Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. and one of the most difficult to thoroughly explore, which adds to its appeal. Visit Alaska and you’ll discover what an extraordinary place it is. In particular, the dramatic scenery and wildlife make Alaska an appealing destination for cruise enthusiasts. The jagged…
John Muir once wrote, “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson helped ensure nature was a place for everyone when he signed an act establishing the National…
Virtuoso recently released their Top 10 Summer destination lists, based on travel bookings. As summer approaches, Virtuoso travelers are turning their thoughts to one continent: Europe. Eight European countries made this year’s Top 10 Most Popular Summer Destinations list. When you look at the Top 10 Hottest Summer Destinations, some…
Jordan lies at the crossroads of the Middle East and has long been a strategic connection between the empires of Europe, Africa and Asia. For a small country, it’s also incredibly diverse, ranging from the verdant fields of the Jordan Valley and northern highlands to the stark deserts of the…
As part of Virtuoso’s travel advisor network, we have a good idea where the well-traveled are heading next. Not every hot destination is on this list, but we think these must-see destinations will give you some of your best traveling experiences yet. 1 SOUTHERN INDIA If you’ve visited India, you’ve…
Avanti Destinations has recently expanded its experiential vacation packages to include destinations in Asia, offering 22 customizable travel itineraries and more than 30 city-stay packages. Current destinations include China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Singapore. Avanti’s experiential travel to Asia has already been so successful that they plan to…
For such a small country, Iceland is big when it comes to natural wonders. Glaciers and geysers, hot springs and waterfalls, basalt pillars and black sand beaches, frigid fjords and flowing lava … Iceland has all these and more. Natural Habitat Adventures has created an 11-day tour of this small…
For the first time in over half a century, Cuba is a travel destination for Americans. For those wanting to travel to Cuba, Travel Impressions has carefully crafted two itineraries to provide an authentic lens into the lives of Cubans. Expressions of Cuba is an eight-day tour of Havana and…
Un-Cruise Adventures is offering a fantastic yacht cruise from Costa Rica to Panama (or reverse depending on departure date). On this 7-night cruise, you’ll sail between two seas exploring national parks and a wildlife refuge, snorkel and kayak in crystal-clear waters, and transit the Panamá Canal. You’ll sail onboard the Safari Voyager, an…
For U.S. citizens, Cuba has been known as a forbidden island. Luckily, with the recent ease in travel restrictions, any U.S. citizen that so desires (and has a passport) can now visit the home of Che Guevara, Hemingway, and classic 50’s cars. Considered one of the top emerging destinations for…
