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Taste the World

CULINARY TRIPS THAT SERVE UP AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

Cheers!

Made in Mexico: A flaming rosemary-

agave margarita.

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GoldLeaf happy hour on board the

Rocky Mountaineer.

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 savour a destination, showcasing an array of tours, cruises, hotels, and more – all available via a knowledgeable Virtuoso travel advisor. We invite you to indulge and let your appetite for travel lead the way.

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

2Welcome to Virtuoso An introduction to the benefits of working with a Virtuoso travel advisor.

4Location, Location, Location We’ve rounded up the restaurants for authen-tic regional specialities around the world.

10HOTELS & TOURS Places to stayand things to do.

26CRUISE LINES Pick your itineraryand sail away.

42Postcard Exploring healthy cuisine in Arizona.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Taste the World

The Atrium Bar on board Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Bliss.

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Published exclusively for in-the-know travellers in Australia and New Zealand, this travel guide offers ideas and inspiration from select hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and more. This edition showcases culinary trips:

food- and drink-filled journeys that can be brought to life by Virtuoso travel advisors, worldly professionals who use their global connections to plan the most unforgettable experiences for their clients.

Welcome to VIRTUOSO

A night out at one of Oceania Cruises’ Red Ginger restaurants.

Regent Seven Seas hospitality.

Take your pick in a French bakery.

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WHY WORK WITH A

TRAVEL ADVISOR?

Virtuoso travel advisors elevate every trip. A great advisor ...

• KNOWS THE WORLD: The best advisors travel the globe – scouting out hotels, deepening relationships with tour guides, and gleaning firsthand knowledge of destinations for you.

• MAKES YOU A VIP: Expect cus-tomised itineraries and insider access all over the world. Virtuoso advisors are also able to secure special benefits you can’t get on your own, including exclusive hotel amenities such as preferred rates and availability, room upgrades (if available), and extras like spa treatments and dining credits. Perks on Virtuoso Voyages sailings often include cocktail parties with an onboard host, special shore excur-sions, a private car and driver in port, or shipboard credits.

• KNOWS YOUR TRAVEL STYLE: Virtuoso advisors understand what’s most important to you, whether it’s taking private cooking classes or sim-ply lounging by the pool.

• TAKES IT FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY: Virtuoso advisors can assist with everything from big-picture aspects (including knowing where to go – and when) to the details that matter (think booking hotel rooms with the best views).

• EXPANDS YOUR HORIZONS: Your advisor will help you think creatively about where to go and what to do. Count on recommendations for hot new destinations, plus new ways to experience those places you’ve already visited.

• CAN HANDLE ANYTHING: When problems occur away from home, consider your advisor your per-sonal help line and fixer who knows how to quickly turn things around for the better.

From top: A street vendor in India, beef tagine, rice terraces in Indonesia,and a Tuscan wine tasting.

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Few foods inspire as much passion and opin-ion – and in so many places – as pizza, and nowhere is this truer than in New York City, Chicago, and Naples. Each offers a distinct take on this global favourite that its support-ers, naturally, argue is the best. However, at the end of the day, whether it’s Italian or American, we can all agree that a superbly done pie is cause for celebration.

· Various toppings – sausage is a

Chicago favourite

· Generous layer of tomato sauce on

top of ingredients

· Requires a plate and a fork and knife to eat

WHERE:oLou Malnati’s

Lincolnwood (the chain’s

original location): 6649 N. Lincoln Avenue,

Lincolnwood; www.loumalnatis.com

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· Dough made the day before and left to rise slowly for many hours

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· Bottom of crust blistered, crisp, and slightly charred, with a smoky flavour

· Vaguely soupy centre

WHERE:oAntica Pizzeria Port’Alba:Via Port’Alba 18, Naples

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· Folded and eaten with the hands

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· A bit of pooled oil on the surface

WHERE:oDi Fara Pizza:1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn; difarapizzany.com

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Handling over 1,000 tonnes of seafood per day, the Toyosu Market (formerly the Tsukiji Market, which re-located last October after 83 years in business) is the world’s largest and busiest fish wholesaler. A visit to its celebrated tuna auction, now visible from an observa-tion deck in the new location, is one of Tokyo’s culinary highlights – especially after an early breakfast at one of its traditional sushi counters. Daiwa Sushi and nearby Sushi Dai serve some of the best in Japan – any fresher and the seafood would still be on the boat.

WHERE:oDaiwa Sushi: Toyosu Market, 6 Chome-3-2, Koto City, Tokyo

oSushi Dai: Toyosu Market, 6 Chome-5-1, Koto City, Tokyo

QSUSHI in Japan

Win Valencia

Market-fresh break-fast at Daiwa Sushi.

Paella done right.

Oaxaca is known as “the land of the seven moles.” These thick, heady sauces include rojo (red), verde (green), and brick-red versions – the latter is aptly named man-chamanteles (“tablecloth stainer”). But the king is mole negro (black). Its preparation is lengthy and complicated, and it includes a disparate combination of ingredients – various dried chillies grown in the nearby hills, toasted and ground nuts and seeds, spices (cinnamon, cloves, va-nilla, anise), herbs (epazote, sometimes avocado leaves), raisins, and even the unlikely addition of bittersweet chocolate. As at the divine Casa Oaxaca Café, mole negro is traditionally served over the local turkey called guajo-lote, alongside fried sweet plantains. To kick your dinner up a notch, pair any mole dish with a handmade margari-ta like the one on our cover.

QMOLE in Oaxaca

WHERE: oCasa Oaxaca Café: Jazmines 518, Reforma; www.casaoaxacacafe.com

Spain’s baroque culinary tour de force, drawing well over a dozen ingredients into its signature wide, flat pan, is, at heart, a country dish that hails from the orchards and paddies around the Albufera lagoon south of Valen-cia. Making paella is first and foremost about the rice: Everything is done to flavour the stubby, locally grown grains, which act as vehicles to absorb all the flavours in the pan. While shellfish paella is the most popular version along much of the Mediterranean coast, authen-tic paella Valenciana contains chicken, rabbit, snails, and three types of local green beans. Unsurprisingly, Valen-cia’s best arrocerías (restaurants specialising in arroz, or rice) – including the incomparable Casa Salvador – are near the Albufera.

