Fabled Libations, Rich Culture, & Stunning Terrain Portugal’s Douro Valley vineyards have served as the center of the port-wine industry for 400 years. But look beyond the bottom of your glass to discover the cliffs and beaches of the Algarve, the waterfalls and lakes of Peneda-Geres National Park, the gorges and peaks of Madeira, and the maze-like Moorish alleys of … Read More
Sacred Buddhism – An Important Journey But Often with Strife For most of its independent existence, Myanmar (sometimes called Burma) has seen a good deal of ethnic violence and civil wars. As such, it can be a challenge to travel there — but if you do so, working with a connected Virtuoso advisor, it’s among the most remarkable places on … Read More
Healing through lunar forces Attune yourself to nature with our three or five-night retreat THE THREE-NIGHT STAY INCLUDES: • Full board breakfast, lunch and dinner • Daily herbal remedy • Daily yoga • One healthy cooking class and much more An extremely good 3-night or a 5-night Package offering. This offer is combinable with Virtuoso Amenities. Click Here for more … Read More
The Hills Are Vibrant And Full Of Life While Lisbon is famous for its melancholic, mandolin-accompanied music, Fado, the city itself offers a different mood entirely. Colorful buildings line the narrow streets of the Alfama neighborhood, where cafes serve strong espresso and pastelerias dish out regional sweet treats. Yellow trams traverse Lisbon’s steep hills, while the ornate 16th-century UNESCO World … Read More
The center of French Polynesia Most travelers will arrive on the Island of Tahiti, part of the The Society Islands (Society Archipelago), and stay within the archipelago for the bulk of their stay. Most of the best accommodations and activities are found here. The Islands of the Society Archipelago Windward Islands (Îles du Vent) Tahiti Mo’orea Tetiaroa Maiao Mehetia Leeward … Read More
Be Bowled Over colorful contrasts, exotic towns, vibrant escape Touring Bolivia is like riding a rainbow, with its green Amazonian jungles, white-capped Andean mountains, pink flamingos wading in the red waters of Laguna Colorada, and cerulean skies reflected in Lake Titicaca. Browse for flamboyant souvenirs in the chaotic markets of La Paz, blink at the bright-white colonial facades in Sucre, … Read More
Emerging Cuisine Peru’s Mega-Capital Is A Foodie Haven Lima has been around since 1535 — the Aliaga House is almost as old as Lima itself — but its recent history is often about its culinary scene. Because of immigration patterns, there’s a major Asian fusion trend in the city, and restaurants like La Picanteria and Astrid y Gaston are standouts. … Read More
The Southern Part of the Peruvian Andes Sadly a bit over shadowed by Machu Pichu and the Sacred Valley. Arequipa makes a great starting point or end to your Peruvian adventure. Great for culture and food. Arequipa is a wonderful place to relax and acclimate for a few nights prior to going to Cusco. There are flights almost every half … Read More
Whizz Off to Oz Fabulous Reefs, and Fabled Wine Country Rock on down under with an Aboriginal walk around Uluru (a.k.a. Ayers Rock). On the coast, scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef, surf the breaks at Bells Beach, or drive the Great Ocean Road past lonely beaches and dramatic cliffs. Meet kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies at Kangaroo Island, watch the … Read More
An Incan Treasure The Sweetheart of Peru’s Sacred Valley Some travelers simply use Cuzco as a stop on their way to Machu Picchu, but this vibrant UNESCO World Heritage Site deserves its own time and attention. The itinerary might include touring its magnificent baroque cathedrals, shopping at the bustling San Pedro Market, learning how chocolate is made at the ChocoMuseo, … Read More
Beyond the Inca Peru Has More to Offer Than Romance Among the Ruins You’ll forge unforgettable memories hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu’s ruins, but Peru is no one-hit wonder. Watch Andean condors circle above Colca Canyon, take a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, which form shapes apparent only from the air, and gaze at the serrated silhouette … Read More
The Land of History and Intrigue Located far north of the Society Islands, halfway to the Hawaiian Islands, the Marquesas Islands are a destination unto themselves. Imagine seeing rays of sunshine filter through the clouds over sharp mountain peaks, creating a scene you’ve only experienced in a photo or painting. Luscious islands emerge from the Pacific Ocean, a land of … Read More
