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TOURS | CRUISES | HOTELS | DESTINATIONS

STAYING AFLOAT: A market in Thailand.

Cultural Cuisine, Fine Dining & More

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The Chef’s Table on AmaWaterways’ AmaStella.

Feast your eyes on the offers, tips, and trips in the following pages, where you’ll find everything

from a spicy tour through India with hints of cardamom and mango powder to learning

the art of wine-blending at sea. So take a leap and follow those culinary cravings.

We look forward to collaborating with you on your travel dreams

of today as well as those you’ve yet to discover.

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Warm welcomes and Virtuoso award winners.

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Sample your destination with layover-

friendly bites.

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Accessories and snacks for foodies on the run.

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A food-focused journey in Southeast Asia.

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A Spanish sampler.

Food is a large part of how we as humans and travelers connect. Finding the best places to slurp pho in Vietnam, craft paella in Spain, or sip flat whites in Australia contributes to deeper connections, not only with travel companions and new local friends, but with the destination itself. A community’s cuisine is at the heart of its culture, and your Virtuoso travel advisor has

the connections and expertise to create a customized experience that satiates both your sense of adventure and your discerning taste buds. Bon appétit.

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The Restaurant’s beans-and- caviar course and (above) foyer.

The Donovan’s sophisticated new look and (above) bar manager Maurizio Palermo.

It might have an ordinary name, but The Restaurant at 250-acre Meadowood Napa Valley is anything but average, thanks to chef Christopher Kostow and his three-Michelin-starred team. A table at the hillside establishment is a sought-after destination for culinary pilgrims, who come for Kostow’s ever-changing eight- to ten-course tasting menu (20-plus for the Chef’s Counter tasting menu), which he often dreams up the night before. It’s as much of a love letter to cooking as it is to California’s bounty, revealed through the prose of fresh produce, herbs, and flowers plucked from the 85-room hotel’s three-acre garden, alongside locally sourced meat, fish, and game in a firelit dining room with redwood walls.

Tucked inside London’s oldest hotel, the intimate Donovan was recently glammed up with a pleasing palette of gold, pale blue, white, and British racing green. “It’s a great mix of contemporary and traditional English,” says Virtuoso advisor Miriam Geiser (the space also displays black-and-white images by celebrated fashion photographer Terence Donovan, the bar’s namesake). The renovation added a side-street entrance separate from the 115-room hotel and doubled the bar seats from four to eight. Belly up to Salvatore Calabrese’s renowned cocktails; among his tasty tricks are classics such as the negroni and Salvatore’s martini, as well as only-at-The Donovan originals, such as the Humadorita, a cocktail based on tamarind-infused Cenote tequila.

BEST DINING EXPERIENCEThe Restaurant at Meadowood, Meadowood Napa Valley, Saint Helena, California

BEST BARThe Donovan Bar, Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel, London

Best of the BestTasteful winners from our annual hotel awards, as voted on by Virtuoso travel advisors.

Take a look at what our featured hotels, resorts, and tour operators have to offer, whether it’s a decadent dinner in the Vatican with a view of Saint Peter’s Basilica or snacking on freshly baked egg tarts in the Chinese region of Macao (also known as the “Las Vegas of Asia”). In this case, biting off more than you can chew might be a good thing.

HOTELS & TOURS

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A foggy Tuscan morning.

PLEASE AND GRAZIE

Dine as the Italians dine on one of Access Culinary Trips’ recently announced five-day food tours of Tuscany. Sample local wines and cheeses, stop at bakeries, take Tuscan cooking classes, and more before bidding the

famous region addio.

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ACCESS CULINARY TRIPSExplore the traditional hill towns of Tuscany through the region’s mouthwatering cuisine. With the charming village of Cortona as your base, you’ll cook authentic Italian meals, sip world-renowned wine, and sample local specialties everywhere you go. Discover cultural and culinary treasures through delectable experiences that will awaken your senses.

Culinary Treasures of Tuscany5 Nights • Travel available anytime

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in a Superior Room at a boutique hotel in Cortona• Cook a traditional Tuscan feast and learn the secrets of perfect pasta• Savor local delicacies at a Michelin-starred restaurant• Discover local farms and artisanal food producers• Sip and dine at world-class wineries• Experience an authentic truffle hunt and a farm-to-table meal• Whip up ice cream and sorbet cocktails

Virtuoso rates from $3,890 per person.

Treat yourself to Tuscany’s luscious culinary treasures.

Extend your foodie foray with a two-night stay in Florence,

visiting artisanal producers at the bustling San Lorenzo

market and enjoying VIP access to the city’s top sites.

Tuscany is considered the holy grail of the

Sangiovese grape.

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• Copenhagen Airport debuted 25 shops and restaurants in its new Terminal 2, including Tapa del Toro and gourmet toast and gin spe-cialists The Bird & Kissmeyer from Tivoli Food Hall, plus a taproom from microbrewery Mikkeller.

• Philadelphia International Airport recently introduced local Mediterranean restaurant Baba Bar from Top Chef winner Nicholas Elmi, sushi and ramen at Noobar from chef Hiroyuki Tanaka of Zama, the Philly-themed Germantown Biergarten, and Neapolitan pizza from Stalin Bedon of Nomad.

Sample your destination with layover-friendly bites.

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• Diners at the new Floret, an offshoot of esteemed vegetarian restaurant Cafe Flora, can now get the original’s dishes and botanical decor at Seattle-Tacoma Interna-tional Airport. Arriving soon: Poppa Woody’s burgers and a food hall fea-turing Slate Coffee Roasters, Macrina Bakery, and Salt & Straw ice cream.

From left: Baba Bar, a sandwich from the The Bird & Kissmeyer, Mikkeller brews, and Floret’s Bloody Mary and vibe.

Gastro markets, rooftop bars with panoramic views, gastro hotels, gourmet emporiums… If you want to discover Madrid’s new gastro scene, use these tips to design an itinerary that’s bursting with flavor.

UNIQUE FLAVORSLocal products, original creations, tradition-al dishes, organic foods or products with the Designation of Origin classification. Decide what you’re in the mood for and start whetting your appetite.

EXPLORE AND EAT IN MADRID’S MARKETSYou’ll find traditional stalls selling fresh foods alongside cutting-edge international restau-rants. Madrid’s markets are the trendiest places in town, from the historic San Miguel Market to Vallehermoso Market, one of the city’s most modern, located in the Chamberí district.

