A little over a month into the new year, many of us find ourselves working through our list of resolutions. For some, it’s about getting more exercise; for others, it might be learning a new skill. We’ve found that one of the most common resolutions — which most everyone seems to agree on — is to travel more.
The allure of breaking the routine and seeing the world is hard to resist, and our Virtuoso preferred partners at Aqua Expeditions are all too familiar with that feeling. That’s why, whether you’re dreaming of hiking through verdant jungles or swimming past vibrant coral reefs, they've curated a selection of their top five bucket-list destinations for 2025.
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The Arctic or Antarctica? Oh, life´s choices.
You’re not sure where the idea originated. Perhaps a documentary narrated by the British master of nature documentaries, David Attenborough, or perhaps the notion was prompted by a stunning photograph that popped up on Instagram. Then again, maybe it was a travel tale recounted by an adventurous friend who suggested you—yes you—could travel to the polar regions. The cold climates were unexpectedly calling you and now all that’s left for you is to choose: Arctic or the Antarctic? Read more about each region from our Virtuoso preferred partners at Quark Expeditions.
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New Zealand consistently ranks atop travelers’ must-visit lists, and for good reason. This breathtaking country has it all: jagged, snow-capped peaks, jaw-dropping Milford Sound, supervolcanoes, pristine sandy beaches, living Māori culture and thriving arts communities—along with some of the world’s most innovative, sustainable cuisine and seriously good wines.
Our Virtuoso preferred partners at Seabourn heads beyond Auckland to several other Kiwi ports on both North Island and South Island. Here are five things to see and do in each.
Topics: New, Cruises, Luxury, Leisure Travel, Vacations
The Galapagos archipelago is one of the most extraordinary places to see wildlife – and increasingly, one of the most popular. Sarah Marshall swims against the tide of overtourism, and aboard an Ecoventura expedition yacht discovers a way to experience the islands more responsibly, without the crowds - with our Virtuoso partners at Abercrombie & Kent.
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Everyone who loves Greek cuisine, from its more than 30 Michelin starred restaurants to farm-to-table cooking, is aware of how delicious it is. Did you know, though, that it’s one of the most healthy cuisines in the world?
As you cruise along Greece’s islands and mainland, the common touch in its culinary offerings is how local and fresh ingredients are. Core to dishes are herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano and lavender and vegetables such as olives, tomatoes, and aubergine. And Greece’s wine industry, which these days goes way beyond the retsina it’s long been known for, produces wonderful varietals like Agiorgitiko, a lush red and Assyrtiko, a bone-dry white with a touch of citrus. Its regionally produced roses are crisp and delicious.
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