travel catalog | february 2019 family escapes...hands-on mosaic design workshop on the agenda. 34...

T R AV E L C ATA LO G | F E B R UA RY 2 0 1 9

Family Escapes

Hit the slopes: Skiing in Colorado.

All Together NowGETAWAYS THAT THE WHOLE CREW CAN ENJOY

On the table: Family gatherings.

(CO

VE

R)

DO

UG

BE

RR

Y/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

,(F

AM

ILY

) A

LE

KS

AN

DA

R N

AK

IC/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

Better TogetherFamily vacations are a fast track to fun, bonding, and building forever memories. Whether your clan is large or small, comprised of seasoned travelers or enthusiastic newbies, this curated catalog is full of just-right cruise itineraries that cater to every generation, child-friendly hotels from Colorado to Barbados, and adventure-filled African tours sure to lure adolescents away from their screens (because meeting an elephant beats Snapchat any day). So read on: Everything you need for your tribe’s next trip is just a few pages away.

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

1FEBRUARY 2019

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Family Escapes

Royal Caribbean cruisers hang out in Antigua.

2 Let’s Go! Our ultimate list of family

vacation ideas.

32Postcard A family trip to India gets kids out of their comfort zone.(C

OV

ER

) D

OU

GB

ER

RY

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

,(F

AM

ILY

) A

LE

KS

AN

DA

R N

AK

IC/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

FAMILY ESCAPES2

LET’S GO!Our ultimate list of family vacation ideas.

BY TANVI CHHEDA

Slide on: Taking family time to the next level. T

OM

AS

RO

DR

IGU

EZ

/C

OR

BIS

(TIG

ER

) G

LO

BA

LP

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

, (F

INS

) M

BB

IRD

Y/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

All hail the family vacation – a cherished opportunity to unplug from daily routines, discover new destinations, and reconnect with one another (because quality time feels extra special while on a game drive in Kenya or at a private cooking class in Rome). These Virtuoso destinations, hotels, tour operators, on-site tour connections, and cruise lines specialize in family travel, from weekend getaways at the beach

to multigenerational trips of a lifetime. To inspire you, we’ve combed through their offerings to create this ultimate list of family vacations. Ski trips, off-the-beaten-path adventures, scavenger hunts in world-famous museums – there’s a trip in here bound to get your clan excited to explore.

AFRICA 1 TRACK GORILLAS IN RWANDA. A weeklong safari in Rwanda with tour operator Wilderness Safaris includes gorilla-trekking in the Virunga Mountains, chimpanzee observation in Gishwati Forest National Park, and other conservation-focused activities.

2 PRACTICE YOGA ATOP TA- BLE MOUNTAIN. A great way to start the day in Cape Town: The 198-room Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel can arrange an am yoga class on South Africa’s famed mountain. (A concierge will make sure transfers, cable-car rides, and breakfast are handled too.)

TO

MA

S R

OD

RIG

UE

Z/C

OR

BIS

(TIG

ER

) G

LO

BA

LP

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

, (F

INS

) M

BB

IRD

Y/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

ASIA PACIFIC

Pool time at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel.

5 SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS. Manta rays are found in Fiji’s waters between May and October. During a snorkeling excursion arranged by the 32-room Vomo Island resort, families can take an hour-and-a-half boat ride to the Yasawa Islands to swim with the majestic sea creatures.

6 COOK A FAMILY MEAL FROM SCRATCH. Embrace the estate-to-plate philosophy at the 13-room Treetops Lodge & Estate on New Zealand’s North Island on a fly-fishing excur-sion, while picking herbs and vegetables in the hotel’s gardens, or during a cooking class with a hotel chef.

7 FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HOBBITS. After a Lord of the Rings movie marathon at home, visit real-life Middle-earth on Abercrombie & Kent

New Zealand’s eight-day tour of the country. Highlights include a trip to Hobbiton and a helicopter flight over Milford Sound.

8 LEARN ABOUT ANIME IN TOKYO. Tour operator Context Travel arranges informative, family-themed tours through more than 40 global cities. In Japan’s capital, comic-book lovers can explore the often-misunderstood otaku subculture in the city’s Akihabara district.

9 SEARCH FOR BENGAL TIGERS IN INDIA. Tour operator Big Five Tours & Expeditions’ 12-day, family-themed trip through India includes a visit to the Pench Tiger Reserve and a three-day junior naturalist program in Satpura National Park.

3 GO ON THE SA-FARI OF A LIFETIMEIN EAST AFRICA. Micato Safaris’ 12-day itinerary through Kenya and Tanzania is a solid choice for a first visit to Africa – and can be custom-designed for families. You’ll explore Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Maasai Mara.

4 DIVE INTO MOROCCO. Tour operator Mountain Voyage Morocco customizes 7- to 14-day itineraries for families traveling to the country, from wandering through Marrakech’s colorful souks to exploring the coastal town of Essaouira.

FEBRUARY 2019 3

4

Wish upon a starfish at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji.

adrenaline-seeking option for adventurous families with adult children.

14 BUY MATCHING JEWELRY IN TAHITI. Combine leisure and learning with Tahiti Legends’ eight-day

EUROPE 15 MARVEL AT THE NORTHERN LIGHTS. Tour operator Backroads offers family-themed hiking and biking trips

across the globe, including a six-day walking, hiking, snowshoeing, and hot-springs-soaking adventure through Iceland.

Polynesian family adventure. Excursions include snorkeling and a visit to a black-pearl farm.

(FIJ

I) C

HR

IS M

CL

EN

AN

PH

OT

OG

RA

PH

Y,

(PE

AR

L)

RA

FA

EL

BE

N-A

RI/

GE

TT

Y I

MA

GE

S,

(AM

ST

ER

DA

M)

AD

ISA

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

(PIZ

ZA

) B

RE

NT

HO

FA

CK

ER

/AL

AM

Y,

(SK

IER

S)

ULT

RA

MA

RIN

FO

TO

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

16 SPEND A WEEK IN AMSTERDAM.Connecting guest rooms and family suites at the 225-room Pulitzer Amsterdam offer plenty of room for the whole gang – and the concierge can arrange age-appropriate neighborhood walking tours and boat rides.

17 COOK TOGETHER IN TUSCANY. With its surrounding olive groves and gardens, Florence’s 41-room

Villa La Massa is a great place for a private family cooking class. Can you say ravioli, per favore?

18 TAKE A STROLL THROUGH SANTORINI. Your Virtuoso advisor can work with Travel2-Greece by Travelive, an on-site tour connection in Greece, to create a custom 7- to 12-day journey through the country, featuring history lessons in Athens, sunset sails in the Greek Isles, and more.

Canal daydreams in Amsterdam.

10 BECOME AMBAS-SADORS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. The Bula Club for kids at the 25-room Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji educates young ones about Fijian culture, marine life, and environ-mental sustainability.

11 GO OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN CAMBODIA. Highlights of a ten-day family adventure through Cambodia with Trails of Indochina include a visit to the UNESCO-protected Angkor Archaeological Park and a carriage tour through the colonial capital city of Phnom Penh.

12 MOVE INTO AN OVERWATER BUNGA-LOW FOR A WEEK.Tour operator Travel2/Islands in the Sun creates custom, family-oriented adventures in the South Pacific; head to Tahiti, Fiji, or the Cook Islands to parasail, snorkel with sharks, and lounge around on the beach.

