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CULINARY TRIPS THAT SERVE UP AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

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Made in Mexico: A flaming rosemary-

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Bon AppétitSmoky agave-laced margaritas in Mexico, seafood paella in Madrid, Mumbai samosas stuffed with spiced potatoes – food excites us and unites us, whatever the cuisine. This issue is dedicated to the best ways to savor a destination, showcasing an array of tours, cruises, hotels, and more. We invite you to indulge and let your appetite for travel lead the way.

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WHAT’S INSIDE:

Taste the World

Cheesy risotto with mushrooms served tableside at The Resort at Pelican Hill’s Andrea restaurant.

2 Around the World in 23 Dishes The experiences, meals, and cocktails worth traveling for.

10HOTELS &TOURS Places to stay and things to do.

18Required Reading Decide where to go next with these three culinary-inspired books.

24CRUISE LINES Pick your itinerary and sail away.

44 Postcard An inside look at one of Marra-kech’s souks.

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Around the World in 23 Dishes

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The culinary experiences, meals, and cocktails worth traveling for.

BY NAOMI TOMKY

Eating patterns: A Japanese tofu and vegetable soba bowl.

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We travel for many reasons, but let’s face it, food is often at the top of the list. According to a 2017 survey on gastronomy tourism conducted by the World Tourism Organization, 87 percent of re-spondents believe gastronomy is important when defining their destination’s image – a statistic supported by the fact that there are dozens of Virtuoso hotels, tour operators, cruise lines, and destinations that specialize in culinary travel. A great meal is just as fulfilling as a tangible souve-nir, and these 23 ingredients, dishes, and drinks represent marquee culinary experiences around the globe. Pack your bags – and save some space for your appetite too.

1. Switzerland: Fondue Melting together the cheeses of the Swiss alpine region (hard, nutty Gruyère and firm but creamy Vacherin) with wine, garlic, and a little cherry brandy creates the hearty dip called fondue, which has a centuries-long history in the region. Modern fondue – the typical setup with the pot over an open flame – was declared the Swiss national dish in 1930.

TRY IT: Taverne 1879 at the 102-room Bürgenstock Hotel and Alpine Spa above Lake Lucerne serves multiple varieties of fondue, including one made with cheese from the local Buochserhorn region. Pro tip: Spring for the Champagne and truffle add-ons. • On the final night of tour operator Insight Vacations’ seven-day group Switzerland adventure, guests bid farewell with a wine-filled fondue celebration at Le Petit Chalet in Geneva.

2. Spain: Tapas

Perhaps these Spanish snacks came from an ill thirteenth-century king who was only able to have small sips and bits, or a nineteenth-century bartender who was keeping dust out of another

king’s drink with a slice of ham. The origin story isn’t clear, but the small, flavorful bites laid out at bars around the country are a fun way to explore

Spanish gastronomy.

TRY IT: Dry, the bar at the 136-room Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Sebastián (a city revered for its Michelin-starred restaurants), offers individual tapas or a tasting selection of its pintxos – the word for tapas in the Basque region. • On Oceania Cruises’ 12-day, Barcelona-to-Venice voyage on the 684-passenger Sirena, a shore excursion in Barcelona includes a guided tour to some of the city’s most iconic tapas spots. Departures: July 25 and October 11.

3. Portugal: Bacalhau Legend has it that the Portuguese know how to eat bacalhau (salted, dried cod) 365 ways – one for each day of the year. In reality, some people would say there are far more recipes, but whatever the exact number, it’s hard to miss the country’s pungent national dish, whether stacked high at the markets or on nearly every restaurant menu around.

TRY IT: At the Seteais Restaurant in Sintra’s 30-room Tivoli Palácio de Seteais, bacalhau is served à nossa maneira (braised with potato confit, crispy smoked ham, and bell pepper mayonnaise). • Chefs at Adega at the 170-room Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa on the Algarve coast serve bacalhau two ways, including in beignets filled with sheep’s cheese.(F

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Bürgenstock Hotel and Alpine Spa’s cheese humidor.

Hotel Maria Cristina’s bar, Dry, in San Sebastián.

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4. England: Venison Britain is home to more than 1 million deer, but because of early regulations surrounding who could hunt in royal forests, venison was long a delicacy reserved for the aristocracy. The lean meat often comes adorned with the flavors of the forest from which it came – foraged mushrooms and berries, for example – giving diners a full taste of the land.

TRY IT: At Raymond Blanc’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant at the 32-room Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire, venison loin comes roasted and served with autumn root vegetables and juniper. • Head to Ting Restaurant, inside the 202-room Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard, London, where tender roe-deer venison is sourced from Wales’ famed Rhug Estate and served with celeriac, blackberries, and chestnuts.

5. Belgium: Flemish Stew Flemish stew, also called carbon-nade à la flamande or stoofvlees, is a deeply rich beef dish that’s been a part of the region’s culinary tra-dition since the Middle Ages. It’s a lot like beef bourguignonne, but made with Belgium’s renowned beer in place of wine. It often comes with another classic Bel-gian cuisine: those famous fries.

TRY IT: The Bierbrasserie Cambrinus restaurant in Bruges – the capital of Belgium’s Flanders region – specializes in beer, which includes a local Gulden Draak ale that is among the ingredients in the restaurant’s Flemish stew.

7. France: Macarons These bright, easily recognizable, and much-loved sandwich cookies perhaps serve as the peak of France’s vaunted baking culture. They’re also famously fragile and difficult to make: Two delicate cookies made from ground almonds, egg whites, and sugar are pressed together with buttercream, ganache, or jam in between.

TRY IT: Your travel advisor can work with Découvertes, an on-site tour connection in France, to arrange a private macaron-baking workshop with a chef in Paris. • Charter Belmond Afloat in France’s four-passenger Belmond Alouette barge for a private, multiday cruise down the Canal du Midi between Carcassonne and Béziers; passengers can hop off for a prear-ranged patisserie workshop.

6. France: Truffles With their heady and entranc-ing scent, truffles are one of the world’s most sought-after delicacies, and France is one of the best places to find them. Lumpy and brown, the fungi aren’t very much to look at, but when shaved razor thin over pasta or eggs, they perform culinary magic.

TRY IT: Maison de la Truffe, a specialty restaurant in Paris’ Galeries Lafayette shopping mall, offers any of its dishes with a choice of truffle type. • During a communal farm-to-table dinner at the 26-room La Mirande in Avignon, green lentils come in a black truffle cappuccino, graced with a nugget of foie gras.

Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons’ exterior. Venison was once a regal rarity.

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8. Ireland: Whiskey The Irish claim to be the first people to distill whiskey in the British Isles, and at one point a quirk in the tax code prompted the creation of the country’s unique and popular pot-still style of whiskey. Although today’s Irish whiskey encompasses a wide range of distilling styles that go beyond the pot still, the drive to create the world’s best whiskey remains.

TRY IT: During a 12-day tour of the Emerald Isle with Adams & Butler Ireland, a Virtuoso on-site tour connection in the country, travelers will visit County Cork’s Midleton Distillery for a private tour and tasting, and leave with their own personalized bottle of whiskey. • Visit the Old Bushmills Distillery (plus Game of Thrones filming locations in Belfast and beyond) on an eight-day jaunt through Ireland and Northern Ireland with tour operator Avanti Destinations.

10. Italy: Ricotta The versions of ricotta available on American grocery shelves bear only a passing resemblance to the soft, rich, and creamy version of ricotta produced in Italy. This delicate, slightly sweet cheese isn’t actually cheese, however: it’s a latticino (a by-product made from whey), and Italians use it to stuff pastas and vegetables, in sauces, and even in desserts.

TRY IT: During a cooking class at the 26-room Relais Il Falconiere & Spa in Tuscany, guests learn how to stuff zucchini blossoms with ricotta or make it into gnudi. • At I Carracci Restaurant in Bologna’s 109-room Grand Hotel Majestic Già Baglioni, smoked ricotta tops an appetizer of chestnut nuggets in creamy pumpkin sauce. • Dig into gnocchetti sardi pasta with sheep ricotta, mackerel, and anchovy drippings at the Vespasia restaurant at the 24-room Palazzo Seneca in Norcia. Bonus: Dessert is a ricotta gelato.

