima, or AmaSonata Departs November 23, 25; December 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 2015

ITINERARY:Nuremberg, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Passau, Germany • Melk, Austria • Vienna, Austria • Budapest, Hungary

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Full-day excursion to Salzburg, Austria

Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,598 per person, cruise only

CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE7 Nights • AmaCerto or AmaSerena Departs November 23, 25; December 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 2015

ITINERARY:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Cologne, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Speyer, France • Breisach, Germany • Basel, Switzerland



TREASURES OF THE MAIN & RHINE7 Nights • AmaPrima Departs December 28, 2015

ITINERARY:Nuremberg, Germany • Bamberg, Germany • Kitzingen, Germany • Würzburg, Germany • Wertheim, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Cologne, Germany • Amsterdam, Netherlands



Travel back in time as you stroll magical Christmas markets straight out of the 19th century – charming towns bedecked with holiday lights; cobbled streets filled with strolling carolers and costumed merchants selling hand-made toys and trinkets; the smell of fresh gingerbread and mulled wine hanging in the air. Christmastime markets date back to the Middle Ages, and a holiday river cruise with AmaWaterways takes you to some of its most enchanting – those in Vienna, Cologne, Rüdesheim, and Nuremberg, the world’s largest. Of course, you’ll find only the most modern conveniences aboard your custom-designed ship, including the AmaWaterways-exclusive Twin Balconies staterooms.

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book the December 14 AmaPrima sailing for its special tastings and beer-related excursions, brewery tours, beer-pairing dinners, and more.

Every aspect of your cruise is imbued with the holiday spirit.

The Royal Palace at dusk

It’s happeningNOWIN MADRID

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Cool PlacesThe results of our annual Travel Dreams Survey are in. You told us your cool-weather destinations, and now

we show you how to make your travel dreams come true – with new trips, the best hotels, and insights from

Virtuoso travel advisors.

IrelandTake to the open road – some 1,500 miles of it – on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. This stretch of the country’s west coast, from Donegal to Cork, features dramatic cliffs, secret surf spots, and islands accessible by cable car.

Next summer, Lindblad Expeditions’ 102-passenger National Geographic Orion circumnavigates Ireland on an eight-day expedition, stopping at lesser-known ports for whiskey tours, national park visits, and green for miles.

AntarcticaDifficult to reach, inhospitable, and majestic – it’s no wonder Antarctica rounds out seasoned travelers’ wish lists. Of the expected 37,000 visitors in 2015, some 10,000 will never set foot on shore (due in part to cruise-ship regulation in the region). Reach out and touch the White Continent on Zegrahm Expeditions’ 22-day sailing aboard the 110-passenger Sea Adventurer, with multiple stops on South Georgia Island, plus Elephant Island and the Antarctic Peninsula.

For the comfort of a larger-ship experience – with the caveat that there won’t be land excursions – Celebrity Cruises’ 15-day round-trip sailings from Buenos Aires on the 2,170-passenger Celebrity Infinity include scenic cruising at Elephant Island and Paradise Bay.

FranceFor flat-out French glam, Parisian hotels deliver. Eight of the country’s 16 “Palace” hotels are here, including the 18th century chic Le Meurice and the cool, contem-porary Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme. Another reason to visit: The Ritz Paris reopens later this year – with the first-ever Chanel spa.

Take in southern France during a sailing to Corsica along the Côte d’Azur aboard Star Clippers’ 170-passenger Star Flyer. During eight days, the four-masted ship calls in such ports as Saint-Tropez, Monaco, and Bonifacio.

EnglandSoak in Bath’s famed thermal waters during a jaunt through southern England with Globus. The country’s sightseeing superstars – from Big Ben to Stonehenge – make cameos throughout the seven-day trip’s itinerary.

London delivers a cultural hit throughout late summer and into fall: Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland; visit Buckingham Palace, which opens to the public in August and September; catch the National Portrait Gallery’s Audrey Hepburn photographic exhibit from July 2 through October 18; and dine at The Connaught, where Hélène Darroze con-tinues to produce the cuisine that garnered her the Veuve Clicquot World’s Best 2015 Female Chef award.

“Drive the Wild Atlantic Way in early May or late September, taking the southwest route from Cork up to Connemara. This portion of the oceanside route allows for spectacular views and great photo opportunities.” – Maureen Hutchison, travel advisor, Toronto

Top Dream Destinations

“Visiting France in the fall allows you to avoid summer’s heat and crowds while enjoying traditional regional harvest food and drink, such as calvados – apple brandy from Normandy that is a favorite harvest tradition.” – Tamara Olton, travel advisor, Willoughby, Ohio

“Book Antarctica expedition cruises more than a year in advance to ensure availability and preferred accommodations. (Most early-booking discounts end a year or more before departure.)

A travel advisor knowledgeable about Antarctica can help identify operators with crews that have decades of experi-ence in the region and ships equipped with state-of-the-art safety equipment. For the maximum number of Zodiac landings, seek ships carrying fewer than 200 passengers.” – Jane Hazelrig, travel advisor, Birmingham, Alabama

Your bed is angled to face the passing riverscape.

Glamorous yachts and enchanting villas dot the Cote d’Azur.

Get a floor-to-ceiling view of Europe.

Avalon Waterways EUROPE

Ah, for springtime in Europe... no other season is quite so romantic.From Paris’s cherry blossoms to Vienna’s peonies and Holland’s and Belgium’stulip-carpeted fields, come spring, the Continent is abloom with dazzling color.Take it all in from your Panorama Suite’s wall of windows, which open to letin the fresh air and fabulous vistas. It’s just one of the many ways AvalonWaterways is changing the view of river cruising: More room to spread out; more dining choices, with complimentary wine; a variety of entertainment options, from movie nights to demonstrations by local artisans; and more ways to explore the rich heritages and cultures ashore.

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you’ll be cruising by scenic landscapes or must-see sights. Then lie back in your Panorama Suite and watch the movie through your Open-Air Balcony.

NEW! ESSENTIAL HOLLAND & BELGIUM7 Nights • Avalon Illumination Departs April 15, 2016

ITINERARY:Amsterdam, Holland • Rotterdam, Holland • Kinderdijk, Holland • Veere, Holland • Ghent, Belgium • Antwerp, Belgium • Vilvoorde, Belgium

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Prepaid gratuities

Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom fares from $2,599 per person, cruise only

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE10 Nights • Avalon Poetry II Departs March 31, 2016

ITINERARY:Paris, France • Tournus, France • Lyon, France • Tournon, France • Avignon, France • Arles, France • Cote d’Azur, France


Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom fares from $3,649 per person, land/cruise only

MAGNIFICENT EUROPE14 Nights • Avalon Panorama Departs May 6, 2016

ITINERARY:Budapest, Hungary • Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria • Dürnstein, Austria • Passau, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Nuremberg, Germany • Bamberg, Germany • Würzburg, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Cologne, Germany • Amsterdam, Holland


Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom fares from $5,599 per person, cruise only

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UPPER EAST SIDE LUXURYNew York, New YorkAvailable through December 31, 2015 VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available • Continental breakfast for two daily• $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available

Please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates

Hotel Plaza Athénée, New YorkNEW YORK

European charm, elegant decor, exceptional service.

IDITAROD & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS8 Nights • Departs February 28, 2016

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• View the Northern Lights at the relaxing Chena Hot Springs• Watch the world’s largest Ice Sculpting Competition in Fairbanks• Attend the Musher’s Banquet and be there at the start of the

“Last Great Race,” the Iditarod, in Anchorage• Eight nights’ accommodation• Eight breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners• All admission fees and transportation

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$100 per person credit (first two guests in room), if booked and deposited by October 30, 2015

Virtuoso rates from $2,699 (plus $99 tax) per person, double occupancy

Use your camera’s long-exposure setting for Aurora displays.

Knightly Tours ALASKA

Watch for bald eagles, ospreys, and black bears.

Rocky Mountaineer Railtours

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In your bilevel dome coach, enjoy meals in the downstairs dining room and unparalleled panoramic views from the upper level. There’s also an outdoor vestibule for fresh air and fabulous photo opportunities.

CANADA

One of the world’s greatest rail journeys, Rocky Mountaineer has combined its most popular Canadian Rockies holiday with the sparkling coasts and cosmopolitan cities of the Pacific Northwest. Explore hot spots in Seattle and Vancouver before relaxing in a custom-designed, glass-dome rail coach, surrounded by Rocky Mountain majesty. Dine on gourmet cuisine during all-daylight travel, then spend evenings in luxury hotels.

COASTAL PASSAGE WESTERN EXPLORER10 Nights • Select departures available May 20 through September 16, 2016

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Three days aboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service• Two breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner• 10 nights’ hotel accommodation in Seattle, Vancouver, Kamloops,

Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary• Entry to Vancouver Lookout, Calgary Tower, Banff Gondola• Guided tours of Vancouver’s North Shore, Jasper, Yoho National Park • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer• Helicopter flightseeing tour

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:One-way limousine transfer at the beginning or end of your rail journey

Virtuoso rates from $6,385 per person, land only

Cunard® Line AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC, TRANSATLANTIC, & MEDITERRANEAN

Lavish suites and butler service define the Grills experience.

Dine on everything from healthy to hearty to haute cuisine.

Cunard’s elegant ocean liners hark back to travel’s Golden Age.

SAN FRANCISCO TO SYDNEY21 Nights • Queen Victoria® Departs February 7, 2016

ITINERARY:San Francisco, California • Honolulu, Hawaii • Lahaina, Hawaii • Apia, Samoa • Auckland, New Zealand • Akaroa, New Zealand • cruising scenic Doubtful Sound/Dusky Sound • cruising scenic Milford Sound • Sydney, Australia

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Auckland, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $4,672 per person

WESTBOUND TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING7 Nights • Queen Mary 2® Departs May 10, 2016

ITINERARY:Southampton, United Kingdom • New York, New York

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$100 per-person shipboard credit (Grill Suites); $50 per-person shipboard credit (non-Grill staterooms)


VENICE & THE ADRIATIC17 Nights • Queen Elizabeth® Departs May 14, 2016

ITINERARY:Southampton, United Kingdom • Cadiz, Spain • Messina, Italy • Corfu, Greece • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Venice, Italy • Zadar, Croatia • Gibraltar • Southampton, United Kingdom

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$150 per-person shipboard credit (Grill Suites); $75 per-person shipboard credit (non-Grill staterooms)


The forecast for 2016 calls for calm seas and the classic glamour of a Cunard voyage. Cunard’s fleet of luxurious ocean liners harks back to the Golden Age of cruising, with its renowned White Star Service and legendary Grills Experience. In Apia, Samoa, take part in an Ava Ceremony while experiencing “Fa’a Samoa” (“the Samoan way”), then take your box seats for a lavish musical production in the three-tier Royal Court Theatre. Or, during a tour in Venice, watch master Murano glassblowers at work, and enjoy blissful treatments in the fabulous Cunard Royal Spa. Or spend seven sumptuous days relaxing at sea while taking a virtual tour into outer space in the only planetarium at sea.

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out? Guests aboard Queen Mary 2 can join fun, creative acting workshops led by alumni of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

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Viking River Cruises EUROPE

GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR14 Nights • Viking Longships – Aegir, Lif, Skadi, Bragi, Gefjon, Ve, Alsvin and Ingvi Departures available throughout 2016

ITINERARY:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Kinderdijk, Netherlands • Cologne, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Miltenberg, Germany • Würzburg, Germany • Bamberg, Germany • Nuremberg, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Passau, Germany • Melk, Austria • Krems, Austria • Vienna, Austria • Budapest, Hungary


Virtuoso Riverview fares from $3,962 per person

Virtuoso Veranda fares from $5,762 per person

Virtuoso Explorer Suite fares from $10,357 per person

ROMANTIC DANUBE7 Nights • Viking Longships – Atla, Jarl, Tor, Freya and Njord Departures available throughout 2016

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





RHINE GETAWAY7 Nights • Viking Longships – Eir, Mani, Alruna and Tialfi Departures available throughout 2016

ITINERARY:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Kinderdijk, Netherlands • Cologne, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Heidelberg, Germany • Speyer, Germany • Strasbourg, France • Breisach, Germany • Basel, Switzerland





Viking River Cruises, a Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler awardwinner, offers the best itineraries on the rivers of Europe, Russia, and China.Enjoy exciting cities, rich cultural experiences, fine dining, and deluxeaccommodations on board the most modern ships – with everything frommeals to shore excursions included in your fare. And the award-winningViking® Longships® have raised the bar yet again, with full-size verandastaterooms, the largest suites in Europe, alfresco dining, and more. Discoverfor yourself why Viking truly is the world’s leading river cruise line... by far.®

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upgrading to a spaciousExplorer Suite, which includes a French balcony and a private, wraparound Veranda forsweeping, 270-degree views.