TREAT YOURSELF TO A BIT OF LUXURYMadrid is pure heaven for those who enjoy fine dining. It is home to 18 Michelin-starred restau-rants, from DiverXo, which boasts three stars, to El Invernadero, which just opened in Calle Ponzano, a street popular with foodies.

RESTAURANTS OVER 100 YEARS OLDDishes that never go out of style, brimming with history and culture. Restaurants that date back more than 100 years are something of an institution in Madrid. It’s no surprise that Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records, is found in the Spanish capital.

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Typical tapa San Miguel Market

MADRID A WORLD OF FL AVORSGOURMET ROOFTOPSIf you want an epicurean adventure with a 360-degree view, have a bite to eat or a cocktail in one of the city’s rooftop gastro spaces. It’s an option sure to ‘heighten’ your enjoyment, and one that’s currently in vogue in Madrid.

EAT AT A MUSEUMDon’t miss the experience of eating in a muse-um before or after you view the latest exhibit. Many of them, like the Reina Sofía Museum and the Railway Museum, have a tempting se-lection of offerings.

GASTRO HOTELSMany hotels boast signature restaurants. You don’t need to be a guest to enjoy their fine cui-sine, stylish design and impeccable service.

GASTROFESTIVALAnd, if you want to enjoy Madrid’s greatest cul-tural and gastronomic experience firsthand, make a note of these dates: January 26th to February 10th 2019. That’s when the city will hold Gastrofestival, the best way to explore gastronomy and enjoy its ties to various artis-tic disciplines.

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Exclusive Amenity: A bottle of Matakana Estate wine (valid for travel during March and April 2019)

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Exclusive Amenity:Small personalized Taste of Waiheke hamper (valid for travel during March and April 2019)

Experience the flavor & flare of AucklandBegin your journey in Auckland, New Zealand.

With fertile soils and harbors full of seafood, this city, named Tāmaki Makaurau by the local Māori people, is a place desired by many. Auckland lives up to its name, drawing crowds with its vibrant food scene, orchestrated by talented chefs living and breathing the ‘farm to plate’ philosophy.

Meet passionate local artisans, explore the 'Island of wine', Waiheke, or take off in a seaplane to gather fresh oysters. Join Southern World on a bespoke escape to experience it all.

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Tucked away in the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city, but to those in the know, this ancient and storied metropolis ranks first in food.

Indeed, Thessaloniki enjoys a reputation as the cultural capital of Greece, and is famous for its festivals and vibrant lifestyle. Founded around 316 bc, the entire city is an open-air museum with more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s home to the country’s largest university and enjoys a legacy of great intellectual and artistic prosperity.

Yet more than anything, Thessaloniki is known for food – its cuisine is among the richest in all of Greece. Centuries of diverse influences – Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Arabic, and Armenian – have created an unrivaled culinary story to ignite the palate. There is moussaka, souvlaki, and spanakopita, of course, and renowned Macedonian wines, but dessert reigns supreme. The famous Thessaloniki cream-filled bougatsas and equally popular trigona panoramatos, or custard pastries, are the city’s trademark.

From street food vendors and traditional tavernas to acclaimed restaurants and famed markets, hospitality is plentiful. Must-see culinary hubs include the picturesque, Byzantine-influenced Ladadika district and the quaint, glass-covered Modiano Market, where locals frequent the small food shops. Ouzeries offer plenty of samples of the licorice-flavored elixir.

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Internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten brings his acclaimed cuisine to paradise at The St. Regis Bora Bora, where he melds French and Asian cuisine for one of the island’s finest dining experiences. On the private island of Tetiaroa, The Brando’s chef Guy Martin creates Polynesian-inspired dishes using hand-selected produce organically grown on-site and fish sourced just offshore. At InterContinental Le Moana, take a table on the terrace of Noa Noa restaurant for gourmet global fare and swoon-worthy lagoon views.

CLASSIC VACATIONS ADVISOR TIPSt. Regis’ guest historian

can suggest hidden places for a romantic candlelight

dinner. Celebrated chef Kelvin Au-Ieong designed a vegan

menu for The Brando. InterContinental theme

nights feature Polynesian entertainment.

St. Regis Bora Bora4 Nights • Travel available through March 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation in Overwater Superior Villa• Every fourth night free• Daily breakfast at Te Pahu Restaurant for two (does not include room service or the Canoe Breakfast)• Round-trip airport boat transfer• Early check-in/late checkout, subject to availability• Upgrade based on availability at time of check in, subject to availability • 20 percent off spa treatments, except packages, products, and yoga • 50 percent off round-trip transfer to the airport for up to 2 guests per bedroom


InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort3 Nights • Travel available through March 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Overwater Lagoon Junior Suite Bungalow• Every third night free• Round-trip airport transfers• Breakfast daily


The Brando5 Nights • Travel available through March 31, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Five nights’ accommodation in One Bedroom Villa• One free round-trip transfer on Air Tetiaroa, once per stay• All meals in the dining venues and 24- hour in-villa dining (restrictions apply)• Most beverages (bottled water, soft drinks, beers, wines, French Champagne, and spirits)• One excursion per person per day (from a list by our Concierge, on a shared basis)• One 50 minute spa treatment per villa per day• Early check-in/late checkout, subject to availability• EUR 100 resort credit per villa per stay


Experience the unique flavor of French Polynesia.

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The Brando’s airy villas bring the outside in.

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ROYAL MANSOUR MARRAKECHStep beyond Royal Mansour’s monumental entrance to discover the true essence of Moroccan tradition. Every element of this exquisite hotel was thoughtfully designed to entice and inspire – from lace-embedded plasterwork and tiled flooring created by master local craftspeople, to chef Yannick Alléno’s sublime cuisine served at the finest gastronomic restaurant in the kingdom.

Cultural DiscoveryMarrakech, Morocco3 Nights • Travel available through October 18, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Three nights’ accommodation in a Superior One-Bedroom Riad• Breakfast for two daily• Fast-track service and private round-trip transfers from/to Marrakech Airport• Special welcome amenities• One dinner for two at La Grande Table Marocaine• One 60-minute hammam per person• Half-day guided city tour• Marrakech Discovery in a horse and carriage

MAD 40,800 per package, based on double occupancy.

A unique place for discriminating tastes.

