Explore once-in-a-lifetime trips with PRIOR and Venture X

Make 2026 a year to remember with a getaway to one—or more—of the world’s most extraordinary places. With PRIOR, known for taking travelers around the world and off the beaten path, you’ll enjoy culturally immersive trips hosted by celebrity tastemakers.

And thanks to PRIOR’s partnership with Capital One, Venture X cardholders have early access to these once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. So pack your bags, and leave the planning to PRIOR.

What you’ll learn:

• Venture X cardholders can take exclusive trips through Capital One’s partnership with PRIOR.

• In 2026, cardholders can experience thrilling getaways to Yucatán, Milan and the South of France—with more to come. 

• Expert tastemakers include interior designer Nate Berkus, designer and creative director Jenna Lyons, and food writer and stylist Rebekah Peppler. 

• Venture X cardholders can also enroll in a complimentary PRIOR subscription, which includes weekly newsletters, priority booking and more.

Eligible cardholders again have early access to international trips. This year, Yucatán, Milan and the South of France are on the itinerary. Each trip will give cardholders the chance to visit these popular destinations in new and uniquely intimate ways. 

These trips include immersive itineraries that will give customers insider access they can’t get anywhere else, shaped by influential creatives and unlocked through PRIOR’s deep global network. And adding Capital One only enhances the experience. As PRIOR told Travel + Leisure, “Capital One lets us be PRIOR with the volume turned up as loud as possible.” 

With a handful of exceptional trips carefully created for 2026, now’s the time to start making your plans.

March 11-15 
On the Yucatán Peninsula, working haciendas and Maya ruins frame a contemporary creative movement rooted in ancient craft. Joined by Nate Berkus, you’ll gain rare access to private estates, artist studios and culturally important sites. Stay deep in the Yucatecan jungle, explore the ancient city of Uxmal, visit a Melipona bee sanctuary, and tour the working laboratory of Mexican artist Javier Marín.

Other highlights: 

• Check into the Hacienda Itzincab de Cámara, a historic estate built atop an ancient Maya site.

• Taste Yucatán specialties and watch traditional folk dance among the lush gardens of the Itzincab de Cámara estate. 

• Explore Mérida, the capital of Yucatán, followed by a lively dinner and evening curated by Berkus. 

• Stop at a ceramics studio and share a rustic meal with residents at Hacienda Sac Chich.

• Say goodbye with dinner at the Hacienda Yaxcopoil estate, serenaded with traditional Yucatecan music.

May 6-10 
Milan is Italy’s engine of fashion and design, best revealed through the people shaping its creative life. Travel alongside Jenna Lyons for access that includes an after-hours visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic “The Last Supper,” a trip to a historic silk manufacturer, and an architect-led excursion through Milan’s center. You’ll also take a private tour of the La Scala opera house’s workshops, where sets and costumes come to life.

Other highlights: 

• Experience Milan from the Portrait Milano, a 16th-century seminary reimagined as a lavish guest retreat. 

• Relax during lunch at a small-town restaurant on the shores of Lake Como. 

• Spend time with the founders of Dimorestudio, the global architecture and design firm.

• Tour Bonacina 1889, the high-end studio known for its exquisite handcrafted furniture.

• Savor vegetable-forward dishes rooted in Italian tradition at contemporary bistro Sandì. 

May 27-31 
The French Riviera has long drawn food lovers and experience seekers from around the world. Take an immersive journey through the area’s flavors and traditions with Rebekah Peppler and you’ll find yourself walking through a bustling outdoor market in Nice and the lush perfume gardens of Grasse. You’ll attend a perfume-making session with an expert perfumer. And enjoy an apéritif before dinner against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.

Other highlights:

• Settle in at the sublime Hôtel du Couvent in Nice, a renovated 17th-century convent.

• Have an early summer lunch en plein air among blooming gardens at a private estate.

• Learn how the region’s signature rosé is made at the celebrated Château de Bellet winery.

• Dine on seasonally fresh ingredients during a private dinner at Restaurant Chez Davia.

