In the News…

• May 7 is the deadline! You’ll soon need REAL ID to fly domestic, but don’t panic yet! Passports will still be acceptable forms of ID, but if you’d rather not lug your passport around for a quick domestic trip, get REAL ID READY!

• Don’t miss FTN Founder, Marla Fowler, quoted in FORBES magazine predicting the 25 Best New Places To Stay In 2025

• From to Wander Women to Mood Boarding…We’re loving (most of) the Top Travel Trends of 2025

• PROST Network, the national organization for luxury travel professionals, launches a chapter in New Orleans and and names FTN Founder, Marla Fowler, President, and FTN Advisor, Heidi LeBlanc, Secretary. PROST Network launches in New Orleans

• Ritz-Carlton New Orleans celebrates 8th annual Mudbugs & Bubbles at Ritz-Carlton

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All Aboard…

• Belmond’s Britannic Explorer Belmond announces first ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, delivering scenic itineraries around the United Kingdom.

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Don’t Miss The Boat…

• Silversea announces 28 day World Cruise sailing in 2028…2+ years away but BOOKNG NOW!!

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On Dry Land…

• Spring has arrived at Terranea Resort and to celebrate, our clients will receive THIRD NIGHT COMPLIMENTARY! Having just spent a glorious time there in October, we can assure you THIS is the Spring Special you do not want to miss! Take us back to this SPA DECK!

• Fancy a round of golf with a side of SAFARI? We have some amazing ideas to share with you curated by our Virtuoso Preferred partner, GOLF TRAVELLER, and we are loving this 11 day adventure featuring Cape Town and the Winelands! Better yet? We can arrange door to door shipment of your golf clubs thanks to our partnership with Luggage Free

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In The Air…

• Abercrombie & Kent announces Geoffrey Kent’s Ultimate 2026 Private Jet Journey – BOOKING NOW!

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Partner Spotlight…

• One of our favorite ways to DO DISNEY DIFFERENTLY – a look at how we Make the Most of the Magic for our clients with a stay at Four Seasons Orlando

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Did You Know?…

• Where are our roller coaster at sea fans? The viral video of a Luxury cruise ship caught in 40-foot waves while sailing through Drake Passage is not a fluke, and it’s actually not uncommon for adventurists sailing on expedition cruises through the Drake Passage to Antarctica to experience the “Drake Shake”!

• Prefer your waters a little calmer? Have your heard of “Reel Roaming”? White Lotus Inspired Travel has Hawaii, Sicily, and now Thailand hovering as top requests…and we’re still painting the pretty picture for Palm Royale fans with a visit to The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach

• And speaking of White Lotus, be sure to check out our Five Southeast Asia destinations to add to your itinerary

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Filling The Nest…

• My Grandmother’s 2 Ingredient Deviled Eggs – Right in time for Easter, we’re sharing this far from perfect but at least it’s easy recipe

• Are you ASSOULINE-obsessed like we are? Then you’ll want to check out the latest edition featuring one of our favorite luxury hotel brands…The Hospitality Collection: CHEVAL BLANC…we love it when our worlds collide!

• We’re throwing all our champagne flutes away! Not really, but we have to admit, coupes are having a moment. Bottom line, we think there’s a time and place for both Champagne Flute vs. Coupe: The Final Showdown. Still can’t decide? Read more here and here and if you simply must have new glasses of each style, visit our Bubbles & Bar Carts store on Amazon

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Don’t forget…

• We have an online hotel booking tool on Virtuoso.com where you can browse by destinations and book directly online, then we’ll be notified so we can make sure the red carpet is rolled out for you. And while it’s true that you can’t VIP yourself, WE CAN do it for you! Our partner bookings always receive the best value rate and VIP status with valuable amenities stacked on top.

• We also have an Amazon Storefront with our favorite picks for travel and home

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