9. Italy: Pizza Pizza’s roots can be traced to Naples, Italy, and the dish brings together a few of the country’s most well-known specialties: tomatoes for the sauce, the various cheeses that go on top, and the skills of the bakers who make the dough. Each region’s style of pizza is different, so you’ll have to try them all to pick a favorite.

TRY IT: Virtuoso advisors can work with on-site tour connection Essence of Sicily to set up custom adventures across the southern Italian island, where standard pies include toppings such as pecorino cheese, olive oil, and sardines. • Another on-site tour connection, IC Bellagio, can arrange a private crash course in pizza making with a family near Lake Como. • Sample five combinations of pizza toppings with the 5 Gusti Gourmet option at La Taverna at the 50-room Castello del Nero Hotel and Spa in Tuscany.

Ricotta-topped pumpkin flan at the Grand Hotel Majestic Già Baglioni.

A tasting at the Old Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland.

The interior of La Taverna at Castello del Nero Hotel and Spa.

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11. Croatia: Octopus “Under the Bell” Along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, the most famous style of cooking is called peka, or “under the bell,” named for the domed lid that goes on the pot before it bakes over an open fire. Inside that pot: octopus; inland recipes call for lamb or other meats.

TRY IT: Virtuoso travel advisors can work with Calvados Club Luxury Travel – Croatia, an on-site tour connection, to arrange private cooking lessons with local families; octopus peka can definitely be on the menu. • During a seven-day tour of Croatia hosted by Exeter In-ternational, guests can request a stop to try octopus “under the bell” at Konoba Dubrava in Dubrovnik.

12. Alaska: Dungeness Crab The TV show Deadliest Catch may have made Alaska’s king crab fish-ermen famous, but Dungeness crab is the true local delicacy. Alaska’s chilly waters breed large and flavorful Dungeness crabs; they’re meatier and brinier than their East Coast siblings, with a hint of nuttiness that requires almost no dressing save for a little drawn butter.

TRY IT: At the cooking school at the six-cabin Tutka Bay Lodge near Homer, guests turned students learn their way around the Alaskan kitchen, which includes lessons in prepping Dungeness crab. • Set sail

on an 11-day, Seward-to-Vancouver journey on Windstar Cruises’ 212-passenger Star Legend; a Ketchikan excursion takes cruisers out to catch their own crabs, which are later enjoyed in a local restaurant. Departures: Multiple dates, May 22 through August 20.

Chicken and octopus peka.

The makings of a seafood feast at Tutka Bay Lodge.

13. Napa: Beet Salad California knows a

thing or two about vegetable-focused and utterly simple

but incredible cu-linary creations. With

produce this fresh, California chefs real-

ly know how to make their local vegetables shine.

One highlight: the rosy beets that are woven into salads with local cheeses and other delicacies.

TRY IT: The Grill at the 99-room Meadowood Napa Valley dresses a rainbow of beets from its garden with stracciatella cheese, hazelnuts, aru-gula, and citrus. • Lucy Restaurant at the 62-room Bardessono Hotel and Spa in Yountville offers its baby beets (sourced from an on-site garden) with fried goat cheese, wild arugula mousse, and garden sprouts.

14. Maine: Lobster Maine’s cold waters and plentiful lobster supply make for a clean-tasting, beautiful white meat. Beginning in the early twentieth century, the luxury of shipping live lobster made it a sought-after delicacy in New York City and beyond, but heading straight to the source is still our favorite way to indulge.

TRY IT: Kennebunkport lobster is served with Champagne, caviar beurre blanc, gnocchi, and fennel at The White Barn Restaurant at the 27-room White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection in Kennebunk, Maine. • On Holland America’s seven-day, Montréal-to-Boston cruise on the 1,432-passenger Zaandam, a port call in Bar Harbor, Maine, promises an im-mersive culinary journey with a ride on a lobster-fishing boat, followed by an old-fashioned Maine lobster bake. De-partures: Multiple dates, May 4 through September 21.

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17. Saint Lucia: Fish Stew While many Caribbean dishes are shared among the islands, Saint Lucia is well known for its own version of fish stew, made with wild-caught fish fried and set afloat on a spicy, cinnamon-tinged tomato base. In addition to the daily catch, the stew includes local vegetables such as bell and chili peppers, garlic, thyme, and onion.

TRY IT: At The Naked Fisherman at the 50-room Cap Maison Resort & Spa, chefs add sweet corn and taro to the curry fish stew’s standard list of ingredients. • Private, en suite dinners at the 29-room Jade Mountain can include a Caribbean-inspired soup du jour, plus sustainably caught seafood dishes and ingredients from the resort’s organic farm.

Dinner is served at Cap Maison Resort & Spa’s restaurant The Naked Fisherman.

15. New York City: Knish The Eastern European Jews who famously settled in NYC in the nineteenth century left a lasting mark on the city’s food culture, including the kosher hot dogs of Coney Island and world-famous bagels and pastra-mi sandwiches. While those delicacies are available around the globe, the hearty hand pie known as a knish remains a solidly NYC staple.

TRY IT: Let a guide from tour operator Urban Adventures lead you around the Lower East Side on a half-day adven-ture that showcases the neighborhood’s multi-cultural food influences (including knishes). • Get your knish on while exploring the city on your own during an overnight port call in NYC on Seabourn’s 12-day, Montréal-to-Miami cruise along the Atlantic Coast on the 458-passenger Seabourn Quest. Departure: October 25.

Urban Adventures leads guests to some of New

York’s best bites.

16. Mexico: Tlacoyo Dried versions of corn flour have allowed Mexican delica-cies to spread worldwide, but only in Mexico can you try treats made from freshly ground masa (dough). One of those treats is the football-shape tlacoyo. Crisped on a griddle and stuffed with fava beans or cheese, it’s must-try street food. To complete the experience, pair it with a handmade margarita (like the one on this issue’s cover).

TRY IT: Eatwith connects travelers with locals who host cooking classes and other culinary experiences in their homes. A dinner party in Mexico City hosted by José Ángel, for example, begins with a true Mexican antojito (street food): a tlacoyo topped with salsa and fresh cheese.

Tlacoyos with fresh salsa.

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20. Thailand: Boat Noodles The history of boat noodles is as rich as the dish’s beef broth, with the noodles likely having been served in some form for hundreds of years by vendors paddling along Thailand’s canals. Chewy rice noodles come with small servings of broth, a tradition that was believed to have been born of necessity: Too much broth and it would spill as the vendor juggled between steering the boat and serving the food.

TRY IT: During an excursion in Bangkok on Celebrity Cruises’ 15-day, Hong Kong-to-Singapore sailing on the 2,138- passenger Celebrity Millennium, travelers visit the Damnoen Saduak floating market, where plenty of boats sell the noodles. Departures: December 7, 2019, and January 4 and February 15, 2020. • Head to Bangkok’s Boat Noodle Alley, north of Victory Monument, to find some of the city’s best noodle vendors.

19. Hong Kong: Dim Sum Shrimp dumplings, egg tarts, and pork-stuffed buns stack up on tables around Hong Kong each day: This is dim sum. The Cantonese words mean “touch your heart,” and it’s a brunch-time staple of Hong Kong

and China’s Guangdong province. Assorted small bites – steamed, fried, and baked – come to the table as part of a shared meal, accompanied by tea.

TRY IT: There’s no shortage of great dim sum dining in Hong Kong. At the Dim Sum Library in the Central Busi-ness District, the afternoon meal gets a modern upgrade with black truffle shrimp dumplings and rice noodles roasted with Iberico pork.

18. Peru: Ceviche When the Spanish arrived on South America’s west coast in the 1500s, they brought the bright citrus of the Mediterra-nean with them. Local Peru-vians quickly began using it to marinate their fish, a process that lightly cooks the fish with acid rather than heat. The re-sult: ceviche, a dish that’s cool and fresh, bright and zesty, and distinctly Peruvian.

