At their recent Travel Week in Las Vegas, Virtuoso revealed the winners of the coveted Virtuoso Best of the Best Awards. This year there were 55 contenders in 11 categories which were selected by the Virtuoso network (which includes Vision Travel). Together they represent the crème de la crème of the Virtuoso member’s 1,246 hotels, resorts, lodges, spas, luxury camps and villas that span more than 100 countries.
Here are some Virtuoso Best of the Best Winners for 2017
Best Dining Experience
La Terrazza, Hotel Eden, Rome, Italy
La Terrazza is the jewel in Hotel Eden’s crown.Located on the top floor the restaurant offers diners gourmet cuisine, courtesy of award-winning executive chef Fabio Ciervo, whilst admiring one of the finest panoramic views of Rome.
Best Bar
Bar Hemingway, Ritz Paris, Paris, France
Cole Porter would spend up to 9 hours a day in the Hemingway Bar: he’s said to have composed “Begin the Beguine” here. F. Scott Fitzgerald had his favourite seat; Ernest Hemingway and Gary Cooper made it the epicentre of their life in Paris and would sit and talk for hours.
Best Wellness Program
Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona, USA
At this luxury resort in Tucson, Arizona, you’ll find a place to decompress, take a deep breath and truly focus on yourself.
Best Family Program
The Riz-Carlton Naples, Naples, Florida, USA
Ritz-Kids programming includes enthralling activities that encompass everything from coral reefs and forests, to recycling and sustainability, storytelling, art and even food.
Best Virtuoso Experience
Andaz Mayakoba Resort, Rivera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Andaz Mayakoba received the award for their renowned Cultural Insider Experience, Frida’s Wardrobe, a unique and authentic cultural photography experience that pays tribute to the famed Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.
Sustainable Tourism Leadership
Cavallo Point, the Lodge at the Golden Gate, Sausalito, California
Cavallo Point is set apart by guiding principles that focus on its environmental and social ethos. Its stakeholders are proud of creating a welcoming and environmentally responsible experience for visitors while restoring historic Fort Baker for generations to come.
Hotel of the Year
Palazzo Seneca, Norcia, Italy
A vacation at Palazzo Seneca in Umbria is much more than a hotel stay — you’ll be cosseted in a 16th-century palace that has been under the loving care of the Bianconi family since 1850.