Dine alfresco on the innovative indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.

Take in the breathtaking views from your riverview stateroom.

Enjoy 270-degree views from your Explorer Suite’s wraparound veranda.

Enjoy 15% off a relaxing oceanfront couples massage, Biltmore Suite upgradeand full American breakfast at the Condado Vanderbilt; or $235 per night plus taxes

with breakfast for two and daily wine and hors d'oeuvres at the El Convento Hotel.

Condado Vanderbilt: Offer valued thru March 31, 2016. Blackout dates and certain restrictions may apply. El Convento: Offer valid until October 15, 2015. Not valid on existing reservations.

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Enjoy 270-degree views from your Explorer Suite’s wraparound veranda.

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Holland America Line EUROPE & ALASKA

Maasdam is home to Luciano Vistosi’s monumental “Totem” sculpture.

Dine As You Wish in the two-story Dining Room aboard Koningsdam.

Explore ashore with excursions that fit your interests and lifestyle.

MEDITERRANEAN ROMANCE12 Nights • ms Eurodam Departs May 18, 2016

ITINERARY:Venice, Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Kerkira (Corfu), Greece • Naples (Pompeii), Italy • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Toulon, France • Barcelona, Spain overnight



VIKING SAGAS & VOYAGE OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN21 Nights • ms Koningsdam Departs May 22, 2016

ITINERARY:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Flam, Norway • Stavanger, Norway • Oslo, Norway • Amsterdam, Netherlands • Eidfjord, Norway • Bergen, Norway • Geiranger, Norway • Trondheim, Norway • Honningsvag, Norway • Alesund, Norway • Flam, Norway • Stavanger, Norway • Amsterdam, Netherlands



ALASKA EXPLORER14 Nights • ms Maasdam Departs May 23, 2016

ITINERARY:Seattle, Washington • Ketchikan, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Anchorage, Alaska • Homer, Alaska • Kodiak, Alaska • Cruising Hubbard Glacier • Sitka, Alaska • Victoria, BC • Seattle, Washington



A cruise with Holland America Line is always music to your ears, and literally so when you’re sailing aboard the brand-new Koningsdam. Featuring interiors inspired by musical instruments, Koningsdam is home to the one-of-its-kind Music Walk with three premier stages: The Lincoln Center Stage, featuring chamber music nightly; the high-energy, interactive Billboard Onboard experience; and the World Stage, with a two-story, 270-degree LED projection screen. Of course, a cruise aboard Eurodam is equally harmonious, with B.B. King’s Blues Club bringing the Memphis sound to the Mediterranean. And the roar of calving glaciers while you’re cruising Alaska aboard Maasdam hits all the chords.

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Book before October 30, 2015 and receive Explore4 offers on select departures: Free Signature Beverage Package, Free Pinnacle Grill Dinner, Free or Reduced cruise fares for third/fourth guests, and 50% Reduced Deposit.

GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL, LONDON, ENGLAND

TIMELINE: Founded in 1977;

the five-day beer fest runs

August 11 to 15.

TAGLINE: “The Biggest Pub

in the World”; gbbf.org.uk.

BOTTOM LINE: Armed with their

festival mugs, patrons sample

900-plus ales, ciders, perries,

and beers in 27 bars.

IN LINE: For the loo.

LA TOMATINA FESTIVAL, BUÑOL, SPAIN


the daylong tomato-throwing

fest occurs August 26.

TAGLINE: “World’s Biggest Food

Fight”; latomatina.info.

BOTTOM LINE: Up to 20,000

revelers paint the town – and

each other – red with some

200,000 pounds of tomatoes.

IN LINE: For the saucy event’s

makeshift curbside showers.

SUMMER FESTIVALS 2016TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, CANADA


the 11-day cinema fest runs

September 10 to 20.

TAGLINE: “World’s Leading

Public Film Festival”; tiff.net.

BOTTOM LINE: Movie screenings

and celebrity-splashed parties

for 400,000 attendees.

IN LINE: For a table – top

restaurants are booked months

in advance.

GALWAY INTERNATIONAL OYSTER & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, IRELAND


the four-day food event runs

September 24 to 27.

TAGLINE: “One of the 12

Greatest Shows on Earth”;

galwayoysterfest.com.

BOTTOM LINE: Parades,

masquerade balls, and culinary

events draw 20,000 guests to

Ireland’s west coast.

IN LINE: For the bar: Galway’s

pub-jammed Oyster Trail pairs

bivalves with pints of Guinness.

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL, CALIFORNIA


the three-day jazz fest runs

September 18 to 20.

TAGLINE: “World’s Best Jazz

Festival”; montereyjazzfestival.org.

BOTTOM LINE: Eight stages,

three nights, 500 artists,

40,000-plus fans.

IN LINE: For tickets to 22-time

Grammy winner Chick Corea’s

performance.

Dine As You Wish in the two-story Dining Room aboard Koningsdam.

1 6 T R A V E L P L A N N E R F O R T H E H O L I D A Y S A N D B E Y O N D 1 7T R A V E L P L A N N E R F O R T H E H O L I D A Y S A N D B E Y O N DIndulge your adventurous side

The World Is VAST. Go Explore!

Travel to Manitoba during polar bear season, when these great white carnivores migrate across the subarctic plains toward seal-rich Hudson Bay. Tauck and BBC Earth provide a rare, up-close look at snowy owls, white foxes, and other astonishing Arctic life in Churchill. View Inuit sculptures, ride on a dog sled, join the Hudson’s Bay Company of Adventurers for a private, after-hours dinner at the Manitoba Museum, and more; you’ll enjoy the use of BBC field equipment (when possible), including thermal imaging cameras.

VIRTUOSO RATES FROM$6,690 per person, double occupancy VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITYLongitude book gift set with destination guides and maps (valued at more than $100)

A Virtuoso-only exclusive: Take a journey back in time, far beyond Thailand’s bustling streets and soaring skyscrapers. On this unparalleled adventure, you’ll sail down Bangkok’s canals on a long-tail boat, enjoy private guided tours of Old Town, savor the culinary delights of Chinatown, and pause at the Wat Pho Temple (perhaps for a treatment in its famous Thai massage school). Complete your five- star experience with plenty of time to relax on the tranquil beaches of Koh Yao Noi.

VIRTUOSO RATES FROM$3,250 per person, double occupancy VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITYSAVE $600 per couple (savings is reflected in price shown)

Imagine relaxing in the Chena Hot Springs while watching the Northern Lights dance overhead. Then set off for the Ice Sculpting Competition in Fairbanks, where massive blocks of ice are turned into works of art. (The kids’ playground is particularly cool.) Finally, head to Anchorage and the kick-off for the “Last Great Race” – the Iditarod. You’ll attend the Musher’s Banquet, learn about the race and its history during informative talks, and watch both the ceremonial and official starts.

VIRTUOSO RATES FROM$2,699 (plus $99 tax) per person, double occupancy VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITY$100 per person (first two in room) when booked and deposited by October 30, 2015

Ride the brand-new bullet train from Tokyo to Kanazawa, tracking Mount Fuji and tasting cutting-edge, Michelin-starred cuisine along the way. Learn the traditional arts of sushi making, ikebana flower arranging, and taiko drumming. Meet a maiko (apprentice geisha) and observe wrestlers’ practice in an active sumo stable. From UNESCO World Heritage sites to today’s largest food emporiums, this fully customizable tour will give you a first-person introduction to one of the world’s most magical destinations.

VIRTUOSO RATES FROM$9,900 per person, double occupancy VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITYUpgrade upon arrival, if available

Travel in incomparable style aboard a private jet while staying at five exclusive Amans in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Japan. Each couple has private touring/transfers with their own car, driver and guide (no buses). Helicopter over Angkor Wat to a lost jungle temple for a gourmet picnic lunch. Enjoy a clifftop dinner overlooking breathtaking Vinh Hy Bay. Take part in a traditional Lao Baci ceremony. Walk on the pristine white sands of Amanpulo’s private island, and visit Tokyo’s legendary Tsukiji fish market.

VIRTUOSO RATES FROM$58,888 per person*, double occupancy VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITYRoom upgrade where available

*Eight guests on two jets for a maximum of 16 people total.

Experience Cuban culture in the most authentic way possible – by meeting its people. Through this unique and inspiring program, you’ll become acquainted with Cubans in diverse communities, from Old Havana to enchanting Trinidad. Engage with local people directly, in discussions about their lives and work, culture, and traditions. Meet with Cuban historians, teachers, students, artists, naturalists, and others, and experience this fast-changing island nation through their eyes.

VIRTUOSO RATES FROM$5,995 per person, double occupancy VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITYNational Geographic Masters of Photography DVD course, a 24-lesson instructional series taught by 12 National Geographic photographers (valued at $270)

Venture from French-influenced Cienfuegos to the fascinating streets of Havana aboard the 48-passenger yacht Panorama. Take a guided stroll through 500-year-old Trinidad, stop at a sea turtle breeding center on Cayo Largo, and explore the UNESCO-designated Viñales Valley. Throughout your journey, you’ll learn about Cuban medicine, enjoy local choir and theater performances, visit museums and artists’ studios, and even take a dance lesson while sampling new cuisine at paladars, privately owned restaurants.

VIRTUOSO RATES FROM$4,599 per person, double occupancy VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITYBottle of wine in-cabin on ship

After exploring the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, fly to Argentina’s Lake District, the “Little Switzerland” of South America. This romantic region is not only beautiful – its ancient forests, snowcapped peaks and glacial lakes provide an alpine playground second to none. Go hiking, mountain biking, yachting, golfing, and white-water rafting; fishing enthusiasts find some of the best trout rivers on earth. Daytime adventures lead to pampering spa treatments and gourmet meals each evening.

VIRTUOSO RATES FROM$11,000 per person, double occupancy VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITYRoom upgrades, if available; one spa treatment per person in the Lake District; early check-in/late checkout, if available

TAUCK WORLD DISCOVERY 5 NIGHTS, AVAILABLE THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2015

KENSINGTON TOURS 6 NIGHTS, AVAILABLE THROUGH NOVEMBER 31, 2016

KNIGHTLY TOURS 8 NIGHTS, DEPARTS FEBRUARY 28, 2016

ABSOLUTE TRAVEL 10 NIGHTS, AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT 2016

REMOTE LANDS, INC. 14 NIGHTS, DEPARTS MARCH 6, 2016

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS 8 NIGHTS, AVAILABLE THROUGH JUNE 2016

INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS 9 NIGHTS, DEPARTS DECEMBER 17, 2015; JANUARY 28, MARCH 10, APRIL 7, 2016

BLUE PARALLEL 7 NIGHTS, AVAILABLETHROUGHOUT 2016

Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure Thailand, City and Beach Iditarod and the

Northern Lights

Discover Japan: Past and Present

Aman Private Jet Journey Across Southeast Asia & Japan

Cuba: Discovering Its People and Culture

A Voyage to Cuba

Buenos Aires & Argentina’s Lake District

Not all TC’s include VAST content.


Take a spin around town on these stylish hotel rides.

Set out from the Four Seasons Hotel Boston

on one of five themed bikes, such as the

shamrock-studded Southie Shuttle (above)

or the red, white, and blue Fenway Flyer.

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In Dublin, bright floral baskets accessorize

white beach cruisers at The Merrion. Cyclists

receive animal-print helmets and rain slickers,

in case the liquid Irish sunshine should fall.

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Italian bicicletta company Cicli Romeo provides the Hotel Hassler Roma’s sleek black city bikes

with gold lettering for laps around the

Colosseum and other Eternal City sights.

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Ocean-blue custom-made Republic bikes

with wire beach baskets for portage picnics at the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa. A picnic package

(from $22) includes wheels, lunch, and a

beach blanket.