Staff access the lavish guest riads via an intricate series

of underground tunnels, assuring the utmost privacy

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Khari Baoli in Old Delhi, Asia’s largest spice market.COX & KINGS

The cuisine of India presents a range of flavors as vast as the country itself. Savor the scents of cumin, coriander, and cardamom; mustard, mango powder, and ginger; turmeric, tamarind, and saffron. Sample exotic culinary creations as you explore the varied regions from coast to coast, discovering differences in climate and elevation as well as history and religion.

A Culinary Journey Through India 8 Nights • Travel available through December 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Explore Mumbai and experience the beautiful temples of Elephanta Island• Visit Bhuleshwar, home to over 100 temples• Experience Varanasi’s local flavors and cooking techniques while walking through Kachauri Gali • Travel by rickshaw to the ghats on the banks of the Ganges and savor a vegetarian sattvic meal• Cruise Kolkata’s Hooghly River and relish delectable Bengali cuisine in one of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants


Discover the exotic and exhilarating cuisine of India.

One of our favorite experiences is joining a local chef in

Madras for a market visit, then getting a hands-on lesson

in the restaurant’s kitchen.

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The cuisine of central Europe –

Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech

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traditional dishes that are

often thought of as simple and

comforting. But in the capital

cities and surrounding towns,

those familiar favorites are rising

to new heights as Michelin stars

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Clockwise from top: Czech roasted duck with dumplings, Hungary’s

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Comfort Food & Michelin Stars

HUNGARY: Home to several Michelin-starred restaurants – the just-named two-star Onyx and one-star mainstays Borkonyha, Costes, and Costes Downtown – Budapest hosted the European Tour of the Michelin Guide for 2018. Hungary is the land that made goulash and paprika famous, and it is equally renowned for húsleves, a simple meat and vegetable soup that tastes just a bit different in every home or restaurant.

CZECH REPUBLIC: No matter where you travel here, you’ll find roasted duck, sauerkraut, and svickova – savory sirloin in a cream sauce – and, of course, the country’s famed beers and Moravian wines. In Prague, modern bistros and trendy cafés are on every corner, but you won’t want to miss the tasting menu at La Degustation or the à la carte dishes at Field, both Michelin-starred favorites.

SLOVAKIA: Slovakia’s national dish of bryndzové halušky, melted sheep cheese over potato dumplings sprinkled with bacon crisps, is to Slovakia what sushi is to Japan or pasta is to Italy. Add a bottle of wine from the lowlands or southern Carpathian slopes – the country’s wine routes lead to incredible cellars nestled among fascinating landscapes – and discover why Slovak wines earned 81 medals, 19 of them gold, at the prestigious Vinalies® Internationales Paris in 2018.

POLAND: Visit Warsaw to dine on seasonally driven, modern Polish cuisine at Atelier Amaro, Poland’s first Michelin-starred restaurant, as well as Michelin newcomer Senses, known for its innovative twist on classic dishes. This country is renowned for its traditional recipes – think cucumber and beetroot soups, famed pierogis and cured meats, pastries such as pączek filled with rose jam, or gingerbread cookies – as well as its beers, fruited liqueurs, and vodka.















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Macao has evolved into one of Asia’s hottest destinations, blending Portuguese heritage with Chinese traditions and Western-style glitz. This foodie’s paradise, designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, delivers a dynamic mix of Chinese, Portuguese, Indian, and African cuisines, serving up everything from casual street eats to Michelin-starred fare. Nosh on a pork chop bun while exploring the colonial architecture, or take a short ferry ride to neighboring Hong Kong to try curry fish balls in between temple visits and feng shui lessons.

MACAO GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICEADVISOR TIP

Macao’s famous egg tarts – slightly sweet custard

surrounded by light, flaky crust – are a must. For the city’s best, head to Lord Stow’s Bakery in the Coloane neighborhood.

Classic Hong Kong & MacaoPresented by Remote Lands 4 Nights • Travel available through December 31, 2018

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four nights’ accommodation at some of Asia’s most luxurious hotels• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Bespoke shopping tour• Authentic Chinese cooking and feng shui classes• Visits to ancient temples and shrines


Macao Short & SweetPresented by Avanti Destinations 2 Nights • Travel available through December 15, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two nights’ accommodation at five-star hotels• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast daily• Round-trip ferry tickets from Hong Kong• Private arrival and departure ferry transfers• Private highlights of Macao tour


Experience Macao – where East meets West.

Discover a treasure trove of Chinese temples.

Experience the breathtaking facade of the Ruins of Saint Paul’s – Macao’s most famous landmark.

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Experience authentic European flavors that bring each destination to life. Explore local life in bustling cities, exquisite resorts, rustic towns, and idyllic villages across Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. Cross paths with locals who are passionate about sharing their rich heritage, culture, and culinary traditions; sample signature dishes in intimate, off-the-radar restaurants; and gain insider access to eminent wine estates. Along the way, you’ll travel in comfortable luxury coaches with business-class legroom and stay in handpicked, perfectly positioned hotels.

INSIGHT VACATIONSADVISOR TIP

Solo travelers in particular appreciate the smaller-group

camaraderie that makes like-minded travelers feel

immediately at ease.

Italian Elegance11 Nights • Travel available April 5 through October 4, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Enjoy an exclusive VIP dinner at the Vatican’s Cortile del Giardino Quadrato, with views of Saint Peter’s Basilica’s cupola • Ascend San Gimignano’s serpentine alleyways to the artisan ice-cream parlor of world-champion gelato maestro Sergio Dondoli • Visit a traditional steam bakery in Lucca and sample buccellato, the sweet raisin bread typical of the region• Savor a freshly prepared, seasonal farm-to-table meal in Cinque Terre


Amazing Spain & Portugal8 Nights • Travel available April 6 through October 12, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Enjoy a fiery evening of Spanish dance and cuisine in Seville, thrilling to colorful dancers and the rhythmic stomp of flamenco • Experience the lingering aroma and incomparable flavor of pure jamón Ibérico while visiting the small village of Jabugo• Delight in a taste of the famous Portuguese delicacy pastéis de Belém in Lisbon• Raise a toast during a fabulous celebration dinner with wine at a local Madrid restaurant


Flavors of Europe8 Nights • Travel available April 27 through October 12, 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Enjoy a family-style dinner at a local trattoria in Rapallo• Choose from a selection of Lucerne restaurants with a special “dine- around” evening • Meet a Parisian foodie for a behind- the-scenes gourmet walking tour, sampling local delicacies in a pâtisserie, a boulangerie, a fromagerie, and a chocolatier • Rendezvous at Le Petit Prince de Paris, an atmospheric French bistro, for a celebration dinner with home-style cooking and delicious French wines


Dine like a local.

