Virtuoso and it members comprise one of the most powerful groups in luxury travel. As a North South client you become a highly respected customer with leading hotels, resorts, spas, cruise lines, tour companies, airlines, rail lines and ground operators.

Benefits include:

• discounts at quality hotel properties
• room upgrades, private tours, limousine service at no additional cost
• global connections - onsite destination representative, liaisons available in over 60 countries
• special recognition and privileged access to Virtuoso suppliers
• complementary publications with valuable offers and insider articles on regional history, culture and cuisine
• complementary Voyageur Club membership to enhance your luxury cruise experience
• cabin upgrades, special shore experiences, shipboard credits and exclusive cocktail receptions, all at no additional cost

Virtuoso Life

Virtuoso travel advisors are truly some of the most well-traveled, well-connected people on the planet and this issue identifies their picks for the most intriguing destinations for 2013. From countries just embracing tourism to new reasons to visit old favorites, you’ll find a list of where to go now – along with tips and insights. Such insight is the mission of Virtuoso Life: to help you travel better by traveling Virtuoso style – the ideal result of your collaboration with your advisor, and the network of connections, resources, benefits, and value we offer. The only question is, where to go next?

Best of the Best

2013 Best of the Best

Annual Best of the Best Award Winner
The hotels receiving special accolades from Virtuoso travel advisors for 2012

Virtuoso Preview
New hotels offering exclusive access to Virtuoso travelers

Virtuoso Villas & Private Retreats
Unique accommodations in remarkable destinations

Africa & Middle East
Dine on a rooftop overlooking Jerusalem or enjoy butler service in a luxury tent in Kenya

Asia & Pacific
View Hong Kong from a rose petal bath or make an overwater bungalow your home in Tahiti

Canada & United States
Settle into a cliff-top Big Sur abode or view wildlife right outside your door in Alberta

Caribbean & Bermuda
Drift into reverie on Anguilla’s white sands or swim with dolphins in Bermuda

Europe
Dine upon acclaimed cuisine in Monte Carlo or luxuriate in a beachside villa on Crete

Mexico, Central & South America
Learn Spanish in Cozumel, sip premium coffee in Costa Rica or find eco-luxury in Peru

Index of Attributes & Amenitie
Useful reference information including number of rooms and sought-after amenities

Presenting the Newest Best of the Best
Introducing the latest hotels and resorts to join the Virtuoso network