Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - (Page 2) the WorlD of VirTUoso Welcome to our world . . . a world of more than 6,000 travel advisors around the globe, working with you to create distinctive, life-transforming experiences. This month we take a look at the year ahead, including exciting news from our travel providers, exclusive experiences from boston to bangkok, and a sampling of Virtuoso Voyager club offerings available in 2009. We also bring you the latest in space tourism. WhAT’s neW for The neW YeAr The world of Virtuoso is expanding in 2009, with innovative tour destinations, hotel updates, new ships at sea, and enhanced airline services. A few that caught our eye: bY LAnD hotel update Things are getting even tonier at hotel Le Toiny, as the st. barths resort refurbishes all of its Villa suites with warmer, more colorful French colonial stylings. in addition, a new oceanview gym is being constructed and the serenity spa cottage expanded, all in time for the 2009 season. The ballantyne resort in charlotte gives “chips and dips” a whole new meaning next year with a golf club refurbishment and new outdoor pool. The golf course is being enhanced, while the driving range complex has been completely redone. in addition, a new outdoor pool, premiering in early 2009, features views of the signature 18th green. Among the hotels joining the Virtuoso Discoveries pre- and post-cruise program in 2009: san clemente palace (Venice), park hyatt Tokyo, and mount nelson hotel (cape Town). These exclusive packages include private transfers to and from your airport/hotel/pier, along with twonights’ accommodation and other Virtuoso amenities. Crowning achievement: Agra’s Taj Mahal. Six treasures, two Weeks, one World For those with limited time but unlimited travel dreams, TCS Expeditions is launching a World Highlights by Private Jet journey that takes you to six of the world’s greatest treasures in just 14 days. Traveling roundtrip from London, you’ll visit the “Pink City of the Desert,” Petra, Jordan; the Rajasthan capital of Jaipur and the Taj Mahal in India; Dubai in the United Arab Emirates; the magnificent temples of Luxor, Egypt; and magical Marrakech, Morocco. Departs February 26, 2009. This is just one of the many new itineraries from TCS Expeditions: Other private jet journeys include Around the World Wildlife and Around the World Islands. 2 Virtuoso insights
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 Contents The World of Virtuoso The Art of Travel Golden Anniversaries Grand Slam Tennis In the Flow Celluloid Travels Top Destinations for 2009 The Perfect Ending Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 (Page Cover1) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 (Page Cover2) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - Contents (Page 1) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 2) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 3) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 4) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 5) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 6) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 7) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 8) Virtuoso Insights - 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