WHERE:oCasa Salvador: Carrer Accés a l’Estany, Cullera; www.casasalvador.com

A mole dish in Oaxaca.

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From September to February, mussels harvested from the North Sea arrive in Belgian markets in vast quantities. Cooks prepare them in a variety of manners, including the classic marinière (cooked in white wine with shallots, parsley, and butter) and with white wine and cream. For a steaming pot of moules, crispy frites (fries) dipped in home-made mayonnaise are the mandatory consort. Few meals are as pleasing with a glass of white wine on a cool evening in the elegant, cosy 1921 Aux Armes de Bruxelles brasserie.

WHERE:oAux Armes de Bruxelles: 13 rue des Bouchers, Brussels; www.auxarmesdebruxelles.com

XQPHO in Vietnam

CEVICHE in Peru

RMUSSELS in Belgium

Meal musts (from left): Chicken pho, happy hour with moules and frites, and a Peruvian ceviche tasting.

Peruvian food is having a moment, with Lima currently considered one of South America’s culinary hot spots. Yet for all the noise and novelty, one classic Peruvian dish remains a favourite: ceviche. Pieces of fresh seafood – from delicate sea bass and sole to stronger bonito, as well as shellfish – are marinated in a zesty mixture of lemon juice, garlic, local chillies, onions, and salt, a process that turns the fish opaque and the flesh firmer but leaves the sparkling flavours of the sea. Ceviche should be simple and fresh, garnished with boiled corn, toasted corn, and cold slices of boiled sweet potato, and eaten immediately. Many of Lima’s finest cebicherías are in the Miraflores neighbour-hood, with Gastón Acurio’s La Mar and Rafael Osterling’s El Mercado battling it out among vocal aficio-nados as the address of choice.

WHERE:oLa Mar: Avenida La Mar 770, Miraflores, Lima; www.lamarcebicheria.com/lima

oEl Mercado: Hipólito Unanue 203, Miraflores, Lima; www.rafaelosterling.com

Pho is a favourite Vietnamese breakfast dish, often eaten quickly. Park your moped outside the long-running Pho Hòa Pasteur and order a bowl of the beef or chicken pho. To eat like a local, hold your chopsticks in one hand (for the fresh rice noodles) and a spoon in the other (for the aromatic broth). Lean in close to catch the gar-nishes – bean sprouts, Thai basil or mint, and other herbs – stuffed into the steaming soup. Slurping is acceptable, even admired.

WHERE:oPho Hòa Pasteur: 260C Pasteur, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

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A GUIDE TO THE CUTS

·BIFEDECHORIZO: Sirloin or New York strip steak

·BIFEDELOMO: Tenderloin

·ENTRAÑA: Skirt steak

·OJODEBIFE: Rib eye

·TIRADEASADO: Short ribs

·VACÍO: Flank steak

TRADITIONAL SAUCES

·CHIMICHURRI: The classic, a heady blend of parsley, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and vinegar

·SALSACRIOLLA: Made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and plenty of vinegar

From left: A Don Julio steak served with chi-michurri, salsacriolla, and a glass of malbec, and the restaurant’s choicest cuts.

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Parrilla means “grill” and describes not only the cooking implement but also Argentine steak restaurants and their menu items.

oWHAT TO ORDER: A fat, juicy steak grilled with consummate skill.

oPERFECT PAIRING: A bottle of malbec from Mendoza – dark and fruity, with toasty oak notes.

WHERE:oThe family-run, unassuming Don Julio in Palermo Hollywood; its wine list is excellent too. Guatemala Street 4691, Pal-ermo Viejo; www.parrilladonjulio.com.ar

oThe old-school Don Carlos, beside the Boca Juniors fútbol stadium. Brandsen 699, La Boca

PARRILLA

TIP“For its ambience,

location, and excellent service and quality of meat,

my favourite parrilla is La Brigada (Estados Unidos 465, Buenos Aires; www.parrillalabrigada.com.ar). It is

very well known to tourists, but even as a local, it’s my first choice.”

– Catalina Sanchez Barrenechea, Virtuoso partner,

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Maxim’s Palace at City Hall, overlooking Victoria Harbour, offers more than 100 delectable varieties of dim sum. Uni-formed waitresses push trolleys stacked high with bam-boo steamer baskets of options that range from pork and shrimp dumplings (siu mai) to steamed pork buns (char siu bao) and crispy filled taro puffs. Pour a cup of tea, wait for the trolleys to pass your table, and then simply point at what looks good. The experience is especially enjoyable on Sundays, when this traditional cavernous hall fills with raucous groups of friends.

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WHERE: oMaxim’s Palace: 2/F, Low Block, City Hall, Central; www.maximschinese.com.hk

Regal surroundings at La Maison Arabe.

La Maison Arabe, at the edge of Marrakech’s ancient medina, showcases what makes tagine – named for the terra-cotta vessel used for cooking it – such a sensational dish. The meat is slow- cooked under the dome-shaped lid until it’s falling-off-the-bone tender, with a symphony of spices and a counterpoint of flavour: either sweet, from dried or fresh fruits such as quince, pears, or tomato confit perked up with cinnamon and ginger, or tart, such as chicken with preserved lemons and green olives. A tagine should be eaten using bread pulled from fresh, disc-shaped loaves with exteriors firm enough to carry the bread to the mouth while the soft interior soaks up the concentrated flavours in the bottom of the tagine. That sauce is the hallmark of the dish – and a symbol of its success. At La Maison Arabe, tagines come back to the kitchen wiped clean.

oLa Maison Arabe: 1 Derb Assehbé, Bab Doukkala; www.lamaisonarabe.com

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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.

HOTELS & TOURS

Katamama’s Akademi Bar in Bali.