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Live the So-Cal life on Electra Bicycle

Company’s bright-green Townie cruisers at Santa

Monica’s Shutters on the Beach. Mount up and

set off on the 31-mile bike trail from Malibu to Manhattan Beach (free

for suite guests; $10 per hour or $25 per day

for others).

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Explore the 18.5-mile Lake Michigan bike path

on lightweight Jamis Commuters with mud-blocking fenders and

rear carriers from Park Hyatt Chicago.

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Cruise Manhattan’s Upper East Side on

The Mark’s Republic bikes, spiffed up with monogrammed bells and black-and-white-striped chain guards.

Don’t forget head concierge Isabelle

Hogan’s bike map for Central Park highlights.

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Zip off from Vancouver, B.C.’s Fairmont Pacific

Rim on aerodynamic BMW Cruise Bikes –

perfect for six-mile spins around the nearby

Stanley Park seawall.

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FAMILY VACATION AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, ARUBAPalm Beach, Aruba5 Nights • Departures available September 7 through December 18, 2015

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Five nights’ accommodation in

a Junior Suite• Round-trip hotel transfers• Buffet breakfast for two daily• $100 resort credit per room, per stay• Room upgrade upon arrival, if available• Hotel tax

Virtuoso rates from $2,855 per person, per package

ONE NIGHT FREE AT GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPAKoloa, Hawaii5 Nights • Departures available November 18 through December 21, 2015VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Five nights’ accommodation in

a Standard Room• Round-trip hotel transfers• Fifth night FREE• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout stay• Buffet breakfast for two daily• Anara Spa access for two daily• Complimentary welcome appetizer at

Seaview Terrace• Room upgrade upon arrival, if available• Hotel tax


VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE STAY AT HOTEL LUNGARNOFlorence, Italy5 Nights • Departures available November 1 through November 17, 2015

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Five nights’ accommodation in

a Deluxe Arno Room• Round-trip private car hotel transfers• Buffet breakfast for two daily• Room upgrade upon arrival, if available• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Hotel tax (city tax is not included)


The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba ushers in a new and highly valued vacation experience in the Caribbean. Relish four world-class restaurants, a 15,000-square- foot spa, and a 24-hour casino with nightly entertainment. Set on 50 tropical acres, the Grand Hyatt Kauai exudes the true spirit of aloha. Golf at Poipu Bay Resort, celebrate the sun in the hotel’s water playground, and enjoy the island’s best luau. Nestled along the river Arno close to iconic Ponte Vecchio, Hotel Lungarno compels you to fall in love with Florence and its enchanting beauty. The elegant rooms are filled with precious artworks, while Borgo San Jacopo restaurant welcomes with fine Tuscan cuisine.

Travel Impressions CARIBBEAN, HAWAII, & ITALY

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On Aruba, dine alfresco at the signature outdoor grill overlooking the Caribbean. Help with a forest restoration project on Kauai. Lungarno’s Lounge Bar Picteauin Italy displays original works by Picasso and Cocteau.

The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba invites with two pools and nonmotorized water sports.

Cozy up to a candlelight dinner on the Hotel Lungarno’s private terrace.

Grab a floating chair and glide along the Grand Hyatt’s saltwater lagoon.


AustraliaOne big (literally – 135,000-square-miles big) reason Australia tops the Travel Dreams list year after year: The Great Barrier Reef. Explore the natural wonder from all angles at One&Only Hayman Island, where guests snorkel, dive, and fish on the reef, or survey it from above during helicopter or seaplane tours. Set on a private, palm-fringed island in the Whitsundays chain, the resort’s 160 rooms and villas border a crescent-shaped beach.

Swain Destinations’ 13-day tour of Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and the vineyard-lined Hunter Valley mixes wine and wildlife – but not at the same time.

The CaribbeanSail the eastern Caribbean with a French

accent on the three-masted, 64-passenger Le Ponant. Ponant’s French origins

mean Gallic touches, from L’Occitane products and grand cru wines to a French crew. Sail round-trip from Martinique for eight days with calls on Saint Lucia, Bequia, and more.

Time to book a flight to Puerto Rico: The 1919 Spanish revival-

style Condado Vanderbilt Hotel (yes, those Vanderbilts)

in San Juan recently reopened following a $200 million renovation.

ItalyJust one reason Italy perennially captures a top spot on this list: Rich artistic traditions. Artisans of Leisure takes travelers on an over-the-top private 13-day journey through the best of Italian art, from the Sistine Chapel to the Uffizi and the contemporary Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Get a hands-on lesson in Tuscan cooking at L’Andana, a 33-room resort in the Maremma region and home of Italy’s only Alain Ducasse restaurant.

“Tasmania, Australia’s best-kept secret, is home to wonderful beaches, natural beauty, world-class wines, and fresh produce and seafood. Approxi-mately 40 percent of the island is reserved as a

national park or Wilderness World Heritage Area, and it’s only an hour’s flight from Melbourne. Rent a car for ten days and drive its width and breadth to discover wild and beautiful landscapes, from Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain to Gordon River and the spectacular convict-era ruins of Port Arthur, Richmond, and Ross.” – Gary Woodland, travel advisor, Launceston, Tasmania

“One hot new destination: The Basilicata region. It’s home to Francis Ford Coppola’s Palazzo Margherita in Bernalda, complete with frescoes, gardens, and a gourmet restaurant. It also has the Sassi of Matera – UNESCO World Heritage caves housing stunning hotels and cafés.” – Pallavi Shah, travel advisor, New York City

Warm WishesThe results of our annual Travel Dreams Survey are in.

You told us your warm-weather destinations, and now we show you how to make your travel dreams come true – with new trips, the best hotels, and insights

from Virtuoso travel advisors.


Celebrity Cruises®SOUTH PACIFIC & CARIBBEAN

Every shore excursion offers an in-depth destination experience.

Signature Suites are located in a private, card-accessed area.

Relax the day away at the Persian Garden.

SOUTH PACIFIC8 Nights • Celebrity Solstice® Departs December 28, 2015

ITINERARY:Sydney, Australia • Noumea, New Caledonia • Mystery Island, Vanuatu • Lifou, Loyalty Island • Sydney, Australia

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$150 shipboard credit (AquaClass staterooms and Suites) OR $75 credit and two-category upgrade, if available (all other stateroom categories)

Virtuoso Verandah fares from $2,079 per person

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $115.94

ULTIMATE CARIBBEAN11 Nights • Celebrity Equinox SM Departs January 11, 2016

ITINERARY:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Cozumel, Mexico • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica • Colón, Panama • Cartagena, Colombia overnight • George Town, Grand Cayman • Fort Lauderdale, Florida




EASTERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Celebrity Reflection® Departs February 6, 2016

ITINERARY:Miami, Florida • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas • Philipsburg, Sint-Maarten • Miami, Florida




Experience modern luxury while exploring tropical shores near and far. Go kayaking and hiking in scenic Cas Cay on St. Thomas; on return to your ship, enjoy a soothing Canyon Stone Massage and Sole Rejuvenation treatment at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub. Watch a ceremonial dance performance in an Embera Indian village in Colón before kicking up your heels with the Let’s Dance series, just one of many CelebrityLife activities on board. Or cross Noumea’s emerald-blue waters in a high-speed Zodiac to Duck Island for a day of play, then sit down to a delightful culinary journey created by Celebrity’s James Beard–featured master chef.

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For the ultimate relaxation on board, book an AquaClass stateroom for exclusive spa-inspired amenities, unlimited access to the Persian Gardens, and health-conscious cuisine at Blu restaurant.

Every shore excursion offers an in-depth destination experience.

Signature Suites are located in a private, card-accessed area.


GOGO Vacations MEXICO & CARIBBEAN

FAIRMONT MAYAKOBAPlaya del Carmen, Mexico3 Nights • Departures available through October 31, 2015

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Three nights’ accommodation in

a Fairmont Room• Third night FREE• Hotel transfers• myTime EXCLUSIVE $25 welcome food &

beverage credit, complimentary access to Willow Stream Spa facilities, purchase a 60-minute Willow Stream massage, be upgraded to a 90-minute massage and more

Virtuoso rates from $359 per person, double occupancy

PARROT CAY BY COMO RESORTParrot Cay, Turks & Caicos4 Nights • Departures available through December 19, 2015

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Four nights’ accommodation in

a Garden View Room• Fourth night FREE• Full American breakfast daily• Stay seven nights, pay only for five!• Hotel transfers Virtuoso rates from $1,115 per person, double occupancy

GRAND VELAS RIVIERA MAYAPlaya del Carmen, Mexico3 Nights • Departures available through December 19, 2015

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Three nights’ accommodation in

a Zen Grand Suite• All-inclusive stay• Hotel transfers• myTime EXCLUSIVE 50% savings off one

50-minute couples massage (a $298 value), 50% off a private romantic dinner for two, and more

Virtuoso rates from $1,289 per person, double occupancy

There’s still plenty of time for fun in the sun this year – and GOGO Vacations makes it all the more enjoyable with free nights, hotel transfers and a host of other exclusives. Escape to Parrot Cay, a secluded Caribbean resort island noted for its easy elegance and Asian-inspired spa therapies. Set upon a pristine beach and surrounded by Yucatan jungle, Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers an unrivalled all-inclusive stay with butler service, complimentary watersports and more. Nearby you’ll find the Fairmont Mayakoba, home to the PGA Tour El Camaleón Golf Course and the exquisite El Puerto restaurant.

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For larger groups at Parrot Cay, consider a three-bedroom beachfront villa. Virtuoso guests can add a beach horseback ride at Grand Velas for just $74 or a Dolphin Swim Adventure at Mayakoba for just $114.

Grand Velas makes a great base for Riviera Maya adventures.

Fairmont Mayakoba’s suites indulge with a private plunge pool.

Parrot Cay beach house suites and villas offer the ultimate escape.

Fairmont Mayakoba’s suites indulge with a private plunge pool.

Jordan Tourism MIDDLE EAST

GLIMPSE OF JORDANPresented by Abercrombie & Kent3 Nights • Available through December 31, 2015

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Join a local guide for a tour of Amman,

including the Jordan and Archaeological museums

• Visit the well-preserved ruins of ancient Jerash• Spend a full day exploring the “Pink City”

of Petra• Take an optional horseback ride through

Petra’s Siq


DISCOVER JORDANPresented by Abercrombie & Kent6 Nights • Available through December 31, 2015

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Stroll through the Gold Market and bazaars

in Amman• Wander the Greco-Roman city of Jerash• Visit the Crusader stronghold of Shobak• View ancient Madaba’s Byzantine mosaics • Climb to the top of Mount Nebo• Ride horseback (or walk) through Petra’s Siq • Take a 4X4 adventure in Wadi Rum• Float on the Dead Sea


CLASSICAL JORDANPresented by UTA Jordan7 Nights • Available through December 31, 2015VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Walk along ancient chariot tracks at Jerash• Dine with locals at Amman’s famous

Hashem restaurant• See Madaba’s famous 6th-century mosaic

Holy Land map• Break bread with a Jordanian family in Petra• Pause at Jesus’s baptismal site along the

Jordan River• Feel the healing effect of the Dead Sea’s

mineral-rich waters


Release your inner Indiana Jones while riding horseback through the Canyon of the Crescent Moon – better known as the Siq at ancient Petra. The celluloid hero found the Holy Grail in this jaw-dropping, 2,000-year-old city carved out of the sheer rock face. Then again, you might see yourself as Lawrence of Arabia crossing the Wadi Rum desert, albeit in a more modern fashion via four-wheel drive. Yet Jordan is so much more than just a film backdrop: Natural and archaeological jewels abound, from Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea to the Greco-Roman ruins at Jerash and Madaba, home to a mosaic map of the Holy Land made from two million pieces of brightly colored stone.

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in Amman is a true cultural experience, with locals and visitors alike vying for tables. You’ve never tasted falafel like this!

Thrill-seekers who want to go beyond the ordinary will get into a hot-air balloon for a mountaintop view.

Situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, Petra is half-built into and half-carved into the rock.

Jordan is a land steeped in history and has been home to some of mankind’s earliest settlements and villages.

Jordan is a land steeped in history and has been home to some of mankind’s earliest settlements and villages.