13 PARAGLIDE OVER QUEENSTOWN. Many of Seasonz – New Zealand’s custom itineraries throughout the country can include endeavors such as paragliding, heli-biking, and off-road driving – an

FAMILY ESCAPES

5

19 BIKE THROUGH THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE … At Provence’s 115-room Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, families can take out the hotel’s bikes and cruise to a nearby confectionary shop for treats.

20 … OR PEDAL THROUGH THE BAVARIAN ALPS. Explore the foothills of Germany’s Wetterstein Mountains by bike from the 115-room Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa, Retreat & Cultural Hideaway, a 90-minute drive south of Munich. Afterward, book it to the family-friendly spa to wind down.

21 MOVE THE FAMILY INTO A GORGEOUS VILLA FOR THE WEEK. Villas of Distinction rents family-friendly properties in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, France, and Italy, including a stunning nine-bedroom farmhouse in Provence that’s ideal for a French-inspired reunion.

private pizza workshop in the village of Sant’Angelo Muxaro.

23 MAKE ART IN MALLORCA. The 74-room Belmond La Residencia on the Spanish island of Mallorca can arrange an array of family activities, from a visit to a local guitar maker to a clay-making class with the hotel’s sculptor-in-residence.

24 SEE THE SIGHTS IN LONDON AND PARIS. Tour operator Tauck Bridges creates group trips with families in mind, including an eight-day tour of London and Paris. Highlights include the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, a West End theater show, Versailles, and the Eiffel Tower.

25 TRY FLY-FISHING IN IRELAND. A 45-minute drive west of Dublin, the 134-room K Club offers a myriad of activities for families, including fly-fishing, archery, and kayaking.

(FIJ

I) C

HR

IS M

CL

EN

AN

PH

OT

OG

RA

PH

Y,

(PE

AR

L)

RA

FA

EL

BE

N-A

RI/

GE

TT

Y I

MA

GE

S,

(AM

ST

ER

DA

M)

AD

ISA

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

(PIZ

ZA

) B

RE

NT

HO

FA

CK

ER

/AL

AM

Y,

(SK

IER

S)

ULT

RA

MA

RIN

FO

TO

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

Little ones can hang at the kids’ club while parents play a round on the golf course.

26 CASTLE-HOP IN SCOTLAND. Visit Stirling Castle, look for red deer in the Highlands, and take a boat ride on Loch Ness during tour operator CIE Tours International’s eight-day, family-themed trip.

27 PLAN A WINTER SKI TRIP. The 74-room Cristallo, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa sits above

the alpine town of Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy’s Dolomites. After a day of cross-country skiing, dine together at The Chef’s Private Table restaurant.

28 TRANSPORTHISTORY BUFFS TOANCIENT GREECE.Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula is home to the ancient site of Olympia, the temples of Zeus and Hera, and much more. All of these make easy day trips from the nine-villa Porto Zante Villas and Spa on the island of Zakynthos.

Snow time: Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites.

Villas of Distinction’s Le Mas des Poiriers in Provence.

22 ROLL DOUGH AT A GROUP PIZZA- MAKING LESSON.Travel advisors can work with Essence of Sicily, a Virtuoso on-site tour connection on the island, to customize group adventures, from a tour of the Etna volcano to a

FEBRUARY 2019

FAMILY ESCAPES6

29 EMBARK ON A SCAVENGER HUNT THROUGH THE LOUVRE. Travel advisors can work with Découvertes, an on-site tour connection in France, to arrange a scavenger hunt through the Louvre (for kids ages 6 to 12) that sneaks in some history and art education, and, of course, ends with a prize.

30 SPEND A WEEK IN IRELAND. Your travel advisor can work with Dream Escape – Ireland, an on-site tour connection, to customize a family trip to the Emerald Isle. Visit Dublin’s Leprechaun Museum, kayak through Killarney National Park, and more.

31 GO ON A SUPER-CALIFRAGILISTICEX-PIALIDOCIOUS TOUR OF LONDON. Advisors can also work with Dream Escape – United Kingdom to create signature tours in

London. A Mary Poppins-centric day in the city includes stops at the Houses of Parliament and a Mayfair chocolatier to sample English fondants. 32 GIVE FALCONRY A GO. At the 232-room Gleneagles, a countryside retreat in the Scottish Highlands, families stay busy with falconry experiences, archery lessons, and horseback riding.

to Europe for families, including a three-day Rome adventure with a gelato-making class, a private visit to the Colosseum, and a hands-on mosaic design workshop on the agenda.

34 LEARN FLAMEN-CO TOGETHER. Your travel advisor can work with Made for Spain & Portugal, a Virtuoso on-site tour connection, to tailor custom itineraries for families. A sample 12-day trip might cover Barcelona, Costa Brava, Madrid, Granada, and Seville.

35 RELAX FOR A WEEK IN SARDINIA. Choose the Italian island of Sardinia for your next beach getaway: The 218-

room Forte Village Hotel Castello’s bungalows offer plenty of room to spread out, and Forte Village’s Wonderland kids’ club has a water park, swimming pools, and more.

36 SNAP A NEW FAMILY PHOTO IN FRANCE’S FAMOUS LAVENDER FIELDS. Provence’s lavender fields bloom in July, and they’ll make a gorgeous backdrop for a new family portrait. The 349-room Hôtel Barrière le Majestic Cannes (and its great kids’ program) is about a two-hour drive from the fields.

37 SKI UNDER THE FULL MOON. Every January, February, and March, guests of Switzerland’s 164-room Kulm Hotel St. Moritz can head out on a guided after-dark ski excursion. Novices and little ones can take ski lessons in partnership with a local school.

33 MAKE GELATO IN ROME. Tour operator Family Twist specializes in elevated private trips

Falconry lessons at Scotland’s Gleneagles.

(GE

LA

TO

) N

ED

OM

AC

KI/

GE

TT

Y I

MA

GE

S,

(FA

N)

EL

IZA

SN

OW

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

(LL

AM

AS

) D

MIT

RIY

BU

RK

AL

OV

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

FEBRUARY 2019 7

38 SAIL DOWN THE PANAMA CANAL. Princess Cruises’ ten-day, round-trip-from-Fort Lauderdale cruise on the 2,200- passenger Island Princess calls on Colombia, Costa Rica, and other coun-tries. A partnership with Discovery Family means activities are inspired by shows such as Myth-Busters and the cable channel Animal Planet. Departures: Multiple dates, October 17 through December 20.

39 EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU. Peru Empire Co.’s nine-day, family-themed trip to Peru visits the Sacred Valley, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, and, you guessed it, that famous

Inca citadel. Intrepid clans with older kids might even opt to hike and camp along the Inca Trail.

40 HEAD INTO THE RAIN FOREST. Take in the breathtaking natural wonders of the Brazilian Amazon on an 11-day adventure with Abercrombie & Kent Brazil. This journey off the beaten path also includes stops in São Paulo, the Pantanal wetlands, and Iguaçú Falls.

41 GO SWIMMING IN SECRET ROCK POOLS. The Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands is a seven-acre geological wonder where granite boulders form shallow pools that are made for a day of swimming and snorkeling. (Good news: The islands have fully recovered after being hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in late 2017.)

42 TUBE DOWN A RIVER IN JAMAICA. Families staying at the 63-room Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Montego Bay can keep it as low-key or high-energy as they’d like, from splashing in the pool to heading out for a tubing excursion on the Jungle River.

43 TAKE A WHALE- WATCHING CRUISE. Humpback whales swim off the coast of the Dominican Republic from January through March; the concierge at the 34-room Eden Roc at Cap Cana can arrange boat tours.