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Receive a Complimentary Night on Paris’ Left Bank Esprit Saint Germain

Set on the corner of fashionable boulevard Saint-Germain, the iconic Café de Flore is the ideal spot for Parisian people-watching. It’s also an easy stroll from Esprit Saint Germain, a boutique hotel that exudes the warmth of a private residence. The fireplace lounge, with its open bar, is as inviting as a close friend’s living room, while individually appointed rooms mix original eighteenth-century beams and windows with touches of leather and leopard prints. Book a room with a terrace overlooking the rooftops for breakfast alfresco before heading to the nearby Saint-Sulpice Church (of The Da Vinci Code fame) and Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris’ largest park.

Paris, France4 Nights • Travel available from 28 July to 31 August 2019, 20 October 2019 to 31 January 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• One complimentary night • American breakfast daily • Complimentary bar in the lobby with Champagne, wines, spirits • Complimentary minibar in-room • Complimentary daily newspaper of your choice • Complimentary flowers and fresh fruits daily • Complimentary internet • Complimentary access to the fitness centre (steam room and sauna) • Complimentary access to the Business Centre

Virtuoso Superior Room rates from EUR 1,260 per package.

Your Prestige Room’s private terrace overlooks Église Saint-Sulpice, Paris’ second-largest church.

Quintessential French charm awaits.

Your haven to do nothing.Or absolutely everything.

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To make a reservation, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor.

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Enjoy the Unique Flavours of PeruPROMPERÚ

Peru is blessed with a wealth of distinctive landscapes and diverse cultures, which in turn create an exquisite, tremendously varied gastronomy. Each town and region boasts its own signature dish, enhanced by local flavours and influences from the country’s many indigenous and immigrant communities. Rich, fertile countryside produces a veritable cornucopia of fruits and vegetables – some 4,000 varieties of potatoes alone! – so the culinary possibilities are practically infinite. Even Peru’s national dish, ceviche, is prepared differently everywhere you visit. So, let your taste buds lead you on a tantalising journey across this legendary land.

Dine alfresco and enjoy spectacular

flavours and views.

Soak in all of the river action from the top-deck Jacuzzi

aboard AriaAmazon.

Savour Andean fusion fare at Sumaq’s

Qunuq restaurant.

A CULINARY JOURNEY ON BOARD THE ARIA AMAZONPresented by Aqua Expeditions 4 nights • Available 18 to 22 November 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Spend five days exploring the Peruvian Amazon River on board the five-star Aria Amazon• Travel with Aria Amazon executive chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, who owns Lima’s Malabar and ámaZ, ranked among Latin America’s 50 best restaurants• Join Schiaffino for market tours and a master cooking class • Dine on world-class cuisine inspired by one of the most biodiverse regions on earth• Relax with one complimentary massage per adult guest

Virtuoso rates from US$5,400 per person.

CULINARY EXPERIENCE IN SUMAQ MACHU PICCHU HOTELPresented by Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel2 Nights • Available through December 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two-night tour to Machu Picchu, including rail tickets and transfers to/from Ollantaytambo train station• Two nights’ accommodation at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel in Sumaq Deluxe with Garden View Room • Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Visit to the potato fields of Manuel Choqque• Complimentary 50-minute massage for up to two people, once per stay• Early check-in/late checkout, if available

Virtuoso rates from US$1,645 per person.

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Peyto Lake in Banff National Park has some of the most iconic vews

of the Canadian Rockies.

Hear toe-tapping jazz in New Orleans.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Québec City.

Savour the delicious cuisine of the Pacific Northwest while soaking in Mother Nature’s bounty from the Canadian Rockies to Alaska’s waters inside Rocky Mountaineer’s glass-topped dome coach. Delve into the sumptuous soul of America while exploring its greatest food and music meccas between Chicago and New Orleans, with behind-the-scenes experiences in Nashville, Memphis, and more. Explore eastern Canada’s rich mix of Canadian and French cultures, urban areas, and natural phenomena – highlighted by thundering Niagara Falls. Celebrate your North American adventures with a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

MAJESTY OF THE ROCKIES WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER GOLDLEAF SERVICE13 Nights • Travel available April through October 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Enjoy a welcome dinner with wine at the Zagat-rated YEW Seafood + Bar in Vancouver, British Columbia• Create your own tea blend during a tea workshop with your Squamish Lil’wat Ambassador in Whistler• Hear personal stories from a retired Royal Canadian Mountie in Banff• Explore Victoria, the Garden City, and its historic charm, baroque architecture, colourful squares, and lively waterfront• Set off in a specially designed Ice Explorer across the icy slopes of Athabasca Glacier in Alberta• Cruise along the crystal-clear, reflec- tive waters of famous Maligne Lake• Bottle of Veuve Clicquot upon booking Virtuoso rates from AU$9,663 per person.

THE SUMPTUOUS SOUL OF AMERICA13 Nights • Travel available May through September 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Discover the flair of Creole cuisine during a cooking demonstration and dinner in New Orleans• Visit the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky • Attend a live taping of the Grand Ole Opry, America’s longest-running live radio programme, in Nashville• Visit Sun Studios in Memphis, where music icons like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded• Record a song at Nashville’s legendary Studio B – a unique souvenir• Have a private, behind-the-scenes look at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville with a local songwriter and singer• Enjoy a private, after-hours visit to Elvis’ Graceland, followed by a home- style meal favoured by the King himself• Learn to make the American South’s signature mint julep before an elegant dinner at the Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens in Natchez, Mississippi• Bottle of Veuve Clicquot upon booking Virtuoso rates from AU$7,965 per person.

INDULGENCE IN EASTERN CANADA7 Nights • Travel available May through October 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Greet the howling spray and thunder of Niagara Falls on a scenic cruise• Visit Québec’s Morrin Centre before it opens to the public • Meet a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police – aka the Mounties – in Ottawa • Enjoy an exclusive, behind-the- scenes tour of the historic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City, including areas not accessible to the general public• Delight your taste buds during a special dinner at the Courtyard Restaurant in Ottawa• Dine at Chez Rioux & Pettigrew, a modern eatery and bar in Québec City• Celebrate your time in Old Montréal with wine and good cheer at Gibbys, a renowned steakhouse• Bottle of Veuve Clicquot upon booking Virtuoso rates from AU$3,776 per person.