TRY IT: On a private, weeklong gastronomic tour across Peru with Condor Travel, travelers kick off the trip in Lima with market visits and a cooking class, where they’ll learn to make ceviche. • At the 62-room Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, the Qunuq Restaurant serves trout ceviche with cream of piquillo pepper and sweet-potato chips.

Take your noodles to go in Thailand.

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22. Cambodia: Fish Amok

The best-known dish of Cambodia’s herb-redolent cuisine is fish amok, fish that has been wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. The slightly sweet curry with a custard-like consistency eschews the peppery heat of its sister dish in Thailand in favor of subtle hints of lemongrass and lime leaf. The dish arrives at the table garnished with coconut cream.

TRY IT: Circle restaurant at the 59-room Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor in Siem Reap is known for its creative Khmer cuisine, including a red snapper amok served with sautéed vegetables.

21. Australia: Lamingtons

This Australian dessert is said to have originated as a happy accident: A maidservant to Lord Lamington accidentally dropped his favorite sponge cake into melted chocolate. Not one to waste food, Lamington suggested rolling the resulting mess in coconut so that he could eat it with his hands. The dish hasn’t changed much since then, save for the occasional cream or jam filling.

TRY IT: You can find Lamingtons throughout Australia, including at Melbourne’s Candied Bakery, where its version begins with a generous jam filling sandwiched between two layers of delicate sponge cake, which are then coated in rich chocolate and rolled in coconut.

23. Tokyo: Soba

While ramen seems like it could cure the common cold, Japan’s lesser-known soba actually helped keep people from contracting beriberi during the Edo period. The thiamine in the thin buckwheat noodles prevents and treats the disease, and those medicinal properties led to the dish becoming a staple of Japanese cuisine. Soba is served either hot in soup or cold with a dipping sauce.

TRY IT: On the first full day of Access Culinary Trips’ nine-day, food-themed group tour of Japan, guests learn how to make soba noodles from scratch, then eat the results for dinner.

Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor’s Circle restaurant.

Cold soba noodles in Japan.

Lamingtons from Candied Bakery.

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When you travel with Virtuoso, taste-making culinary tours, chef-led local market outings, and Michelin-starred hotel restaurants are just the first course. Our in-the-know partners can point you to under-the-radar hot spots in famed foodie destinations (think Tuscany or Tokyo) and future 50-best-list dining rooms in deliciously undiscovered regions (keep your eye on Oslo) – as well as score you tasty reservations anywhere in the world.

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Castel Fragsburg’s exterior in Merano, Italy.

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Find Big Flavor on This Little Island at the World’s EdgeTourism Tasmania

Off Hobart’s coast, you’ll taste freshly shucked oysters while watching your guide pull up crayfish pots and dive for abalone to cook fresh in your boat’s kitchen. Indulge in all things luxurious in Tasmania: cruise Great Oyster Bay and Schouten Island, explore nearby oyster farms and wineries, and savor the day’s catch or pasture-fed lamb at Palate Restaurant. Visit Cradle Mountain, nestled within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, and indulge in a private spa sanctuary and gourmet paddock-to-plate dining. Venture into the alpine wilderness to walk lakeside tracks and spot local wildlife.

TASTES OF TASMANIAPresented by Swain Destinations7 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ luxury accommodation in Hobart• Two nights’ luxury accommodation overlooking the Freycinet Peninsula • Two nights’ luxury accommodation near Cradle Mountain• Full-day Seafood Seduction Cruise• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary behind-the-scenes tour • Oyster tasting straight from the ocean• Half-day Schouten Island cruise• Rental car

Virtuoso rates from $4,950 per person.

Allow your Virtuoso advisor to create a truly memorable tasting while exploring

Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive.

Meet curious wallabies, which travel in groups called mobs.

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A unique and unforge� able culinary journey awaits you in the affl uent and fashionable Vitacura commune in Santiago. Set in the intimate space of a highly-rated private restaurant, you’ll enjoy immaculate courses that distill everything that Chilean cuisinehas to off er—indigenous dishes fused with Spanish traditions, an army of fresh ingredients, and an array of regional techniques and preferences.

A CHILEAN HAUTE CUISINE EXPERIENCE

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Explore Sint Maarten from the centrally located

Belmond La Samanna.

Discover the nearby attractions, shopping, and

dining in picturesque Xi’an.

A glamorous African affair surrounded by wildlife in the

Ngorongoro Crater.

Spend five nights at Belmond La Samanna and receive a one-day rental car so you can go zip-lining at Loterie Farm or on a shopping spree in Marigot. You won’t want to stay away for long, with a private stretch of Sint Maarten’s best beach just steps away and complimentary nonmotorized water sports. The hotel boasts one of the Caribbean’s finest wine cellars; arrange a private tasting before dining in the airy L’Oursin restaurant.

Baie Longue, Sint Maarten5 Nights • Travel available through December 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• Fruit basket in room• One-day car rental• Lunch for two (excluding alcohol, taxes, and gratuities), once per stay• Early check-in and late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi

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

Belmond La Samanna

Xi’an, ChinaTravel available through December 31, 2019

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


TanzaniaTravel available through December 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• Tour of a 1,500-acre arabica coffee estate to learn the bean-to-cup process, followed by a private gourmet picnic with sparkling wine within the beautiful gardens • Early check-in and late checkout, if available


Explore Sint Maarten in Style

See What’s Brewing at the “Eighth Wonder of the World”

$100 Dining Credit and a Unique Sense of Place

Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro

Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xian

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Globally Admired Culinary Aesthetics Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Tokyo boasts more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, along with master artisans who hone time-honored skills. Epicures here delight in a dizzying array of options, from traditional Japanese cuisine to outstanding French and Italian fare, from contemporary fusion food to tasty street eats. No matter what your taste, you’ll have your pick from Tokyo’s impressive roster. Savor house-made lasagna with wild boar ragu at Piacere or embark on a gastronomic journey and indulge in the truly inspirational farm-to-table French cuisine at MOTIF, two of the city’s many first-class restaurants.

Shangri-La’s signature restaurant Piacere (“pleasure” in Italian) delights the most discerning diners.

MOTIF in Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo features three distinct dining areas.

Take your culinary experience to new heights at the MoonFlower Sagaya Ginza, Art by teamLab restaurant.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL TOKYO AT MARUNOUCHITravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• American breakfast for two daily • $100 food and beverage credit per bedroom, per stay • Personalized welcome note • Complimentary Wi-Fi


SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, TOKYOTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily • $100 hotel credit per room, per stay• Welcome fruits• Japanese turndown amenities• Early check-in and late checkout, if available


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For Tantalizing Food, Renowned Wines & Friendly Wildlife, Think Vic Visit Victoria, Australia

Eat, drink, and play your way through the vibrant state of Victoria, lovingly known by Aussies as Vic. Taste your way through Melbourne’s lively laneways on a progressive degustation tour and visit the iconic Queen Victoria Market. Then head out of the city and sample innovative cuisine and celebrated wines around the laid-back Mornington Peninsula. Rise above the Yarra Valley’s vineyards in a hot-air balloon, get up close to koalas and kangaroos just outside Melbourne, and stay at some of the region’s most esteemed hotels and resorts, including Jackalope and Crown Melbourne. From Victoria, continue your journey in South Australia or Tasmania.

VICTORIA FOODIE EXPERIENCEPresented by Swain Destinations8 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ accommodation on Mornington Peninsula• Foodies’ journey through the Mornington Peninsula • Three nights’ accommodation in Melbourne• Progressive degustation walking tour in Melbourne• Taste the Queen Victoria Market tour• Three nights’ accommodation in Sydney• Sydney Opera House tour with tasting plate• Boutique gourmet wine tour• Cruise Like a Local luncheon cruise• Round-trip airport transfers


AUSSIE WINE & WILDLIFEPresented by Swain Destinations11 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ accommodation in Melbourne• Progressive degustation walking tour• Rental vehicle• Two nights’ accommodation in Yarra Valley• Yarra Valley Ballooning & Wine Experience • Two nights’ accommodation on Mornington Peninsula• Foodies’ journey through the Mornington Peninsula• Two nights’ accommodation in Barossa Valley• The Louise – Two Hands Flagship Experience• Two nights’ accommodation on Kangaroo Island• One night’s accommodation in Adelaide• Round-trip airport transfers


TALES OF VICTORIA & TASMANIAPresented by Swain Destinations11 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ accommodation in Melbourne• Aboriginal Melbourne tour• Koalas and Kangaroos in the Wild tour• Two nights’ accommodation in Yarra Valley• Yarra Valley ballooning• Two nights’ accommodation on Mornington Peninsula• Foodies’ journey through the Mornington Peninsula• Two nights’ accommodation in Freycinet National Park• Great Oyster Bay Blast Experience• Two nights’ accommodation in Hobart• Drink Tasmania signature tour• Round-trip airport transfers


There are more than 50 boutique wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, renowned for pinot noir.

