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26
Jun

Hidden Rio de Janeiro

If you are heading to Rio de Janerio, no doubt attractions such as Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana & Ipanema beaches are on your must-see list, but thanks to Virtuoso, we have 8 hidden treasures that are definitely worth a look. Selarón Staircase In 1983, Chilean painter and sculptor Jorge Selarón moved […]

12
Jun

Active Small Ship Cruising

Active Holidays are not restricted to land-based holidays. More and more travel companies recognize that today’s travellers are interested in collecting experiences, not stuff, and are expanding their offerings to meet that need.  Luxury small ships cruise lines are no exception.  Here are a few of our favourites along with their active options. Paul Gauguin Cruises The main […]

31
May

Top 8 Destinations for Summer 2017

If you haven’t made your summer holiday plans yet it’s not too late.  Here are our top 8 destinations for Summer 2017. 1. Italy However you define the sweet life, Italy satiates the appetite. Feed your passion for authentic cuisine, which varies by region, and feast your eyes on Roman ruins and art by masters like Michelangelo […]

30
May

Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo

Set high in the rocky hills on the East coast of the island of Sicily,  with front row seats to Mt. Etna, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo has always been one of the favourite destinations of both Hollywood’s and Europe’s most prominent stars; from Sofia Loren to Audrey Hepburn, from Marcello Mastroianni to Liz Taylor. With […]

16
May

Adventure Canada

Founded in 1987, Adventure Canada was created to bring travellers to Canada’s “blank spaces”, those areas whose remoteness alone made them special. Over the last thirty years, they have discovered that there is so much that is extraordinary about the places they travel, from the landscape, wildlife and culture to the history, art and archaeology […]

16
May

Energy Boosting Smoothie

The combo of complex carbs in the oats and protein in the yogurt will keep you energized all morning. For a super-thick smoothie, use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one. Ingredients 2/3 cups frozen blueberries 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup vanilla-flavoured Greek yogurt half banana 1 tablespoon large-flake rolled oats pinch cinnamon METHOD […]