Toast Your North American Adventure Luxury Gold

Alain Ducasse and La Dame de Pic Restaurant, Raffles Singapore

The Savoy Grill Restaurant, The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, London, United Kingdom

Photo credits: © Raffles Singapore - © Eric Cuvillier, Fairmont The Savoy. |

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Enjoy a front-row seat to the northern lights.

Take in the spectacular beauty of Cheakamus Canyon.

Add a side of indulgence to your sense of adventure while celebrating New Year’s in northern Norway. Here, high above the Arctic Circle, the mountains meet fjords and unspoiled nature is de rigueur. Go dogsledding and snowmobiling, visit an ice cave, or try ice-fishing, then relax in the Jacuzzi while watching fireworks along with nature’s own light show. Your exclusive retreat boasts exceptional cuisine and eye-popping views over Lyngenfjord.

Take your holiday to new heights with this Canadian Rockies adventure that pairs a Rocky Mountaineer rail journey with backcountry heli-hiking. Dine on delectable Pacific Northwest fare and soak in nature’s splendour from the bi-level glass-dome GoldLeaf Service coach. Explore the mountain towns of Banff and Jasper during a journey along the awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway – designated a UNESCO World Heritage site – and hop aboard a helicopter for guided hiking through rarely visited glacial terrain.

NEW YEAR’S EVE UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTSTromsø, Norway5 Nights • Travel available 28 December 2019 to 2 January 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ luxury accommodation overlooking Lyngenfjord high above the Arctic Circle• Enjoy full board (excluding beverages)• Go dog sledding, ice-fishing, and snowshoeing or cross-country skiing• Set out on a snowmobile safari and explore an ice cave • Watch the northern lights and a special fireworks display on New Year’s Eve • Return transfers from Tromsø/Skjervøy to hotel

Virtuoso rates from AU$5,830 per person.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES9 Nights • Travel available 6 July to 2 August 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two-day rail journey via Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service• Numerous meals, including complimentary wine and cocktails on board• Nine nights’ hotel accommodation • Admission to Vancouver Lookout • Icefields Parkway tour, including Ice Explorer • Two and a half days of guided hiking • Visit Calgary Tower • National park pass• One-way transfer to or from airport

Virtuoso rates from AU$9,684 per person.

50 Degrees North

Rocky Mountaineer

Light Up Your New Year

Canadian Rockies Adventure

Fertile farmland, fresh seafood and a mix of cultural influences make this the place to experience the fresh flavours of Baja.

Our culture caters to anyone who appreciates a diverse offering –modern design with authentic charm; professional service with a personalized spin; and global influences with a Spanish flair. Discover Los Cabos with everysip, taste and bite.

The southern-most tip of the Baja Peninsula is where the golden desert gives way to crystal-clear waters and lush gardens. Sound unbelievable? It kind of is. And this landscape directly influences the cuisine around town. The Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean come together to provide a bounty of fresh seafood, not to mention a beautiful backdrop to every meal. Farm-to-table meals thrive off field after field of fresh vegetables from gardens like Flora Farms and Acre Baja.

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AN O P EN S E AT I S A N O P EN I N V I TAT I O N .Down here, we live by a simple idea: good things aren’t rushed. We consider enjoying a meal with family and friends to be one of those good things. So wherever you dine in Los Cabos, you should expect delicious fare but know you’ll get so much more. We aim to make every meal an experience you won’t soon forget.

Los Cabos is home to a mixture of lifetime locals and tourists-turned-transplants, and that diversity is reflected in every menu you come across. Many favourite dishes are rooted in history and came from passed-down family recipes, others are from street-side taco stands served with margaritas and guacamole.

This unique combo of culinary experiences, vast influences and service we take to heart is what we call The Baja Way. And it can be found right here, in Los Cabos.

OUR WAY.YOUR WAY.THE BAJA WAY.

We aim to makeevery meal an experience you won’t soon forget.

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Remarkable 2020 European River CruisesTauck

A voyage along Portugal’s Douro River offers an authentic taste of this storied region steeped in winemaking for more than 2,000 years. Of course, the wines and folk traditions are equally flavourful along the Continent’s other storied waterways. Tauck European river cruises are designed for those who crave both incredible cuisine and uncommon access to the local culture. You’ll be immersed in destination-driven experiences you simply can’t arrange on your own, including exclusive cellar visits, pairing dinners, and gala events in historic castles and palaces. Plus, Virtuoso clients can shop for travel essentials with a complimentary Amazon e-gift card.

THE RHINE & MOSELLE12 Nights • ms Grace or ms Inspire Departures available April through October 2020

Itinerary:Basel, Switzerland • Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Heidelberg, Germany • Luxembourg • Strasbourg, France • Baden-Baden, Germany

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:US$100 Amazon e-gift card for travel essentials

Virtuoso Riverview fares from AU$7,740 per person.

AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST BY RIVERBOAT 14 Nights • ms Esprit or ms Treasures Departures available April through October 2020

Itinerary:Vienna, Austria • Budapest, Hungary • Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Köln, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Bratislava, Slovakia



VILLAGES & VINTAGES: CRUISING THE DOURO RIVER VALLEY7 Nights • ms Andorinha Departures available May through September 2020

Itinerary:Porto, Portugal • Pinhão, Portugal • Guimarães, Portugal • Peso da Régua, Portugal • Côa Valley, Portugal



Sail deep into the Douro River valley aboard Tauck’s new cus-tom-designed riverboat.

Budapest’s Parliament is a neo-Gothic marvel.

Amsterdam’s Canal Ring was granted

UNESCO status.

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See, Feel, Touch & Taste Bali’s Vibrant CultureKatamama

Experience contemporary Indonesia with the eye of an artist at Katamama. Crafted with sacred red bricks, Javanese terrazzo tiles, and hand-woven textiles, this boutique hotel sits along fashionable Seminyak Beach just steps from its famous sister, Potato Head Beach Club. Enjoy a wide range of dining venues: Kaum, which showcases Indonesia’s ethnic tribal heritage; fresh line-caught seafood in Ijen, the nation’s first zero-waste restaurant; and wood-fired pizza. Set off on exclusive, curated island experiences, from a lesson in Balinese mud martial arts to a visit to the eco-forward Green Village.