Melbourne is known for its street art, events, and love of all things culinary.

Get a bird’s-eye view of the famous Yarra Valley

from a hot-air balloon.

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COUNTRY ROADS OF CROATIA13 Nights • Travel available April 20 through October 28, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Head underground to explore the world-famous Postojna Cave• Marvel at the water wonderland of UNESCO-designated Plitvice Lakes National Park • Meet an oyster farmer in Mali Ston before a sea-to-table tasting with wine• Join local experts for tours of Zagreb, Dubrovnik, and Old Split• Discover Hvar’s hidden coves and beautiful beaches• Receive a EUR 50 voucher valid toward optional experiences


COUNTRY ROADS OF SWITZERLAND13 Nights • Travel available April 21 through September 29, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Meet a Swiss ranger atop Mount Stanserhorn and learn about the local wildlife• Get an insider look at UNESCO- designated Bellinzona with local Julia Guidotti • Travel through the Swiss Alps aboard the world-famous Glacier Express• Cruise the serene waters of Lake Geneva• Ride Saint Moritz’s cable cars, funiculars, and chairlifts with an inclusive pass• Receive a EUR 50 voucher valid toward optional experiences Virtuoso rates from $4,995 per person.

COUNTRY ROADS OF PUGLIA & THE NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA8 Nights • Travel available May 11 through October 12, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Experience the social ritual of la passeggiata (evening stroll) in Alberobello before breaking bread in a local family’s home• Explore the UNESCO-designated sassi (cave dwellings) of Matera• Take a hydrofoil cruise to the isle of Capri• Walk through the ill-fated cobbled streets of ancient Pompeii• Visit the colorful seaside town of Positano• Receive a EUR 50 voucher valid toward optional experiences


Alberobello and other villages in Italy’s Puglia region are known

for their communal ovens.

Oysters have been harvested in Mali Ston since Roman times.

Sip Domaine Bovyand’s wines while soaking in

Lake Geneva views.

Follow Europe’s Country Roads to Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences Insight Vacations

Fall head over heels for Puglia, an unspoiled food lover’s paradise. See the curious trulli (stone huts) and sparkling white towns, the uniquely beautiful Bay of Naples, and the sun-drenched isle of Capri. Discover the pristine landscapes, idyllic islands, and sun-dappled seas of Croatia, where fortified towns of cobblestone and terra-cotta echo a time when Venice ruled the waves. Or, reach peak adventure in Switzerland while wandering glamorous resorts and charming villages, riding the famous Glacier Express, and staying in enchanting Alpine hotels.

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Discover for yourself why Aruba is nicknamed

“One Happy Island.”

Guests arriving at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba are greeted with a gracious “Bon bini!” (“Welcome!”) and a genuine island experience. Practice yoga on Palm Beach’s warm sands, then go paddleboarding or kayaking in the still Caribbean waters. Use your exclusive resort credit toward a detoxifying Dushi Tera treatment at the spa or a dry-aged porterhouse at BLT Steak – one of six delectable dining choices. Or take a dazzling turn at the 24/7 casino.

Palm Beach, ArubaTravel available through December 31, 2019

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


The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Say “Bon Bini!” to a $100 Resort Credit

PREP WORKLet your taste buds decide your next destination with one

(or all) of these three culinary-inspired reads.

MEXICO Whip up a few recipes

from Tacopedia, a colorful and fun

deep dive into taco culture through-

out Mexico.

BORDEAUXChannel your inner

Julia Child – and perfect that boeuf bourguignon – with

the chef’s classic tome, Mastering the Art of

French Cooking.

TOKYO Find beautifully

photographed and approachable recipes

for yakitori, gyoza dumplings, and other Japanese favorites in Tokyo Cult Recipes.

REQUIRED READING

Step inside your luxury tent and you’ll find hardwood floors, fine linens, fully appointed en suite

bathrooms and a camping butler at your service. But what truly sets glamping apart is something

we can’t take any credit for. Just outside your tent lies 37,000 acres of pristine Montana wilderness.

You’ll explore mountainside trails, embark on thrilling activities

and fall asleep to the sounds of the legendary Blackfoot

River. The Resort at Paws Up®. It’s only natural to want it all.

For information and to make a reservation, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor.

WE INVENTED GLAMPINGAND OUR SURROUNDINGS

PERFECTED IT.

© 2019 The Last Best Beef LLC.

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California Rolls in Cancún, Grilled Barracuda on Grenada, and Mahi-Mahi on Maui GOGO Vacations

There’s a cuisine for every mood at Finest Playa Mujeres, including Asian fare at Shoji, one of 12 on-site restaurants. Cancún’s only all-inclusive, family-friendly, luxury resort offers fun group cooking classes among its many activities. Oliver’s restaurant serves fresh seafood with live calypso music at the all-inclusive Spice Island Beach Resort on Grenada. Practice yoga and go paddleboarding along world-famous Grand Anse Beach. Guests at Fairmont Kea Lani can choose the day’s catch at Nick’s Fishmarket or island family recipes with a farm-fresh twist at the signature Kō restaurant.

FINEST PLAYA MUJERESCancún, Mexico4 Nights • Travel available through December 22, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation in Junior Suite Spa Room or Pool View Room• Round-trip transfers• All meals and beverages• Exclusive My Time benefits, including 15 percent off spa services, 40 percent savings on tasting events or romantic dinner on the beach

Virtuoso rates from $855 per person.

FAIRMONT KEA LANIMaui, Hawaii5 Nights • Travel available through December 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in Fairmont King Suite• Breakfast daily• Midsize car rental• Exclusive My Time benefits, including 15 percent off spa services• Up to $50 food and beverage credit• Maui-themed gift basket (up to $75 value)• Lei greeting


SPICE ISLAND BEACH RESORTGrenada7 Nights • Travel available May 1 through October 15, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Seven nights’ accommodation in Oleander Garden Suite• Seventh night FREE• Round-trip transfers


A 140-foot waterslide connects Fairmont Kea

Lani’s lagoon-style pools.

Stay cool by Spice Island Beach Resort’s

inviting pool.

Finest Playa Mujeres offers plenty of ways

to inspire romance.

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The hotel’s unique setting is blessed with nearly year-round sunshine.

Relax and unwind in one of the luxuriously furnished cabanas.

A Forbes Five-Star Resort and Spa, Pelican Hill lies between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, located in one of the most pristine and protected beach settings on the California coast. Pelican Hill offers 36 spectacular golf holes designed by Tom Fazio, six tantalizing dining venues, and the iconic 136-foot Coliseum Pool. Enjoy coastal hikes, yoga classes, and farm-to-table cuisine.

Newport Beach, CA4 Nights • Travel available through June 13, 2019; book by June 10, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation in Ocean View Bungalow or higher• Fourth night FREE• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• $50 breakfast credit daily ($100 for Villa guests)• $100 golf or spa services credit, once per stay• Early check-in and late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi


The Resort at Pelican Hill

More Time in the SoCal Sunshine

Perched on a sun-drenched mountainside high above the imperial spa town of Merano in South Tyrol, Castel Fragsburg is a hidden gem close to the UNESCO- designated Dolomites. Discover the award-winning, alpine- Mediterranean kitchen; the world’s first alchemistic spa, where elixirs are freshly prepared with organic flowers and herbs; the panoramic terrace; the heated pool in the rose garden; and the delightful yoga tree hut.