Experience local hospitality in each destination.

Gelato maker Sergio Dondoli shares his secrets in San Gimignano.

Connect with locals through deliciously authentic dining.

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Flip through the following sailings for foodie insights, advisor tips, and cruise extras ranging from onboard cooking lessons and winetastings to customized shore excursions in locations ranging from New Zealand to Brazil. After all, cruising makes eating your way around the world that much easier.

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GET SHARPHone your julienne in a knife skills class using chef-fave J.A. Henckels cutlery. The master session, one of

16 new offerings at Oceania Cruises’ Culinary Center on board Marina and Riviera, also reviews how to

safely use a mandoline slicer.

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Portland Apron Company Pinafore Apron,

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Answer a craving and do some good by munching on a bar from This Bar Saves Lives. The snack compa-ny, co-founded by actress Kristen Bell, donates food aid to children in need with every sale. The bar comes in five different flavors – from dark chocolate and coconut to PB&J – and makes helping others as easy as a trip to the store. thisbarsaveslives.com.Bembien

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Savor a USDA Prime dry-aged porterhouse in the sophisticated Prime 7 steakhouse. Linger over each forkful of Chilean sea bass served with a modern twist in the chic Chartreuse bistro. Whether you’re dining on Pan-Asian specialties at the Zen-like Pacific Rim or lobster nachos at the come-as-you-are Pool Grill, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ menu of open-seating restaurants is sure to please. Even more satisfying: Every meal and every glass of fine wine, craft beer, or premium spirit is included as part of the most inclusive luxury experience at sea.

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES ADVISOR TIPFoodies and novices alike

can up their gourmet game with hands-on workshops

in the Culinary Arts Kitchen aboard Seven Seas Explorer®.

Ship guests can also join select shore tours that delve

into the local culinary culture in depth.

Escape to Azores14 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs March 25, 2019

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda • Horta (Azores), Portugal • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Funchal (Madeira), Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal

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

Virtuoso Veranda fares from $7,799 per person.

Pisa, Provence & Palma10 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs May 10, 2019

Itinerary:Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Olbia (Sardinia), Italy • Ajaccio (Corsica), France • La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Antibes, France • Provence (Marseille), France • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Barcelona, Spain

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


Frontier Adventure10 Nights • Seven Seas Mariner® Departs May 26, 2019

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Cruising the Inside Passage • Ketchikan, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Cruising Hubbard Glacier • Cruising the Gulf of Alaska • Homer, Alaska • Anchorage (Seward), Alaska

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


Exquisite cuisine. Perfect wine pairings. Always included.

Regent’s sophisticated stylings and casually elegant ambience

perfectly fits your lifestyle.

Each dish at Chartreuse is a work of art.

Tour local markets with Seven Seas Explorer® chefs.

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From culinary master Nobu Matsuhisa’s only seagoing restaurants to complimentary fine wines, Champagnes, and premium spirits, a Crystal voyage always indulges your good taste. Select Crystal Wine & Food Festival cruises celebrate the culinary arts both on board and ashore. Join some of the world’s top chefs and winemakers for entertaining demonstrations and hands-on instruction. With an array of shoreside options, including cooking lessons with a local chef, private winetastings at exclusive venues, or a tour of a bustling food market.

CRYSTAL CRUISES ADVISOR TIPNew epicurean experiences

include Marketplace, Churrascaria, Silk Kitchen & Bar,

and a rebranded main dining room named Waterside, perfectly set to usher in

“dine as you desire” open seating.

Rio RendezvousCrystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage 19 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs January 5, 2019

Itinerary:New Orleans, Louisiana • Grand Cayman/George Town, British West Indies • Curaçao/Willemstad, Grenada, West Indies • Devil’s Island, Îles du Salut, French Guiana • Recife, Brazil • Salvador, Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from $4,445 per person.

2019 Full World Cruise: Grand Continental OdysseysCrystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage 85 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs January 13, 2019

Itinerary:Los Angeles overnight • Honolulu • Lahaina • Fanning Island • Pago Pago • Lautoka • Waitangi • Auckland overnight • Sydney overnight • Hobart overnight • Kangaroo Island • Adelaide • Albany • Busselton • Fremantle • Port Louis • Le Port • Port d’Ehoala • Maputo • Richards Bay • Durban • Port Elizabeth • Cape Town overnight • Lüderitz • Walvis Bay • Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and Tristan da Cunha • Georgetown • Dakar • Porto Novo • Santa Cruz de la Palma • Málaga • Barcelona • Monte Carlo overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experiences in Honolulu, Adelaide, Durban, and Barcelona; welcome reception; and onboard Virtuoso host


South China Sea CollectionCrystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage13 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs April 26, 2019

Itinerary:Singapore • Koh Samui, Thailand • Bangkok/Laem Chabang, Thailand • Sihanoukville, Cambodia • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam • Chan May, Vietnam • Nansha/Hong Kong SAR, China

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


Have the world on your plate.

TASTE THE WORLD

Discover innovative dining options aboard Serenity.

Expect a culinary experience that is authentic yet inventive, creative yet classic.

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North Cape PanoramaCrystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage16 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs June 21, 2019

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

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


Central American SojournCrystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage 12 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs September 28, 2019

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

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


Holiday SojournCrystal Wine and Food Festival Themed Voyage12 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs November 24, 2019

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Turks and Caicos/Grand Turk • Gustavia, Saint Bart’s • Martinique/Fort de France • Barbados/Bridgetown, British West Indies • Saint Lucia/Castries, West Indies • Antigua/Saint John’s, West Indies • Saint Thomas/Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$250 shipboard credit per person, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


You’re more than a guest; you’re a member of the Crystal family.

Penthouse Suites are enclaves of refined elegance.

Toast your trip with a welcome bottle of bubbly.

The Seahorse pool deck has been totally revamped.

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Forget all the planning and prep work and cleaning up: This holiday season, enjoy a feast for the senses on a holiday cruise to warm Caribbean shores. Your Holland America Line ship is decked out with all the trimmings, including elaborately decorated trees and a giant gingerbread village, while the chefs have prepared special menus to tantalize your palate. If you still want to tie on an apron, you can join a hands-on workshop with America’s Test Kitchen or whip up a masterpiece in the Rijksmuseum at Sea art studio space.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ADVISOR TIPWine connoisseurs and

novices alike can experience the art of winemaking at BLEND by Chateau Ste. Michelle, the

only purpose-built wine- blending venue at sea. You’ll find it onboard Koningsdam

and Nieuw Statendam.