Regent Seven Seas Cruises®SOUTH AMERICA & AFRICA

AMAZON ADVENTURE 25 Nights • Seven Seas Navigator® Departs November 22, 2015

ITINERARY:Miami, Florida • Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy • Castries, Saint Lucia • St. George’s, Grenada • Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago • Macapa, Brazil • Santarém, Brazil • Boca de Valeria, Brazil • Manaus, Brazil overnight • Parintins, Brazil • Alter do Chäo, Brazil • Macapá, Brazil • Devil’s Island, French Guiana • Bridgetown, Barbados • St. John’s, Antigua • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Miami, Florida

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Gustavia, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Deluxe Window Suite fares from $11,999 per person

SAFARIS & JEWELS 28 Nights • Seven Seas Voyager® Departs December 21, 2015

ITINERARY:Cape Town, South Africa • East London, South Africa • Durban, South Africa • Richards Bay, South Africa • Maputo, Mozambique • Nosy Be/Nosy Komba, Madagascar • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania • Mombasa, Kenya • Mahé, Seychelles • Malé, Maldives overnight • Colombo, Sri Lanka • Sabang, Indonesia • Phuket, Thailand • Penang, Malaysia • Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia • Singapore, Singapore


Virtuoso Deluxe Veranda Suite fares from $16,999 per person

SOUTH AMERICA SOJOURN 21 Nights • Seven Seas Mariner® Departs December 23, 2015

ITINERARY:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Recife, Brazil • Macapá (Amazon River), Brazil • Alter do Chäo (Amazon River), Brazil • Manaus (Amazon River), Brazil overnight • Parintins (Amazon River), Brazil • Santarém (Amazon River), Brazil • Macapá (Amazon River), Brazil • Devil’s Island, French Guiana • Castries, Saint Lucia • Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Nassau, Bahamas • Miami, Florida


Virtuoso Deluxe Veranda Suite fares from $11,999 per person

The holidays are a time for sparkly lights, extravagant feasts, sharing memories with family and friends – and setting off on an exotic adventure. Celebrate the season this year with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, where your elegantly refined ship is beautifully decorated, traditional favorites such as turkey and goose are on the menu, and life-enhancing experiences make the perfect, one-size-fits-all gift. To make it even more than ideal, everything is included, from your deluxe suite (most likely with private balcony) and specialty dining, to unlimited shore excursions in every port of call – even round-trip airfare and onboard gratuities.

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The onboard enrichment program now includes the exclusive Smithsonian Collection by Smithsonian Journeys lecture series, featuring top minds in such diverse fields as history, art, and geopolitics.

Seven Seas Navigator® in St. Lucia Compass Rose serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and features an exceptional variety of Continental cuisine.

It’s easy to relax when you know everything is included.

Raise a Toast!VIRTUOSO VOYAGER CLUB CELEBRATES 25th

VIRTUOSOVOYAGER CLUB®

anniversary

2015 marks the 25th anniversary of Virtuoso Voyager Club, the hallmark hosted program in cruise travel. This year, some 320 shore excursions will head out in 120 ports of call across 68 countries.As a Virtuoso guest traveling aboard one of the world’s finest cruise ships, you’ll enjoy the company of a gracious Host, as well as a private cocktail party on board to connect with like-minded travelers.

On most cruises, Voyager Club leads an exclusive, full-day shore excursion that immerses you in the local culture. In lieu of the shore tour, members may choose a custom credit toward a private shore excursion or another Virtuoso travel product.What’s more, select Voyager Club departures include another option: Your own private car and driver, to spend the day in port exactly as you choose.

Voyager Club is available only when you book your cruise through a Virtuoso travel advisor. You can join the club while traveling with Cunard Line, Ponant, Azamara Club Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn and Silversea Cruises.

EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES:

VOYAGER CLUB IN BARCELONATaste cava during a private tour of Codorníu winery in Sant Sadurní

d’Anoia, home to the world’s largest underground wine cellar; visitors tour it via an electric train. The

family business, which has produced wine since the 1550s,

bottled Spain’s first cava in 1872. Finish with a traditional Catalonian

lunch back in Barcelona.

VOYAGER CLUB IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Sip cocktails and sit down to a Vietnamese dinner at the former home of Henry Cabot Lodge, the

U.S. ambassador to Vietnam during the 1960s. Traditional dancers and

musicians entertain the group before a nighttime tour to view city highlights such as Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and the historic Central Post Office.


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Ladera Resort

Take a full-day sailing excursion to mesmerizing Marigot Bay, which author James A. Michener called “the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean.”

CARIBBEAN

From the hilltop swing, marvel at the intense blue Caribbean Sea.

One look and you’ll understand why Ladera Resort on Saint Lucia has long been a celebrity favorite. Wander the lush property and soak in commanding views of the UNESCO-designated Pitons; you can snorkel, go horseback riding on the beach, or join a guided hike to the top of Gros Piton. Back at the resort, savor fresh local cuisine, indulge in a sumptuous spa treatment, and pinch yourself as you peer out at the view from the “open wall” of your serene suite.

FOURTH NIGHT FREE, PLUS RESORT CREDITSoufrière, Saint Lucia, West Indies 4 Nights • Available through December 25, 2015

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Four nights’ accommodation (or longer)• Fourth night FREE• $25 resort credit per room, per day• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• American breakfast for two daily• $100 resort credit, once per stay • Early check-in/late checkout, if available Please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates

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IPMicato Safaris

Do good while you travel: For every safari sold, Micato sends an African child to school.

AFRICA

Encounter elephants in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Take the excitement of East Africa’s legendary savannahs, add the romance of its most luxurious lodges and camps, and you have the indulgent Micato Grand Safari. Set out on game drives in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park and rise above the Maasai Mara in a hot-air balloon. Go horseback riding at the legendary Mount Kenya Safari Club. In Tanzania, the majestic Serengeti and the otherworldly beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater will leave you breathless.

THE MICATO GRAND SAFARIKenya, Tanzania12 Nights • Available through December 31, 2016

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• All luxury accommodations, meals, game drives,

and flights within Africa• Hot-air balloon safari and Champagne breakfast in Maasai Mara• Private lunch at home of Micato Africa founders Felix and Jane Pinto

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$200 per-person gift credit to Micato’s online store, valid toward safari apparel and gear

Virtuoso rates from $19,380 per person

Silversea Cruises CARIBBEAN

La Terrazza is the first Slow Food restaurant at sea.

You’ll feel instantly at home in your sumptuous suite.

Revel in the yacht-like intimacy aboard the sophisticated Silver Spirit.

CARIBBEAN17 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs December 21, 2015

ITINERARY:Los Angeles, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico • Acapulco, Mexico • Huatulco, Mexico • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Puntarenas, Costa Rica • Panama Canal Transit, Panama • Cartagena, Colombia overnight • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Cabo San Lucas, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


CARIBBEAN15 Nights • Silver Wind Departs December 22, 2015

ITINERARY:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Key West, Florida • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Gustavia, St. Barthélemy • St. John’s, Antigua • Castries, Saint Lucia • Bequia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines • Bridgetown, Barbados • Road Town, Tortola • Samana, Dominican Republic • Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Gustavia, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


CARIBBEAN8 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs January 7, 2016

ITINERARY:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Cozumel, Mexico • Costa Maya, Mexico • Santo Tomas, Guatemala • Belize City, Belize • Key West, Florida • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Cozumel, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


Turquoise and silver just naturally go together – as in the Caribbean’s shimmering waters and the sleek ships of Silversea. To call the onboard lifestyle lavish is almost an understatement; you’re welcomed aboard with a flute of Champagne and pampered around the clock by your personal butler. You’ll join imaginative excursions in port, or let the Silver Shore Concierge team expertly plan a private tour; then return for a holistic treatment in the spa and a heavenly repast in the only Relais & Chateaux restaurant at sea. Take Pilates, lounge by the pool, and relax in an all-inclusive ambience wherein premium drinks flow freely and gratuities are out of mind, never out of pocket.

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Avanti Destinations LATIN AMERICA

PATAGONIA EXPLORER11 Nights • Departures Thursdays and Saturdays through March 31, 2016 VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• All ground transfers• Two nights’ accommodation in Santiago• Private Santiago walking tour• Four-night Australis Cruise• Two nights’ accommodation in El Calafate• Perito Moreno Glacier tour with

navigation and lunch• Three nights’ accommodation in Buenos Aires• Tango show and dinner• City tour• Breakfast daily

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$75 off per person


RIO DE JANEIRO, IGUASSU FALLS, & BUENOS AIRES8 Nights • Departures daily September 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Three nights’ accommodation in

Rio de Janeiro • Sugar Loaf and Corcovado tour with lunch• Two nights’ accommodation in Iguassu Falls • Argentina and Brazil Falls tour• Three nights’ accommodation in

Buenos Aires• Buenos Aires city tour• Tango show and dinner• Breakfast daily, all transportation, and more



NICARAGUA SHORT AND SWEET7 Nights • Departures daily September 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Meet and greet in Managua Airport

upon arrival• One night’s accommodation in Managua • Three nights’ accommodation in Granada • Chocolate cooking class with lunch• Private half-day Mombacho Volcano tour

with lunch• Three nights’ accommodation in Rivas

(Pacific Coast near San Juan del Sur) • All ground transfers, and more



Rugged and wild, the Patagonia region of southern Chile is unlike any place on Earth. Experience her tremendous glaciers, twisting fjords and towering mountain peaks in between luxury stays in cosmopolitan Santiago and Buenos Aires. Explore the “South America Triangle,” combining two of the most beautiful cities in the world – Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires – with the grandeur of Iguassu Falls, the largest waterfalls in the Western Hemisphere. Or uncover the colonial heart of Nicaragua in Granada before taking in astonishing views from volcano summits and surfing some of the best beaches in Central America.

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completely customizable – ask about eco-tours in Nicaragua, tango lessons in Buenos Aires, or guided hikes in the Andes.

Iguassu Falls is three times the size of Niagara.

Spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier stretches for more than three miles.

The Granada Cathedral is a Spanish Renaissance masterpiece.

GO London to Venice is perhaps the most classic route traveled by Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, but the train also operates on its original itinerary from Paris to Istanbul. The five-night journey, with overnights alternating between the train and Belmond’s five-star properties in Budapest and Bucharest, is extremely popular and can book out a year or more in advance.

Africa’s most luxurious rail experience, The Blue Train, takes in the breadth of South Africa – from Pretoria in the northeast to the southernmost point at Cape Town – in an overnight journey. The train calls at Kimberley for a glimpse of the country’s diamond-mining history and the British colonial village of Matjiesfontein, a National Heritage site. In 2016, it adds a unique take on safaris with an overnight journey to Kruger National Park.

Take in the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer’s glass-domed cars, with white-linen dining service and conductors who slow the train for wildlife sightings. Travelers sleep in hotels rather than on board, meaning all travel is during daylight hours, so you don’t miss anything. The latest eight-day itinerary links Seattle to Calgary by way of Vancouver, Lake Louise, and Banff, including a foray into the temperate Coast Mountains and a helicopter tour over the peaks.

STAY Though it’s a large property (294 rooms, including 40 suites and seven penthouses), the Corinthia London feels like a boutique hotel, with an intimate lobby lounge for cocktails and rendezvous, and curated art throughout. Its Northall Restaurant serves modern renditions of British classics, and the massive ESPA Life spa is a marble-and-glass sanctuary in the city.

More striking than ever following its recent renovation, The Gritti Palace, Venice is filled with lush, Renaissance-style paintings and gilded antiques, and many of its 82 rooms have lavish Rubelli fabric wall coverings. The hotel fronts the Grand Canal for easy water-taxi access, and its sunny patio is the perfect spot for savoring cicchetti (Venetian small plates such as soft-shell crab or prawns and polenta) with a prosecco spritz.

A classic plan for the Venice Simplon-Orient- Express, plus top rail journeys in Canada

and South Africa.

TOP RAIL JOURNEYS

tip“On the British Pullman, make

sure to check out the bathrooms in each car: Every floor is tiled with a different Greek myth. It’s just one reason I highly recommend a VSOE route that starts or ends in London.”

– Eleanor Flagler Hardy, travel advisor, Louisville,

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Walt Disney World® Resort FLORIDA

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT VACATION PACKAGE6 Nights/7 Days • Available September 11 through November 20; November 28 through December 17, 2015

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Six nights’ accommodation at a

select Disney’s All-Star Resort• Theme Park tickets • As low as $80 per person, per day,

for a family of four Total Package Price Rates from $2,216*

*Sample prices are based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child in a standard room at a select Disney’s All-Star Resort for select 2015 dates: Sept 11–Nov 20; and Nov 28–Dec 17, 2015. The number of rooms allocated for these packages may be limited. Tickets valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. All prices are in U.S. dollars.