Merano, South Tyrol, Italy3 Nights • Travel available April 12 through November 10, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ accommodation in a Junior Suite• Fragsburg Breakfast Royale for two daily• Welcome cocktail with prosecco and homemade delicacies • Five-course gourmet dinner for two, once per stay• Private winetasting and cellar visit at Franz Haas Winery, including shuttle service from the hotel

Virtuoso rates from EUR 767 per person.

Castel Fragsburg

A Magical Experience for Gourmets, Romantics & Wellness Lovers

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The GoldLeaf Service bi-level coach offers panoramic views.

Relish imaginative dishes from award-

winning chefs.

12,972-foot Mount Robson dominates the Canadian Rockies.

The Awe-Inspiring Canadian Rockies AwaitRocky Mountaineer

Life’s peaks and valleys always look sweeter over a cold mimosa and warm cinnamon scones with Okanagan berries. A Canadian Rockies rail journey aboard Rocky Mountaineer is a must for every world traveler, and not simply for the soul-stirring scenery. GoldLeaf Service guests dine on delectable cuisine inspired by western Canada’s diverse culinary landscape, while the attentive hosts provide complimentary award-winning wines, craft beers, and top-label spirits. Get even closer to Canada’s beauty beneath the exclusive upper-level glass dome or on the exclusive outdoor viewing platform.

FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST HIGHLIGHTS6 Nights • Travel available April 13 through October 9, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two-day rail journey on board Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service• Two breakfasts, two lunches • Six nights’ hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout • Choose from four Vancouver activity options• Yoho National Park Tour• Banff Gondola • Panoramic Helicopter Tour • Calgary Tower • National Park Pass • Luggage handling and rail station transfers• Private transfer at start or end of your rail journey**

Virtuoso rates from $3,752* per person.

CANADIAN ROCKIES ESCAPE CIRCLE6 Nights • Travel available April 14 through October 6, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two-day rail journey on board Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service• Four breakfasts, five lunches • Six nights’ hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer • National Park Pass • Luggage handling and rail station transfers• Private transfer at start or end of your rail journey**


JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS EXPLORER7 Nights • Travel available April 15 through October 10, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two-day rail journey on board Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service• Two breakfasts, four lunches • Seven nights’ hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout • Jasper Highlights Tour • Icefields Parkway tour, including Ice Explorer • Yoho National Park tour • Banff Gondola • Panoramic Helicopter Tour • Calgary Tower• National Park Pass• Luggage handling and rail station transfers• Private transfer at start or end of your rail journey**


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By

Sea

The dining room of Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam.

No longer synonymous with all-you-can-eat buffets, today’s cruises are epicurean extravaganzas with endless options. Choose local, new-to-you cuisine or classic dishes from celebrity chefs; watch the kitchen action from your table or get in on the fun with a cooking class; uncork wines – then chat with the vintner who made them. And that’s all before you’ve set foot in port, where further culinary discoveries await.

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Take a Global Culinary Journey with Complimentary Specialty DinnersHolland America Line

Holland America Line invites you to savor the journey with a world of global dining options. Comforting pasta dishes are made to be shared in the authentic Italian Canaletto restaurant, while sustainably raised beef and Alaskan king crab are on the menu at the intimate Pacific Northwest-inspired Pinnacle Grill. Sample both specialty restaurants with a complimentary dinner for two, courtesy of Virtuoso. Engaging activities are equally appetizing, from live onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops from America’s Test Kitchen to breathtaking BBC Earth experiences to mindfulness programs from O, The Oprah Magazine.

NEW ZEALAND & CORAL SEA ODYSSEY21 Nights • Maasdam Departs September 26, 2019

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia • Eden, New South Wales, Australia • Milford Sound, New Zealand • Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand • Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand • Kaikoura, New Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Gisborne, New Zealand • Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand • Auckland, New Zealand • Mystery Island, Vanuatu • Easo, Lifou, New Caledonia • Tadine, Maré Island, New Caledonia • Kuto, Île des Pins, New Caledonia • Nouméa, New Caledonia • Sydney, Australia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto dinner for two (Verandah or Suite)

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $3,099 per person.

PANAMA CANAL21 Nights • Nieuw Amsterdam Departs September 28, 2019

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • San Francisco, California • San Diego, California • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • Huatulco, Mexico • Puerto Chiapas, Mexico • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Corinto, Nicaragua • Puerto Caldera (Puntarenas), Costa Rica • Panama Canal, Panama • Oranjestad, Aruba • Fort Lauderdale, Florida



NORTH PACIFIC CROSSING13 Nights • Westerdam Departs September 29, 2019

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Juneau, Alaska • Kushiro, Japan • Hakodate, Japan • Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan



Pinnacle Grill serves sustainably raised, hand-selected beef from

Double R Ranch in Washington State.

Panama Canal historians provide insight on board.

Plan an elegant dinner in your Pinnacle Suite.

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Enjoy Prepaid Gratuities on Foodies’ Favorite Cruise LineOceania Cruises

Tournedos Rossini, molten goat cheese soufflé, and other delectable dishes inspired by master chef Jacques Pépin have made Oceania the cruise line of choice for foodies. In addition to fine French country cuisine, you can dine on traditional Italian, contemporary Asian, dry-aged steak, and fresh seafood in open-seating restaurants that are always complimentary. Taste your way through Europe on Culinary Discovery Tours that might have you joining the ship’s chef for a market tour and a paella lunch in Valencia, or a wine pairing with Tuscan favorites in a Medici villa.

Check out the Horizons Lounge for afternoon tea

with a string quartet.

REGAL RIVIERAS12 Nights • Riviera Departs August 2, 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Ibiza, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Provence (Marseille), France • Saint-Tropez, France • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Portofino, Italy • Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy • Taormina (Sicily), Italy • Sorrento/Capri, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Prepaid gratuities

Virtuoso Veranda fares from $4,999 per person.

BERMUDA BLISS7 Nights • Insignia Departs August 18, 2019

Itinerary:New York, New York • Saint George’s, Bermuda • Hamilton, Bermuda • New York, New York

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$100 shipboard credit, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


RENAISSANCE & RETREATS7 Nights • Sirena Departs September 12, 2019

Itinerary:Monte Carlo, Monaco • Antibes, France • Portofino, Italy • Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy • Ajaccio (Corsica), France • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Barcelona, Spain



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COLORFUL CARIBBEAN20 Nights • Regatta Departs September 24, 2019

Itinerary:Seattle, Washington • Victoria, British Columbia • Astoria, Oregon • San Diego, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico • Mazatlán, Mexico • Acapulco, Mexico • Puntarenas, Costa Rica • Panama Canal Daylight Transit • Cartagena, Colombia • Havana, Cuba • Miami, Florida



TIMELESS CUBA7 Nights • Insignia Departs September 28, 2019

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Havana, Cuba • Cienfuegos, Cuba • Santiago de Cuba, Cuba • Miami, Florida



SCENIC SEABOARD16 Nights • Riviera Departs October 30, 2019

Itinerary:Montréal, Québec • Québec City, Québec • Saguenay, Québec • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island • Sydney, Nova Scotia • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Bar Harbor, Maine • Boston, Massachusetts • Newport, Rhode Island • New York, New York • Miami, Florida



Owners Suites furnishings are from the Ralph Lauren

Home Collection.

Consider a thrilling helicopter tour over New York.

Take in the view from your balcony while enjoying Oceania’s

signature stellar cuisine.

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Discover Extraordinary Worlds in Unbound LuxurySeabourn

Seabourn’s first World Cruise in six years is destined to become a classic. Join an intimate group of like-minded adventurers on the stunning, all-suite Seabourn Sojourn, circumnavigating the globe in 146 days – starting from North America, crossing three great oceans, and calling at 62 ports in 36 countries on five continents. Expect unbounded luxury with bespoke amenities ranging from door-to-door private car transfers to round-trip first-class airfare to private gala events. Can’t join the entire circumnavigation? Pick the segment that most appeals and you’ll still enjoy a host of perks, including Virtuoso Voyages benefits.