44 GET OUTSIDE IN COSTA RICA. Hit the beach during a five-day stay at the 181-room Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, which can be set up by your travel advisor via Gogo Vacations. The tour operator arranges vacation packages worldwide.

45 ISLAND-HOP IN THE CARIBBEAN ON THE WORLD’S LARG-EST CRUISE SHIP.Royal Caribbean’s 6,680-passenger Symphony of the Seas has enough onboard activities to keep families busy for days – a laser-tag arena, surfing simulator, zip line, and the Ultimate Abyss slide are just a few of the diversions.

46 KEEP IT ALL- INCLUSIVE IN MEXICO. While the parents are hopping from pool to pool or relaxing at the spa at the 539-room Grand Velas Riviera Maya, children ages 4 to 12 stay busy at the kids’ club, watching movies, making arts and crafts, or learning about local Mayan culture.

LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

SOUTH AMERICA

Princess Cruises’ Island Princess takes on the Panama Canal.

Play time at Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Mexico.

(GE

LA

TO

) N

ED

OM

AC

KI/

GE

TT

Y I

MA

GE

S,

(FA

N)

EL

IZA

SN

OW

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

(LL

AM

AS

) D

MIT

RIY

BU

RK

AL

OV

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

FAMILY ESCAPES8

47 WATCH BABY TURTLES HATCH ON THE BEACH. Sea turtles come to nest on Jamaica’s shores – includ-ing along the 210-room Half Moon’s two-mile-long beach – from April through July. Guests visiting in August through

November can cheer the hatchlings on as they race to the sea.

48 CHECK OUT A COOL CARIBBEAN KIDS’ CLUB. The 365-room Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman’s Ambassadors of the

Environment program entertains children with snorkeling lessons, stargazing sessions, science experiments, and more.

49 LET THE KIDS PLAY ALL DAY. Guests staying at the 497-room Reef at Atlan-tis in the Bahamas have complimentary access to many of the mega-resort’s impressive features, includ-ing Dolphin Cay and the Aquaventure water park.

50 SET SAIL FOR CUBA. Wander around Havana during an overnight stop in the city on Norwegian Cruise Line’s five-day, round-trip-from-Miami cruise. The 1,936-passenger Norwegian Sun has plenty

of cabins and suites for families. Departure: April 6.

51 HANG TEN IN BAJA CALIFORNIA. The concierge at the 174-room One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico, can arrange private group surf lessons on the resort’s beach – one of the few swimmable stretches of sand in the area.

52 SOAK UP SAINT KITTS. After a morning on the beach, get dressed for afternoon tea in the Great House at the 126-room Park Hyatt St. Kitts, where you’ll learn about the island’s history as one of the Caribbean’s biggest producers of sugarcane.

53 EXPLORE NOVA SCOTIA. Advisors can work with Virtuoso on-site tour connections American Excursionist and Cana-dian Excursionist to cus-tomize trips close to home. In Nova Scotia, for exam-ple, shipbuilding work-shops and fossil-hunting expeditions await.

54 HEAD TO AMERICA’S LAST FRONTIER. During an eight-day, Juneau-to-Sitka family cruise with Lindblad Expeditions on the 100-passenger National Geographic Venture, kids learn about area wildlife (bears, orcas, bald eagles) from a team of National Geographic pros. Depart-ures: Multiple dates, May 26 through September 1.

55 HIKE THE CANADIAN ROCKIES. Austin Adventures’ six-day family adventure through Banff and Jasper national parks includes whitewater rafting and horseback riding, plus opportunities to spot caribou, moose, and bighorn sheep.

56 ISLAND-HOP IN HAWAII. Tour operator Journese’s eight-day Hawaii vaca-tion covers impressive ground on Oahu and

UNITED STATES & CANADA

Night light: Half Moon’s Rose Halls Villa glows in Jamaica.

Whale watching in Alaska with Lindblad Expeditions.

(HU

LA

GIR

L)

NY

CS

HO

OT

ER

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

(CA

ST

LE

) C

OU

RT

ES

Y O

F U

NIV

ER

SA

L O

RL

AN

DO

RE

SO

RT

Maui; travelers visit the Dole pineapple planta-tion, take a hula lesson at an Oahu ranch, and go snorkeling off the island of Molokini.

57 STARGAZE IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK. Climb boulders, tour the Cholla Cactus Garden, and admire the night sky amidst the namesake shrubs of Joshua Tree. It’s

all an easy 40-minute drive from the 530-room Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa.

58 VENTURE TO THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER. A stay at the 750-room Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando comes with early admission to the neighboring Islands of Adventure – home

FEBRUARY 2019 9

to Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and more J.K. Rowling-approved attractions.

59 SEE PANDAS AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO. The 249-room Fairmont Grand Del Mar is a great base for exploring Southern California’s family-friendly attractions, including the zoo, the Legoland theme park, and La Jolla’s beaches.

60 SPEND A SUMMER WEEKEND IN THE COLORADO ROCKIES. Vail’s 127-room Sonnenalp Hotel is appealing even when the surrounding peaks aren’t snowcapped. A guided hike with a professional photographer lets aspiring shutterbugs of all ages practice their skills.

61 BOOK IT TO THE CALIFORNIA COAST. Dana Point’s 400-room Monarch Beach Resort has a kids’ club and offers a variety of programming for the entire family, including stand-up paddleboarding lessons.

64 VISIT ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S COOLEST CHIL-DREN’S MUSEUMS. The DoSeum in San Antonio, Texas, wows with its Spy Academy (where kids use math skills to solve covert missions) and a 39,000-square-foot outdoor play area.

65 TOBOGGAN AT WHISTLER OLYMPIC PARK.At one of the host sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, families can zip down the snowy hill and then head inside for some hot chocolate.

66 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A LITTLE NATURE. Naturalists at Georgia’s 256-room Cloister at Sea Island can guide groups through the area’s surrounding marshlands, where they’ll educate guests about the area’s ecosystem and wildlife.

67 SWIM WITH DOLPHINS IN HAWAII. Oahu’s 338-room Kahala Hotel and Resort is the only property on the island with a resident dolphin lagoon. Guests can learn about Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and hop into the water for an up close and personal experience.

68 EMBRACE LOG CABIN LIVING IN WYOMING.Spread out in one of the rustic-luxe cabins at the 60-room Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch. Popular summertime activities include fly-fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and more.

69 SADDLE UP IN UTAH.Horseback riding on miles of trails will be one of the many family-friendly activities at The Lodge at Blue Sky when it opens this May. The 46-room retreat is located on 3,500 acres of land just outside Park City.

70 TAKE A MINI ROAD TRIP ON MAUI. The 64-mile road to Hana is a scenic coastal drive dotted with waterfalls, hiking trails, and incredible lookout points. The concierge at the 463-room Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua can arrange a chauffeured tour or a car rental for a self-guided adventure.

Showing off: Universal Studios’ Hogwarts Castle in Orlando during a nighttime celebration.

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek in Colorado.

(HU

LA

GIR

L)

NY

CS

HO

OT

ER

/G

ET

TY

IM

AG

ES

(CA

ST

LE

) C

OU

RT

ES

Y O

F U

NIV

ER

SA

L O

RL

AN

DO

RE

SO

RT

62 TACKLE A ROPES COURSE TOGETHER. With zip-lining, paintball, and an eight-lane bowling alley, Pennsylvania’s 323-room Nemacolin Woodlands Resort feels like summer camp for the entire family.

63 HIT THE BUNNY SLOPES. Kids (and adults) can sign up for lessons through the ski valet at Colorado’s 190-room Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa. Other wintry family adventures include sleigh rides, dog sledding, and riding snowmobiles.