As to Disney artwork, logos, and properties: ©Disney

Gargantuan gingerbread houses. Millions of “dancing” lights. And one over-the-top Christmas party hosted by Mickey Mouse. This year, spending the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort isn’t just merry... it’s very merry! Soak in all the Disney-style magic at the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Check out the spellbinding La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®, and don’t miss the very cool Frozen Sing-Along Celebration! A

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Don’t miss the Candlelight Processional, one of the most beloved holiday traditions at Epcot – a joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir.

Experience a symphony for the senses at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

See the enchanted Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.

New ZealandKayak, raft, helicopter, and hike the South

Island during National Geographic Expeditions’ 12-day exploration,

which kicks off in Nelson at the island’s northern end and concludes in the adventure hub of Queenstown.

Holland America’s 13-day round-trip sailing from Sydney on the 1,924-passenger Noordam covers South and

North Island highlights, from Fiordland National Park to the

arts and wine hub of Napier and the sunny Bay of Islands.

FijiFor the remoteness that landed Fiji in the top ten, look no further than Laucala Island Resort. Just 25 meticulously designed, sago-palm-thatched villas, each with its own infinity pool, dot the private island – including a two- bedroom overwater residence. The resort gets much of its food from an on-island farm and the surrounding waters. And guests get much of their diversion boating, diving, and snorkeling; golfing the on-site course; and riding the resort’s Fijian horses.

GreeceCheck into Amanzoe on the Peloponnese – an untram-meled peninsula southwest of Athens – for a Greek experience that veers far from the typical. Guests stay in one of 38 pavilions, each with a private pool, and spend days sampling honey and olive oil from local producers, visiting historic sites, and lounging at a beach club on the Aegean Sea.

Take in Mount Parnassus, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Delphi, and explore Meteora’s monasteries perched on towering rocks during Kensington Tours’ private seven-day jaunt through Greece.

Hot EscapesThe results of our annual Travel Dreams Survey are in.

You told us your warm-weather destinations, and now we show you how to make your travel dreams come true – with new trips, the best hotels, and insights

from Virtuoso travel advisors.


“The Fijians are proud of their culture, and many villages still practice traditional displays with a kava ceremony. This is

an important aspect of any village visit that brings two families together in song and dance. When receiving kava, clap once, yell ‘Bula!,’ drink the kava in one gulp, then clap three times!” – Katie Boydston Rollins, travel advisor, Houston

Experience a symphony for the senses at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.


Penthouse Suites and above include personal butler service.

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Crystal CruisesWhere will your wanderlust take you in 2016? When you travel with Crystal Cruises, you’re sure to arrive in the most sumptuous style. Venture into the Panamanian jungle via dugout canoe for a rare visit to an Emberá Indian village – then share your adventures over sushi and other Japanese fusion cuisine from master chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Watch penguins waddle about in Antarctica, and pursue your idea of wellness with Pilates, Crystal’s exclusive Walk- on-Water program and the first outdoor fitness garden at sea (Crystal Symphony). Or peer inside a giant bat cave on a mangrove wildlife safari in Langkawi before pampering yourself at the Feng Shui-inspired Crystal Spa. Whether island-hopping across the Caribbean or exploring iconic shores around the Mediterranean, Crystal promises the most elegant escapades with lavishly updated staterooms and all-inclusive luxury. Enjoy Berlitz Language lessons through the Creative Learning Institute, practice your swing with a PGA pro, and sip premium spirits and fine wines without ever worrying about a bill.

WORLDWIDE

Piero Selvaggio brings his Tuscan classics to Prego restaurant.

ACROSS THE SEA OF ATLAS10 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs December 11, 2015

ITINERARY:Lisbon, Portugal • Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands • Key West, Florida • Miami, Florida

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, or $250 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


Book Now savings of $950

PANAMA CANAL WAYFARER18 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs January 5, 2016

ITINERARY:Miami, Florida • Turks & Caicos/Grand Turk, United Kingdom • Santa Marta, Colombia • Cartagena, Colombia • Colon, Panama overnight • Caldera, Costa Rica • San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua • Huatulco, Mexico • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • Los Angeles/ San Pedro, California • San Francisco, California overnight

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Cartagena, or $250 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


Book Now savings of $1,450

MALAYSIAN MYSTIQUE11 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs February 29, 2016

ITINERARY:Bali/Benoa, Indonesia overnight • Semarang/Borobudur, Indonesia • Kuala Lumpur/Port Kelang, Malaysia overnight • Penang, Malaysia • Langkawi, Malaysia • Singapore overnight

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Penang, or $300 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host



ADRIATIC REFLECTIONS6 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs April 17, 2016

ITINERARY:Venice, Italy overnight • Sibenik, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Corfu, Greece • Katakolon, Greece • Navplion, Greece • Athens/Piraeus, Greece

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:$125 shipboard credit per person



ANTARCTIC DISCOVERY13 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs January 13, 2016

ITINERARY:Buenos Aires, Argentina • Ushuaia, Argentina • Cruising Cape Horn; Drake Passage; Palmer Station, Antarctica; Paradise Harbor, Antarctica; Gerlache Strait; Elephant Island, Antarctica; Drake Passage • Falkland Islands/Port Stanley, United Kingdom • Puerto Madryn, Argentina • Montevideo, Uruguay • Buenos Aires, Argentina

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Montevideo, or $250 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host



GODDESSES & GLADIATORS11 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs May 1, 2016

ITINERARY:Istanbul, Turkey overnight • Kusadasi, Turkey • Mykonos, Greece • Santorini/Thira, Greece • Navplion, Greece • Kefalonia/Argostolion, Greece • Crotone, Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy overnight

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Kusadasi, or $250 custom credit, welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host



Crystal offers painting lessons with a local artist on Santorini.

Redesigned Penthouse Suites enchant with Fifth Avenue elegance.

Redesigned Penthouse Suites enchant with Fifth Avenue elegance.


Paul Gauguin Cruises’ 332-passenger Paul

Gauguin sails numerous routes through French Polynesia, Fiji, Tonga, and the Cook Islands year-round. Jean-Michel Cousteau joins the ship as a speaker and dive leader four times a year; his next voyages are an 11-day cruise through the Society Islands and Tuamotus (July) and a 15-day itinerary that tacks on the Marquesas (November).

Explore little-visited South Pacific reefs in Tonga, Wallis and Futuna, and the Cook Islands during Zegrahm Expeditions’ 17-day cruise from Fiji to Tahiti. Along with snorkeling and diving almost every day, the Caledonian Sky’s 100 passengers can hike to waterfalls and sea caves, drink kava with locals, and more.

For the classic South Pacific sojourn: Windstar Cruises’ four-masted Wind Spirit. The 148- passenger ship calls at five Society Islands during its eight-day round-trip sailings from Papeete for the chance to visit black pearl farms, scuba dive, and learn to paddle outrigger canoes – or just laze in the sun.

Three small-ship cruises for adventure lovers.

The South Pacific by Snorkel

tip“For special occasions,

nothing beats the private dinner served on Paul Gauguin’s retractable

marina: Crisp white linens, fresh flow-ers, and an exquisite starlit meal with

views of Bora-Bora or Moorea. It’s very exclusive and books out early.”

– Carl Henderson, travel

advisor, Toronto

GREEK ISLES COTE D’AZUR VOYAGE8 Nights • Azamara Quest® Departs May 17, 2016

ITINERARY:Piraeus (Athens), Greece • Santorini, Greece • Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Sicily • Sorrento, Italy • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Nice, France

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Livorno, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit, or private car & driver; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


ADRIATIC & GREEK ISLES VOYAGE11 Nights • Azamara Journey® Departs May 24, 2016

ITINERARY:Venice, Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Chania, Crete • Santorini, Greece • Mykonos, Greece • Patmos, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Mitilini, Greece • Istanbul, Turkey

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Kusadasi, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit, or private car & driver; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


EUROPEAN JEWELS12 Nights • Azamara Quest® Departs May 30, 2016

ITINERARY:Nice, France • Barcelona, Spain • Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Seville, Spain • Lisbon, Portugal • Honfleur, France • St. Peter Port, Channel Islands • Southampton, England

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Lisbon, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit or car & driver; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


2016 is the perfect time to explore the Mediterranean with Azamara Club Cruises. After all, any voyage with Azamara, any year, is all about time – the acclaimed cruise line features more overnights and longer stays, along with night touring, on every voyage. It is also about making the most of your precious time, immersing you in the local culture through small-group, Insider Access excursions, as well as complimentary AzAmazing Evenings that might include, say, an exclusive performance by three tenors in Florence’s Teatro Goldoni. And of course, your time on board is equally rewarding, with six dining choices, poolside parties, and all the perks of a private club.

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Does 2016 call for romance? Azamara’s new Nights in Private Places features a reserved deck area with private “hot rock” grilled dinner, thalassotherapy for two, and a luxurious bed under the stars.

Get a bird’s-eye view of Firá Town on a cable car ride.

Barcelona’s Museu Nacional d’Art houses priceless Catalan arts.

Specialty dining is complimentary for suite guests.Specialty dining is complimentary for suite guests.


COMFORT YOUBal Harbour, Miami, Florida4 Nights • Available through December 25, 2015 VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Four nights’ plush accommodations

(most room categories)• Buffet breakfast for two daily• $100 hotel credit per room, per night• Valet parking throughout stay• Virtuoso welcome amenity

Virtuoso rates from $349 per room, per night

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, MiamiFLORIDA

Find your oasis in Bal Harbour.

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The Resort at Pelican Hill

Stop by Andrea Ristorante to enjoy the signature risotto, prepared tableside in a Parmesan wheel, and authentic pastas, hand-made daily in the temperature-controlled Pasta Room.

CALIFORNIA

Relax by the pool or pristine Crystal Cove Beach.

Set along Southern California’s chic Newport Coast,® The Resort at Pelican Hill® is a Five-Star, Five-Diamond destination offering unparalleled service and luxury. Inspired by Italy’s renowned Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio, Pelican Hill is a sanctuary of beauty, sophistication, architecture, exquisite accommodations, epicurean delights, ocean-view golf, and Five-Star Spa experiences.

FALL ESCAPE TO NEWPORT COASTNewport Beach, California 2 Nights • Available through January 31, 2016*

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Two nights’ (or longer) accommodation in Ocean View guestroom• $100 resort credit• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• $50 breakfast credit daily for Bungalow guests ($100 for Villa guests)• $100 golf or spa services credit, once per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available

Virtuoso rates from $495 per room, per night

*Some blackout dates apply

You’ll discover amazing travel ideas – and, quite likely, the very destination

you’ve been dreaming of.

Visit www.virtuoso.com

ITALIAN MOSAIC12 Nights • Departures available throughout 2016 ITINERARY:Rome, Italy • Florence, Italy • Lake Maggiore, Italy • Venice, Italy • Assisi, Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Rome, Italy

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Free transfers


ESSENTIAL BRITAIN & IRELAND9 Nights • Departures available March to October 2016 ITINERARY:London, England • Newport, England • Waterford, Ireland • Dublin, Ireland • Edinburgh, Scotland • York, England • London, England



LISBON & NORTHERN SPAIN11 Nights • Departures available April to October 2016 ITINERARY:Lisbon, Portugal • Oporto, Portugal • Santiago de Compostela, Spain • Oviedo, Spain • San Sebastian, Spain • Saragossa, Spain • Barcelona, Spain



Tapas, tasty Port wines and a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela are just a few highlights along the coastline of Portugal and northern Spain. Explore the fascinating Altamira Neocave, tour Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, and follow the bulls’ route along Pamplona’s Calle Estafeta. Say “Ciao!” to a classic Italian vacation that takes you from Rome’s Sistine Chapel to fashion-forward Milan and art-filled Florence. Visit ancient Pompeii, ride a funicular to Capri Village, and take a boat cruise along Lake Maggiore. Across the United Kingdom, you’ll find prehistoric Stonehenge, abbey ruins at Glendalough and Jedburgh, and Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit Belfast, Roman relics in Bath, and namesake castles in Cardiff and Edinburgh. You’ll be creating memories galore on your jaw-dropping, stress-free getaway with plenty of must-see attractions for you to ooh and aah over.