Seminyak, IndonesiaTravel available through 31 December 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• Round-trip private airport transfers• Early check-in/late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi

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

The hotel has been designed with an eye for detail and a consideration for what is sustainable.

Authentic Indonesian cuisine at Kaum.

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From traditional Zürcher Geschnetzeltes served in a historic guild house to rack of lamb Provençal plated at tables beneath original works by Chagall and Bonnard, Zürich has something to please every palate. Set in the centre of Switzerland, this dynamic metropolis makes the perfect starting point from which to discover the country’s beautiful mountain scenery, crystal-clear lakes, and endless snow-covered landscape. After a day of exploring, return to enjoy the city’s diverse nightlife, rich cultural heritage, and gastronomic delights that run the gamut from rustic taverns to prize-winning gourmet temples to pop-up eateries in repurposed factories.

The Place to Be for Epicures and On-Trend FoodiesZürich Tourism

POST-RIVER-CRUISE PACKAGEThe Dolder GrandTravel available through 29 December 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Guaranteed room upgrade (up to Junior Suite category)• Transfers from Basel’s Rhine Harbour to hotel and from hotel to Zurich Airport• US$100-value spa services credit per stay• Unlimited access to the Dolder Grand Spa• Late checkout, when available

Virtuoso rates from CHF 1,370 per person.

EXCLUSIVE THREE-FOR-TWO PROMOTIONPark Hyatt Zurich3 Nights • Travel available for Friday arrivals through 29 December 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ accommodation for the price of two• Room upgrade upon arrival, when available• Full breakfast for two daily• US$100-value food and beverage credit per stay• Early check-in and late checkout, when available

Virtuoso rates from CHF 520 per person.

Discover a vibrant city located on picturesque Lake Zurich.

You’ll find authentic cuisine in Zürich’s historic Old Town.

The Rhine Falls is the largest waterfall in Switzerland and Europe.

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er 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 new-to-you local 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.

CRUISE LINES

Discover a cosmopolitan city with more than 2,000 years of history. Gaze upon Gaudí architecture and stroll through the streets of the Gothic Quarter.

Savour captivating culinary offerings with tours of local markets, signature tapas, and classic dishes reimagined by the city’s new generation of chefs. Sail on the

Mediterranean Sea, walk through cellars where wine is ageing in its barrels, and enjoy insider access to traditional shops not accessible to the general public.

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Unparalleled experiences await in Barcelona. Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor to learn more.

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Gain Exclusive Access to Delicious Extras in The HavenNorwegian Cruise Line®

Hidden away at the top of the ship is The Haven by Norwegian®, an exclusive enclave accessible by private keycard with the most luxurious and well-appointed accommodation offered at sea. Bask in tranquillity in The Haven Courtyard with a private pool and sundeck. Indulge in the unparalleled personal service of a certified butler and concierge; savour an exclusive array of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a private restaurant; or settle in and relax with in-suite dining. Plus you’re steps away from award-winning shows and all the exciting activities your ship has to offer. Experience true luxury at sea.

GREEK ISLES & ITALY10 Nights • Norwegian Getaway Departs 20 August 2020

Itinerary:Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Kotor, Montenegro • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Corfu, Greece • Santorini, Greece • Mykonos, Greece • Naples, Italy • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Haven Suite guests receive a freeBehind the Scenes Tour for the firstfour guests, PLUS Free at Sea offers

Virtuoso Haven fares from AU$8,342 per person.

SCANDINAVIA, RUSSIA & BALTIC9 Nights • Norwegian Escape Departs 27 August 2020

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



AWE OF ALASKA: INSIDE PASSAGE & GLACIER BAY7 Nights • Norwegian Bliss Departs 20 September 2020

Itinerary:Seattle, Washington • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Cruising Glacier Bay • Ketchikan, Alaska • Victoria, British Columbia • Seattle, Washington



Haven guests have access to a private

pool and courtyard.

A free beverage package is one of five

Free at Sea extras.

The Haven Restaurant.

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Linger over a porterhouse or whole Maine lobster in the elegant Prime 7 steakhouse. Savour beef ribs Rossini with truffles and foie gras in the chic Chartreuse bistro. From handmade pastas served alfresco at Sette Mari to design-your-own entrees plated on Versace dinnerware in Compass Rose, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ menu of exquisite restaurants is sure to please. Every luxury is included on board the world’s most luxurious fleet, including fine dining in speciality restaurants, premium beverages, prepaid gratuities, unlimited shore excursions and Wi-Fi. Book a Concierge Suite or above and enjoy a one-night, pre-cruise hotel stay.

PACIFIC ISLAND ADVENTURE20 Nights • Seven Seas Navigator Departs 3 January 2020

Itinerary:Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia • Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Pago Pago, American Samoa• Apia, Samoa • Lautoka, Fiji • Suva, Fiji • Champagne Bay (Espiritu Santo), Vanuatu • Port Vila, Vanuatu • Isle of Pines, New Caledonia • Nouméa, New Caledonia • Brisbane, Australia • Sydney, Australia

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

Virtuoso Deluxe Window Suite fares from AU$10,600 per person.

KOALAS & KOMODO DRAGONS22 Nights • Seven Seas Voyager Departs 21 January 2020

Itinerary:Auckland, New Zealand • Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand • Gisborne, New Zealand • Napier, New Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Nelson, New Zealand • Sydney, Australia • Brisbane, Australia • Airlie Beach, Australia • Cairns, Australia • Cooktown, Australia • Darwin, Australia • Komodo, Indonesia • Bali (Benoa), Indonesia

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

Virtuoso Deluxe Veranda Suite fares from AU$15,880 per person.

BALINESE CELEBRATION17 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer Departs 20 December 2020

Itinerary:Singapore • Semarang (Java), Indonesia • Surabaya, Indonesia • Bali (Benoa), Indonesia overnight • Komodo, Indonesia • Darwin, Australia • Cooktown, Australia • Cairns, Australia • Airlie Beach, Australia • Mooloolaba, Australia • Sydney, Australia

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

Virtuoso Deluxe Veranda Suite fares from AU$14,730 per person.

