by McKenzie McCarty | Sep 23, 2026 | Luxury Travel Advisor, Virtuoso, Australia
When someone tells me they want to visit the Great Barrier Reef, one of my first questions is: What do you actually want that part of your Australia trip to feel like? Because “staying near the Great Barrier Reef” can mean very different things. The Great Barrier Reef...
by Susan Green | Sep 2, 2026 | Adventure, Luxury, Virtuoso
Planning your first African safari is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Africa isn’t one single safari experience. Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Rwanda, and other destinations each offer something different, and choosing between them...
by McKenzie McCarty | Aug 26, 2026 | Adventure, Luxury, Virtuoso
Every so often, the world gives us an excuse to travel. Sometimes it’s a milestone anniversary. Sometimes it’s a dream destination that’s been sitting on your bucket list for years. And sometimes, it’s a rare event that simply can’t be...
by McKenzie McCarty | Aug 17, 2026 | Luxury Travel Advisor, Virtuoso
Last week, Susan and I packed our bags for Las Vegas for the most intense, exciting, exhausting, and inspiring event on our calendar every year: Virtuoso Travel Week. For months leading up to Travel Week, we prepare. We research companies, study destinations and...
by McKenzie McCarty | Jun 15, 2026 | Luxury, Luxury Travel Advisor, Virtuoso
In a world where you can book almost anything online, many travelers wonder: Do people still use travel advisors? The answer is yes, and for good reason. While booking websites can show you thousands of options, they can’t replace firsthand experience,...
by Susan Green | Apr 8, 2026 | Beach, All Inclusive, Hotel Supplier, Luxury, Fiji, Virtuoso
When your daughter tells you she’s going to Fiji for work, your first reaction isn’t about logistics or itineraries. It’s something closer to awe. And in my case, a quiet kind of excitement, because I already know what’s waiting for her. I’ve been to Fiji. I’ve stood...