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with an extension tour to Madrid, Sicily, or Paris. Tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included for guests visiting the United Kingdom August 2 to 23.

Plaza de Cibeles has become an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid.

Venice’s gondolas are painted black according to a 16th-century decree.

London’s Changing of the Guard takes place daily at 11:00am.London’s Changing of the Guard takes place daily at 11:00am.


For sports fans, 2016 promises many reasons to cheer with a number of major tournaments and events—along with ways to experience them in style,

thanks to your Virtuoso travel advisor.

2016 Sports

Australian Open (January 18-31)

What a racket: Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic appeared unstoppable after hoisting the silver at this year’s Australian Open. Who has the moxie to beat them in 2016? Find out as Melbourne Park prepares once again to host unforgettable Grand Slam tennis. SWAIN DESTINATIONS ensures you have the best seats for the event and a spectacular itinerary to match on your totally personalized vacation.

Ato Cheer For

The Masters (April 4-10)

Golfers’ mouths were agape as young Jordan Spieth slipped on The Masters’ coveted green jacket earlier this year. Be among the privileged few to watch the 2016 champion wear golf ’s most famous fashion accessory at Augusta National Golf Club. ELYSIAN GOLF has put together an exclusive vacation that includes VIP access to the tournament, Executive Club hospitality, luxury accommodations in a nearby private residence – you can even play a round with a former Masters champion!

Monaco Formula One Grand Prix (May 26-29)

Rev your engines for the 74th Annual Grand Prix of Monaco, when Formula One racecars maneuver through the narrow streets of this glamorous resort. AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES adds to the allure when it sends Azamara Quest to the Cote d’Azur for six days, just in time to watch these sleek cars vie for prize money and prestige – as well as attention, given all the movie stars and royalty in attendance.

2016 Summer Olympics (August 5-21)

Get your game on at the biggest sporting event on the planet. Few cities can throw a party like Rio de Janeiro, and there will be plenty to celebrate as athletes from more than 200 nations head to the Brazilian hot spot to compete in 306 medal events – including the much-anticipated addition of golf and rugby. Enjoy a prime perch for all the action at the iconic BELMOND COPACABANA Palace; Virtuoso guests receive a $100 spa services credit.

Norwegian Breakaway is the largest ship to home-port year-round in New York City.

Bask in the courtyard in the Haven by Norwegian.™

Norwegian Getaway offers The Waterfront, a quarter-mile oceanfront promenade.

Norwegian Cruise Line CARIBBEAN

Have the kids been yammering at you for a family vacation? Tell them to walk the plank – as in Norwegian Cruise Line’s heart-pumping Plank, a narrow steel beam that extends eight feet over the side of the innovative new Breakaway-class ship. (Don’t worry: You’re firmly secured in a harness.) Families find plenty of ways to play at the three-story Sports Complex on board, with its massive ropes course, sky-rail zipline, nine-hole miniature golf course – and Free Fall, the fastest drop waterslide at sea. Then, after a full day of fun, enjoy Freestyle Dining with dinner choices ranging from burgers to a four-course meal. Everything you could want in a vacation, and more.

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Escape, features Aqua Racer, a tandem waterslide, as well as the cruise line’s first nursery for guests under two years of age.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Norwegian Escape Departures available October 25, 2015 through March 27, 2016

ITINERARY:Miami, Florida • St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands • Tortola, British Virgin Islands • Nassau, Bahamas • Miami, Florida

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Up to $50 shipboard credit per Balcony Suite and above

Virtuoso Balcony fares from $1,169 per person

BAHAMAS & FLORIDA7 Nights • Norwegian Breakaway Departures available October 25, 2015 through March 27, 2016

ITINERARY:New York, New York • Orlando and Beaches, Florida • Port Canaveral, Florida • Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas • Nassau, Bahamas • New York, New York



EASTERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Norwegian Getaway Departures available November 22, 2015 through March 20, 2016

ITINERARY:Miami, Florida • Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • George Town, Grand Cayman • Miami, Florida




Even more palate-pleasing news: Chef Thomas Keller’s first signature restaurant at sea is set to be unveiled aboard Seabourn Quest in spring 2016, with plans to expand across the entire Seabourn fleet.A

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Seabourn In 2016, experience the world on your terms with Seabourn. Satisfy your sense of wanderlust with carefully curated itineraries in intriguing destinations, from Southeast Asia to the Aegean Sea, from Arabia to the Amazon. On board, you can satiate your taste buds with creative new dishes from world-renowned American chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller – the culinary genius behind a trio of Michelin-starred restaurants – The French Laundry, Per Se, and Bouchon. Discover the Seabourn Difference while meeting such luminaries as esteemed news anchor Dan Rather, who joins the Seabourn Odyssey March 21 Panama Canal sailing as part of the Seabourn Conversations program. The acclaimed enrichment program brings visionaries from diverse arenas aboard, not only to lecture, but also to share meals, adventures ashore, and casual chats – made all the easier by Seabourn’s intimate ships and elegantly relaxed ambience. What’s more, Seabourn is partnering with UNESCO to promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage properties around the world – offering unrivaled insights, as well as a chance to support humankind’s greatest cultural and natural heritage sites.

Enjoy Champagne on deck.

SOUTHEAST ASIA, SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA, & MEDITERRANEAN

Seabourn Sojourn ushered in a new era of luxury with its “living room”-style lobby and other ingenious features.

THAILAND & VIETNAM14 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs February 28, 2016

ITINERARY:Singapore • Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand • Ko Kood, Thailand • Sihanoukville, Cambodia • Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam overnight • Da Nang (Hue), Vietnam • Halong Bay, Vietnam • Hong Kong, China

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Ho Chi Minh City, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


AMAZON & CARIBBEAN ISLES15 Nights • Seabourn Quest Departs March 15, 2016

ITINERARY:Manaus, Brazil overnight • Parintins, Brazil • Santarem, Brazil • cruising the Amazon River • Devil’s Island, French Guiana • Bridgetown, Barbados • Castries, Saint Lucia • Terre-de-Haut, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe • Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy • Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Gustavia, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


PANAMA CANAL ODYSSEY20 Nights • Seabourn Odyssey Departs March 21, 2016

ITINERARY:Los Angeles, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico • Manzanillo, Mexico • Huatulco, Mexico • Puerto Chiapas, Mexico • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica • Fuerte Amador, Panama • Cruising Panama Canal • San Blas Islands, Panama • Cartagena, Colombia • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Cabo San Lucas, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


RIVIERAS & AEGEAN SPRING13 Nights • Seabourn Odyssey Departs April 24, 2016

ITINERARY:Barcelona, Spain • Sète, France • Saint-Tropez, France • Propriano (Bonifacio), Corsica, France • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Naples (Pompeii), Italy • scenic cruising Stromboli • Lipari, Italy • Chania, Crete, Greece • Kos, Greece • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey • Mykonos, Greece • Bozcaada (Tenedos), Turkey • Istanbul, Turkey

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Kusadasi, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


GEMS OF ARABIA AND HOLY LAND20 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs May 5, 2016

ITINERARY:Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Doha, Qatar • Muscat, Oman • Salalah, Oman • Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan • transit the Suez Canal • Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel • Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Ashdod, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host


MEDITERRANEAN TAPESTRY10 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs May 30, 2016

ITINERARY:Monte Carlo, Monaco • Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Amalfi, Italy • Taormina, Italy • Xlendi (Victoria), Gozo, Malta • Valletta, Malta overnight • Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Barcelona, Spain

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Valletta, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host



Go for: THE CULTURE. Beyond the son music genre made famous by Buena Vista Social Club, Cuba is home to a rich Afro-Cuban culture that includes salsa, rumba merengue, and other dance performance styles. Delve into the origins of Afro-Cuban folkloric dance on an eight-day National Geographic photography expedition, shooting portraits of the dancers in motion with a professional National Geographic photographer.

Go for: THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP. The U.S. embargo forced Cubans to get creative, with everything from makeshift parts for their classic American cars – lovingly dubbed “Yank tanks” – to ingredients for cooking. A seven-day cultural tour with Tauck takes you to the Viñales Valley, where you’ll meet agricultural workers to discuss Cuba’s natural resources, conservation efforts, and most famous product, cigars.

Go for: THE NOSTALGIA. Up through the 1950s, Havana was America’s tropical playground; everyone from Frank Sinatra to Bugsy Siegel to Ernest Hemingway was regularly found in its nightclubs and casinos. Visit Papa’s winter home in San Francisco de Paula – including his 9,000-tome library and private yacht – on a nine-day, customizable tour with Latour.

Go for: THE HERITAGE. Cuba boasts nine UNESCO designated sites – more than Egypt, Israel, or Vietnam. The 17th-century San Pedro de la Roca Castle, built to protect Santiago, is regarded as the world’s best-preserved example of Spanish-American military architecture. A panoramic day cruise across the bay is just one highlight of a 13-day adventure with Abercrombie & Kent.

In southeast Cuba, remains of 19th-century coffee plantations are recognized by UNESCO for their pioneering form of agriculture. On an eight-day tour with Backroads, you’ll visit Cafetal Buenavista, a restored coffee plantation, to learn about the country’s coffee industry.

With its shores off-limits to U.S. citizens for the past 50 years, travelers areclamoring to experience Cuba’s warm people, rich culture, and wealth of heritage

and natural sites that, for now, remain unspoiled. Be part of the story as two countries write this new chapter in history; your Virtuoso travel advisor is here

as a trusted partner from beginning to end.

Why You Should Visit NowCubaCuba

----------------------Tauck World Discovery CUBA, SOUTHERN AFRICA, & JAPAN

CUBA: CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE AND CULTURE6 Nights • Departures available February 9 through December 20, 2016

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• One night’s accommodation in Miami

• Five nights’ accommodation in Havana

• Exclusive Tauck Experiences fostering meaningful cultural and personal connections

• All meals, including authentic Cuban cuisine

• Services of a professional Tauck Director and experienced local Cuban guides, all fluent in both English and Spanish

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Longitude book gift set, with destination guides and maps (valued at more than $100)


BOTSWANA, SOUTH AFRICA, & ZAMBIA11 Nights • Departures available April 2 through October 15, 2016

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Welcome dinner rail journey through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park aboard a vintage 1920s steam train

• Intimate, expert-led safari game drives

• Visit to a village of San Bushmen in Botswana

• Visits to a rhino sanctuary and a meerkat colony

• Two nights’ stay in an authentic, tented safari camp on the Makgadikgadi Pans



ESSENCE OF JAPAN13 Nights • Departures available June 12 through October 21, 2016 VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• An overnight stay at a traditional Japanese

ryokan (inn) in a hot springs resort• Visits to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Museum and Miyajima Island• Private visit to a 400-year-old farmhouse in

Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site• Sushi-making demonstration in Tokyo and

sake brewery visit in Old Takayama• An insider’s look at a home in Kyoto, with an

Origami demonstration and tea ceremony



Meet face-to-face with Cuban students, architects, musicians, and ballplayers; discuss art in the studios of community artists; visit with organic farmers to talk about agrarian reform; and experience much more during an immersive Cuba tour. Or, celebrate Southern Africa’s natural world in the national parks of Botswana and Zambia, which together are among the largest concentrations of unspoiled wilderness and wildlife on the planet. In Japan, Tauck takes you beyond the neon and soaring skyscrapers to historic castles, graceful Samurai residences, and time-honored customs such as origami and Maiko dancing.

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In Cuba, Tauck arranges meals at paladares, small, privately operated restaurants. On safari in Africa, enjoy the chance to use BBC Earth field equipment. You’ll relish your stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan.

A city near-stopped in time, Havana captures the imagination like no other.

Botswana thrills with off-road four-wheel drive adventures.

The top two floors of Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) are completely covered in gold leaf.


Paul Gauguin Cruises SOUTH PACIFIC

COOK & SOCIETY ISLANDS11 Nights • m/s Paul GauguinDepartures available December 5, 2015 through December 3, 2016

ITINERARY:Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands • Huahine, Society Islands • Aitutaki, Cook Islands • Rarotonga, Cook Islands • Bora Bora, Society Islands overnight • Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands • Moorea, Society Islands overnight • Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands overnight

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:7/30 & 10/22/16 – Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Moorea, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $5,695 per person

Includes round-trip airfare between Los Angeles and Tahiti!