An Unrivalled ExperienceTM Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Distinctive Suites exude a chic, Park Avenue style.

Ha Long Bay.

SevenSeasExplorer’s Atrium.

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Sample fine caviars and distilled spirits in Saint Petersburg, try reindeer jerky while touring Helsinki’s quaint covered market, visit a family-owned fish farm in Koper, and learn about Latvian cuisine during a cooking class with a local chef in Riga. Exclusive Culinary Discovery Tours in Europe are just one of the reasons Oceania Cruises is the favourite cruise line of foodies. Master chef Jacques Pépin inspires The Finest Cuisine at SeaTM, served at a variety of always-complimentary restaurants on board, and guests can hone their kitchen skills in the acclaimed Culinary Center. Heading to Alaska on Regatta? Be sure to join an authentic salmon feast or crab bake.

Savour lobster tail and lamb chops alfresco at Terrace Café.

BREATHTAKING BALTIC12 Nights • Marina Departs 4 June 2020

Itinerary:Southampton (London), United Kingdom • Skagen, Denmark • Oslo, Norway • Copenhagen, Denmark • Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia overnight • Helsinki, Finland • Stockholm, Sweden


Virtuoso Veranda fares from AU$7,580 per person.

RENAISSANCE OF CULTURE10 Nights • Marina Departs 6 July 2020

Itinerary:Stockholm, Sweden • Helsinki, Finland • Saint Petersburg, Russia overnight • Tallinn, Estonia • Riga, Latvia • Klaipeda, Lithuania • Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland • Copenhagen, Denmark • Gothenburg, Sweden • Oslo, Norway



Foodies’ Favourite Cruise LineOceania Cruises

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MEDITERRANEAN CIRCLE10 Nights • Riviera Departs 2 August 2020

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Toulon, France • Saint-Tropez, France • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Amalfi/Positano, Italy • Taormina (Sicily), Italy, • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Zadar, Croatia • Venice, Italy



GLACIER EXPLORER10 Nights • Regatta Departs 31 August 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Ketchikan, Alaska • Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Nanaimo, British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia


Virtuoso Inside fares from AU$4,200 per person.

Learn to prepare regional dishes at your own fully equipped workstation in The Culinary Center.

You’ll wake revitalised in Oceania Cruises’ exclusive Tranquility Bed.

Cruise Alaska aboard the dramatically re-inspired Regatta.

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Carefully Crafted 2020 European River Journeys Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Once you step aboard the world’s most awarded river cruise line for the first time, the refined luxury on board will surely sweep you off your feet. Uniworld draws inspiration for each ship in their fleet directly from the destination in which they sail. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, original artwork, and handcrafted furniture come together to create a masterpiece. Crafting experiences you can’t find anywhere else continues to elevate Uniworld to new heights year after year. Book by 30 August 2019 and you’ll also enjoy free airfare in economy class or upgrade to business class from AU$3,999 per person.

ENCHANTING DANUBE7 Nights • S.S. Maria Theresa Departs 22 March 2020

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

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:AU$260 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso Classic fares from AU$5,899 per person.

BRILLIANT BORDEAUX7 Nights • S.S. Bon Voyage Departs 5 April 2020

Itinerary:Bordeaux, France • Blaye, France • Pauillac La Fayette, France • Cadillac (Libourne), France • Bordeaux, France


Virtuoso Classic fares from AU$5,599 per person.

EUROPEAN JEWELS15 Nights • River Duchess Departs 29 April 2020

Itinerary:Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Cologne, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Cruising the Rhine • Frankfurt, Germany • Wertheim, Germany • Würzburg (Rothenburg), Germany • Bamberg, Germany • Nuremburg, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Passau, Germany • Cruising the Wachau Valley (or Melk), Austria • Vienna, Austria • Budapest, Hungary


Virtuoso Deluxe fares from AU$15,099 per person.

Each ship is truly one of a kind.

Handcrafted beds create serene sanctuaries.

S.S.BonVoyage features river cruising’s only infinity pool.

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CULINARY SPREE IN BUENOS AIRES & PATAGONIA Presented by Mai107 Nights • Travel available through 30 April 2020

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Periscoping Around: Exploring the Hoods • Sidewalk Stories: Café Culture • Hidden Places and New Perspectives • What Porteños Can’t Live Without • The Ultimate Ice Cream Sampler • Across the Table: Entertaining at Home • Chef’s Kitchen: Hands-on Experience• Bread Lab: The Flakiest Croissants • Empanadas: Legend in the Making • Wine Notes: Delicatessen Promenade • About Town: Street Food Galore • Mixology & Speakeasies • Leaving Town: Estancia Day-Tripper • A Seasonal Stroll: Farm-to-Table Experience• Light My Fire: Grilling the Argentine Way • In Praise of Mountains: All the Wild that Remains • Rivers of Memory: A Movable Feast


FOOD, WINE & TANGO PROGRAMME Presented by García Fernández Turismo6 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ accommodation at a Virtuoso hotel in Buenos Aires• Private Buenos Aires food and winetasting tour• Dinner and tango show in Buenos Aires• Three nights’ accommodation at Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort in Mendoza, including full programme • Hands-on cooking class, and special tapas dinners with wine at Casa de Uco• Trek through the Andes with barbecue lunch• Sixty-minute massage and full spa access at Casa de Uco• Horseback riding at Casa de Uco


VIRTUOSO TASTE OF ARGENTINA Presented by Abercrombie & Kent Argentina10 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation in Buenos Aires at Four Seasons Buenos Aires in a City View Room• Three nights’ accommodation in Mendoza at Casa de Uco in a Cordón del Plata Room• Two nights’ accommodation in Cafayate• One night’s accommodation in House of Jasmines• Sightseeing with private car and English-speaking guide, including entrance fees• Numerous meals


Argentina stuns with jaw-dropping views.

Beef is an Argentine staple.

The world’s widest street, 9 de Julio Avenue in

Buenos Aires.