FAMILY ESCAPES10

A Brag-Worthy Multigeneration Cruise? Bring It On!Royal Caribbean International

FlowRider surf simulators and the tallest waterslide at sea; 360-degree views from the North Star capsule and wow-inducing entertainment on four distinctive platforms. Royal Caribbean does bold better than anybody, which is why it was named Best Multi-Generational Program winner at the 2018 Virtuoso Travel Week. You’ll find delectable dining choices for the foodie and the finicky, along with family-friendly accommodations, including the Ultimate Family Suite on Symphony of the Seas®. Balconies and above come with an array of exclusive perks. Adding to the excitement in 2019: the new Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Explore a world of family adventure at CocoCay.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Harmony of the Seas® Departures available June 30 through October 13, 2019

Itinerary:Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida • Perfect Day CocoCay, Bahamas • Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas • Philipsburg, Sint Maarten • Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida

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

Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares from $1,320 per person.

BERMUDA & CARIBBEAN9 Nights • Anthem of the Seas® Departures available July 4 through August 15, 2019

Itinerary:Cape Liberty, New Jersey • Kings Wharf, Bermuda • Philipsburg, Sint Maarten • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Labadee, Haiti


Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,011 per person.

WESTERN CARIBBEAN & PERFECT DAY7 Nights • Symphony of the Seas® Departures available July 20 through November 9, 2019

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Roatán, Honduras • Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • Perfect Day CocoCay, Bahamas



FEBRUARY 2019 11

Two-story Ultimate Family Suites feature in-suite slides, air hockey tables, and private game rooms.

Truffles top off tasty pasta from chef Jamie Oliver.

Ride the world’s longest overwater zip line in Labadee.

ALASKA GLACIER7 Nights • Ovation of the Seas® Departures available August 2 through September 6, 2019

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



WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN7 Nights • Oasis of the Seas® Departures available August 4 through September 15, 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Provence (Marseille), France • Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Naples, Italy • Barcelona, Spain



WESTERN CARIBBEAN 7 Nights • Allure of the Seas® Departures available August 11 through October 27, 2019

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Labadee, Haiti • Falmouth, Jamaica • Cozumel, Mexico • Fort Lauderdale, Florida



FAMILY ESCAPES12

Exclusive Resort Stays on MauiPleasant Holidays

Maui is the ideal multigenerational destination. You can paddle an outrigger canoe along the Wailea coast, go hiking in Haleakala National Park, and watch for humpback whales – all in one day. Make memories with your choice of exclusive resort stays. Set on 15 oceanfront acres, the upscale Andaz Maui offers direct access to Mokapu Beach and Japanese fusion fare from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The newly renovated Fairmont Kea Lani welcomes you with all-suite accommodations, the Willow Stream Spa, and authentic cultural experiences like ukulele and Hawaiian language lessons.

Admire the magnificent Mokapu Beach sunsets at Andaz Maui.

LAST A LIFETIME.MEMORIES MADE IN HAWAII

Escape to Hyatt® Resorts with Delta Vacations.‘Aloha’ is more than a greeting; it’s a way of life at Hyatt® Resorts in Hawaii. From paddle-boarding and kayaking to hula and lei-making lessons, there are limitless, family-friendly activities to help embrace the Aloha Spirit.

SkyMiles® Members earn 1,500 bonus miles per person, in addition to credited flight miles, with a Delta Vacations flight and hotel package.

Contact your Virtuoso Travel Advisor.

All SkyMiles® Program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. Bonus miles do not count toward Medallion® Status or Million Miler™ Status. Offer subject to change without notice; other restrictions may apply. Offers void where prohibited by law.

©2019 Delta Vacations DV32403 Location: Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa

ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA RESORT5 Nights • Travel available through May 1, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in One King Ocean View Room• Hotel taxes and more

Virtuoso rates from $1,592 per person.

FAIRMONT KEA LANI, MAUI5 Nights • Travel available through May 1, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in Ocean View Room• Hotel taxes and more


Learn how ancient Polynesians navigated the South Pacific on a canoe adventure at Fairmont Kea Lani.

LAST A LIFETIME.MEMORIES MADE IN HAWAII

Escape to Hyatt® Resorts with Delta Vacations.‘Aloha’ is more than a greeting; it’s a way of life at Hyatt® Resorts in Hawaii. From paddle-boarding and kayaking to hula and lei-making lessons, there are limitless, family-friendly activities to help embrace the Aloha Spirit.

SkyMiles® Members earn 1,500 bonus miles per person, in addition to credited flight miles, with a Delta Vacations flight and hotel package.

Contact your Virtuoso Travel Advisor.

All SkyMiles® Program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. Bonus miles do not count toward Medallion® Status or Million Miler™ Status. Offer subject to change without notice; other restrictions may apply. Offers void where prohibited by law.

©2019 Delta Vacations DV32403 Location: Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa

FAMILY ESCAPES14

Palms guests enjoy a host of complimentary non-motorized watersports.

You’re just steps from Piccadilly Circus and West End theaters.

With its unrivaled setting and storied history, Hotel Café Royal has been “London’s living room” for 150 years. Unwind in the exclusive Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, and dine on grilled meats and sushi from renowned chef Laurent Tourondel. Linger longer with every third night complimentary and enjoy guaranteed early check-in. Book a Grand Junior Suite or above for additional posh perks.

London, United KingdomTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Every third night complimentary• Guaranteed early check-in • Full English breakfast for two daily• $100 hotel credit, once per stay• Late checkout, if available• For Grand Junior Suite category and above: One-way airport transfer and in-suite minibar (soft drinks and snacks)• For Regent Suite and above: Round-trip airport transfers and in-suite minibar (soft drinks and snacks)

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

Hotel Café Royal, LondonEvery Third Night Free

Ah, decisions, decisions: Will you escape to The Shore Club, home to spectacular new oceanfront Villas and the region’s best kiteboarding on sheltered Long Bay Beach? Or do you prefer the laid-back luxury of The Palms, which boasts a sumptuous spa and a coveted spot on world-famous Grace Bay Beach? Exclusive benefits at both hotels – including a $100 credit – make your stay even more bespoke.

Providenciales, Turks and CaicosTravel available throughout 2019

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


The Shore Club Turks and Caicos and The Palms Turks and Caicos

Choose Your Beach Getaway in Turks and Caicos

FEBRUARY 2019 15

Hit the Savannah in Style with a $600 Shopping CreditMicato Safaris

Take the road less traveled on this adventurous safari to East Africa’s legendary game parks. You’ll see an amazing array of wildlife in the fabled Serengeti, Samburu, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Walk in the bush with Maasai warriors, go horseback riding at a Tanzanian coffee estate, and bicycle through the Ngorongoro Highlands. With a private departure, your family enjoys a comfortably equipped vehicle and the services of a Micato Safari Director all to yourselves. Plus, you’ll be bush-ready, thanks to a $600 credit toward safari apparel and gear.

Tanzania is home to the most lions in Africa – and you visit all of the

parks with the largest populations.

Make new friends at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi.

PRIVATE HEMINGWAY WING SAFARI11 Nights • Travel available through June 25, 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• All accommodations, including two luxurious tented camps• All meals, along with beer, soft drinks, and bottled water during dinner• Unlimited game drives, including bush cocktails• All flights within Africa• Every last gratuity, including safari directors and driver-guides• Free valet laundry service• $600 credit per family for Micato’s online safari shop• For every safari sold, Micato sends an African child to school

Virtuoso rates from $16,838 per person (based on group of four).