WORLD CRUISE: EXTRAORDINARY DESTINATIONS146 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs January 4, 2020

Itinerary:Florida • Colombia • Aruba • Sint Eustatius & Saba • Saint Vincent & the Grenadines • Barbados • Cape Verde • Senegal • Gambia • Ivory Coast • Ghana • Angola • Namibia • South Africa • Mozambique • Madagascar • Tanzania • Kenya • Seychelles • Maldives • Sri Lanka • India • Indonesia • Thailand • Malaysia • Singapore • Thailand • Cambodia • Vietnam • China • Philippines • Indonesia • Australia • New Caledonia • Fiji • Samoa • American Samoa • Kiribati • Hawaii • California

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $3,000 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $63,399* per person.

WORLD CRUISE: ATLANTIC & AFRICAN LANDFALLS39 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs January 4, 2020

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Key West, Florida • Cartagena, Colombia • Oranjestad, Aruba • Bonaire, Sint Eustatius & Saba • Saline Bay, Mayreau, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines • Bridgetown, Barbados overnight • Mindelo, Cape Verde • Dakar, Senegal overnight • Banjul, Gambia • Abidjan, Ivory Coast • Takoradi, Ghana • Luanda, Angola • Walvis Bay, Namibia overnight • Lüderitz, Namibia • Cape Town, South Africa overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host PLUS $500 shipboard credit per person


WORLD CRUISE: AFRICA & THE ASIAN ARC77 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs February 12, 2020

Itinerary:South Africa • Mozambique • Madagascar • Tanzania • Kenya • Seychelles • Maldives • Sri Lanka • India • Indonesia • Thailand • Malaysia • Singapore • Thailand • Cambodia • Vietnam • China • Philippines • Indonesia • Australia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host PLUS $1,000 shipboard credit per person


Toast Thomas Keller-inspired menus with perfectly paired – and always complimentary – fine wines.

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WORLD CRUISE: ASIAN ARC & AUSTRALIA38 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs March 22, 2020

Itinerary:Singapore • Laem Chabang, Thailand • Koh Kood, Thailand • Sihanoukville, Cambodia • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam overnight • Hong Kong, China overnight • Hundred Islands, Philippines • Manila, Philippines • Puerto Princesa, Philippines • Benoa (Bali), Indonesia overnight • Komodo Island (Indonesia), Indonesia • Darwin, Australia • Cairns, Australia overnight • Townsville, Australia • Airlie Beach, Australia • Brisbane, Australia • Sydney, Australia overnight



WORLD CRUISE: ASIA, AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC PARADISE68 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs March 22, 2020

Itinerary:Singapore • Thailand • Cambodia • Vietnam • China • Philippines • Indonesia • Australia • New Caledonia • Fiji • Samoa • American Samoa • Kiribati • Hawaii • California

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$1,000 shipboard credit per person


WORLD CRUISE: POLYNESIAN PATHWAYS30 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs April 29, 2020

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia • Nouméa, New Caledonia • Kuto, Île des Pins, New Caledonia • Suva, Fiji overnight • Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji • Apia, Samoa • Pago Pago, American Samoa • Fanning Island, Kiribati • Kailua Kona, Hawaii • Honolulu, Hawaii • Manele, Lanai, Hawaii • San Francisco, California overnight



Encore’s Signature Suites feature expansive, forward-facing verandas.

Enjoy elegant cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients.

Explore Mystery Island on a guided Ventures by Seabourn kayak tour.

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Follow Your Taste Buds to Somewhere Delicious Cunard®

Tapas hopping around Barcelona. A lobster bake in Bar Harbor. High tea at the legendary Reid’s Palace in Funchal. Cunard takes you to the world’s most exciting culinary destinations in consummate fashion. Your taste buds will be satiated by an array of onboard choices, from healthy to hearty, light bites to haute cuisine. Take your reserved table in the sophisticated main restaurant, or get your fill of New York strip steak and Alaskan king crab in Steakhouse at The Verandah. There is Mexican fare at Aztec, Asian delicacies at Bamboo, and La Piazza serves up authentic Italian.

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS14 Nights • Queen Victoria® Departs September 6, 2019

Itinerary:London (Southampton), England • Vigo, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Florence or Pisa (La Spezia), Italy • Cannes, France • Barcelona, Spain • Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory • London (Southampton), England

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$125 shipboard credit for Balcony or Private car and driver in Barcelona for Grill Suites, specialty dining credit, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Balcony fares from $3,039 per person.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of up to $115 per person are additional and subject to change.

NEW ENGLAND & CANADA14 Nights • Queen Mary 2®

Departs October 4, 2019

Itinerary:New York, New York • Bar Harbor, Maine • Corner Brook, Newfoundland • Sept-Îles, Québec two overnights • Saguenay, Québec, Canada • Sydney, Nova Scotia • Halifax, Nova Scotia • New York, New York

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$125 shipboard credit for Balcony or $250 shipboard credit for Grill Suites, specialty dining credit, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host



THE CANARY ISLANDS12 Nights • Queen Victoria® Departs October 9, 2019

Itinerary:London (Southampton), England • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal • La Palma, Spain • Tenerife, Spain • Lanzarote, Spain • La Coruña, Spain • London (Southampton), England

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$125 shipboard credit for Balcony or $250 shipboard credit for Grill Suites, specialty dining credit, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host



Savor some of the world’s finest steaks and seafood in

Steakhouse at The Verandah.

Join a tour of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island.

Be pampered by your personal

Queens Grill butler.

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Enjoy a unique visual and culinary experience at Le Petit Chef and Qsine.

Signature Suites are tucked away for added privacy.

Go behind the scenes at Sydney’s Opera House.

Satiate All Your Senses with Complimentary Specialty DiningCelebrity Cruises

Dining with Celebrity is a true pleasure for the senses. Distinctive venues feature menus crafted by Michelin-starred chef Cornelius Gallagher, while ingredients are locally sourced from the regions visited. Feeling casual? Stop by Oceanview Café for a made-to-order stir-fry or pizza slice. Looking for romance? Sit down to a six-course tasting menu in the elegantly modern Murano. Seeking exclusivity? Suite guests enjoy their own upscale restaurant, Luminae. Ready to embark on a culinary adventure? Le Petit Chef at Qsine utilizes 3-D table animation to create a whimsical, unique culinary experience.

HAWAII15 Nights • Celebrity Eclipse Departs October 27, 2019

Itinerary:Los Angeles, California • Hilo, Hawaii • Kailua Kona, Hawaii • Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii • Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii • Ensenada, Mexico • Los Angeles, California

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

Virtuoso AquaClass fares from $3,799 per person.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $173.94 per person are additional and subject to change.

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN9 Nights • Celebrity Edge Departs November 15, 2019

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • George Town, Grand Cayman • Willemstad, Curaçao • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Oranjestad, Aruba • Fort Lauderdale, Florida




NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAY12 Nights • Celebrity Solstice Departs December 23, 2019

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia • Picton, New Zealand • Napier, New Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Akaroa, New Zealand • Dunedin, New Zealand • Dusky Sound, New Zealand • Doubtful Sound, New Zealand • Milford Sound, New Zealand • Newcastle, Australia • Sydney, Australia




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Embark with the Finest of EverythingCrystal Cruises

For Crystal guests, only the finest will do. Imaginative menus crafted to Michelin standards. A host of elegant restaurants, including Nobu Matsuhisa’s only seagoing venues. Exquisite wines shared by master sommeliers, and premium pours such as Grey Goose and Hennessy VSOP. The cruise line brings these same high standards to the only all-suite, butler-serviced ships on Europe’s rivers. Each voyage here features the acclaimed Wine & Food Festival or European Wine Experience, bringing top chefs, wine experts, and mixologists aboard for special tastings and demonstrations.

Crystal’s river voyages earn rave reviews for Michelin-inspired

fare prepared à la minute.

WONDERS OF THE DANUBE7 Nights • Crystal Mahler Departures available March 31 through November 17, 2019 (fares and Virtuoso amenities will vary by departure)

Itinerary:Passau, Germany • Linz, Austria • Melk, Austria • Cruising the Scenic Danube Wachau Valley, Austria • Krems, Austria • Vienna, Austria overnight • Bratislava, Slovakia • Budapest, Hungary overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$200 shipboard credit per person, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Petite Suite with Balcony Window fares from $2,699 per person.