Porteños – the residents of Buenos Aires – love to dine out, and the city’s booming dining scene is home to ten of the 50 best restaurants in Latin America, according to the 2018 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Fresh local produce is the focus of regional fare that’s based on a Mediterranean diet, thanks to the city’s heavy Italian and Spanish immigrant populations, mixed with Creole and native Andean influences, along with flavours from neighbouring Latin American countries. From historic cafés and atmospheric steakhouses to hidden, closed-door tables for those in the know, you’re sure to find something exciting to tickle your taste buds.

Relish Buenos Aires Like a PorteñoArgentina National Institute of Tourism

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Satiate your appetite for ultra-luxury and global flavours on one of these select Crystal Wine & Food Festival sailings. Watch as some of the world’s top chefs demonstrate their cooking bona fides while preparing signature dishes for that evening’s menu, and join leading wine experts and mixologists for onboard tastings. At least once during your cruise, you’ll have the chance to dine on fine Italian fare at Prego restaurant, as well as celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s inventive sushi and sashimi at Umi Uma and Sushi Bar, which rivals any Nobu restaurant on land. Book by 30 June for Book Now Savings.

An attentive crew anticipates your every wish.

HOLIDAY SOJOURN12 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs 24 November 2019

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos • Gustavia, Saint Bart’s • Fort de France, Martinique • Bridgetown, Barbados • Castries, Saint Lucia • Saint John’s, Antigua and 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

Virtuoso Verandah fares from US$4,875 per person.

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

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia overnight • Mooloolaba, Australia • Hamilton Island, Australia • Airlie Beach, Australia • Cairns, Australia overnight • Darwin, Australia • Komodo Island, Indonesia • Benoa, Indonesia overnight • Singapore

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


ARABIAN NIGHTS & AMALFI SIGHTS16 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs 8 May 2020

Itinerary:Dubai, United Arab Emirates overnight • Muscat, Oman overnight • Salalah, Oman • Aqaba, Jordan • Sorrento, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy


Virtuoso Deluxe fares from US$5,243 per person.

Celebrate the Culinary Arts at Sea Crystal Cruises

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Dishes are crafted toMichelin standards.

NORTH CAPE BRILLIANCE14 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs 19 June 2020

Itinerary:London (Dover), England • Bergen, Norway • Hellesylt, Norway • Geiranger, Norway • Å i Lofoten, Norway • Gravdal, Norway • Tromsø, Norway • Honningsvåg, Norway • Flåm, Norway • Stavanger, Norway • Oslo, Norway overnight • Copenhagen, Denmark



TRANS-ATLANTIC DISCOVERY13 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs 30 August 2020

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Málaga, Spain • Ponta Delgada, Portugal • Praia da Vitória, Portugal • St. John’s, Newfoundland • Saint Anthony, Newfoundland • Saguenay, Québec • Québec City, Québec

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:US$250 shipboard credit per person


BEYOND THE ACROPOLIS & AQABA16 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs 23 October 2020

Itinerary:Athens, Greece overnight • Rhodes, Greece • Eilat, Israel overnight • Aqaba, Jordan • Muscat, Oman • Dubai, United Arab Emirates overnight



Personal butlers cosset all Penthouse guests.

Crystal’s elegant ocean ships take you to storied

ports in unmatched style.

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Master chef Thomas Keller brings his Michelin-starred fare to a cruising private club – one that is ultra-luxe, all-inclusive, and beyond all expectations. Savour Keller’s fresh, seasonal dishes at his namesake grill and other gourmet venues, where you are always free to dine when and with whom you wish. Fine wines and top-shelf spirits flow freely on board, and tipping is neither required nor expected by a handpicked staff dedicated to your pleasure. Learn about conscious eating and other ways to feed mind, body, and soul through Seabourn’s mindful-living programme, created with Dr. Andrew Weil, which includes daily meditation and yoga classes.

Share a bottle of Champagne with newfound friends.

PEARLS OF ARABIA & INDIA19 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs 2 December 2019

Itinerary:Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates • Muscat, Oman • Mumbai, India overnight • Kochi, India • Chennai, India • Karaikal, India • Trincomalee, Sri Lanka • Sabang, Indonesia • Singapore overnight

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

Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from AU$7,499 per person.

VIETNAM & THAILAND14 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs 4 January and 29 February 2020

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



THAILAND & VIETNAM14 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs 18 January 2020

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



Michelin-Inspired Fare in Your Own Private Club at SeaSeabourn

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THE CORAL COAST & ORCHID ISLES17 Nights • Seabourn Encore Departs 22 March 2020

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia • Moreton Island, Australia • Brisbane, Australia • Airlie Beach, Australia • Townsville, Australia • Cairns, Australia • Dili, East Timor • Komodo Island (Indonesia), Indonesia • Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia • Benoa (Bali), Indonesia



ARABIA & ANTIQUITIES20 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs 5 April 2020

Itinerary:Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates • Doha, Qatar • Muscat, Oman • Salalah, Oman • Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan • Transit the Suez Canal • Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel • Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel overnight • Thira (Santorini), Greece • Piraeus (Athens), Greece



WORLD CRUISE SEGMENT – POLYNESIAN PATHWAYS29 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs 29 April 2020

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia • Noumea, New Caledonia • Kuto, Île des Pins, New Caledonia • Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands overnight • Savusavu, Vanua Levi, Fiji • Apia, Upolu, Samoa • Pago Pago, Tutuila, American Samoa • Tabuaeran (Fanning Island), Kiribati • Kona, Hawaii • Honolulu, Hawaii overnight • Manele Bay, Lanai, Hawaii • San Francisco, California overnight


Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from AU$17,499 per person.

Pool decks feature plenty of chaise longues and a pampering staff.

Dine in the privacy of your Penthouse Suite.

Service in the main restaurant is flawless and friendly.

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Stamp Your Culinary PassportHolland America Line

Savour the journey while discovering a world of global dining venues on your Holland America ship. You’ll find garlic shrimp ravioli and other authentic pasta dishes in the casual Canaletto restaurant, while sustainably raised beef and Alaskan king crab are on the menu at the Pacific Northwest-inspired Pinnacle Grill. Virtuoso treats you to dinner for two at both speciality restaurants. Equally appetising: the seemingly endless array of engaging activities and entertainment on board – from hands-on cooking workshops hosted by America’s Test Kitchens and BBC Earth experiences, to an O, The Oprah Magazine mindfulness programme.