• Spend your final evening at the Maeght Foundation among the art of Braque, Chagall and Miró.

More than exclusive trips, Venture X cardholders are also eligible for a complimentary PRIOR subscription. Valued at $149 per year, it includes: 

• Destination guides: Access PRIOR’s collection of editor-curated guides to top travel destinations. With one-of-a-kind itineraries and insider tips on the food and drink scene, you can travel like a local on your next trip.

• Insider editorial: Receive two weekly newsletters designed to transport you from your home or office to your next adventure. You’ll get features about travel trends and timeless inspiration for some of the world’s most unique destinations.

• Experiences and voyages: Let PRIOR take you where you want to go, with priority booking on trips that offer deep dives into local culture and hidden treasures.

As extraordinary PRIOR trips await Venture X cardholders in 2026, here’s a look back at previous destinations to see what they have to live up to.

In Asturias, rugged coastlines and majestic mountains meet green hillsides and medieval architecture. And who better to lead the trip than a native to northern Spain who’s also a James Beard Award winner and Michelin-starred chef? Along with Chef José Andrés, guests explored a traditional fishing village followed by lunch at Michelin-starred Casa Gerardo and dinner at La Huertona, one of the chef’s local favorites. There were also hot-air balloon floats, cider mills tours and much more.

As PRIOR put it, “Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth, France seduces the senses unfailingly.” On this visit to Nice, cardholders strolled the outdoor markets of this quintessential resort city with Rebekah Peppler. Peppler also hosted an apéro and rosé tasting at La Pitchoune, the holiday home of chef Julia Child. Guests stayed at the Nice landmark Hôtel du Couvent, a meticulously restored converted convent. It was the perfect home base after explorations to the village of Saint Paul de Vence and Château de Crémat wine estate, plus meals from La Colombe d’Or hotel, Sous les Pins.

Cardholders checked into the 16th-century Palazzo Talìa in Rome for a culturally immersive stay. From there, they experienced what makes the city so timeless, including an intimate dinner with Athena Calderone and a once-in-a-lifetime after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums. They also embarked on tours of the Sistine Chapel and the ancient Domus Aurea, the “Golden House” constructed by Roman emperor Nero.

After checking into 300-year-old Aldourie Castle, guests were welcomed with Scotch whisky, local fare and bagpipers. The rest of the trip was spent exploring the landscape, food, folklore and music of this storied region. Activities included excursions to Loch Ness and Ballindalloch Castle and a round of golf on the lush grounds of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

During the Feria de Jerez festival, southern Spain explodes in centuries-old traditions of flamenco, regalia and fiestas. Venture X cardholders enjoyed this spectacle along with an intimate lunch with Chef José Andrés and an after-hours tour of the Royal Alcázar of Seville. In the evenings, travelers returned to the hospitality of Hotel Villapanés, a restored 18th-century baroque Andalusian palace.

Bastille Day provided a uniquely Parisian experience. Cardholders also broke bread with Chef Dominique Crenn at her three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Atelier Crenn, and enjoyed a private dinner at Musée Picasso surrounded by Picasso’s work. The Philippe Starck-designed Brach Hotel was their Paris retreat, offering five-star accommodations and a front-row view of the Eiffel Tower.

Each year during Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, Mexico’s streets burst to life with a carnival of costumed parades and sugar-skull memorabilia. Venture X cardholders experienced this Mexican tradition alongside Chef Alejandro Ruiz. The Casa Oaxaca chef guided guests through local markets and his family farm. At day’s end, the travelers returned to the stylish Otro Oaxaca hotel, known for its underground spa inspired by the region’s cenotes.

These unforgettable trips are curated by PRIOR exclusively for Venture X cardholders. Once you’ve enrolled in your PRIOR subscription, you can start thinking about which adventures you’d like to make part of your 2026. 

Eligible Venture X cardholders can book their PRIOR trips through Capital One Entertainment. If you’re not a cardholder, you can apply for a Venture X card today.