FAMILY ESCAPES16

Free Daypacks on Action-Filled Family AdventuresBackroads

Traveling with other kids of similar ages makes a trip more fun for everyone. Select Backroads’ adventures are packed with options that challenge and wow families as they explore together and independently. There’s a perfect balance of age-appropriate activities and routes designed for shorter attention spans, with plenty of opportunities to take a break and recharge. Get more pedal power on custom-designed bikes loaded with GPS devices, including trailer bikes and an exclusive line just for kids. Everyone will look good carrying their gear in complimentary daypacks, courtesy of Virtuoso.

DOLOMITES FAMILY MULTI- ADVENTURE – KIDS & TEENS5 Nights • Travel available June through August 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Experience Italy’s and Austria’s multicultural mosaic• Bike and hike along leisurely routes, from historic World War I sites to the peaceful Alta Badia Valley and Val Gardena• Ride a chairlift to Rifugio Scoiattoli for superb views of the Cinque Torri stone pinnacles • Rock climb like a pro with guidance from expert mountaineers – just for kids and teens• Receive a Backroads daypack for each traveler


BRITTANY & NORMANDY FAMILY BIKE TOUR – OLDER TEENS & 20s

5 Nights • Travel available June through August 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Discover the unique countryside and cuisine of two intriguing regions of France• Pause for reflection at World War II battle sites and join a local historian at the American Military Cemetery• Bike down rolling rural roads and along legendary beaches• Marvel at the dreamlike island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site• Receive a Backroads daypack for each traveler Virtuoso rates from $3,499 per person.

YOSEMITE FAMILY MULTI- ADVENTURE TOUR – YOUNGER KIDS5 Nights • Travel available June through August 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Bike to Rainbow Pools for a dip in these natural swimming holes along the Tuolumne River• Learn the ropes from expert mountaineers in a rock-climbing class – just for kids• Hike amidst the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite’s largest grove, with more than 500 ancient trees• Receive a Backroads daypack for each traveler Virtuoso rates from $3,499 per person.

Gain a shared sense of accomplishment and memories to last a lifetime.

Family trip leaders assure peak adventure.

Bike past story-book villages

in Brittany.

FEBRUARY 2019 17

Discover the Wild TogetherLindblad Expeditions – National Geographic

Snorkeling with playful sea lions, paddling tandem kayaks through icy coves, getting close enough to see the barnacles on the back of a gray whale – a Lindblad-National Geographic journey introduces your family to the wild side of life. Guests are joined by extraordinary teams on board authentic expedition ships loaded with cool toys. In Alaska and the Galápagos, the National Geographic Global Explorers Family Program lets young adventurers earn a landing craft “driver’s license” and record wildlife sightings in their field notebook with the guidance of National Geographic-certified field educators.

GALÁPAGOS 9 Nights • National Geographic Endeavour II and National Geographic Islander Departures available throughout 2019 and 2020

Itinerary:Guayaquil, Ecuador • Galápagos (Embark) • Galápagos Islands • Galápagos (Disembark) • Guayaquil, Ecuador

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$50 shipboard credit per couple

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $7,190 per person.

BAJA CALIFORNIA AND THE SEA OF CORTEZ: AMONG THE GREAT WHALES9 Nights • National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Venture Departures available February 4, 2019, through March 6, 2020

Itinerary:San José del Cabo/La Paz, Mexico • La Paz/San Carlos, Mexico (Embark) • Bahía Magdalena • Laguna San Ignacio • Los Cabos and Gorda Banks • Los Islotes and Isla Espiritu Santo • Sea of Cortez • La Paz/San José del Cabo, Mexico (Disembark)



EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS7 Nights • National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest, and National Geographic Sea LionDepartures available May through August 2019

Itinerary:Juneau, Alaska (Embark) • Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness • Petersburg • Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait • Icy Strait and the Inian Islands • Glacier Bay National Park • Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays, and Fjords • Sitka, Alaska (Disembark)



Expedition landing craft are strategically dropped to get as close as possible to whales.

Choose from a variety of daily activities.

Galápagos tortoises weigh up to 500 pounds.

FAMILY ESCAPES18

Enjoy full access to the 1,500-acre ecological reserve with

freshwater lagoons.

Beach attendants provide fresh towels, water misting, and even sunglass cleaning.

Caribbean luxury shows its playful side at Sandy Lane. The kids can spread out in their own room – at half price, no less – while making enchanting memories at the complimentary Treehouse Club. There’s even a lounge and special activities just for teens. Plan your stay around one of Sandy Lane’s weeklong Sports Camps, during which children age 7 to 16 can play golf, go waterskiing, take tennis lessons, and more.

Saint James, Barbados4 Nights • Travel available April 27 through October 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation in Orchid Room• 50 percent off second room for up to three children (age 16 and under) • Breakfast daily• One 60-minute massage and one round of golf per room • $700 food and beverage credit per room during May, June, and September • Complimentary dinner for children age 3 to 12

Virtuoso rates from $1,838 per night for two rooms (two-night minimum).

Sandy Lane Hotel

Children Get a Warm Welcome in Barbados

Designed by the late fashion icon Oscar de la Renta, Tortuga Bay offers a bespoke stay that begins with VIP airport service. Recently updated Suites and Villas open onto the hotel’s secluded white-sand beach; enjoy a host of exclusive privileges, including a complimentary golf cart to travel throughout the Puntacana Resort & Club. Virtuoso adds more bliss with a massage for each adult at the world-renowned Six Senses Spa.

Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily at Bamboo restaurant• Bottled water and platter of fruit in room upon arrival• One 30-minute massage at Six Senses Spa per adult, per stay• Nightly VIP turndown with platter of Dominican sweets• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• For stays of five nights or longer: $50 food and beverage credit for Bamboo Restaurant


Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club

More Bliss in the Dominican Republic

FEBRUARY 2019 19

ENGLISH KNIGHTS & WIZARDS7 Nights • Travel available April 20 through October 19, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Watch a matinee in London’s legendary West End • Stroll historic Bath with costumed Roman characters• Take a fun Welsh language lesson• Enjoy a festive banquet with entertainment in beautiful Cardiff Castle• Meet birds of prey at Chester Cathedral Falconry• Receive complimentary airport transfers


IRISH MYTHS & LEGENDS7 Nights • Travel available April 27 through October 12, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Don a horned hat for a fun Viking tour of Dublin• Cruise to Spike Island for a personalized picnic• Visit the dramatic Cliffs of Moher• Explore prehistoric Dun Aengus Fort in the Aran Islands• Dine in a luxurious rail carriage featured in the film Murder on the Orient Express• Receive complimentary airport transfers


NEW! LOCHS, LUCK & LORE7 Nights • Travel available July 21 through August 25, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Hear ghost stories at sixteenth- century Culzean Castle• Bake traditional brown bread at Causey Farm• See mummies in the crypt at Saint Michan’s Church in Dublin• Learn the legend behind UNESCO- designated Giant’s Causeway• View the Scottish crown jewels in Edinburgh Castle• Receive complimentary airport transfers


The Giant’s Causeway’s 40,000 basalt columns form natural stepping stones.

Families compete in a fun cook-off.

Stand atop the Cliffs of Moher.

Two-for-One Airfare on European Family VacationsCIE Tours International

England and Wales welcome travelers with a visit to mysterious Stonehenge, a ride on the London Eye, and a behind-the-scenes look at Harry Potter’s World – including Hogwarts’ Great Hall – at Warner Bros. Studio. Don a knight’s chain mail at Trim Castle, learn to play Gaelic football, and cross a 100-foot-high rope bridge on a tour of Ireland and Scotland. Or focus on Irish culture while cooking with a local chef, watching skilled sheepdogs at a traditional farm, and kissing the famous Blarney Stone. Book by February 14, 2019, and enjoy two-for-one airfare.

