Have you ever heard of "Virtuoso"? I explain how to travel better, spend less and accumulate points
In today's fast-paced world, travelers seek more than just accommodations; they desire unique experiences that enrich their [...]
In today's fast-paced world, travelers seek more than just accommodation; they desire unique experiences that enrich their travels. This need led to the creation of Virtuoso, a network of luxury travel consultants and hotel partners dedicated to curating extraordinary vacations for a discerning clientele.
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The city view pool at the Waldorf Astoria in Bangkok
As of today, TFC is overjoyed to announce that finally, after 2 years of research, we have formed a partnership with EXCLUSIVE, ACI bluteam's dedicated luxury travel and vacation brand, one of the most important Italian travel agents, one of the few to be part of Virtuoso (but also many others) and to be able to offer (in just a few clicks) the possibility for all readers to book a dream vacation, with all Virtuoso benefits.
If until now one had to turn to foreign travel agents, It is now possible to talk in Italian with one of the largest companies in Italy With years of experience in the travel world. And all you have to do to get started is fill out this application.
What does Virtuoso offer?
One of the most iconic hotels in the world. Atlantis The Palm in Dubai
Virtuoso offers its customers a number of exclusive benefits, which include:
- Access to Luxury Hotels: Virtuoso offers access to an exclusive collection of more than 1,500 luxury hotels and resorts around the world.
- Exclusive Benefits: Virtuoso guests receive a number of exclusive benefits during their stay, such as free room upgrades, daily breakfasts, resort credits, and more.
- Personalized Service: Virtuoso travel consultants work closely with their clients to create customized itineraries that meet their needs. This level of personalized service ensures that each trip is an unforgettable experience.
- Access to Unique Experiences: Virtuoso offers its clients access to a range of unique and exclusive experiences, such as private tours, VIP access to events, and more.
Which hotels are part of the Virtuoso network
The complete list of hotels is accessible on the site of Virtuoso, but the collection includes facilities that are as unique and independent as any of the world's major chains offering 5-star facilities.
The lobby of The Peninsula Manila
Just to name some of the most famous insignias are part of Virtuoso: Aman Resorts, Belmond, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental, The Peninsula Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Rocco Forte Hotels, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
What are the advantages of booking hotels through Virtuoso?
To see the Virtuoso services available at a particular hotel, simply search for the hotel on the Virtuoso website and click on the "Virtuoso Services" tab, so you can see what that hotel offers.
You usually receive the following benefits for booking a hotel stay through a Virtuoso travel agent:
- Daily breakfast for two people
- Room upgrade, subject to availability at check-in
- Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
- A special Virtuoso offer once per stay (usually a $100 credit at the facility, a free massage, a car transfer, a complimentary lunch or dinner, etc.).
Virtuoso vs. Fine Hotels & Resorts
Sunset from the lobby of the Mandapa, Ritz Carlton Reserve in Bali
If you are an attentive reader of TFC at this point you may be asking yourself, "But aren't they the same thing?" The answer is NO. They are similar, but profoundly different. First of all, you do not have to be a specific credit card holder in order to take advantage of the benefits of Virtuoso, while to have access to the FHR benefit you must be an American Express Platinum cardholder or Centurion.
Virtually all of the hotels in the FHR catalog are also inside Virtuoso, but the opposite cannot be said. Even the benefits may seem to be the same, but they are not since Fine Hotels & Resorts offers a guaranteed 4 p.m. late check-out.
While a reservation through FHR is handled completely independently and one does not always have the detailed information about the benefits one will receive at the facility, in the case of Virtuoso there will always be a Virtuoso travel consultant to help you make your reservation (online or by phone), a person who can offer recommendations and advice based on your destination and travel style.
Sometimes, the two programs have the same prices - however, in many cases, Virtuoso's prices will be better than those of Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts.
How much does the Virtuoso service cost
The view from the bathroom of the Conrad Koh Samui in Thailand
There are agents who charge for this service, but not in the case of EXCLUSIVE. The profit for the travel consultant is related only to the commission that the hotel pays for the reservation. Transparency is also total because payment for the stay can be made directly at the accommodation facility, without necessarily having to pre-pay for the stay unless specifically requested by the hotel.
Do I get status benefits? Do I accumulate points?
As in the case of FHR, these reservations are recognized at 100% by the major loyalty programs This means. the reservation will be counted for card renewal, stay points will be accumulated and any bonuses provided by any promotions.
There are also often dedicated promotions from loylaty programs that increase the number of points/nights that can be earned through a Virtuoso reservation.
How do I request information
We thought of the simplest method in the world, just fill out an information request and an EXCLUSIVE consultant will get back to you within a very short time. My advice is to do a quick search through the facilities on the site and request a quote from the Virtuoso team.
Are there other similar programs?
Virtuoso is not the only program of its kind, but it is probably the largest, but its main advantage is that it also serves as a collector of all the similar products offered directly by the chains such as; Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Belmond Bellini, Dorchester Diamond Club, Hilton Impresario, Hyatt Privé, Marriott STARS, Marriott Luminous and Mandarin Oriental Fan Club.
The pool, with a view of Central Park, at the Aman in New York.
Of course, all of these programs, as you can tell from the names, are directly linked to the individual chains and their respective loyalty programs, so they can offer greater and more customized benefits based on the individual chain. The great thing, however, is that the EXCLUSIVE team also has access to many of these programs and thus, depending on the traveler's choice, may have access to even better promos than those of Virtuoso.
Where does the homeless man gain in this collaboration
In total transparency it seems fair to me to specify that we will earn a portion of the commission that will be generated by your booking . So you have no more excuses To book your next 5-star hotel, start here.
