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No doubt working with a travel advisor saves precious time both during the planning process and during your journey. But that’s hardly the extent of the value an Epic & Epicurean travel advisor adds to your trip. In many cases, booking with us actually saves money in addition to providing you with amenities you can’t get on your own or through an online travel agency. If you’ve worked with us before, you know about our affiliation with the Virtuoso network, which makes us pre

These 2026 travel trends are shaping travelers' journeys.

Whether seeking uncrowded gems, exclusive experiences, or new ways to explore the world, intrepid adventurers are redefining where — and how — they travel.

Shanah tovah! It’s a new year on the Jewish calendar and we are in the midst of the High Holidays, with Rosh Hashanah last week and Yom Kippur this weekend. Across the Virtuoso network, there are companies offering Jewish heritage tours in destinations from China to Sarajevo and plenty of places in between. From two-week itineraries to a two-hour tours, on land and by water, Virtuoso suppliers have you covered. Jewish Heritage day tours Much of the diaspora settled in Europe

It’s the happiest day of your life, right? But we all know there are a million different things that can go wrong on your wedding day. From minor inconveniences to major crises, there’s always some potential disaster lurking in the shadows, ready to ruin everything. Or at least, that’s how it can feel. There is a lot of planning that goes into making your day perfect, and it starts months in advance. So why not outsource some of that stress with a destination wedding? A few t

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and there are plenty of work to be done outside. So what better time to ditch those projects, gather your friends and go play some golf? We at Epic & Epicurean have the perfect foursome of getaways to help you fix that slice once and for all. Experience the Home of Golf, Scotland Even if your game isn’t quite Claret Jug-worthy, you can still live out your dreams of playing a round on the Old Course at St. Andrews with our Virtuoso-pr

In this article, we'll embark on a journey through time, exploring four of the oldest cities that deserve a spot on your travel bucket list.

And it makes us so much better when we get back Travel, as the saying goes, is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. The main recipient of that enrichment, as Dr. Marian Diamond discovered, is our brains. Diamond – who once examined Albert Einstein’s brain – broke ground with her research on brains in enriched environments. She found that mice with a lot to keep them occupied, from toys to other mice, had cerebral cortices that were 6% bigger than mice with nothing to

The travel industry will continue to catch up and deliver more experiences, including exciting new hotel openings for 2024. These are a few of the most anticipated.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Neighborhoods are all lit up, and there’s a chill and a holiday spirit in the air. In Europe, that convivial feeling gets kicked up a notch with the advent of Christmas markets. They’re a great place to do a little shopping, grab a bite to eat and a mulled wine, and do some people-watching. Each city puts its own twist on the tradition, and it’s impossible to go wrong, but here are a few not to be missed. Strasbourg Owing to its hist

With a maiden voyage embarking from Copenhagen on Aug. 1, Explora Journeys hopes to usher in a new era of ocean journeys designed around immersive experiences and sustainable luxury.

Things aren’t all the way back to the way they were in 2019, but the 2023 travel outlook is much rosier.

A good travel advisor listens to what clients have to say, the experiences they want to have, what they’ve heard about a destination, and synthesizes that with their own research and experience to design the perfect trip for the people traveling.

Bookings are way up for 2022, however, and it seems poised to be a banner year. We could sure use a vacation, and these new hotel openings have us dreaming of deluxe journeys ahead.

Venice had become a theme park rather than a living city. It was losing the very quality that made it a place worth visiting in the first place. Reversing that trend is the idea behind sustainable travel and the conscious comeback the travel industry is mounting.

What does it mean to travel sustainably? Is it staying at an eco lodge? Is it offsetting the carbon footprint of your flight? It is those things, but that barely scratches the surface of what sustainable travel means.

Finding the right safari for you can seem like an exhausting adventure all its own. With so many countries, landscapes and animals to choose from, you might need a vacation from your vacation planning. That’s why it pays to have partners like we at Epic & Epicurean do. Whether it’s the Great Migration that’s caught your fancy or the dunes of Namibia, if you want a custom itinerary designed just for you or a classic safari you can share with a small group, your travel advisor

It’s the only U.S. state in the tropics, the most remote island chain in the world and actually made up of more than 100 islands. You can go SCUBA diving well below sea level and go to the top of what is technically the world’s tallest mountain (though most of it is underwater). There are great beaches and great golf courses everywhere, and the weather is just about perfect year-round. No matter how you slice it, Hawaii is pretty awesome. But which island is best for you? Off

Last week UNESCO announced its new World Heritage sites for 2019. This year, 29 cultural and natural wonders joined the list, and while they are obviously all worthy of special mention, we’re highlighting a few particularly significant sites that merit a visit.

It’s hard to find accommodations more romantic than an overwater bungalow. There’s the seclusion of being in your own separate building, the gorgeous views, the gentle breeze blowing through. You can jump right from your room into the water. It’s beautiful! It’s no surprise, then, that overwater villas are popping up all over the world. Here are a few Virtuoso-preferred options on our bucket list: Le Taha‘a Island Resort & Spa, French Polynesia When you think of overwater bun