DANUBE DREAMS & DISCOVERIES 7 Nights • Crystal Ravel Departures available April through November 2019 (fares and Virtuoso amenities will vary by departure)

Itinerary:Vienna, Austria • Esztergom, Hungary • Budapest, Hungary overnight • Bratislava, Slovakia • Krems, Austria • Melk, Austria • Linz, Austria • Vienna, Austria overnight

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

Virtuoso Petite Suite with Balcony Window fares from $5,195 per person.

NORTH CAPE PANORAMA16 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs June 21, 2019

Itinerary:Reykjavík, Iceland overnight • Isafjörður, Iceland • Akureyri, Iceland • Å i Lofoten, Norway • Leknes/ Lofoten, Norway • Tromsø, Norway • Honningsvåg, North Cape, Norway • Hellesylt/Geiranger, Norway • Geiranger, Norway • Cruising Sognefjord, Norway • Flåm/ Gudvangen, Norway • Bergen, Norway • Copenhagen, Denmark

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

Virtuoso Deluxe Oceanview fares from $7,010 per person.

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CENTRAL AMERICAN SOJOURN13 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs September 28, 2019

Itinerary:Los Angeles, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico overnight • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • Zihuatanejo, Mexico • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Acajutla, El Salvador • San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua • Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica • Caldera, Costa Rica overnight

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


HOLIDAY SOJOURN12 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs November 24, 2019

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos • Gustavia, Saint Bart’s • Fort-de-France, Martinique • Bridgetown, Barbados • Castries, Saint Lucia • Saint John’s, Antigua & Barbuda • Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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


AUSTRALIAN WILDS & BEYOND17 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs March 3, 2020

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia overnight • Mooloolaba, Australia (maiden port call) • Hamilton Island/Hardy Reef, Australia • Airlie Beach, Australia (maiden port call) • Cairns, Australia overnight • Darwin, Australia • Komodo Island, Indonesia • Bali (Benoa), Indonesia overnight • Singapore

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


The twelfth-century Aggstein Castle dominates the Danube in Wachau, Austria.

Crystal’s all-inclusive policy allows for

easy camaraderie.

An overnight lets you absorb Sydney’s sights and sounds.

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Set Your Cravings Free with Free at Sea ExtrasNorwegian Cruise Line®

You can get a sudden hankering for ceviche while hopping around the Greek Isles, fill up on freshly prepared sashimi off the coast of Norway, and satisfy your sweet tooth with pistachio gelato as you sail into Saint Petersburg – Norwegian’s innovative ships offer up to 28 distinctive dining venues. Indulge your cravings whenever and wherever you like; dress up, dress down, plan a romantic repast, or try something new on a whim. Wash it all down with a refreshing mojito or martini, warm sake, or cold draft; with a free unlimited open bar among your Free at Sea amenities, you can try them all.

ICELAND, IRELAND & NORWAY14 Nights • Norwegian Spirit Departs September 1, 2019

Itinerary:London (Southampton), England • Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium • Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Netherlands • Bergen, Norway • Geiranger, Norway • Reykavík, Iceland • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Dublin, Ireland • London (Southampton), England

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $300 shipboard credit per stateroom PLUS Free at Sea amenities, including free unlimited open bar


GREEK ISLES & ITALY11 Nights • Norwegian Pearl Departs September 20, 2019

Itinerary:Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Santorini, Greece • Mykonos, Greece • Argostoli/ Kefalonia, Greece • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Naples, Italy • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy



SCANDINAVIA, RUSSIA & BALTIC9 Nights • Norwegian Getaway Departs September 23, 2019

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



Certified Angus steaks at Cagney’s steakhouse are a cut above.

Three-bedroom Garden Villas sleep up to eight.

Hike up the 587 steps to Santorini’s Fira.

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Savor a filet mignon and fine wine in the fresh air at Candles restaurant.

Watch Wind Surf’s sails unfurl as you sail from port.

Immerse Yourself in the Local Flavor Windstar Cruises

Quench your thirst for craft brews on a lively pub-hopping tour of Halifax led by a kilted storyteller. Swirl and sip your way around Côtes de Provence, tasting cru wines at the historic Sainte Roseline and Saint-Martin chateaus. Follow the fragrance of nutmeg on Grenada to watch local “mammas” process the pungent spice, then head to the Diamond Chocolate Factory for a tasting of its famous Jouvay organic chocolate. Windstar’s boutique ships take you closer with authentic experiences such as culinary-themed shore excursions. Nightly menus feature seasonal ingredients sourced from ports along the journey.

YACHTSMAN’S HARBORS OF THE RIVIERAS7 Nights • Wind Surf Departs August 20, 2019

Itinerary:Rome, Italy • Portoferraio, Italy • Portofino, Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Cannes, France • Sanary- sur-Mer, France • Port Vendres, France • Barcelona, Spain

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


SOUTHEAST CANADIAN EXPLORATIONS10 Nights • Star Pride Departs October 4, 2019

Itinerary:Boston, Massachusetts • Bar Harbor, Maine • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Transit Canso Canal, Nova Scotia • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island • Gaspé, Québec • Saguenay, Québec • Québec City, Québec • Montréal, Québec

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


STAR COLLECTOR: SOUTHERN MIGRATION: CANADA TO THE CARIBBEAN30 Nights • Star Pride Departs October 14, 2019

Itinerary:Montréal, Québec • Québec City, Québec • Gaspe, Québec • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island • Transit Canso Canal, Nova Scotia • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Bar Harbor, Maine • Provincetown, Massachusetts • Transit Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts • Newport, Rhode Island • New York City, New York • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Charleston, South Carolina • Bimini, Bahamas • Samaná, Dominican Republic • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Vieques, Puerto Rico • Gustavia, Saint Bart’s • Little Bay, Montserrat • Roseau, Dominica • Pigeon Island, Saint Lucia • Saint George’s, Grenada • Bridgetown, Barbados

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


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All-Inclusive River Journeys as Unique as You AreUniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

You have unique tastes. Why not gratify them while cruising Europe’s rivers on one of Uniworld’s floating boutique hotels? Dining on board is equally distinctive, highlighted by farm-to-ship ingredients sourced from just miles away. Join the chef for a market tour, or share a meal in the home of a local host. Select Bordeaux departures are part of the cruise line’s Connoisseur Collection, featuring enhanced food and wine experiences on board and ashore. For a special way to spend the holidays together, book a Generations cruise in France for family-focused shore excursions, kids-only activities, and dedicated family hosts.

Visit historic estates, hike scenic vineyards, and taste fine wines all the way along

Portugal’s Douro River Valley.

PORTUGAL, SPAIN & DOURO RIVER VALLEY10 Nights • Queen Isabel (2019), S.S. São Gabriel (2020)Departures available through 2020

Itinerary:Lisbon, Portugal three overnights • Coimbra, Portugal • Porto, Portugal overnight • Porto Antigo, Portugal • Régua, Portugal • Pinhão, Portugal overnight • Vega de Terrón, Portugal overnight • Salamanca, Spain • Vega de Terrón, Portugal • Barca de Alva, Portugal overnight • Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal • Barca de Alva, Portugal • Pocinho, Portugal • Porto, Portugal • Guimarães, Portugal • Porto, Portugal overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$200 shipboard credit per personPLUS Virtuoso Voyages customcurated shore experience in Régua,welcome reception, and onboardVirtuoso host on select departures

Virtuoso Classic fares from $6,499 per person.