Southern Caribbean Seafarer Holiday10 Nights • Zuiderdam Departs December 16, 2018

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos • Amber Cove, Dominican Republic • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Willemstad, Curaçao • Oranjestad, Aruba • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $50 shipboard credit per stateroom; Plus Verandah and Suite guests receive one dinner at Pinnacle Grill & Canaletto (book by October 31)


Eastern & Tropical Caribbean Holiday14 Nights • Koningsdam Departs December 21, 2018

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos • Amber Cove, Dominican Republic • Nassau, Bahamas • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$75 shipboard credit per stateroom and Canaletto dinner for two; Plus Verandah and Suite guests receive one dinner at Pinnacle Grill & Canaletto (book by October 31)


Eastern Caribbean Holiday7 Nights • Nieuw Statendam Departs December 23, 2018

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Amber Cove, Dominican Republic • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $50 shipboard credit per stateroom; Plus Verandah and Suite guests receive one dinner at Pinnacle Grill & Canaletto (book by October 31)


Deck the hulls on a holiday cruise in the Caribbean.

Immersive onboard programming enhances

your travels.

Ride horses in the surf at Half Moon Cay.

Seven world-renowned chefs create the Main Dining Room’s sophisticated menu.

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Indulge in Belgian chocolates, warm waffles, and delicious cheeses while strolling through fields bursting with colorful spring blooms. Hike and bike along the banks of the Danube before sampling world-renowned rieslings and grüner veltliners. Browse bustling markets along the Mekong, stopping to nosh on chive cakes, noodle soup, and, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, grilled crickets. On board, your ship’s expert chefs create ever- changing menus that feature exquisite, locally inspired cuisine perfectly paired with fine wines.

AMAWATERWAYSADVISOR TIP

Re-create memories from your European river cruise at home – throughout your stay

you’ll find guests’ favorite recipes left on your pillow.

Riches of the Mekong7 Nights • AmaDara Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Prek Kdam, Cambodia • Koh Chen, Cambodia • Prek Kdam, Cambodia • Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia • Kampong-Tralach, Cambodia • Oudong, Cambodia • Oknhatey Village, Cambodia • Phnom Penh, Cambodia • Vietnam Border Crossing • Tan Chau, Vietnam • Sa Dec, Vietnam • Xeo Quyt, Vietnam • Cai Be, Vietnam • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $100 shipboard credit on select sailings

Virtuoso Riverview fares from $2,049 per person.

Tulip Time7 Nights • AmaKristina, AmaLea, AmaPrima Departures available March and April 2019

Itinerary:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Hoorn, Netherlands • Middelburg, Netherlands • Ghent, Belgium • Antwerp, Belgium • Rotterdam, Netherlands • Kinderdijk, Netherlands • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $100 shipboard credit on select sailings


Romantic Danube7 Nights • AmaMagna, AmaCerto, AmaLea, AmaSerena, AmaViola Departures available March through December 2019

Itinerary:Vilshofen, Germany • Passau, Germany • Linz, Austria • Weissenkirchen, Austria • Vienna, Austria • Bratislava, Slovakia • Budapest, Hungary

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace on select sailings


Delectable discoveries in Europe and Southeast Asia.

Unlimited regional wines and beers are served during lunch and dinner.

The friendly staff remembers your favorites.

Life moves at a slower pace along the Mekong.

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Innovative offerings and programs are a hallmark of every Seabourn voyage. So are exclusive partnerships with an elite group including Michelin-starred Chef Thomas Keller. Reminiscent of a classic American restaurant, The Grill by Thomas Keller is a unique culinary concept that focuses on updated versions of iconic dishes. Enjoy a range of favorites, like premium steaks, whole roasted chicken, and lobster thermidor, presented à la carte, along with tableside preparations of Caesar salad and ice cream sundaes.

SEABOURN ADVISOR TIPChef Keller teamed up

with renowned Tuscan olive oil producer Armando Manni to produce K+M Extra Virgin Chocolate, a sublime sweet with natural antioxidants. You’ll find these treats on

your pillow nightly.

New Zealand & Australia16 Nights • Seabourn Encore Departs March 11, 2019

Itinerary:Auckland, New Zealand • Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand • Nelson, New Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Akaroa (Christchurch), New Zealand • Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand • Oban (Half Moon Bay), New Zealand • Cruising Fiordland National Park • Milford Sound, New Zealand • Melbourne, Australia • Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia • Eden, New South Wales, Australia • Sydney, Australia

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

Virtuoso Veranda Suite fares from $6,499 per person.

Beauties of Brazil21 Nights • Seabourn Quest Departs March 17, 2019

Itinerary:Buenos Aires, Argentina overnight • Montevideo, Uruguay • Ilhabela (São Sebastião), Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil overnight • Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil • Salvador da Bahia, Brazil • Recife, Brazil • Natal, Brazil • Crossing the Equator • Cruising the Amazon River • Santarém, Brazil • Cruising the Amazon River • Manaus, Brazil overnight

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

Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from $6,499 per person.

Jewels of Southeast Asia18 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs April 10, 2019

Itinerary:Singapore • Kuantan (Tanjong Gelang), Malaysia • Sihanoukville, Cambodia • Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam overnight • Da Nang (Hue), Vietnam • Sanya (Hainan), China • Hong Kong, China overnight • Magong (Makung), Penghu Islands, Taiwan • Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan • Ishigaki Island, Japan • Shanghai, China

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Ho Chi Minh City, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


Culinary excellence, further enhanced by a partnership with Chef Thomas Keller.

Tables at The Grill by Thomas Keller are in high demand; make your reservations

when you book your cruise.

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Jewels of India & Arabia16 Nights • Seabourn Encore Departs April 22, 2019

Itinerary:Singapore • Colombo, Sri Lanka • Mangalore, India • Mumbai (Bombay), India • Muscat, Oman • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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


Arabian Gems & Holy Land18 Nights • Seabourn Encore Departs May 8, 2019

Itinerary:Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Doha, Qatar • Muscat, Oman • Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan • Enter Suez Canal at Suez • Transit the Suez Canal • Exit Suez Canal at Port Said • Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel• Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel • Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece • Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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


Gems of the Venetian Empire14 Nights • Seabourn Odyssey Departs July 20 and August 17, 2019

Itinerary:Piraeus (Athens), Greece • Monemvasia, Greece • Katakolon (Olympia), Greece • Nydri, Nisos Lefkada, Greece • Brindisi (Lecce), Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Zadar, Croatia • Venice, Italy • Vodice (Sibenik), Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Scenic Cruising in the Bay of Kotor • Kerkira, Nisos Kerkira (Corfu), Greece • Sami, Cephalonia, Greece • Gythion (Sparta), Greece • Nafplion, Greece • Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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


Add at least two nights in Sydney to experience its

vibrant dining scene.

