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P H OTO S BY A N D R E A C E S P E D E S ( V I R T U O S O) ; C O U R T E S Y O F M I C ATO S A FA R I S OVERHEARD AT Virtuoso INSIDER WHISPERS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST WELL-TRAVELED MINDS INVESTED TO DATE BY NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS IN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES CHARITIES BENEFITED—PROCEEDS FROM A VINTNERS GALA: CARBONE AT ARTISANS OF WINE & FOOD SUPPORT PLACE OF HOPE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS YOUTH WELLNESS INITIATIVE 2 CHEFS FROM MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS AND CULINARY DESTINATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY 20+ $230 Million+ BY THE NUMBERS ARTISANS OF WINE & FOOD 2026 When Napa Valley comes to Florida, it does so in grand style. This January, Artisans of Wine & Food returns to The Boca Raton, once again transforming the iconic resort into a haven for oenophiles and epicureans alike. In partnership with Napa Valley Vintners, the four-day fête blends craftsmanship, culinary artistry, and heartfelt philanthropy. 100+ NAPA VALLEY WINERIES—THE LARGEST GATHERING OF NAPA VINTNERS OUTSIDE OF NAPA VALLEY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD 4 DAYS OF IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AT THE BOCA RATON, JANUARY 15–18, 2026 GALA TO REMEMBER—AN OPPULENT EVENING HEADLINED BY CHEF MARIO CARBONE, FEATURING AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN FEAST, LIVE AUCTION, AND FIREWORKS FINALE UNDER THE STARS 1 WILD AT HEART As Micato Safaris approaches its 60th anniversary in 2026, the family-owned outfitter will celebrate with two new itineraries designed for travelers seeking authentic, unhurried adventures across Kenya and Tanzania. "East Africa's Golden Savannahs" (15 days) journeys through Tsavo West, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, with luxurious stays at Finch Hattons, Mahali Mzuri, and the new Serengeti Explorer Lodge. "The Great Herds of Kenya & Tanzania" (13 days) follows the great migration of wildebeest, zebras, and predators through the Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with extended stays at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, The Manor at Ngorongoro, and Mahali Mzuri. Both itineraries reflect Micato's deep connection to place and people—and, through its One for One Commitment, proceeds from each safari support a child's education in East Africa. Now booking for 2026 and 2027. Every August, over 4,500 discerning travel advisors and hospitality visionaries gather for Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas—equal parts reunion, revelation, and runway for what's next in luxury travel. Between strategy sessions and spritzes, we eavesdropped on the conversations shaping the way the world will wander in 2026. " I believe in a sense of place over authenticity. No one wants an authentic Tuscan farmhouse with no bathroom. They want an updated version with all the modern comforts." —JACK EZON, Embark Beyond " Venice is experiencing a quiet renaissance. With fewer cruise ships and a surge in contemporary art, it's reclaiming its magic in a way that feels more intimate and inspired." — JENNIFER RAEZER, Approach Guides " The most coveted experiences are rare and real. They aren't the ones hidden behind velvet ropes, but the ones that reveal the soul of a place in a way few ever get to see." —LAUREN SHOOK, TripMe " Our clients have access to the best of the best and want to be inspired by their surroundings: handmade furniture, residential design, the hotel itself as a work of art." —KELLY GRUMBACH, Quintessentially Travel BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M