ENCHANTING DANUBE7 Nights • S.S. Maria Theresa Departures available through 2020

Itinerary:Budapest, Hungary overnight • Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria • Dürnstein/Melk, Austria • Linz (Salzburg or Linz), Austria • Passau, Germany overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$200 shipboard credit per personPLUS Virtuoso Voyages customcurated shore experience in Vienna,welcome reception, and onboardVirtuoso host on select departures


BRILLIANT BORDEAUX7 Nights • S.S. Bon Voyage Departures available through 2020

Itinerary:Bordeaux, France • Blaye/Bourg-sur- Gironde, France • Bourg-sur-Gironde/ Cussac-Fort-Médoc/Pauillac-La- Fayette/Bordeaux, France • Bordeaux/Cadillac/Libourne, France • Bordeaux, France • Libourne/Bordeaux, France • Bordeaux, France overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$200 shipboard credit per personPLUS Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Bordeaux, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host on select departures


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GEMS OF NORTHERN ITALY9 Nights • River Countess (2019), S.S. La Venezia (2020) Departures available through 2020

Itinerary:Milan, Italy two overnights • Milan/Verona (Valpolicella)/Transfer to Venice (Embark), Italy • Venice, Italy • Chioggia, Italy • Polesella (Bologna or Ferrara), Italy • Taglio di Po, Chioggia, Italy • Venice Islands (Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello), Italy • Venice, Italy overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$200 shipboard credit per personPLUS Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Venice, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host on select departures


DANUBE HOLIDAY MARKETS7 Nights • S.S. Maria Theresa Departures available December 2 through 16, 2019

Itinerary:Budapest, Hungary two overnights • Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria • Krems, Austria • Linz (Salzburg), Austria • Passau, Germany overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$200 shipboard credit per person


PARISIAN ROYAL HOLIDAY7 Nights • S.S. Joie de Vivre Departures available December 6 through 27, 2019

Itinerary:Paris, France • La Roche-Guyon/Vernon, France • Rouen, France • Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles), France • Paris, France two overnights



Discover Torcello and other hidden gems in the UNESCO- designated Venetian Lagoon.

Suites are stunning and butler-serviced.

Expect a flawless dining experience nightly.

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Destination-Focused Dining with $350 Credit on Select SailingsViking®

Every Viking cruise is designed for the thinking traveler seeking rich cultural immersion. We believe dining is an important part of your journey, both on shore and on board. Viking’s highly trained chefs are passionate about food and committed to providing an enriching culinary experience, whether you are savoring regional specialties or American classics, with cooking demonstrations and expert-led winetastings. Try optional food-focused excursions – making tarte flambée with a local chef in a Strasbourg winstub (eatery), sharing tea and cake in a Slovakian family home, or learning about Norway’s fish-farming culture in Bergen.

VIKING HOMELANDS®

14 Nights • Viking Ocean Ships Departures available throughout 2019 and 2020

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

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


RHINE GETAWAY7 Nights State-of-the-Art Viking Longships Departures available throughout 2019 and 2020

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



DANUBE WALTZ®

7 Nights State-of-the-Art Viking Longships Departures available throughout 2019 and 2020

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



Enjoy alfresco dining at the bow of a Viking Longship®

on the Aquavit Terrace®.

Cruise through breath-taking fjords into the

village of Eidfjord.

Longship Explorer Suites feature a wraparound veranda with 270-degree views.

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Neighborhood Balconies put you in the center of all the Boardwalk action.

Enjoy celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s curated menu at Jamie’s Italian.

Relax and unwind in an overwater cabana at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Bold Family AdventuresRoyal Caribbean®

The perfect family vacation isn’t a stretch of the imagination – it’s right on board a Royal Caribbean ship. Catch a wave on the FlowRider® and watch high-diving daredevils in the AquaTheater. Bring the whole family together over hearty family style Italian fare at Jamie’s Italian. Enjoy fresh raw bar favorites at Hooked SeafoodSM. And for something sweet, every candy under the sun awaits at Sugar BeachSM. On select Caribbean voyages, conquer the tallest waterslide in North America or get a taste of Bora-Bora in the Bahamas’ first overwater cabanas at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Freedom of the Seas® Departures available April 7 through December 29, 2019

Itinerary:San Juan, Puerto Rico • Philipsburg, Sint Maarten • Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis • Saint John’s, Antigua • Castries, Saint Lucia • Bridgetown, Barbados • San Juan, Puerto Rico

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

Virtuoso Balcony fares from $882 per person.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN & PERFECT DAY7 Nights • Symphony of the Seas® Departures available May 11 through December 28, 2019

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis • Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas • Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas • Miami, Florida


Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares from $1,399 per person.

WESTERN CARIBBEAN & PERFECT DAY7 Nights • Harmony of the Seas® Departures available May 26 through December 22, 2019

Itinerary:Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida • Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas • Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico • Roatán, Honduras • Cozumel, Mexico • Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida


Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony from $1,059 per person.

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Savor Authentic FlavorSilversea Cruises

Compare Ribeiro of Galicia and Rioja with one of Spain’s best sommeliers in La Coruña before a bespoke meal in the quintessentially Parisian La Dame restaurant. Meet Irish butchers, bakers, and artisan cheesemakers while moseying along Dublin’s Food Trail, then linger over Tuscan favorites at Le Terrazza, the first slow-food restaurant at sea. Or feast on Chilean barbecue in the Casablanca Valley’s famous vineyards. Silversea invites you to savor the authentic flavor of a destination with inspired fare created by renowned chefs and curated shore excursions that highlight the local cuisine.

Authentic Italian dishes are prepared with passion at La Terrazza.

LISBON TO AMSTERDAM12 Nights • Silver Cloud Departs May 1, 2019

Itinerary:Lisbon, Portugal • Leixões (Porto), Portugal • La Coruña, Spain • Gijón, Spain • Bilbao, Spain • Bordeaux, France overnight • Belle Île, France • Douarnenez, France • Saint-Malo France • Le Havre, France • Amsterdam, Netherlands


Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from $11,200 per person.

LONDON TO BARCELONA14 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs May 19, 2019

Itinerary:London, England overnight • Honfleur, France • Saint-Malo, France • Bordeaux, France overnight • Le Verdon (Bordeaux), France • Bilbao, Spain • Lisbon, Portugal overnight • Cádiz, Spain • Málaga, Spain • Barcelona, Spain

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


LONDON TO REYKJAVÍK11 Nights • Silver Wind Departs July 20, 2019

Itinerary:London (Tower Bridge), England • Saint-Malo, France • Saint Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, England • Cobh, Ireland • Dublin, Ireland • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Oban, Scotland • Ullapool, Scotland • Reykjavík, Iceland overnight



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KANGAAMIUT TO KANGAAMIUT16 Nights • Silver Cloud Departs August 26, 2019

Itinerary:Kangaamiut, Greenland • Sisimiut, Greenland • Uummannaq, Greenland • Pond Inlet, Nunavut • Sam Ford Fjord, Nunavut • Gibbs Fjord, Nunavut • Cape Burney, Bylot Island, Nunavut • Devon Island, Nunavut • Coburg Island, Nunavut • Markison Fjord, Nunavut • Pim Island, Nunavut • Cruise Alexandra Fjord, Nunavut • Qaanaaq (Thule), Greenland • Bowdoin Fjord, Greenland • Cape York, Greenland • Ilulissat, Greenland • Kangaamiut, Greenland overnight



LONDON TO NEW YORK15 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs September 26, 2019

Itinerary:London (Greenwich), England • Falmouth, England • Cobh, Ireland • Saint John’s, Newfoundland • Saint-Pierre, France • Sydney, Nova Scotia • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Boston, Massachusetts overnight • Cape Cod Canal Transit, Massachusetts • New York, New York

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


CALLAO TO BUENOS AIRES25 Nights • Silver Cloud Departs October 30, 2019

Itinerary:Callao (Lima), Peru • Paracas, Peru • Arica, Chile • Antofagasta, Chile • Isla Pan de Azúcar, Chile • Coquimbo, Chile • Valparaiso, Chile • Niebla, Chile • Puerto Montt, Chile • Castro, Chile • Tortel, Chile • Cruise English Narrows, Chile • Cruising Pio XI Glacier, Chile • Cruise Chilean Fjords overnight • Punta Arenas, Chile • Puerto Deseado, Argentina • Isla de los Pingüinos, Argentina • Camarones, Argentina • Puerto Madryn Argentina • Buenos Aires, Argentina



Patagonia is home to Magellanic, gentoo, Humboldt, and king penguins.

There’s nearly one staff member for every guest.

Savor innovative cuisine made with fresh,

colorful ingredients.

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