Step outside the Observation Lounge for pinch-me views.

Many of Vietnam’s rice paddy terraces are National Heritage sites.

Penthouse Spa Suites include a host of serene amenities.

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Food lovers now have an edge: Celebrity Edge, that is, a revolutionary new ship designed to expand your taste horizons. With globally inspired menus created by Michelin-starred chef Cornelius Gallagher, Edge offers 29 distinct food and beverage experiences that stand apart from anything else at sea, from a sky-high meal cantilevered 16 decks above the ocean to an immersive fusion of dining, technology, and animation. Of course, no matter which Celebrity ship you sail aboard, every dining experience takes you on a palate-opening journey.

CELEBRITY CRUISESADVISOR TIP

Those with more spirited passions can sample a

selection of fine Macallan Scotch whiskies, taste a flight of signature martinis, or learn how to prepare the popular

Brazilian caipirinha.

Argentina & Chile14 Nights • Celebrity Eclipse Departs March 10, 2019

Itinerary:Buenos Aires, Argentina overnight • Montevideo, Uruguay • Punta del Este, Uruguay • Puerto Madryn, Argentina • Cape Horn, Chile • Ushuaia, Argentina • Punta Arenas, Chile • Strait of Magellan • Chilean Fjords • Puerto Montt, Chile • San Antonio, Chile

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:One specialty dinner for two (Veranda and above); Suite guests also receive a $75 shopping credit

Virtuoso Concierge Class fares from $5,199 per person.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses of $387.35 per person are additional and subject to change.

New Zealand14 Nights • Celebrity Solstice Departs March 29, 2019

Itinerary:Auckland, New Zealand • Tauranga, New Zealand overnight • Wellington, New Zealand • Akaroa, New Zealand • Dunedin, New Zealand • Dusky Sound • Doubtful Sound • Milford Sound, New Zealand • Hobart, Tasmania • Melbourne, Australia • Sydney, Australia




Iberian Peninsula10 Nights • Celebrity Edge Departs May 15, 2019

Itinerary:Southampton, England • Bilbao, Spain • La Coruna, Spain • Lisbon, Portugal • Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy




Opening the world – and palates – of savvy travelers.

Ease into sea days with breakfast on your veranda.

For heart-pounding fun, climb the Sydney

Harbour Bridge.

TASTE THE WORLD

Suite guests enjoy an extra air of refinement at their dedicated

Luminae restaurant.

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Keeping healthy eating habits in tow is easier than ever aboard a luxurious SeaDream yacht. The cruise line recently invited raw food chef Renate Waller to help create the first and only “living food” menu at sea. While all the dishes are prepared with only raw, organic, and vegan ingredients, there’s nothing boring or bland about choices like Asian-style cashew curry salad and vegetable lasagna made with spinach “noodles.” You’ll even find an array of raw food desserts as part of the SeaDream lifestyle’s focus on wellness.

SEADREAM YACHT CLUBADVISOR TIP

That healthy onboard lifestyle includes rejuvenating therapies at the only Thai-certified spa at

sea. Consider a treatment in the open-air private massage

area, cooled by the gentle ocean breezes.

Christmas Yachting in the British Virgin Islands and Saint Bart’s7 Nights • SeaDream II Departs December 20, 2018

Itinerary:San Juan, Puerto Rico • Cruz Bay, Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands • Gustavia, Saint Bart’s • Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands • Cane Garden Bay, Tortola • Norman Island, British Virgin Islands • White Bay, Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands • San Juan, Puerto Rico

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$200 SeaDream spa credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Yacht Club Deck II fares from $4,199 per person.

French Riviera & Balearic Islands7 Nights • SeaDream I Departs June 8, 2019

Itinerary:Nice, France • Saint-Tropez, France • Roses, Costa Brava, Spain • Palamos, Spain • Alcudia, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain • Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, Spain • Barcelona, Spain



Croatia, Montenegro, Sicily & the Amalfi Coast7 Nights • SeaDream II Departs October 5, 2019

Itinerary:Dubrovnik, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Taormina (Etna), Sicily, Italy • Stromboli, Sicily, Italy • Amalfi Coast, Italy • Capri, Italy • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy



On board these yachts, vegetarians get the raw deal.

For the best table in any harbor town, dine alfresco at your ship’s Topside Restaurant.

Join an officer-led bike ride around

Taormina.

Hvar’s picturesque harbor is perfect for kayaking.

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A bold claim? Perhaps. Yet legendary master chef Jacques Pépin himself inspires the memorable dining experiences found aboard Oceania ships. At La Reserve by Wine Spectator, small groups can indulge in intimate pairings of vintage wine and gourmet fare, while The Culinary Center invites top chefs from around the world to provide kitchen tips and techniques at individual, fully equipped workstations. You’ll absorb every step of the recipes – in some ports, even choosing fresh ingredients at local markets on exclusive culinary tours.

OCEANIA CRUISESADVISOR TIP

Vegans can now enjoy an expansive array of plant-based choices on board, including the only cold-pressed raw juice and

vegan smoothie bars at sea.

Pure Polynesia12 Nights • Marina Departs February 10, 2019

Itinerary:Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia • Bora Bora, French Polynesia • Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia • Fakarava, French Polynesia • Rangiroa, French Polynesia • Huahine, French Polynesia • Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Prepaid gratuities

Virtuoso Veranda faresfrom $4,199 per person.

Seashores & Skylines34 Nights • Marina Departs March 2, 2019

Itinerary:Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia • Bora Bora,French Polynesia • Fakarava, FrenchPolynesia • Pitcairn Islands OnboardExperience • Hanga Roa, Easter Island • Lima/Machu Picchu (Callao), Peru • Salaverry, Peru • Manta, Ecuador • Esmeraldas, Ecuador • Panama Canal Daylight Transit • Puerto Limón, Costa Rica • Santo Tomás, Guatemala • Roatán, Honduras • Harvest Caye, Belize • Costa Maya, Mexico • Miami, Florida • Norfolk, Virginia • New York, New York

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

Virtuoso Veranda faresfrom $9,399 per person.

