Always dressed to impress, Virtuoso Senior Vice President Albert Herrera embodies a perfect marriage of luxury travel and high fashion. Considering that, it’s no surprise he lists his tailor in Lake Como as one of his favorite destinations. He’s definitely one of our favorites, and we’re thrilled to feature him here as a person we love.
Q & A
I can't wait to visit...
a remote destination with no cell service.
Best Hotel amenity...
full size Hermès toiletries at Burj Al Arab.
I always bring home...
great memories.
I don't leave home without...
a well-tailored navy blazer and my personal music playlist.
I dream about my meals at...
my neighborhood diner that has been around for 30 years.
Everywhere I go I check out the...
local art scene.
My all-time favorite destinations...
the powder white beaches in the Philippines, the electric energy on Hong Kong, the romance of Paris and my favorite tailor in Lake Como.
The best part about being on a long flight is...
escaping and getting the chance to detach from the world.
The craziest thing that happened to me traveling was...
being greeted by men with biohazard suit upon the plane’s arrival in Shanghai due to an H1N1 outbreak.
When I arrive at a new place I learn the lay of the land by...
finding a local joint to hang out and watch the world go by.
If you could have dinner with 4 people, dead or alive, who would be there?
Truman Capote, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Yves Saint Laurent.
If you were forced to live in one place for the rest of your life, where would it be?
NYC.
What is the best concert you have ever attended?
Andrea Bocelli in Marbella.
The best part about traveling luggage free is...
guaranteed stress-free!
Concierge or DIY?
Concierge.
