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1 story Updated October 1, 2026

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The Exchange-Rate Itinerary

Virtuoso's advisors say luxury clients now open with a budget, not a place. Vietnam, Egypt and Turkey win the swap, but the currency maths needs checking first.

Jeff Cameron · Oct 1, 2026 · 5 min

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