PANAMA CANAL18 Nights • Oosterdam Departs 18 January 2020

Itinerary:San Diego, United States • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • Manzanillo, Mexico • Huatulco, Mexico • Puerto Chiapas, Mexico • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Corinto, Nicaragua • Puerto Caldera (Puntarenas), Costa Rica • Cruising Panama Canal • Oranjestad, Aruba • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Fort Lauderdale, United States

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Dinner for two at Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto

Virtuoso Verandah fares from AU$4,949 per person.

CHINA EXPLORER14 Nights • Westerdam Departs 14 March 2020

Itinerary:Hong Kong, China • Shanghai, China overnight • Qingdao, China • Tianjin (Beijing), China overnight • Dalian, China • Nagasaki, Japan • Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan



PACIFIC CROSSING25 Nights • Noordam Departs 16 April 2020

Itinerary:Sydney, Australia • Nouméa, New Caledonia • Easo, Lifou, New Caledonia • Lautoka, Fiji • Dravuni Island, Fiji • Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji • Pago Pago, American Samoa • Honolulu, Hawaii • Lahaina, Hawaii • Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii • Victoria, Canada • Vancouver, Canada



Keep your fitness goals at sea – two times around the teak deck roughly equals a kilometre.

Be on deck for daytime canal transit.

Steaks are hand-selected for Pinnacle dining.

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In the evening, the Veranda restaurant transforms into

the romantic Candles.

See lemon sharks feed while diving in Tahiti.

Thoughtful touches include fresh fruit and flowers.

Get a behind-the-counter look at the first Starbucks in Seattle, learn about Polynesian cooking during a motu picnic lunch off Huahine, and taste grand cru wines at a Côtes de Provence vineyard started by Pope Jean XXII. Windstar’s boutique ships reveal a world few ever see, with thoughtful service and renowned onboard amenities. Fresh, local cuisine on board reaches the fine-dining level thanks to Windstar’s partnership with the James Beard Foundation. Beard Award-nominated chefs create featured menu items and even join select departures to culinary hot spots such as America’s West Coast.

DREAMS OF TAHITI7 Nights • Wind Spirit Departs 8 August through 19 December 2019 on select dates*

Itinerary:Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia • Motu Mahaea (Taha’a) • Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Huahine, French Polynesia • Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

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

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from AU$4,275 per person.

STAR COLLECTOR: RUINS, REVELRY & RIOJAS ON THE RIVIERAS14 Nights • Wind Surf Departs 20 August 2019

Itinerary:Rome, Italy • Portoferraio, Italy • Portofino, Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Cannes, France • Sanary-sur-Mer, France • Port-Vendres, France • Barcelona, Spain • Sanary-sur-Mer, France • Saint-Tropez, France • Antibes, France • Nice, France • Le Lavandou, France • Roses, Spain • Barcelona, Spain

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


JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: WEST COAST EPICUREAN EXTRAVAGANZA10 Nights • Star Breeze, Star Legend Departs 24 September 2019 and 5 May 2020

Itinerary:Vancouver, Canada • Seattle, Washington • Portland, Oregon • San Francisco, California • Monterey, California • San Diego, California (*5 May sailing also visits Santa Barbara, California)

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to US$300 shipboard credit per suite (24 September) OR Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience (5 May), welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


Show Your Good Taste with Up to US$300 Shipboard CreditWindstar Cruises

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Mark your calendars: Silver Moon is set to shine in August 2020. Sister to Silver Muse, Silversea’s newest ship also marks the launch of the innovative S.A.L.T. programme that’s set to revolutionise culinary travel. S.A.L.T. – Sea and Land Taste – will enable guests to delve more deeply into a range of gastronomic experiences on board and ashore. Exclusive shore excursions reveal the world’s great food cultures, and back on board, S.A.L.T Lab immerses you further with hands-on cooking experiences. You’ll also enjoy return economy flights and international transfers from select Australian and New Zealand gateways.

Get an authentic taste of Italy while dining in local restaurants.

BARCELONA TO LISBON9 Nights • Silver Moon Departs 24 August 2020

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Calvi (Corsica), France • Livorno (Tuscany), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Alghero (Sardinia), Italy • Málaga (Costa del Sol), Spain • Cádiz, Spain • Lisbon, Portugal overnight


Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from AU$8,910 per person.

Choose from a variety of elegant dining

options on board.

Embark on a New Culinary Journey That’s Worth its S.A.L.T.Silversea Cruises

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BARCELONA TO ATHENS10 Nights • Silver Moon Departs 12 September 2020

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Marseille, France • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Livorno (Tuscany), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Giardini Naxos (Sicily), Italy • Valletta, Malta overnight • Santorini, Greece • Athens (Piraeus), Greece



BARCELONA ROUND-TRIP8 Nights • Silver Moon Departs 30 October 2020

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Málaga (Costa del Sol), Spain • Cádiz, Spain overnight • Gibraltar • Cartagena, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Barcelona, Spain



La Terrazza brings a breath of fresh air to fine Italian cuisine.

Silversea guests can choose from roughly

70 different labels.

The unique S.A.L.T programme sources the finest local ingredients.

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FRESH AIR AND HEALTHY FARE

“Canyon Ranch in Tucson [Arizona] is an incredible holistic wellness resort. The highlight of my trip was an early-morning hike. I loved the fresh air, exercise, and my knowledgeable and interesting guides. The resort offers a variety of clean, or-

ganic, locally sourced food. It’s all about choices, with nutritious snacks and meals throughout the day. I enjoyed paella, fresh pizzas, a tostada with smoked chicken

and poblano chillies, and quinoa salads. We also had a ‘lunch and learn,’ where we discovered how easy it is to prepare healthy meals at home.”

– Anna McMurtrie

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The Canyon Ranch pool, an egg-white-and-quinoa bowl, and

(inset) McMurtrie hiking.

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