TAHITI & SOCIETY ISLANDS7 Nights • m/s Paul GauguinDepartures available through December 31, 2016

ITINERARY:Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands • Huahine, Society Islands • Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands • Bora Bora, Society Islands • Moorea, Society Islands overnight • Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands overnight

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:12/16/15, 1/30; 3/12; 4/9; 6/18; 10/8; 11/12; 12/14/16 – Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Moorea, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $3,995 per person


SOCIETY ISLANDS & TUAMOTUS10 Nights • m/s Paul GauguinDepartures available January 6 through November 2, 2016

ITINERARY:Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands • Huahine, Society Islands • Bora Bora, Society Islands overnight • Rangiroa, Tuamotus • Fakarava, Tuamotus • Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands • Moorea, Society Islands overnight • Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands overnight

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:1/6; 3/2; 6/1 & 9/21/16 – Virtuoso Voyager Club event in Moorea, or $150 shipboard credit or $175 custom credit; welcome reception & onboard Virtuoso host Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $5,395 per person


The emerald-clad isles of the South Pacific cast a spell on all who sojourn there. Of course, it’s even more enchanting when you visit aboard the intimate, all- inclusive m/s Paul Gauguin. Designed specifically to sail the region’s pristine, shallow waters, this sleek vessel invites with a relaxed ambience as carefree as the islands themselves. Go wind surfing or paddle boarding off the watersports marina; Paul Gauguin is the only cruise line in French Polynesia to offer PADI dive certification right on board. Kids can join ocean-focused adventures through Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Program, while a troupe of local Tahitian performers – Les Gauguines – adds to the authenticity.

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includes complimentary use of the cruise line’s exclusive, white-sand beach in Bora Bora, as well as a day on its private islet, Motu Mahana.

Paul Gauguin ranks among the finest small ships in the world.

Onboard hostesses Les Gauguines provide entertainment and cultural enrichment.

Water lovers are in for a treat, with included watersports.

Princess Cruises® HAWAII, CARIBBEAN, & MEXICO

Emerald Princess offers nearly 900 balconied staterooms.

Swim, sun, and sip refreshing drinks at the many pools on board.

Sample a variety of eateries in the elegant, multi-deck Piazza.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS15 Nights • Ruby Princess® Departs February 14, 2016

ITINERARY:Los Angeles, California • Hilo, Hawaii • Honolulu, Hawaii • Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii • Maui (Lahaina), Hawaii • Ensenada, Mexico • Los Angeles, California



CARIBBEAN ADVENTURER14 Nights • Emerald Princess® Departs February 20, 2016

ITINERARY:Ft. Lauderdale, Florida • Princess Cays, Bahamas • Sint-Maarten • St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands • Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida • Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands • Island of Roatán, Honduras • Island of Cozumel, Mexico • Princess Cays, Bahamas • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida



MEXICAN RIVIERA & SEA OF CORTEZ10 Nights • Ruby Princess® Departs February 29, 2016

ITINERARY:Los Angeles, California • San Diego, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico • La Paz, Mexico • Loreto, Mexico • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • Los Angeles, California



Perhaps the New Year promises a little romance – in paradise, better known as the Hawaiian Islands. Maybe it’s time for adventure, riding camels along a beach in Cabo San Lucas, and watching gray whales breach in the Sea of Cortez. Then again, you may just need some good old-fashioned fun in the Caribbean sun, swimming with dolphins and joining in other Animal Planet–recommended play. Wherever you travel in 2016, you’re sure to come back new® with Princess. The cruise line has teamed up with Discovery to bring favorite television shows to life, as well as themed activities for the kids and the Science Channel–led Stargazing at Sea.

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aboard – in Mexico, for example, you’ll enjoy tequila tastings, ceviche and other regional favorites on the menu, and live mariachi music.

Onboard hostesses Les Gauguines provide entertainment and cultural enrichment.

Sample a variety of eateries in the elegant, multi-deck Piazza.


Travel Two WaysFRENCH RIVIERA or MEXICAN RIVIERA?

Glitz and glamour go up against sizzling adventure. By Susan Hanson

Two sun-soaked cruises for two budgets.

7-day, $22,000 splurge 7-day, $3,000 steal

FLY: Land in Nice for Monte Carlo after flying Lufthansa’s business class from Chicago via Frankfurt. (Return flight is through Munich.) From $7,968 (including taxes) per couple.

CRUISE: Sailing round-trip from Monte Carlo, Seabourn’s 450-passenger Seabourn Sojourn feels right at home in yacht-lined ports such as Le Lavandou and Antibes. Toast your voyage with a Champagne cocktail on your penthouse suite’s spacious veranda. Departure: October 10, 2015; from $13,998 per couple.

PLUS: From Sète, Virtuoso Voyager Club takes you to Montpellier to tour one of Europe’s oldest medical schools, visit with a master craftsman of stringed instruments, and taste local specialties. Free for Virtuoso guests.

TOTAL: From $21,966 per couple

FLY: Travel round-trip from Chicago to San Diego (via San Francisco) in economy class with Virgin America. From $798 (including taxes) per couple.

CRUISE: Holland America Line hits all the Mexican Riviera hot spots while sailing round-trip from San Diego. Spend sea days creating travel videos in digital workshops and browsing extensive art collections aboard the 1,350-passenger Veendam. Departure: November 5, 2015; ocean-view fares from $1,798 per couple.

PLUS: Gyrating chefs in Cabo San Lucas teach guests the secrets of salsa making along with salsa dance moves during a hands-on culinary experience. All-you-can-drink margaritas relax any inhibitions. From $210 per couple.

TOTAL: From $2,806 per couple

Fishing for prize marlin off Cabo San Lucas, exploring the cobbled streets of Mazatlán’s Old Town, and riding horseback along Puerto

Vallarta’s hidden beaches highlight calls along Mexico’s western coast.

France’s Côte d’Azur lures sun worshippers and the super-famous to mega-yacht magnet Saint-Tropez, celluloid-loving Cannes, and foodie-favorite Menton. Just beyond the coast

lie quiet mountain towns such as Èze.

Windstar Cruises®CARIBBEAN, PANAMA CANAL, & TAHITI

Bliss knows no bounds in Moorea aboard the sleek Wind Spirit.

Dive deeper into your destination with Windstar’s Scuba program.

From the moment you step aboard,your Windstar cruise is all about you.

SAN JUAN & THE VIRGIN ISLANDS7 Nights • Star Legend Departs December 12, 2015

ITINERARY:San Juan, Puerto Rico • Isla Culebra • Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy • Little Bay • Marigot, St-Martin • Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke • Virgin Gorda • San Juan, Puerto Rico

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE:Up to $200 shipboard credit per stateroom


DREAMS OF TAHITI7 Nights • Wind Spirit Departs February 5, 2016

ITINERARY:Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia overnight • Taha’a, French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia overnight • Bora Bora, French Polynesia overnight • Huahine, French Polynesia • Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia



PASSAGE THROUGH PANAMA & COSTA RICA7 Nights • Star Breeze Departs February 13, 2016

ITINERARY:Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica • Quepos, Costa Rica • Bahia Drake, Costa Rica • Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez), Costa Rica • Isla de Coiba, Panama • Balboa/Fuerte Amador, Panama overnight • Panama Canal transit • Colón, Panama



Step aboard your all-suite luxury yacht and set sail for tropical shores and total relaxation. Life on board Windstar Cruises’ transformed Star Breeze, Star Legend, or Wind Spirit is completely unregimented, with all the comforts of a big ship but none of the crowds or rigid schedules. Greet the day with a latté at the top-deck Yacht Club, go snorkeling and kayaking off the water-sports platform, and pamper yourself at the blissful WindSpa. Other notable features include Windstar’s Veranda restaurant – updated with an alfresco dining area – and the Star Screening Room, showing just-released films.

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shore event on every cruise. Enjoy an exclusive beach party on either Virgin Gorda’s Prickly Pear Beach, Panama’s Isla de Coiba, or Bora Bora in Tahiti.

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Terms & Conditions:ABERCROMBIE & KENT, INC. - Offer must be booked by 11/30/15. Prices are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy. International airfare is additional. Offer is valid for new reservations only and may not be combined with other promotions, and has no cash value. Subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Must provide promo code VIRLEC16 at time of booking.

ABSOLUTE TRAVEL - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

AMAWATERWAYS - All rates are in USD, per person for cruise only. Promotional discount of $1,500 is per person ($3,000 per stateroom) on twin-balcony stateroom categories BB-Suites. Pricing listed is based on category BB. Categories E-C receive promotional discount of up to $1,000 per person ($2,000 per stateroom). Pricing listed is based on category E. Offers are based on double occupancy and valid for new bookings only booked and deposited by September 30, 2015. AmaWaterways is a registered seller of travel in the State of California. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

AVALON WATERWAYS - Book a select 2016 Avalon Europe river cruise through a Virtuoso Agency and get the standard prepaid cruise gratuities included for the full length of the cruise portion of the vacation. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied by December 31, 2016 for travel at select times in 2016. Combinable with other offers EXCEPT Travel Agent Discounts and groups. Applies to new 2016 bookings only. Must mention code VGRAT. Offer reliant on space availability. Not applicable to groups or custom tours. Not applicable on TBA space. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

AVANTI DESTINATIONS - Land Only. Price does not include air travel, is per person, based double occupancy and subject to availability. Price may vary slightly by month of travel. We recommend booking early for stays in May and September. Other villa choices available at higher cost. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES - Azamara Club Cruises is a proud member of the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. family of cruise lines. Offers are subject to change, and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain restrictions apply. © 2015 Azamara Club Cruises. Ships’ Registry: Malta. 15042350 • 1/23/2015

BLUE PARALLEL - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

CELEBRITY CRUISES - Prices are cruise-only, per person, based on double occupancy, on select sailings and subject to availability. Prices quoted in U.S. dollars. Itineraries, ships and prices are subject to change without notice. Onboard credit is not redeemable for cash; not transferable; quoted in US Dollars. Onboard credit offer is valid on select sailings only. 2-category upgrade is based on availability within the category booked (outside to outside and not outside to veranda /AquaClass and Suites are not eligible for upgrade offer). Offer is applicable to new individual bookings. Offer is not applicable to groups. ©2015 Celebrity Cruises, Inc. Ships’ Registry: Malta and Ecuador. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses between $104.72 and $145.91 per person are additional and subject to change. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

CRYSTAL CRUISES Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

CUNARD® LINE - Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional and subject to change. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. ©2015 Cunard ships are Bermudan registry.

GLOBUS (GROUP VOYAGERS, INC.) - Book a 2016 Globus or Monograms Europe vacation through a Virtuoso agency and receive free airport transfers in the destination city between airport and hotel. Offer is not applicable to extra night transfers. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 3, 2015 and December 31, 2016 for travel commencing by December 31, 2016. Valid with other offers, on FIT and Group bookings, and applies to new 2016 bookings only. Must mention code FREE T. Offer reliant on space availability. Not applicable to custom tours. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

GOGO WORLDWIDE VACATIONS - Prices do not include airfare. Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations. Tour and land packages do not include meals unless otherwise indicated. Savings reflect land prices only and vary by resort and travel dates. Government imposed hotel and resort taxes and fees may not be reflected in the advertised price and may be payable directly to the hotel and resort. My Time: All My Time offers are provided by our third party suppliers to My Time customers and are subject to availability. My Time and any third party supplier may (in their sole discretion) substitute any of the offers for any other offer that is available for similar or no face value. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE - Fares and Explore4 offers are based on Promo(s) KA/KC/JA. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise or Land+Sea Journeys only. Fares are in U.S. dollars. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional and range from $188 to $404. Subject to availability. Explore4 offers are available for new bookings only, apply only to the cruise portion of Alaska Land+Sea Journeys, are not combinable with any other discounts, are not transferable, are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Offers are applicable on select 2015, 2016 and 2017 departures. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details. Explore4 offers end October 30, 2015. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.

HOTEL PLAZA ATHENEE, NEW YORK - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS - All prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Charter airfare is subject to change and must be purchased through International Expeditions. Pricing does not include air to/from Miami, charter flight to Cuba; port taxes; ticketing fee; visa; passport fees; tips to Cuban guide, Expeditions Leader, driver or ships crew.

