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10/31/2026

Most Portugal trips head straight for the Algarve. Our favorite itineraries go almost everywhere else.

Lisbon: the natural first stop, with hilltop viewpoints, a world-class food scene, and the fairytale palaces of Sintra a short drive away.

The Alentejo: cork forests, sprawling w**e estates, whitewashed villages, and some of the darkest night skies in Europe. This is Portugal at its slowest and most soulful.

Comporta: rice paddies running into pine-backed Atlantic beaches, barely an hour from Lisbon. The understated coast Europeans have kept to themselves for years.

The Douro Valley: terraced vineyards stacked above the river, tastings at historic quintas, and lodges with valley views that stop conversation.

Madeira: dramatic cliff walks along centuries-old levada trails, a surprisingly serious dining scene in Funchal, and spring-like weather nearly every month of the year.

Wherever Portugal takes you, we'll make sure it goes past the obvious. Let's start planning.

10/31/2026

An insider tip from us to you: the best time to start planning a seasonal escape is right when the season ends.

7Pines Sardinia just closed its doors for the season, but the savvy traveler is already dreaming about next spring and summer: sun-soaked coves, La Maddalena views, and a table at Michelin-starred Capogiro. 🍷

Doors reopen in late April 2027 — so save this reel, send it to the person you’d want on that terrace with you, and let’s get you first pick of dates. 🌊

10/29/2026

Explore Japan through contemporary art on remote islands, centuries-old bathhouses, and restaurants serving impeccably fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients. 🇯🇵✨

From Honshu to Hokkaido and Kyushu, let’s work together to plan a journey that showcases the many sides of Japan ➡️ https://virtuoso.com/advisor/evelynchristensen/travel/destinations/asia/Japan

10/28/2026

Egypt has been on bucket lists for about 4,000 years, and it has never been a better trip than right now.

The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally open in full, with Tutankhamun's complete collection displayed together for the first time in history. Pair it with sunrise at the pyramids before the crowds arrive, a few nights sailing the Nile on a private dahabiya, and the Valley of the Kings with an expert Egyptologist bringing every painted wall to life.

October through April is prime season on the Nile. Reach out, and we'll get you there.

10/27/2026

The nostalgic Paris-to-Istanbul sleeper is getting a new chapter in 2027. L’Orient Express will retrace the legendary route of its predecessor, bringing the romance of classic rail travel into a new era of luxury. 🚂🇫🇷

Read more, then reach out to plan your next getaway ⬇️

📷: Maxime D’Angeac and Martin Darzacq

The Paris-to-Istanbul train reboots with modern design and a luxe onboard experience.

10/27/2026

✨ Some places win awards. Rancho La Puerta defines them.✨

For the eighth time, Travel + Leisure’s readers have named the resort the World’s #1 International Wellness Retreat. So it won't surprise you to learn it’s the kind of place guests return to year after year.

And now's the perfect time to see what all the delight is about: reserve a stay by 26 December for travel through 02 January 2027 and receive a Guaranteed Upgrade, TWO Ranch Classic massages and a 30-minute body wrap. (We anticipate this will be popular — so if an upgrade isn't available — you'll receive a $200 resort credit instead. They got you.)

✨Your own award-winning journey awaits: reach out today and let’s plan it.✨

10/25/2026

What do we recommend to clients who have already done the classic safari? A salt pan the size of a small country.

Jack's Camp is set on the edge of Botswana's Makgadikgadi Pans, and it does safari like nowhere else on the continent. The signature experiences here exist almost nowhere else: sitting at sunrise with a habituated colony of meerkats (they'll climb onto your shoulder to use you as a lookout), walking the desert with Zu/'hoasi San guides who read the land like a book, and riding quad bikes far out onto the pans to sleep under a ceiling of stars.

The camp itself is legendary, rebuilt in its original 1940s expedition style with Persian rugs, brass fittings, and a tent that doubles as a working natural history museum. In the wet months, a little-known zebra migration moves through the grasslands.

Consider this the safari that surprises even the seasoned. Let's get you out on the pans.

10/22/2026

Croatia keeps landing on client wish lists, and honestly, this footage explains it better than we can.

More than a thousand islands along the Adriatic. Medieval walled towns like Dubrovnik and Korčula. Waterfalls stacked through the national parks, and an entire peninsula, Istria, devoted to truffles and w**e. Our favorite way to do it all is by sea, on a crewed yacht for the week, dropping anchor wherever looks best at lunchtime.

Advisor tip: June and September are the smart months, with warm swimming, open tables, and a fraction of the August crowds.

Ready for the Adriatic? Get in touch to learn more!

10/22/2026

Could the hotel library be the new hotel bar? From intimate author talks to art-filled reading rooms, these literary spaces are giving travelers a new reason to gather, stay awhile, and see a destination from a different perspective. 📚🌍

Read more, then let's plan your next stay ⬇️

From Switzerland to Malaysia, luxury hotels are turning their book collections into literary salons, author talks, and social hubs.

10/20/2026

For travelers who plan their trips around unforgettable meals, Lima deserves a place on the itinerary for your next getaway. Chef Pía León maps out three days of dining across Peru’s vibrant capital, showcasing the ingredients, traditions and creativity that make its culinary scene so distinctive. 🇵🇪✨

Read the guide, then reach out to plan a Lima journey of your own.

📷: Camila Novoa

The award-winning chef and owner of Kjolle (and Central Restaurant Lima alum) shares her favorite spots for Peruvian nikkei cuisine, coffee, pastries, and more.