FAMILY ESCAPES20

Feel Free to Have More Fun with a $100 Shipboard CreditNorwegian Cruise Line

Freestyle cruising means your family can simply go with the flow. Kids are free to express themselves while creating a graffiti masterpiece, joining an improv class, or learning to walk on stilts at circus school. Adults can chill out in the exclusive Vibe Beach Club or the spa’s thermal suite. When hunger calls, dine when and where you wish at a host of inclusive and specialty restaurants. Family-friendly accommodations range from interconnecting staterooms to two-bedroom Suites located near the kids’ area so the fun is never far away.

Harvest Caye’s saltwater lagoon is ideal for an array of water sports.

HAWAII7 Nights • Pride of America Departs March 23 and April 13, 2019

Itinerary:Honolulu, Oahu • Kahului, Maui • Hilo, Hawaii • Kona, Hawaii • Nawiliwili, Kauai • Honolulu, Oahu

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $100 shipboard credit PLUS Free at Sea amenities


WESTERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Norwegian Pearl Departs March 24, 2019

Itinerary:Tampa, Florida • Cozumel, Mexico • Roatán, Honduras • Harvest Caye, Belize • Costa Maya, Mexico • Tampa, Florida



WESTERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Norwegian Breakaway Departs April 14 and May 12, 2019

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Roatán, Honduras • Harvest Caye, Belize • Costa Maya, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • Miami, Florida



FEBRUARY 2019 21

ALASKA WITH INSIDE PASSAGE7 Nights • Norwegian Joy Departs May 11 and June 22, 2019

Itinerary:Seattle, Washington • Ketchikan, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Hoonah (Icy Strait Point), Alaska • Victoria, British Columbia • Seattle, Washington



WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN7 Nights • Norwegian Epic Departs May 26 and June 16, 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Naples, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Cannes, France • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, Spain



SCANDINAVIA, RUSSIA & BALTIC9 Nights • Norwegian Getaway Departs June 16 and August 27, 2019

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



Cliffs along Kauai’s dramatic Napali Coast rise up to 4,000 feet.

Haven guests enjoy extra perks.

Plenty of dining options satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

FAMILY ESCAPES22

Get closer to wildlife on a horseback safari.

Train sounds and ever-changing scenery keep kids entertained.

Exploring England, Scotland, and Wales by train is the ideal way to see fairy-tale castles, visit Harry Potter sites, and even look for the mysterious Loch Ness monster. Discounted Family Passes provide free travel for one child with an accompanying adult, or ask about Saver Passes for three or more adults traveling together. Enjoy even more savings and convenience by pre- booking sightseeing tours and local transportation.

EXPLORE ENGLAND, SCOTLAND & WALES BY RAIL3 Days • Travel available through February 28, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three-day, first-class BritRail Pass (must be used within one month)• 20 percent savings when booked by February 22, 2019• Business lounge access and at-seat meal service (Virgin trains only)

Virtuoso rates from $305 per person.

Rail Europe

Get on the Right Track with 20 Percent Savings

Discover the traditional relationship between humans and nature while walking with the Kalahari’s indigenous people. Witness a zebra migration and meet conserva-tionists who are helping orphaned elephants. Big Five introduces young adults to southern Africa’s grandeur as well as its challenges; in the process, they find their own power to formulate real-world solutions. Virtuoso adds a complimentary flightseeing tour over Victoria Falls.

PRECIOUS JOURNEYS® COLLEGE EDITION SOUTHERN AFRICA: TEETH OF THE CROCODILE9 Nights • Travel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Walk with indigenous people in the Kalahari• Explore art and history in Johannesburg• Learn about elephant conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation in Zimbabwe• Witness a zebra migration between Namibia and Botswana• Sleep out in the salt pans during a mobile camping safari (seasonal)• Enjoy a complimentary helicopter flight over Victoria Falls

Virtuoso rates from $1,000 per person, per day.

Big Five Tours & Expeditions

Fly Over Victoria Falls on a Southern Africa Tour

FEBRUARY 2019 23

VOYAGE OF THE GLACIERS7 Nights • Royal Princess® Departs May 11, 2019

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Ketchikan, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Cruising Glacier Bay National Park • Cruising College Fjord • Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$50 shipboard credit per stateroom PLUS Soda & More Package for third and fourth passengers (Mini-Suite or above)

Virtuoso Mini-Suite fares from $1,659 per person.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN7 Nights • Caribbean Princess® Departs May 18, 2019

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Princess Cays, Bahamas • Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands • Sint Maarten • Fort Lauderdale, Florida



BRITISH ISLES (WITH LIVERPOOL)12 Nights • Crown Princess® Departs May 25, 2019

Itinerary:London (Southampton), England • Saint Peter Port, Guernsey • Cork, Ireland • Dublin, Ireland • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Liverpool, England • Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland • Invergordon, Scotland • Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Scotland • Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), France • London (Southampton), England



Princess’ North to Alaska program immerses you in the best of the Great Land.

Enjoy a private beach party on Princess Cays.

Choose from a range of beverage packages.

Princess Transforms Family Cruising into Family BondingPrincess Cruises®

From Glacier Bay Junior Ranger programs and Caribbean Shark Week to Animal PlanetTM shore excursions and Science Channel- led Stargazing at Sea, Princess creates a true family-focused community that inspires deeper bonds with a destination and each other. Discovery-themed activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity in reimagined youth and teen clubs, while onboard trivia games, sports competitions, and movies with popcorn under the night skies bring everyone together. Booking a Mini-Suite or above? Virtuoso treats third and fourth passengers to unlimited sodas, fresh juices, “mocktails,” and more.

FAMILY ESCAPES24

Every suite offers a French or full balcony with ocean views.

Enjoy panoramic Victoria Harbour views

from your Suite.

Book a terrace room over-looking Paris’ rooftops.

Enter The Cove’s dramatic open-air lobby and feel the dynamic vibe of this all-suite Atlantis resort. Use your exclusive credit at a choice of dining options, including chef José Andrés’ new seafood restaurant and the casual beachfront eatery Sip Sip. There’s nonstop family fun at the 141-acre Aquaventure Waterpark; adults 21 and older can enjoy the newly reimagined poolscape at The Cove Pool, with 20 private cabanas and outdoor gaming.

Paradise Island, BahamasTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available (Ocean Suite to Deluxe Ocean Suite only)• Continental breakfast for two daily• $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi


The Cove at Atlantis

Hong KongTravel available through April 30, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Accommodations in a Harbourview Room or Suite (outer-connecting room combinations are available)• Breakfast for two daily• $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay• Complimentary Club privileges, including private lounge access and dedicated concierge services• Complimentary Wi-Fi• Suite Bonus: Third night FREE when you book select Harbourview Suites


Paris, France4 Nights • Travel available through March 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ accommodation in Superior or Deluxe Room• Fourth night FREE• American breakfast daily• Complimentary drinks at the lobby bar• Complimentary in-room minibar• Access to the business center and fitness center • Flowers and fresh fruits in room daily• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Virtuoso rates from EUR 1,260 per room.

