The May issue of Virtuoso Life is full of escape-worthy hotels, destinations, and cruises that are sure to trigger more than a few vacation daydreams. Whether your taste runs to intimate boutique hotels or sprawling resorts, modern design or classic, this issue offers something for every style. So settle in, immerse yourself in Virtuoso Life, and let the daydreaming begin. Then contact your Virtuoso travel advisor who can turn those dreams into reality.

5 Cities 5 Ways: Great urban escapes start with the right hotel. Here’s where to find your fit.

Authentic Indonesia: The diary of a reluctant Aman junkie: How people, adventures and, yes, posh accommodations won over one skeptic.

Port Authority: Dining, souvenir shopping, and exploring: Ten of our favorite stops on the cruise circuit.

The Heart of Hula: An intimate look into the world of an iconic Hawaiian art form. 

Also – you won’t want to miss Living the Virtuoso Life.  One trip to change your life: That’s the challenge Tim and Karis Tompkins put to their travel advisor.  

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Useful Travel Links
Need to look up information about your destination, like the best place to grab a cup of Cappuccino, what time it is in Zimbabwe, what the currency of Chile is or what the current U.S. Department of State Travel Requirements are? Use this page as your resource guide!

U.S. Department of State – Passport Information
Whether you are an American citizen traveling abroad or a foreign citizen traveling to the U.S., get all the information you need before you head overseas. This website contains tips for traveling abroad, passport and visa applications and document requirements.

Travel Advisories
Obtain worldwide travel announcements and advisories.

CDC Travel Information
This site gives the Center for Disease Control's recommended health precautions and warnings for travelers.

Currency Converter
The Universal Currency Converter™, the world's most popular currency tool, allows you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations on the Internet, using live, up-to-the-minute currency rates.

Worldtime
One of the easiest of the international time conversion sites around, ideal in case you need to know what time it is in Zimbabwe, or anywhere else!

The Weather Channel
All you need to know about current weather conditions and three to five day forecasts throughout the world.

Mapquest
Get door-to-door driving directions, detailed maps, plus helpful travel links.

International Health & Vaccination Requirements/CDC
A list of countries and their health requirements or warnings, plus news articles about outbreaks and immunizations. Also included are a geographic travel map and health recommendations.

Federal Aviation Administration – “Bringing Safety to America’s Skies”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. The FAA issues and enforces regulations and aircraft standards and certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers. They develop air traffic rules, assign the use of airspace and control air traffic.

FAA Tips on Flying with Children
Keep your little ones safe while flying. Learn about the importance of using a child restraint system. It is safer than holding your child in your lap. Most airlines will offer discounts of up to 50% for children less than two years of age.