Distinctive Journeys

10/16/2026

The Bike Trips We’re Eyeing for Shoulder Season...These journeys follow windswept island trails, vineyard paths, and winding mountain roads. Read more:

From Spain’s hill towns and Scotland’s wh**ky isles to South Korea and New Zealand, these guided cycling tours pair scenic rides with culture, wildlife, and w**e.

10/15/2026

For travelers who want luxury with a strong sense of place, South America delivers beautifully.

Two very different properties make Janie’s Favorites: South America list.

Awasi Santa Catarina | Brazil
Set on a private peninsula along Brazil's southern coast, Awasi combines lush Atlantic Forest, secluded beaches and beautifully designed villas. It's intimate, naturally spectacular and ideal for travelers looking beyond Brazil's better-known destinations.
https://www.virtuoso.com/member/distinctivejourneys/travel/luxury-hotels/6163661/awasi-santa-catarina-relais-chateaux

Susana Balbo W**emaker’s House & Spa Suites | Mendoza, Argentina
W**e and hospitality come together beautifully at this intimate boutique retreat created by pioneering w**emaker Susana Balbo and her daughter Ana. It's a wonderfully personal way to experience Mendoza's food, w**e and lifestyle.
https://www.virtuoso.com/member/distinctivejourneys/travel/luxury-hotels/16784812/susana-balbo-w**emakers-house-spa-suites

Then add the Distinctive Difference. At participating luxury hotels and resorts, booking through Distinctive Journeys may include preferred rates and availability, daily breakfast for two, hotel or resort credits and exclusive amenities, plus upgrades, early check-in and late checkout when available.

Sometimes choosing the hotel is only the first step. Making sure you're booking it with all the benefits available to you is the next.

Awasi Santa Catarina occupies a secluded peninsula on Brazil’s southern coast, offering rare privacy, dramatic sea views, and an intimate atmosphere immersed in nature.

10/14/2026

This isn't a painting. This is real life, high above Venice and Piazza San Marco! Take a good look — this isn't a postcard, it's a real city floating on water. No cars, no highways, just centuries-old canals winding through terracotta rooftops. Venice doesn't just sit on the map, it sits on the water like it's daring gravity itself...

10/11/2026

Let the sounds of nature lull you to sleep – or stay up all night, enraptured by the wild soundscape. Positioned at the famed Zibadianja Lagoon – the source of the ever-changing Savuti Channel – this is Wilderness Savuti’s Star Bed, a two-storey hideaway a short game-drive away from camp, where you can watch wildlife gather as the sun goes down.

10/09/2026

A Trip to Sedona’s Woo-Woo Side. Read more:

A little curiosity goes a long way in the city where vortexes, spiritual landmarks, crystal healing, and psychic readings are part of the experience.

10/08/2026

What (and Where) to Eat and Drink in Spain’s Basque Country. Read more:

Our guide to the region’s traditional dishes, popular pintxos, local markets and Michelin-starred restaurants, acclaimed Basque w**e, and more.

10/07/2026

As you sail away from today’s coastline and towards tomorrow’s adventure, the deck of your home at sea comes to life. Delightful bites and canapes float around on trays as specialty cocktails are served and live music fills the air, all ushering in a memorable evening on board your Seabourn ship.

10/04/2026

There’s so much more to Peru than the places you already know.

In the Sacred Valley, the Andean town of Chinchero is famous for its colorful textiles and generations-old Quechua weaving traditions. Here, artisans transform natural materials into brilliant dyes before spinning and weaving intricate patterns by hand — preserving a cultural tradition that continues to be very much alive today.

These are the travel experiences we love most: meeting the people behind a destination, understanding their traditions and coming home with a much deeper connection to the place you visited.

Peru has plenty of iconic sights. Chinchero reminds us that sometimes the most memorable moments are found in the stories behind them.

10/02/2026

You don't always have to travel halfway around the world to find an extraordinary escape.

For Janie’s Favorites: USA, two very different properties prove just how special a getaway close to home can be.

Post Ranch Inn | Big Sur, California
High above the Pacific, this legendary hideaway pairs dramatic Big Sur scenery with innovative architecture, privacy and a peaceful atmosphere made for disconnecting from everyday life.
https://www.virtuoso.com/member/distinctivejourneys/travel/luxury-hotels/6164520/post-ranch-inn

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa | Florida Keys
Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Little Palm Island delivers a true private-island feeling — without leaving the United States. Think thatched-roof accommodations, beautiful water and nowhere you particularly need to be.
https://www.virtuoso.com/member/distinctivejourneys/travel/luxury-hotels/6164157/little-palm-island-resort-spa

The Distinctive Difference can make these escapes even better. At participating properties, our clients may enjoy preferred rates, daily breakfast for two, property credits and exclusive amenities, as well as upgrades, early check-in and late checkout when available.

Know where you want to stay? Great. Just check with Distinctive Journeys before you book it yourself.

High above the cliffs of Big Sur, you’ll find a luxurious, romantic escape: Post Ranch Inn, known for its award-winning organic architecture. Choose one of the 40 secluded guest rooms, suites, and private houses that blend rustic elegance and comfort with ocean and mountain views. Each room featur...

10/01/2026

Australia has no shortage of extraordinary scenery — and these two hotels put you right in the middle of it.

For Janie’s Favorites: Australia, the surroundings are every bit as memorable as the accommodations.

qualia | Hamilton Island, Whitsundays (pictured above)
Understated Australian luxury meets one of the world's great natural wonders. With the Great Barrier Reef just outside your door, qualia combines beautiful accommodations, exceptional dining and unforgettable ways to experience the islands and sea.
https://www.virtuoso.com/member/distinctivejourneys/travel/luxury-hotels/6163662/qualia-great-barrier-reef

Southern Ocean Lodge | Kangaroo Island
Dramatically positioned above the Southern Ocean, this remarkable lodge connects travelers to Kangaroo Island through wildlife, regional cuisine, sweeping views and an incredible sense of place.
https://southernoceanlodge.com.au/

Booking through Distinctive Journeys can add another layer to the experience. At participating properties, preferred benefits may include special rates and availability, daily breakfast for two, hotel or resort credits and exclusive amenities, along with room upgrades, early check-in and late checkout when available.

Planning Australia? Before booking your hotel directly, check with us. Those extra details can make an already extraordinary journey even more memorable.