Features

July / August 2008
July / August 2008

The Winning List

Virtuoso Life’s Travel Dreams Survey results: Which places and adventures top your must-see list.

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Dream Makers

You picked the destinations; Virtuoso Life editors present premier experiences to match.

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On Top of the World

Travel has the power to change your entire perspective. Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism venture does it in a world without gravity.

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Africa, As Imagined

Discover the thrill of the chase on a modern-day African safari.

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May / June 2008
May / June 2008

A Sense of Place

Perfect the art of escape at these dramatic hotels.

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Beijing Old and New

A primer on what to do in Beijing as it readies to welcome the Olympics.

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Stonewalling History

Love a good Mystery? The Power of Machu Picchu grows stronger with each trip.

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Catered Tots

Hotels up their game for the most persnickety guests.

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March / April 2008
March / April 2008

Paradise Unplugged

Ten Caribbean hideaways that beckon with bygone charm.

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What’s Driving Dalmatia

Senior editor Justin Paul gets behind the wheel for one of the world’s great road trips.

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The Morphing of Mauritius

This melting pot in the middle of the Indian Ocean is more than just a pretty face.

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The Unrivaled Reef

Divers find Nemo and much more on saltwater safaris to the Great Barrier Reef.

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January / February 2008
January / February 2008

Pink Dreams and Port Wine

Portugal serves up an enticing cocktail of sun, city, scenery, and special treatment.

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Barcelona, Family style

Can a city celebrated for its adult sophistication entertain the pint-size set?

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It's a Green World After All

Start-to-finish sustainably minded trips that don’t skimp on the pampering.

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Sea of Dreams

Pop culture meets ancient history on this year’s Mediterranean sailings.

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November / December 2007
November / December 2007

It's a Wrap

This year’s holiday gift guide provides a surefire checklist to please your favorite traveler.

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India Shines On

A practical guide to jewelry hunting in New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.

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In the Neighborhood

A tour of the top U.S. shopping districts from coast to coast.

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Champagne Wishes

Vintage bubbly sipped at the source? A tour of the top houses in the famed French wine region.

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September / October 2007
September / October 2007

La Rioja on a Roll

10 meals, 72 courses, 27 wines: Pack your stamina for a bike ride through Spain.

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On the Leading Edge of Luxe 10 Hotels To Know

From clever cocktails to underwater fun for kids, these ten hotels lead the way in innovation.

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Barossa Blooming

Barossa Valley’s ascent to Australia’s new gourmet darling.

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Critical Appeal

Restaurant Critics in seven countries share their favorite places to eat.

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July / August 2007
July / August 2007

The Winning List

The result's of our first-ever reader's survey are in. See our reader's choice for ultimate dream vacations.

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Ultimate Itineraries

Italy, New Zealand, French Polynesia: Our readers picked the locations, we present two weeks in each.

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Private Islands, Worlds of Possibility

The best in private-island resort getaways, plus private jet travel.

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Image courtesy of: Susan Seubert

Hawaii Reigns

Far and away the favorite family vacation destination in our readers’ survey, Hawaii has something for everyone.

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May / June 2007
May / June 2007

Forever Young

Newly revamped, these grande dame hotels show how seven decades into it they’re still queens of their domain.

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Miracle Makers

Ten top hotel concierges share their cities' best kept secrets - and their own most astounding feats.

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Deep in Paradise

A dive adventure in Fiji reveals a spectacular underwater world worth preserving.

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High Tee

Elevate your golf game – and score – on western Canada’s challenging mountain courses.

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March / April 2007
March / April 2007
Image courtesy of: Neil Rabinowitz

Great American Adventures

Explore the world in your own backyard with these 10 North American outdoor escapes.

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Taking the Plunge

Family fun on the Salmon River’s Middle Fork – one of the country’s last great wilderness trips.

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Image courtesy of: Kevin Miyazaki

Vintage Return

Savoring wine, cheese, and Côte d’Or romance on Burgundy’s historic canals.

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Global Gourmet

There’s a science experiment on your plate, and these chefs are leading the high-tech dining trend.

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January / February 2007
January / February 2007

10 Trips of a Lifetime

Learn to be a winemaker. Take the fashion-insider’s track through Paris. Zip into suborbital space. The time is now.

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The Ultimate Mystery Island

Storied, impossibly remote, and ever intriguing: Easter Island captures the imagination.

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Turkey's Rising Star

In Istanbul, Ottoman palaces and imperial mosques rub up against swank hotels with sky bar lounges.

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Hawaii's Road To Paradise

From lavender gardens to gourmet cuisine, discover Upcountry Maui on a sunup-to-sundown road trip.

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November / December 2006
November / December 2006

Peak Pursuit

The top ten resorts in North America this year: what's new, who's going, and how to stay in style. Bonus: gear guide.

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Sol Searching

Hot Topics: Ten of Mexico's finest beaches for everything from family fun to setting suns.

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Royal Waves

Regal cruising in a grand suite. Plus: The best suites at sea.

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Play Through

Jamaican Green: Montego Bay's best golf.

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September / October 2006
September / October 2006
All the World's A Shop

All the World's a Shop

Diamonds in London. Linens in Lisbon. Antiques in Shanghai. An insider’s shopping guide.

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Qué Bueno

Buenos Aires sparkles with culture, passion, optimism – and some of the most sophisticated (and inexpensive) shopping.

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Dining by Design

These five new restaurants have design pedigrees that are as impressive as their menus.

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In the Bag

Pack like a Pro. Packing tips from the people who travel most.

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July / August 2006
July / August 2006

South Africa's Liquid Assets

The most famous sweet wine of the eighteenth century was beloved by Napoleon, esteemed in the courts of Europe, and praised in the novels of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

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Raising the Bar

From their esteemed bartenders and exceptional people-watching to their stunning views and storied histories, these eight definitive hotel bars invite the question: Is it cocktail hour yet?

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Ace Service

Bjorn Borg was my hero growing up. I loved his crafty baseline skills. It was the 1970s, the era when tennis had its greatest grip on the American imagination, and I spent each day in the summer taking lessons and playing with friends.

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Modern Man, Exfoliated

I'm being coated like a savory entree. My skin tingles under a cleansing gel leavened with crushed olive pits. The gel melds lemon oil, thyme oil, and numerous other emollients and combines with the earthy aroma of the olive pits.

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