Rome, Italy
We arrived in Rome on the 10th of October, anticipating the sites, smells and tastes we were going to experience in the next 48 hours. Having less than 2 days to get a first time view of Rome is a daunting task. But we were up for the challenge. [...]
Traveling To Eat
We all eat when we travel. Have you thought of traveling to eat? Or drink? Or both? A definite highlight of any vacation is that one amazing meal. That unforgettable culinary masterpiece. That one journey for your palate. If you are a true foodie, your vacation will revolve around [...]
Plan Your Holiday Travel Now!
The Holidays are right around the corner. Have you booked your Holiday Vacation? Did you know that August is 3 months before Thanksgiving and 4 months before Christmas? Have you done your planning for the Holidays? Too early? NO - it is never too early to plan [...]
Virtuoso Elevate
What is Virtuoso Elevate and why does is include Crystal Cruises? The Virtuoso Elevate program was created to help hand selected Virtuoso Travel Advisors amp up their awareness of one specific Luxury Cruise Partner. My partner in the program is Crystal Cruises. In order to elevate to a [...]
What Are Luxury Cruises?
What Are Luxury Cruises? Many people have asked us that question. What makes a cruise a luxury cruise? Are luxury cruises only for the 'rich and famous'? Not really. When it is all said and done and you are on your way home, you may find that you [...]
Arizona Luxury Resorts
Welcome to Arizona and 8 luxurious Valley of the Sun Resort & Spa properties. These resorts all have one thing in common. They are part of the Virtuoso family of approved luxury hotels. Potential room upgrades, discounted/free transportation to/from the airport, daily breakfast for two, food & beverage [...]
Culinary Travel
Great food ~ and wine ~ focused vacations around the world. From popping bottles in a Champagne cave to foraging through the countryside with an award-winning chef, our Virtuoso partner hotels cruise line, tour operators, on-site tour connections, and destinations take culinary travel WAY beyond the dinner [...]
First Time Cruisers
I remember the first time I took a cruise. I had no idea what to expect! Cruising was not as popular in the 1970's as it is today and things were so different! You had assigned dining times and you dressed for dinner. Formal night was, well, formal! Ships [...]
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher