Virtuoso Life - March/April 2008 - (Page 22) EDITOR’S NOTE his islands Themed issue, our first ever, was a fun one for our staff to create. While you can interpret the term “islands” loosely and literally to cast a wide net of destinations (manhattan, anyone?), here we focus mostly on warm-weather getaways to shake off winter’s chill. Considering the cold rain splattering on my office window, the idea of sunshine and sandy beaches is definitely a welcome one. There’s something for everyone, and you’ll appreciate the geographic diversity offered in these pages. Of course you’ll find the Caribbean and hawaii, but you’ll also discover an island-hopping tour of Croatia, written by senior editor Justin Paul, along with stories on mauritius, Tenerife, and islands in alaska, australia, asia, and more. additionally, we asked Virtuoso travel advisors to tell us the top islands they favor, and, not surprisingly with this world-savvy bunch, we received nearly 200 recommendations, many of them untouristed, remote locales that epitomize secluded getaways. Their suggestions will inspire and impress you; read some of their picks – including the most popular and the most interesting – on page 86. T in the spirit of sunny days, there’s even a color-drenched fashion feature showcasing the season’s newest styles to pack for a tropical trip. The vivid hues and bold patterns will send you shopping – and dreaming of where you’ll wear them next. and, really, who doesn’t dream of an island getaway, regardless of how you define it? That’s why this topic is part of our second annual Travel Dreams Survey. it’s online now, so please share with us your ultimate island escape (as well as your picks for gourmet hot spots, adventure outings, and other dream destinations), and you could win a new 2008 Toyota land Cruiser. Turn to page 53 or log on to www.virtuosolife.com by march 31 for more details. The survey’s a short one, i promise, and it’s a fun and thought-provoking way to personalize what travel means to you, from which destinations intrigue to what type of travel resonates with you. are you craving a couples-only getaway, or do you need to start planning your next family vacation? do you dream of sailing the mediterranean, or secretly wish you could go on an icebreaking expedition in antarctica? if you could go anyplace in the world, where would it be? (maybe even out of this world – you could fulfill that fantasy of being an astronaut and blast off into suborbital space on a Virgin Galactic flight.) many of us may not even know what our travel dreams are, but wouldn’t it be wonderful to identify them and bring those dreams to reality? That’s perhaps the best aspect of Virtuoso Life. This magazine isn’t intended for mere armchair travelers – we share your passion for travel, and offer not just the inspiration for where to go next, but specific tips and trips to get you there, in expert style with your Virtuoso travel advisor. after all, no man is an island – even if he dreams of being alone on one. Elaine Srnka EDITOR esrnka@virtuoso.com Hurry – log on to www.virtuosolife.com by March 31 and take our Travel Dreams Survey. You could win a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser! 22 V I RT U O S O L I F E ARTURO RODRIGUEZ Birds of a feather: Korena Bolding (far left) and Melanie Fowler check the set of our fashion feature along with Pandora, a cockatoo and model for this photography shoot. See the final results on page 114. http://www.virtuosolife.com http://www.virtuosolife.com
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