The current World Leader in Luxury Expeditions State of the art and ultra-modern intimate ships, Ponant offers the best attentive service, and well-designed itineraries sailing to all corners of the globe. Each year PONANT offers more than 400 awe-inspiring journeys, calling at over 450 ports on all seven continents. The fleet of 12 purpose-built intimate ships are able to call … Read More
Where Water Adventures and Seaside Relaxation Meet The Cayman Islands are an unmatched tropical paradise, with palm trees dotting the white sandy beaches and stunning dive sites off every shore. Strut the streets of the cosmopolitan Grand Cayman, stretch out on the glittering shores of Seven Mile Beach, and venture on to the shallow sandbars of Stingray City. Then unwind … Read More
One of the Best City Hotels in the World A sanctuary at the top of the Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo’s sleek design is rooted in ritual – a perfect balance of urban dynamism and cultural sensibility. Ikebana displays and engawa platforms blur the boundary between indoors and out; ryokan-style rooms and an Aman Spa are among the city’s largest. The … Read More
Excellent small ship, River and Expedition cruising. Attractive Modern Luxury cabins and extensive expedition itineraries for all ages and interests. A recognized global leader in luxury small ship cruises, Aqua Expeditions explores the world’s most wildlife- and culture-rich destinations aboard best-in-class vessels of stylish contemporary design. On board, Aqua Expeditions offers tailored five-star itineraries, a highly-exclusive 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio with … Read More
The leader in Polar Expeditions Quark Expeditions is uncompromisingly polar, specializing in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic and has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for over 25 years. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels, icebreakers, and unique land-based adventures, we offer travelers unparalleled access to the most remote places on earth. The spirit … 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
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
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
Nature Haven a spot for your inner explorer to shine Bio-diverse, bright, sunny and tropical can all aptly describe the Philippine islands. Just shy of 2,000 kilometers long from the top of Luzon to the foot of Mindanao, this 7,107-island nation accommodates various demographics, with broad mountain ranges to hike, caves to explore, flat plains to rummage through, underwater landscapes … Read More
Skeleton Coast … and much more Namibia regularly comes back as an underrated top experience of many global travelers; the nation combines true beauty with first-class lodging potential. The Skeleton Coast is oft-visited; it’s a stretch of coastal land with numerous shipwrecks, the local Himsa people, and diverse wildlife (including flamingos and elephants). Cape Cross, located on the Skeleton Coast, … Read More
