Among My Souvenirs

Italy, among the world’s top destinations, reigned atop three categories: favorite global, honeymoon and family destination Where are upscale travelers in the know heading for their getaways? The Virtuoso Luxe Report has the inside scoop on the world’s top destinations for the year ahead. Published each year, the report surveys Virtuoso’s expert travel advisors around the globe on the hottest trends they see for the year to come. Read on to discover where everyone from families to adventure-seekers to honeymooners are off to in the coming year.

Mexico is open to U.S. (and other international) travelers arriving via flights, and for travelers comfortable taking a getaway now or in the future, The St. Regis Punta Mita is ready and welcoming. The 120-room resort on the country’s Pacific coast (about an hour’s drive north of Puerta Vallarta) offers three infinity pools, a private beach club, and two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses. Here, our best advice for making the most of your stay: Explore the uninhabited Islas Marietas, a haven for natural wildlife. Embrace the butler service. Every single one of the resort’s accommodations – from the deluxe garden-view rooms to the private beachfront villas with Jacuzzis on their terraces – comes with around-the-clock, on-call butler service. “My favorite part about The St. Regis Punta Mita was the butler service that’s available to all guests during their stay,” says Virtuoso travel advisor Victoria Zandell, who visited the resort last November. “Our butler made a conscious note o...

by Alyssa Ramos Honduras was never on my top list of places to go. In fact, it wasn’t even my idea to go in the first place, but of course, my wanderlust-ism got the best of me, and before I knew it I was taking a propeller plane from the mainland of Honduras to its most popular island, Roatán Bay . Now, if you asked me what one of my favorite places has been that I’ve traveled to out of almost thirty countries, I’d definitely say Honduras! It’s not your typical touristy vacation, which is why I loved it so much! Most of the roads are dirt, and wind through local towns made of colorful shacks, where it seems like everyone is always smiling. Aside from the exciting culture, the vast majority of the island is covered in lush, tropical jungles, and white sandy beaches! I definitely got down with my inner Tarzan while learning how to zip line and playing with a kleptomaniac monkey! Check out what else there is to do in the awesome jungle island of Roatán Bay, H...