Delight Your Palate at Atlantis with a $100 Dining Credit

Enjoy an Extra Night in Paris

Exclusive Family Experiences

Esprit Saint Germain

InterContinental Hong Kong

FEBRUARY 2019 25

Save Big on Summer Beach VacaysTravel Impressions

Stroll lush gardens and admire pristine lagoons at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Take a dip in the lava-rock river pool, play a round on the 18-hole championship golf course, and sample delicious island flavors at the resort’s restaurants. Set along Paradise Island’s white sands, The Reef invites guests to unplug completely or plug in to all Atlantis has to offer. Make a splash at the Aquaventure Waterpark, and relax in a stunning residence with all the conveniences of home. Discover unlimited luxury at the all-inclusive Dreams Los Cabos. Go snorkeling, play championship golf, and help release baby turtles into the Sea of Cortez.

GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA5 Nights • Travel available through December 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a King Bed Room• Fifth night FREE• Buffet breakfast daily (gratuity not included)• Round-trip hotel transfers• Hotel tax


THE REEF AT ATLANTIS5 Nights • Travel available through December 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Studio Terrace Room• Upgrade to Studio Harbor Room upon arrival, if available• Continental breakfast for two daily• $100 food and beverage credit per room, per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Round-trip hotel transfers• Hotel tax


DREAMS LOS CABOS SUITES GOLF RESORT & SPA5 Nights • Travel available through December 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Junior Suite Ocean View King Room• Reduced rates• Endless gourmet meals, snacks, and top-shelf spirits• Daily activities, nonmotorized water sports, and nightly entertainment• $200 in resort coupons per room, per stay• Round-trip hotel transfers• Hotel tax and service charges


Pick from three swimming pools at Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa, including an adults-only pool.

The Reef at Atlantis features a Kids Concierge.

Float down the lazy river pool at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa.

FAMILY ESCAPES26

Kids get VIP treatment with pint-size robes and

special amenities.

Vail offers some of the world’s best ski programs for kids.

Enjoy complimentary waterskiing, or go swimming with turtles.

St. Moritz’s oldest hotel welcomes a new generation with elegantly modern accommodations, the Marmotta Kids Club, Michelin-starred dining, and, of course, a legendary mountain setting. While the kids are busy with treasure hunts or free snowboard lessons, you can use your exclusive credit toward a round of golf (in summer), a helicopter tour over the Upper Engadine, or a detox body treatment at the redesigned Kulm Spa.

St. Moritz, SwitzerlandTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Complimentary Very Important Kids program • Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• VIP amenity in room• $100 hotel credit, once per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi


Kulm Hotel St. Moritz

Vail, ColoradoTravel available through April 21, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• $100 hotel credit, once per stay• Extra $25 credit toward Sonnenalp Kids Club activities and adventures• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi


Barbados4 Nights • Travel available April 1 through August 7, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation in Garden View, Ocean View, or Ocean Front Suite• Second Suite at 50 percent off• Breakfast for two daily• $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay • Boat trip to swim with turtles, once per stay• Choice of one experience: cooking class, cocktail- making class, diving session, or island exploration • Daily tennis and paddleboarding


Give Your Swiss Alp Vacation a Lift with a $100 Credit

Reconnect with the Family

Family Fun at Its Best with Extra Kids Club Credit

Cobblers Cove, Relais & Châteaux

Sonnenalp Hotel

FEBRUARY 2019 27

Low-Key Luxury for the Modern Family Celebrity Cruises

While Celebrity’s brand of luxury may be low-key, its array of family activities and excursions is off the charts. Kids stay engaged with the only customizable Camp at Sea program that changes according to young cruisers’ interests – from art projects to junior culinary classes to fun STEM experiments. Get together for a glassmaking class, friendly archery competition, or dance party in the “silent disco.” Family-focused shore excursions will have you speeding along the world’s largest zip line in Alaska, snorkeling with sea turtles in the Galápagos, and noshing at an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria.

ALASKA HUBBARD GLACIER7 Nights • Celebrity Eclipse Departures available May 26 through September 15, 2019

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Cruising the Inside Passage • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Cruising Hubbard Glacier • Juneau, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Cruising the Inside Passage • Vancouver, British Columbia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony and above) PLUS Suite guests also receive a $75 shopping credit

Virtuoso Concierge Class fares from $1,849 per person.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $187.54 per person are additional and subject to change.

GALÁPAGOS OUTER LOOP7 Nights • Celebrity Flora Departures available May 26 through December 22, 2019

Itinerary:Baltra Island • Daphne Island • Gardner Bay, Española Island • Suarez Point, Española Island • Cormorant Point, Floreana Island • Post Office Bay, Floreana Island • Moreno Point, Isabela Island • Urvina Bay, Isabela Island • Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island • Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island • South Plaza, Santa Cruz Island • Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island • Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island • Baltra Island

Virtuoso Sky Suite with Veranda fares from $8,999 per person.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $120 per person are additional and subject to change.

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN9 Nights • Celebrity Edge Departs August 10, 2019

Itinerary:Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Naples, Italy • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, Spain • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Santa Margherita, Italy • Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Specialty dining experience for two (Balcony and above) PLUS Suite guests also receive a $75 shopping credit

Virtuoso Concierge Class fares from $2,899 per person.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $103.79 per person are additional and subject to change.

Complimentary minibars and unlimited specialty dining are just a few Suite perks.

Go “glamping” on Flora’s top deck.

Menus are crafted by a Michelin- starred chef.

FAMILY ESCAPES28

The Kids Club “mini village” makes family vacay a breeze.

Golf pros are particularly patient with young players.

Fairmont Southampton offers fun for the whole family.

The resort just launched five- star beachside service, including

“Babewatch” child care.

Marbella, Costa del Sol, SpainTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• Round of golf per person, including greens fees, once per stay• $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available


Blue Ridge Mountains, VirginiaTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Complimentary family activities, including fly-fishing, golfing, and archery (June 3 through September 9, plus Easter and spring break)• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• $100 resort credit, once per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available


Southampton, BermudaTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• First room with full Virtuoso amenities• Second room for children under 18 includes complimentary access to Explorers Kids Camp and welcome amenity gift• FREE or 50 percent off guaranteed connecting room for children• Children 5 and under eat free; 12 and under receive 50 percent off the adult menu


Kassándra, GreeceTravel available April through October 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• Round-trip private airport transfer• Two-hour chauffeur-driven limo experience around the historic Kassandra Peninsula• Early check-in/late checkout, if available


Family Getaway in Bermuda

Hassle-Free Family Retreat at Greek Eco-Paradise

Unforgettable Family Vacation with a Kids Club

Spring Break and Summer Fun

Fairmont Southampton

Sani Asterias at Sani Resort

Marbella Club Hotel – Golf Resort & Spa

Primland

FEBRUARY 2019 29

Together Time in Cancún, Grenada, and Dominican RepublicGOGO Vacations

There are 7,000 lush acres to explore at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. Play golf on three Pete Dye courses, go horseback riding, paddleboard off a private beach, and visit the Altos de Chavón artisan village. Spice Island Beach Resort offers a boutique, all-inclusive stay on world-famous Grand Anse Beach. Go cycling, practice yoga, and dine on fresh, flavorful cuisine. Boredom is an impossibility at Finest Playa Mujeres, Cancún’s only all-inclusive, luxury family-friendly resort. The ever-changing activity list includes kids’ spa treatments, plus group cooking and introductory scuba classes.

