The Weekly Passport

The Weekly Passport!

Culture Travels fam—l

From the Highlands of Scotland to the wine valleys of Spain, from luxury river cruises to the legacy of Juneteenth through food, we’ve been on the move bringing you stories that connect culture, travel, and Black brilliance across the globe.

This week, we’re sharing big updates: our team’s invitation to Catalonia for an exclusive press trip, a guide to Scotland’s luxury village of Braemar, and how AmaWaterways is honoring Juneteenth at sea with James Beard Award–winning chef Alexander Smalls.

Let’s dive in.

COMPANY UPDATE
WHERE IS CATALONIA?

Big news, fam—our team has been invited on an exclusive press trip to Catalonia. Going to be honest with you, we had no idea where it was before this invitation. For the record, Catalonia is in southern Spain.

Our 6-day journey with the Catalonia Tourism Board kicks off on October 2 and we’re also expected to visit Barcelona and Lleida, blending art, wine tourism, and cultural heritage.

Highlights include:

• Exploring architectural gems like Seu Vella and Palau de la Música.

• Visiting the iconic Raimat Winery.

• Experiencing the Raimat Arts Festival with local gastronomy, wine, and a concert by Alba Carmona.

We can’t wait to bring you behind-the-scenes stories, photos, and travel tips from this trip. Stay tuned—it’s going to be incredible!

TRAVEL
LESS THAN 1,000 PEOPLE LIVE HERE - AND THE RICH LOVE IT

What do royalty, celebrities, and those chasing quiet luxury have in common?

They’re flocking to Braemar, Scotland, a charming Highland village with fewer than 1,000 residents. We we there for 5 days, and we get it. Braemar is a place you visit to rest, recharge, and be reminded of the humanity in the world.

Read our the full story →Braemar: Scotland’s Luxury Highlands Travel Guide

CULTURE
YOUR FAVORITE CHEF HEADS TO AMA WATERWAYS

Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways has partnered with James Beard Award-winning Chef Alexander Smalls to curate a Signature Juneteenth Dinner for their Soulful Experience cruises.

This is storytelling through food. Inspired by Smalls’ Gullah Geechee heritage and Creole traditions, the menu pays homage to African American culinary history with dishes like corn-based soups, sweet pickled shrimp, and hush puppies. Each course is paired with cultural storytelling to connect guests with the history, resilience, and creativity of the African diaspora.

“Every dish carries a story, a piece of history, and the resilience of a people,” Smalls says. “I want guests to taste not just the flavors, but the heritage and triumph they represent.”

Full story here →AmaWaterways Partners with Chef Alexander Smalls

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That’s a wrap for this week! Which of these stories inspired you most—the bold moves in luxury travel or Jamaica’s cultural and tourism rise? Hit reply and let us know. And don’t forget to share this newsletter with a fellow traveler who should be in the know.

Onward, always.
—The Culture Travels Media Team