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Virtuoso Life

Whether you eat to live or live to eat, there?s no doubt that when you travel, you?re doing both to the fullest. Food is central to the travel experience. That?s the basis of this issue, which takes you to the best places to try regional dishes on five continents, looks at the latest twist in Lyon?s famed dining scene, and explores Ecuador?s cacao trail, among other enticements. The world?s waiting ? who?s hungry?

Location, Location, Location

From paella in Valencia to pizza in New York, Chicago, and Naples, we’ve rounded up the restaurants for authentic regional specialties around the world.

Parlez-Vous Frapanese?

Japanese cooks and flavors are reinvigorating Lyon’s classic cuisine.

Sweet Spot

Ecuador serves up a delicious cacao-to-confection journey.

Reader Report

A family reunion to write home about.

Culture Stop

Germany’s Christmas markets measure their distinct culinary cultures not with sugar plums, but sausages.

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Virtuoso Traveler

Welcoming You to the World of Virtuoso...

Craving pisco sours in Peru, cooking classes in South Africa, or cacao tours on Saint Lucia? Then check out the latest edition of Virtuoso Traveler: Our special Wine & Dine Issue serves up the finest culinary travels around the globe. Also on the menu: foodie cruises, expert tips on legendary wine regions, a long weekend in Colorado’s canyon country, sailing in Capri, and new cookbooks from renowned chefs. Whatever your tastes, your Virtuoso travel advisor can create customized travel experiences seasoned with added perks, privileges, and VIP access. Dig in.

Travel Two Ways

Go with the flow on a gourmet voyage to Spain and France. Or kick back on a vineyard picnic during a sailing to foodie favorites along the West Coast.

Long Weekend

Haute heli-tours, scenic spins in Bentley convertibles, and star-stubbed skies beckon from canyon country.

Savoring Saint Lucia

Things are cooking on this alluring isle, thanks to its revitalized chocolate industry, thriving organic farms, envelope-pushing chefs, and foodie pursuits from rum-tasting to truffle-making.

Epicurean Peru

Renowned for its eco-tourism and storied culture, the Land of the Inca has now emerged as a center of global gastrotourism.

VIRTUOSO TRAVELER introduces you to the luxurious world of Virtuoso — one that grants exclusive access to unique travel opportunities and expert advice available only through Virtuoso’s premiere network of global travel specialists. See the full current edition!