Divine Dynasties15 Nights • Nautica Departs March 7, 2019

Itinerary:Hong Kong, China • Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan • Okinawa (Naha), Japan • Kyoto (Kobe), Japan • Hiroshima, Japan • Busan, South Korea • Nagasaki, Japan • Dalian, China • Beijing (Tianjin), China; Shanghai, China

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


Quite simply, the finest cuisine at sea.

Indulge in La Reserve’s new, seven- course affair celebrating some of Chef Pépin’s favorite dishes.

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Wineries & Royalty16 Nights • Marina Departs May 17, 2019

Itinerary:Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Toulon, France • Barcelona, Spain; Cartagena, Spain • Málaga, Spain • Seville (Cádiz), Spain • Lisbon, Portugal • Oporto, Portugal • Bilbao, Spain • Bordeaux (Bassens), France • Bordeaux, France • Saint- Malo, France • London (Southampton), England



Great Outdoors14 Nights • Regatta Departs May 29, 2019

Itinerary:Vancouver, British Columbia • Cruising the Inside Passage • Wrangell, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska • Cruising Hubbard Glacier • Seward, Alaska • Kodiak, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Prince Rupert, British Columbia • Cruising the Outside Passage • Victoria, British Columbia • Seattle, Washington



Catalonia & Canaries14 Nights • Marina Departs November 23, 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands • San Sebastián de la Gomera, Canary Islands • Mindelo (São Vicente), Cape Verde • Recife, Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Deluxe Oceanview fares from $2,499 per person.

Owner’s Suites feature rich furnishings from the Ralph Lauren Home Collection.

Get hands-on in The Culinary Center.

Another Suite perk: exclusive, course-by-course in-room dining.

The Alaska SeaLife Center showcases Seward’s abundant marine life.

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If you’re angling for the freshest seafood, Hooked SeafoodSM is the ultimate catch. Royal Caribbean’s first dedicated seafood restaurant is just one of many satisfying selections offered on board the most innovative ships at sea. Whether dining on celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s signature prawn linguine at Jamie’s Italian, fresh sushi and sashimi at Izumi, gourmet fare paired with the finest of wines at Chef’s Table, or elaborate entrees at Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine, Royal Caribbean pleases every taste, from the foodie to the finicky.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN®

ADVISOR TIPSign up for an all-access

tour that takes you behind the scenes in your ship’s galley to learn how dishes are prepared.

You’ll also visit the engine room and bridge for an

exclusive tour.

Western Caribbean7 Nights • Symphony of the SeasSM Departs February 9, 2019

Itinerary:Miami, Florida • Roatán, Honduras • Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • Nassau, Bahamas • Miami, Florida

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

Virtuoso Neighborhood Balcony fares from $1,499 per person.

Eastern Caribbean7 Nights • Oasis of the Seas® Departs February 24, 2019

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



Eastern Caribbean7 Nights • Harmony of the Seas® Departs March 3, 2019

Itinerary:Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Philipsburg, Sint Maarten • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Labadee, Haiti • Fort Lauderdale, Florida



The new sound of savor.

Ask your Hooked Seafood waiter about gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegetarian options.

Treat your sweet tooth at Sugar Beach, one of the new Boardwalk

dining venues on Symphony.

Discover culinary creations that

please every palate.

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Francophiles will find a home on a choice of food-focused cruises in France, enjoying visits to famous restaurants, vineyards, orchards, truffle farms, and other culinary hot spots. A pasta-making class in Bologna and lunch at a family-run estate in the Valpolicella wine country await travelers to Italy; along the Yangtze, guests salivate over Beijing’s Peking duck and a savory dumpling feast in Xi’an. When you cruise the world’s most storied rivers with Uniworld, your palate – and your perspective – will never be the same.

UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISE COLLECTION ADVISOR TIPAsk about other food-

focused French cruises in Uniworld’s Connoisseur Collection.

The voyage to Burgundy and Provence, for example, includes an insider’s tour of

Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France.

Gems of Northern Italy9 Nights • River Countess Departs April 12, May 17, June 7, and July 26, 2019

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

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

Virtuoso Classic fares from $3,799 per person.

Highlights of China & the Yangtze10 Nights • Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer Departures available April 13 through May 19, 2019

Itinerary:Beijing, China • Beijing, Fly to Xi’an, China • Xi’an, China • Xi’an/Fly to Chongqing, China (Embark), Scenic cruising the Yangtze River • Scenic cruising the Yangtze River, Shibaozhai • Scenic cruising the Yangtze River, Goddess Stream • Scenic cruising the Yangtze River, Yichang (Disembark), Fly to Shanghai, China • Shanghai, China

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:$200 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso Suite fares from $5,499 per person.

Brilliant Bordeaux7 Nights • S.S. Bon Voyage Departures available April 14 through November 3, 2019

Itinerary:Bordeaux, France • Cruising the Garonne River and Gironde Estuary, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Pauillac la Fayette, France • Cadillac, France • Blaye, Bourg- sur-Gironde, Libourne, France • Libourne (Saint-Émilion), France • Libourne, Bordeaux, Cité du Vin, France • Bordeaux (Quai des Chartrons), France

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

Virtuoso Classic fares from $3,199 per person.

Highly curated journeys for lovers of food, wine, and culture.

One-of-a-kind culinary and cultural experiences add the “wow” factor to your cruise memories.

Handcrafted beds assure a heavenly night’s sleep.

Sail the Yangtze with unsurpassed service and the largest cabins and suites on the river.

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Every Silversea voyage invites you to travel deeper, but this handpicked selection takes your taste experience to a new level. In-depth local knowledge of every region visited means that these food- and wine-focused cruises are curated with delicacy and care – just like your meals. Enjoy exclusive onboard and shoreside interactive gastronomic experiences, including hands-on cooking demonstrations, special dinners that highlight regional specialties, and guided market-to-plate excursions with your ship’s chefs.

SILVERSEA CRUISESADVISOR TIP

Wine Series cruises bring top vintners and Silversea’s

Wine Ambassador on board to introduce you to superlative varieties and vintages while exploring the world’s most renowned wine regions.

Dubai to Athens, L’École des Chefs Gourmet Cruise15 Nights • Silver Shadow Departs April 26, 2019

Itinerary:Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Khasab, Oman • Salalah, Oman • Aqaba (Petra), Jordan • Safaga (Luxor), Egypt • Suez Canal Transit • Rhodes, Greece • Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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

Virtuoso Vista Suite Oceanview fares from $5,500 per person.

