Italy is a beach lover’s paradise. Crystal waters tickle Capri’s shores. Towns seem to grow, like mushrooms, from the Cinque Terre coast. And, Sorrento’s sun-soaked cliffs plunge into bright blue seas. Surrounded on three sides by water, Italy is home to enough beaches to fill a lifetime.

In this month's Virtuoso Insider's Guide, discover exotic journeys in far-flung corners of the world. As a Virtuoso traveler, you’ve probably been a lot of places. But we’re willing to bet there are still a few destinations and adventures taking up space on your bucket list.

If Antarctica is on your bucket list, you'll want to read about Quark Expedition's Antarctica Adventures. For those of us with limited time off,  they offer a 7-8 day Antarctica trip with a flight over the Drake Passage. This helps you shave a few travel days off the itinerary and avoid the rough waters of the Drake. If you have more time, or think sailing the Drake Passage is part of the fun, the Atlantic Explorer 10-day expedition is better for you.

Join Chef Eric Ripert for a weekend celebrating food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean at The Ritz-Carlton, a premier Grand Cayman Island resort. An incomparable roster of world famous chefs, wine experts and spirits blenders will offer tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners that celebrate the barefoot elegance that only the Cayman Islands can deliver.  Guest chefs include Emeril Lagasse, Jose Andres, and Anthony Bourdain. It all adds up to a fantastic culinary vacation!