CASA DE CAMPO4 Nights • Travel available through April 20, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation in Pete Dye Golf Lodge Room • Special savings• Unlimited rounds of golf• Exclusive My Time benefits, including $100 resort credit per room, per stay ($200 per villa)• Complimentary nanny service up to four hours (one or two children), once per stay• Transfers


SPICE ISLAND BEACH RESORT7 Nights • Travel available January 16 through December 15, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Seven nights’ accommodation in Oleander Garden Suite • Special savings• All-inclusive stay• First child stays and eats FREE• Transfers


FINEST PLAYA MUJERES BY EXCELLENCE GROUP4 Nights • Travel available August 12 through December 23, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation in Junior Suite Spa or Pool View Room• Savings up to 48 percent• All-inclusive stay• Exclusive My Time benefits, including special savings on spa services, tasting events, and romantic beach dinners• Transfers

Virtuoso rates from $829 per person.

Join the all-inclusive fun at Finest Playa Mujeres.

Upgrade to a Spice Island pool suite.

Casa de Campo’s nannies let you enjoy me time.

FAMILY ESCAPES30

Customized programs for kids exceed expectations.

Denali National Park is home to around 1,800 moose.

Choose a Vista Casita overlooking the serrated mountains and boulders.

The resort received the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Award for the Top

Resort in Central America.

Dana Point, California3 Nights • Travel available through June 30, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ accommodation• Every third night FREE• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• $100 resort credit, once per stay• Additional $50 resort credit


ALASKA WILDERNESS TOUR6 Nights • Travel available May 1 through September 13, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Six nights’ accommodation • Visits to Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, and Anchorage• Jetboat Tour and Riverboat Discovery Tour• All transportation, including luxury dome rail travel• Unscheduled time in Denali to explore on your own• $50 discount per person (first two guests sharing room)

Virtuoso rates from $1,499 (plus $199 taxes) per person.

Scottsdale, Arizona2 Nights • Travel available through August 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ accommodation in Premier Casita or Vista Casita Room• Breakfast for two daily• $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay• Additional $100 resort credit toward incidentals


Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica4 Nights • Travel available through September 1, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Fourth night FREE when booked by February 28, 2019 • Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• $100 resort credit, once per stay


Experience More in the Sonoran Desert with a $100 Credit

Fourth Night Free in Nature’s Playground

Family Time with Every Third Night Free

Experience Wild Alaska Your Way

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort

Monarch Beach Resort

Knightly Tours

FEBRUARY 2019 31

Gaze upon the majesty of Petra.

Ride a camel beneath Giza’s pyramids.

Gondoliers double as Venice guides.

Gain Deeper Insights into the World’s Great CulturesInsight Vacations

Join a local expert for a leisurely passeggiata through Rome’s backstreets, and sample delicious wines with regional snacks at Machiavelli’s home in Tuscany. Venture inside one of the pyramids of Giza with an Egyptologist, and dress in traditional galabeyas for a festive party while cruising the Nile. Dine under the stars at a traditional Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, and learn about efforts to preserve Jordanian heritage at the Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative in Amman. Insight Vacations creates deeper, more enriching travel experiences with unique activities, rare access, authentic dining, and meaningful interactions.

BEST OF ITALY10 Nights • Travel available April 4 through October 17, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Enjoy VIP entrance to the Vatican Museums, including a private viewing of the Bramante Staircase • Gain fascinating insight into Michelangelo’s David while visiting the Accademia Gallery in Florence • Witness traditional glassblowers in Venice• Join a local expert for a tour of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi• Cruise to the famous isle of Capri


WONDERS OF EGYPT8 Nights • Travel available April 8 through October 14, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Gaze upon King Tutankhamun’s gilded throne in Cairo• See the statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis• Taste authentic Egyptian bread while visiting an artisan bakery in Luxor • Explore the largest temple complex on earth at Karnak• Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and other West Bank wonders with an Egyptologist


JORDAN EXPERIENCE6 Nights • Travel available April 18 through October 10, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Step 2,000 years back in time in ancient Jerash, the world’s finest surviving Greco-Roman city • Admire Madaba’s fascinating mosaic map of the Holy Land• Pass through the winding Siq on the way to the UNESCO-designated “Rose City” of Petra• Take a jeep safari into the heart of Wadi Rum’s majestic desert• Break bread in a private Druze home


FAMILY ESCAPES32

Please visit https://tinyurl.com/y8wlmvsd for applicable promotional terms and conditions. Pricing, schedules, and Virtuoso exclusive amenities and benefits are subject to alteration, availability, and blackout dates; may be withdrawn or change without notice; and may not be combinable with other offers. All offers have additional terms and conditions and may only be available to the first two guests per room or suite. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details. Virtuoso assumes no responsibility for the presentation confirmed herein, including errors in pricing. All prices are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, and do not include airfare, gratuities, taxes, and other fees, unless stated otherwise. Virtuoso prepared this mailing in the USA. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, and SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL 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.

FOR ALL AGESA family trip to India endeavors to get kids out of their comfort zone.“We wanted to take our kids on a trip where they would continue to learn how to be global citizens. At a street mar-ket, I gave each kid a set number of Indian rupees and told them they would have to negotiate for a drum, sunglasses, toys, and whatever else. This was a powerful real-world lesson for them. We also visited a Sikh temple in Delhi, and toured the kitchen where they make and serve thousands of meals each day to feed the hungry.”

– Amiel Lindenbaum, Virtuoso travel advisor

Postcard

Monumental: Amiel Linden-baum with his family at the Taj Mahal.

AM

IEL

LIN

DE

NB

AU

M

AM

IEL

LIN

DE

NB

AU

M

ADVERTISEMENT

This classic Southern escape is nestled along the May River in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling amid an extensive nature preserve. And relax in spacious accommodations

that pay homage to the region’s rich heritage. Enjoy seven distinctive dining options, and earn merit pins by becoming true Lowcountry explorers

in the Montage Merits program.

VIRTUOSO AMENITY: $100 spa services credit.

Let the spirit of Hawaii embrace you at picturesque beachfront Kapalua Bay. All-suite accommodations provide plenty of room for your family to spread out. Savor authentic Hawaiian fare and classic dishes at

three dining options, and indulge in award-winning spa treatments inspired by the tropical environment. Experience Hawaii’s greatest treasures

together while earning Montage Merit pins.


BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

MONTAGE PALMETTO BLUFF

DISCOVER MORE THAN 1,300 TOP HOTELS AND RESORTS AROUND THE WORLD WHERE VIRTUOSO TRAVELERS ENJOY THESE EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES:

Room upgrade, when available • Breakfast for two daily • Virtuoso amenityEarly check-in and late checkout, when available • Complimentary Wi-Fi

FAMILY FUN RESORTS

MAUI, HAWAII

MONTAGE KAPALUA BAY

PARK CITY, UTAH

MONTAGE DEER VALLEYSki in and ski out of this majestic alpine retreat overlooking historic

Park City. Participate in year-round activities like hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, and golf. Take a wellness class followed by a well-deserved spa treatment. Savor meals at five eclectic restaurants, ranging from

Burgers & Bourbon to Yama Sushi. And conquer the mountain as a family in the Montage Merits program.


AREN’T YOU GLAD YOU HAVE A VIRTUOSO TRAVEL ADVISOR?

Life is short.

Kenai, Alaska

301902 02/19

If you do not currently have a travel advisor, it’s easy to find the one

who’s right for you by using the Virtuos advisor catalog on virtuoso.com.

The world’s finest travel agencies and advisors are Virtuoso®.virtuoso.com

Your time matters, and you deserve the best. From weekend getaways to longer itineraries, thank you for entrusting us with your travel dreams.

travel catalog | february 2019 family escapes...hands-on mosaic design workshop on the agenda. 34...

Documents