Lisbon to Amsterdam, L’École des Chefs Gourmet Cruise & Wine Series12 Nights • Silver Cloud Departs May 1, 2019

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



London to Barcelona, L’École des Chefs Gourmet Cruise & Wine Series14 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs May 19, 2019

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

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


Bon voyage, bon vivant.

Hone your culinary skills at the only Relais & Châteaux-

inspired cooking school at sea.

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London to Reykjavík, L’École des Chefs Gourmet Cruise11 Nights • Silver Wind Departs July 20, 2019

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



London to New York, L’École des Chefs Gourmet Cruise15 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs September 26, 2019

Itinerary:London (Greenwich), England • Day at Sea • Falmouth, UK • Cobh (Cork), Ireland • Saint John’s, Newfoundland, Canada • Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, France • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada • Boston, Massachusetts • Cape Cod Canal Transit • New York, New York

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


New York to Montréal, L’École des Chefs Gourmet Cruise11 Nights • Silver Whisper Departs October 11, 2019

Itinerary:New York, New York • Newport, Rhode Island • Cape Cod Canal Transit • Boston, Massachusetts • Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada • Québec City, Québec, Canada • Montréal, Québec, Canada

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


All-inclusive cruising means you can relax completely.

Port wine gets its name from Porto, where it is aged.

Your suite’s minibar is stocked with your

preferences.

Owner’s Suites exude a stylish, residential feel.

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Order a Cheeseburger in Paradise at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, or bangers and mash at O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill. Pair a juicy rib eye with Parmesan truffle fries in Cagney’s Steakhouse, or enjoy sea scallops and the hibachi chefs’ dazzling knife show at Teppanyaki. Dine inside or oceanside along The Waterfront. Take an intimate table for two or sit communal-style and pass the plates. Norwegian ships offer more dining choices than days of your cruise, and you’re free to enjoy them when and with whomever you please.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINEADVISOR TIP

Book now and take advantage of complimentary

Free at Sea amenities, including free unlimited open bar and a three-meal specialty dining

package for two.

Hawaii7 Nights • Pride of America Departs January 19 and February 23, 2019

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

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to $100 shipboard credit per stateroom; Plus Free at Sea amenities

Virtuoso Balcony fares from $2,229 per person.

Western Caribbean7 Nights • Norwegian Breakaway Departs February 17 and March 17, 2019

Itinerary:New Orleans, Louisiana • Cozumel, Mexico • Harvest Caye, Belize • Costa Maya, Mexico • New Orleans, Louisiana



Alaska with Glacier Bay7 Nights • Norwegian Bliss Departs May 26 and September 8, 2019

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



With this many dining choices, you may need to extend your vacation.

Fresh-caught salmon and Dover sole are two guest favorites at Ocean Blue restaurant.

Soak in Alaska’s splendor from Bliss Observation Lounge.

Mingle over mojitos at the Waterfront’s

Sugarcane Mojito Bar.

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Tour a working windmill at Kinderdijk, then sample handcrafted cheeses, jenever – a distilled juniper liquor – and other Dutch delicacies. Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig before tasting fine vintages at a Wachau Valley vineyard. Lose yourself in the gardens that inspired Monet in Giverny, and explore the bounty of fruits and vegetables in Vernon’s artisanal market. Whatever your tastes, Viking believes dining is an important part of your journey, with destination-focused dining, that includes regional cuisine and always available American classics.

VIKING® ADVISOR TIP

Enjoy a light alfresco lunch and 360-degree views of Europe’s ever-changing riverbanks on

the top-of-the-ship Sun Deck.

Rhine Getaway7 Nights • State-of-the-Art Viking Longships Departures available throughout 2019

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

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

Please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for pricing.

Danube Waltz®

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

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



Paris & the Heart of Normandy7 Nights • State-of-the-Art Viking Longships Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Paris, France • Vernon, France • Rouen, France • Normandy Beaches, France • Les Andelys, France • Paris, France



Immerse yourself in the flavors of Europe.

Enjoy alfresco dining at the bow of the ship on the Aquavit Terrace®.

Innovative Longships get you closer to your destination.

Flowers adorn the bridges in Strasbourg.

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A food-focused journey in Southeast Asia.

LOCAL DELICACIES

“Chefs in Siem Reap, Cambodia, are celebrating the complexity of Khmer food,” says Leslie Canter, a Virtuoso travel advisor who traveled to Cambodia and Vietnam with her fiancé. “Traditional Khmer dishes, like many of those in Southeast Asia, provide a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors, such as rice and noodles made with fresh vegetables, stir-fried meats, and unique spice blends. My favorite restaurant was Embassy, a woman-owned and -operated fine dining spot. The owners – known as ‘the twins’ – trained at Michelin-starred restaurants abroad before returning to Siem Reap. For the best banh mi in Ho Chi Minh

City, try Banh Mi Ba Lac, a curbside stand located on the main walking street, Nguyen Hue.”

Rice fields in Vietnam’s Yen Bai province and (inset) Canter and her fiancé.

Step into nineteenth-century elegance reimagined from restored heritage trading houses in the heart of Singapore, and become acquainted with nearby

inspiring historical attractions. Participate in a complimentary outdoor yoga session and singing bowl meditation. Dine on exquisite and innovative Chinese cuisine in Yellow Pot restaurant. Stay three nights and enjoy a complimentary

fourth night when you book before October 31, 2018, and travel by March 31, 2019.

VIRTUOSO AMENITY: $100-value hotel credit per stay.

The fourth generation Cipriani family invites you to experience the timeless glamour of Beverly Hills. From your private balcony, take in sparkling city views. Melt away stress with a spa treatment or dip in the pool. Enjoy fresh Italian fare,

and socialize over drinks in the Lobby Lounge. Stay four nights and pay for only three when you book before May 28, 2019.

VIRTUOSO AMENITY: One lunch or dinner for up to two people, per room.

Embark on a rare and intimate journey surrounded by modern comforts in an ancient land. Savor exotic spa treatments, swim in the lap pool, or relax

in the lagoon-style pool tucked amid lush gardens. Sample French au Provençal and Cambodian dishes made from traditional recipes. Stay two nights

or more in a suite and enjoy 20 percent off when you book between September 13, 2018, and November 30, 2019.

VIRTUOSO AMENITY: One “Taste of Cambodia” dinner for two, per room, at The Dining Room.

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