JORDAN TOURISM BOARD NORTH AMERICA - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

KENSINGTON TOURS - Must travel before December 2016. Price is USD per person based on double occupancy and is subject to dates traveled and availability. Does not include international air. Price is subject to change. Certain date exclusions apply.

KNIGHTLY TOURS - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

LADERA RESORT - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS - Galápagos: Special Offer - Book now and receive FREE ROUND-TRIP AIR from Miami to Galápagos on SELECT departures between now & Dec. 15, 2015 (up to $1,250 per guest value) aboard National Geographic Endeavour and National Geographic Islander new bookings only; subject to availability. Journey to Antarctica: Special Offer - Book select departures by Dec. 31, 2015 for free round-trip economy group airfare Miami/Buenos Aires or Santiago; ask about US getaways. Upgrade to business class for $2,400 on select dates (space available). Costa Rica: Special Offer - Book now and receive a $500 air credit on the Nov. 28 or Dec. 12, 2015 departures. Plus receive an extra night and day in Panama City on select 2015/16 departures. New bookings only. Costs include: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of taxes and service charges, and services of our expedition staff. Not Included: International air transportation (unless otherwise noted), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to the ship’s crew are at your discretion. Shipboard credits are not to be used towards paying gratuities to staff.

MICATO SAFARIS - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE - Offer is for new individual FIT reservations. Offer is combinable with existing group block rates assigned within the booking window. RQs are not applicable unless they convert to OF or BK within the booking window. Promotion cannot be held as group block. Up to $50.00 OBC will be applied

when moved to group block for any stateroom category. Offer has no monetary value and is non-transferable. Government Taxes, Port Expenses & Fees, and onboard service charges are additional. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details. Ships’ registry: BAHAMAS and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ©2015 NCL Corporation Ltd

PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES - All fares are in USD, per person based on double occupancy & are subject to availability. Included airfare is based on economy roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Tahiti. Prices vary by departure, are for new bookings only on select sailings listed, and aren’t combinable with other offers or promotions. Port, Security, and handling charges are an additional $109-$185 per person. Virtuoso amenity is per person, on listed sailings only and must be asked for at time of booking. Booking codes are VIRTSBC15, VIRTSBC16, VIRTHOST15 or VIRTHOST16. Offers are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details. Ships’ Registry: Bahamas.

PRINCESS CRUISES - Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional and subject to change. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. ©2015 Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Ships of Bermudan and British registry..

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES - Fares are subject to increase on 10/1/2015. All fares are per person in U.S. dollars, valid for residents of U.S. & Canada, based on double occupancy, for new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. FREE Roundtrip Air includes ground transfers and applies to coach, roundtrip flights only from the following airports: ATL, BOS, CLT, DEN, DFW, DTW, EWR, FLL, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAX, LGA, MCO, MDW, MIA, MSP, ORD, PBI, PHL, PHX, SAN, SEA, SFO, TPA, YUL, YVR, YYZ. The Smithsonian Collection by Smithsonian Journeys scheduled speakers and excursions are subject to change at any time. Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details. Ship’s Registry: Bahamas. ©2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises®

REMOTE LANDS, INC. - Price is based on double or twin hotel room occupancy and includes private jet flights in Asia, accommodation, transfers, car/driver, English-speaking guide, activities and entrance fees, breakfasts and some lunches/dinners while touring. Most personal expenses, including dinners, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and gratuities can be paid on the spot while traveling. Long-haul flights from your home are not included. Single room supplement is US$14,888.

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAILTOURS - Price shown for Coastal Passage Western Explorer is per person USD for the May 20, 2016 start date from Seattle, subject to availability. Accommodation is based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include Canadian tax (GST) or flights. Offer has no cash value. Pricing is expressed in USD as a guideline only and may vary at the time of booking based on changes in exchange rate with the CAD. Additional conditions apply.

SEABOURN CRUISE LINE - All fares are in U.S. dollars, cruise-only, for new bookings only, per guest, double occupancy, subject to availability, and valid only for residents of the Americas. Some suite categories may not be available. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses of $72.14 to $1,370.40 per person are additional. Fares are not combinable with any other offer, may vary by sailing date, are capacity controlled, and are subject to change without prior notice. All savings amounts are included in fares shown. Certain restrictions apply. Information herein is accurate at time of printing. Seabourn reserves the right to correct errors. Ships’ registry: Bahamas. ©2015 Seabourn.

SILVERSEA CRUISES, LTD. - All Silver Privilege Fares shown are cruise-only, in US dollars, per guest, based on double-occupancy. Fares are capacity controlled, and subject to change at any time without notice. Availability of all suite categories cannot be guaranteed. Fares for single guests are available upon request. Additional restrictions may apply. All fares, savings, offers, itineraries, and programmes are subject to change without notice. Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for complete terms and conditions. Ships’ registry: Bahamas

TAUCK WORLD DISCOVERY - Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel and lodge accommodations, motor coach transportation, sightseeing, admissions, porterage, and the services of the Tauck Director, local guides and drivers are included. Airport transfers are included upon arrival and departure as noted. Transfers to and from airports may be shared with other Tauck guests.

THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL - Clients that Stay Two or more Consecutive Nights in Ocean View Accommodations September 7, 2015 through January 31, 2016 receive a One-Time $100 Resort Credit in addition to standard Virtuoso amenities. Offer must be booked between August 24, 2015 - October 15, 2015. Blackout Dates Include: November 25-29, 2015; December 19-26, 2015; December 31, 2015 - January 2, 2016. Resort Credit may be applied towards Dining, Spa or Golf but is not applicable to alcohol, retail purchases or the room rate and does not include taxes or service charges.

THE RITZ-CARLTON BAL HARBOUR, MIAMI - Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are per room, per night, single or double occupancy, and exclusive of taxes, gratuities and other charges unless otherwise noted. Hotel and resort credits cannot be used toward room rate, tax, resort fee or gratuities. Credit cannot be reimbursed or exchanged if not used. Credit must be used during stay.

TRAVEL IMPRESSIONS - Tours operated by Travel Impressions, Ltd. Rates are land only, per person and based on double occupancy. Blackout, weekend, holiday and peak season surcharges apply. Rates and promotions are accurate at time of printing and are subject to changes, exceptions, cancellation charges and restrictions. All advertised savings are reflected in rates. Rates are subject to change based on currency fluctuations. Not responsible for errors or omissions in the printing of this ad. Additional higher priced packages available. Valid for new bookings only. Bookings must be made and traveled by 12/31/15. Hotel city tax in Florence is not included and is taxed to the hotel upon check-out. The tax is charged per person, per day. Travel Impressions materials (including, but not limited to, names, trademark, service marks, logos, marketing materials, etc.) shall not be used, reproduced, transmitted or distributed in any way, except with the express written consent of Travel Impressions. CST #2029006-20, IOWA #758, Washington UBI #602 425 801.

UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISES - Rates and savings listed in US dollars. Rates are for cruise or cruise/tour only, per person based on double occupancy for travel in the lowest category stateroom on select 2016 departure dates. Rates may vary by program, category, and departure date. Rates do not include Early-Booking Savings, port charges of up to $350 per person, taxes, airfare, or government fees. Virtuoso exclusive amenities are applicable to all 2016 itineraries and departure dates; if forfeited, no cash reimbursement will be given. Early-Booking Savings amounts vary by cruise program. Early-Booking Savings up to $600 per person require full payment at time of booking before October 15, 2015, OR savings of up to $300 per person require a deposit at time of booking before January 15, 2016. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions may apply. For complete details, general information, and terms and conditions applicable to all Uniworld trips, please contact your Virtuoso Travel Advisor. CST #2075415-20

VIKING RIVER CRUISES - $50 Shipboard credit per stateroom valid as of 8/24/2015. Shipboard credit offer only valid on 2016 departures of Romantic Danube, Rhine Getaway and Grand European Tour. Offer combinable with Group Rates and Past Passenger discounts. Shipboard credit is not valid with Free Air promotion Offer is not combinable with Future Cruise Credit vouchers, FAM, Travel Agent Reduce Rate, Interline, and Wholesale bookings. Shipboard credit offer is not applicable to onboard gratuities. Limit $50 USD per stateroom. Shipboard credit must be requested by travel agent at the time of booking. No cash value. Shipboard credit offer expires 11/30/2015. Grand European Tour, Romantic Danube and Rhine Getaway lead-in prices based on CAT F, select Nov 2016 Viking Longship sailings. Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in U.S. dollars, per person and fares/discount offers are based on double occupancy. Cruise fares and international air discounts are considered a single offer. Special savings air from select gateways; call for gateways and pricing. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request offer EBD at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 8/24/2015, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Referral Rewards. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Prices are based upon lowest price point and category at time of print and are subject to change without notice. Additional terms and conditions apply; see Passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruises.com (US) or vikingrivercruisescanada.com (Canada). CST#2052644-40

WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT- Sample prices are based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child in a standard room at a select Disney’s All-Star Resort for select 2015 dates: Sept 11–Nov 20; and Nov 28–Dec 17, 2015. The number of rooms allocated for these packages may be limited. Tickets valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. All prices are in U.S. dollars. As to Disney artwork, logos, and properties: ©Disney

WINDSTAR CRUISES - Restrictions apply, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details.

VIRTUOSO - All offers may not be available in all markets. Virtuoso prepared this catalog in the USA. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices converted from the supplier’s local currency are based on the current exchange rate at the time of printing. Fares do not include taxes or other fees unless otherwise stated. While every care is taken to ensure accuracy, fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, Virtuoso Voyager Club events and amenities are subject to availability, blackout dates, international currency fluctuations, and may change without notice. Space is limited and other restrictions may apply. Guests must be booked in the Voyager Club group to be eligible for Virtuoso’s Voyager Club Amenities. Virtuoso Voyager Club events require a minimum/maximum number of participants and may not be combinable with other offers. Virtuoso assumes no responsibility for the presentation confirmed within, including errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL, ORCHESTRATE DREAMS, VOYAGER CLUB, and RETURN ON LIFE are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. California CST# 2069091; TA# 808 - Registered Iowa Travel Agency; Washington UBI # 601 554 183. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

As a Virtuoso traveler, you’re always greeted like a VIP at our preferred hotels and resorts around the world. Allow us to introduce you to some of the newest members to join our exclusive club.

Arriving in 2016 The Patina, Capitol Singapore Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Richard Meier masterfully reimagines Singapore’s iconic Capitol Building and Stamford House. Peruse the world-class art collection, relax in the city’s first saltwater pool, and enjoy a customized stay with Patina’s acclaimed 360 ̊Concierge service. Virtuoso guests enjoy a complimentary lunch or dinner.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach At the center of Miami’s visionary new beachfront neighborhood lies this landmark hotel with an expansive spa, dual-level theatre for live performances, and inspired South American fare. Use the $100 resort credit at the fashionable Beach & Cabana Club, set upon Miami’s most pristine beachfront.

FARMHOUSE INN SONOMA (Northern California)

Combine the romance of California Wine Country, the grace and hospitality of a family-run inn, and all the amenities of a five-star hotel. Michelin-starred fare is sourced from local artisan farmers, as are the ingredients used at the “farm to treatment” spa, where you enjoy a $100 credit.

D HOTEL MARIS (Southern Turkey)

Along the stunning Datça Peninsula stands this distinctive enclave with five beaches, an ESPA Spa, and sophisticated accommodations. (Bathtubs feature picture windows to really soak in the view.). You can join a guided mountain bike tour or perhaps a tennis clinic with Wimbledon champ Goran Ivaniševic. Dine on sushi, steak, and other gourmet delights with a $100 food and beverage credit.

BACCARAT NEW YORK (Midtown Manhattan)

Located across from the Museum of Modern Art and housing its own world-class collection, this 114-room hotel sparkles as brightly as its namesake crystal. Michelin-starred chef Shea Gallante masters the modern French eatery at Chevalier; apply your $100 food and beverage credit toward a customized tasting menu.

ANDAZ TOKYO TORANOMON HILLS (Central Tokyo)

Centrally located, near Ginza shop-ping and Shinbashi’s chic restaurants and clubs, this striking tower hotel is as dynamic as Japan’s capital itself. A $100 food and beverage credit sets the right vibe for the dimly lit sushi counter with its “omakase-style” menu and designer cocktails.

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