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

PRIOR is a modern travel brand known for taking travelers around the world and off the beaten path to discover rich culture. And thanks to its partnership with Capital One, Venture X cardholders have early access to travel experiences they won’t find anywhere else. 

What you’ll learn:

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

• In 2025, cardholders can experience thrilling getaways to Spain, France, Italy and Scotland.

• Celebrity hosts include Chef José Andrés, food writer Rebekah Peppler, interior designer Athena Calderone and professional golfer Colin Montgomerie.

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

Eligible cardholders once again have early access to international trips—this year to Spain, France, Italy and Scotland. Each trip will give cardholders the chance to visit popular destinations in new and uniquely intimate ways. PRIOR’s team of local experts tailored each trip to fit each locale and the tastemaker leading the itinerary. 

And adding Capital One only enhances the experience.

“Food is a big lens for us,” PRIOR told Travel + Leisure. “Capital One lets us be PRIOR with the volume turned up as loud as possible.”

So pack your bags, and leave the planning to PRIOR.

May 15-19, 2025

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 Andrés, you’ll explore a traditional fishing village followed by lunch at Michelin-starred Casa Gerardo and dinner at La Huertona, one of chef’s local favorites.

Other highlights:

• Dine at the two-Michelin-starred Casa Marcial restaurant in the hamlet of La Salgar.

• Float in a hot-air balloon over the Picos de Europa, which form part of the Cantabrian Mountains.

• Tour a cider mill followed by dinner among the barrels on Oviedo’s famous Cider Boulevard.

• Enjoy samples at the oldest cheese market in the tiny village of Covadonga.

• Enjoy a private visit to a century-old, family-run pastry shop.

May 29-June 2, 2025

As PRIOR put it, “Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth, France seduces the senses unfailingly.” On this visit to Nice, you’ll stroll the outdoor markets of this quintessential resort city with Rebekah Peppler. Peppler will also host an apéro and rosé tasting at La Pitchoune, the holiday home of chef Julia Child. Your accommodations? Nothing less than the new Nice landmark Hôtel du Couvent, a meticulously restored converted convent.

Other highlights:

• Explore the village of Saint Paul de Vence with a private visit to modern art museum Fondation Maeght. 

• Dine at the legendary La Colombe d’Or hotel

• Enjoy a special dinner by a two-Michelin-starred restaurant team at Sous les Pins.

• Walk through a flower field in Grasse known for its roses, jasmine and bitter orange blossoms.

• Visit Château de Crémat wine estate and say farewell at an exclusive beach club perched above the sea.

November 5-9, 2025

Check into the 16th-century Palazzo Talìa in Rome for a culturally immersive stay. It’s the perfect home base to experience everything this timeless city has to offer. Can’t-miss plans include an intimate dinner with Athena Calderone and a once-in-a-lifetime after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums.

Other highlights:

• Experience the Sistine Chapel and other famous works by Michelangelo, Raphael and Caravaggio while on your Vatican Museums tour.

• Enjoy local recipes at vibrant neighborhood gathering place Rocco Ristorante. 

• Join a culinary expert on a food tour through the city.

• Take a guided visit to the ancient Domus Aurea, the “Golden House” constructed by Roman emperor Nero. 

• Finish your visit to the Domus Aurea with a grand dinner in the opulent private palazzo.

September 4-8, 2025

Settle into a grand stay at the extraordinary 300-year-old Aldourie Castle in the Scottish Highlands. Your visit will start with a warm Highlands welcome featuring Scotch whisky, local fare and bagpipers. Then you’ll wake up to spend your days exploring the landscape, food, folklore and music of this storied region. 

Other highlights:

• Glide on a lake cruise through Loch Ness, by legend the home of the mythical Loch Ness Monster.

• Take in traditional Highland games, including the caber toss and hammer throw.

• Take a day trip to the renowned whisky distilleries followed by a tour of Ballindalloch Castle.

• Play a round on the lush grounds of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

• Enjoy cocktail hour and a scenic picnic surrounded by Scotland’s dramatic landscape.

Extraordinary and exclusive PRIOR trips await Venture X cardholders in 2025. Look back at previous destinations to see what they have to live up to.

Feria de Jerez sees southern Spain explode in centuries-old traditions of flamenco, regalia and fiestas. Venture X cardholders enjoyed this spectacle along with an intimate lunch with Chef 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 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.

Venture X cardholders can receive a complimentary PRIOR subscription through November 30, 2025. Valued at $149 per year, the PRIOR subscription 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 that can 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.

These once-in-a-lifetime trips to Spain, France, Italy and Scotland are curated by PRIOR—just for Venture X cardholders. It’s simple to enroll in your PRIOR subscription. Now it’s time to think about where you’ll go next. 

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

Who wouldn’t want to get the most out of their credit card? Here are some things to know about Capital One travel rewards credit cards: 

• Get a one-time 75,000-mile bonus with the Venture X card, and receive an additional 10,000 bonus miles every year starting on your first anniversary. View important rates and disclosures.

• Earn unlimited 2X miles per dollar on every purchase, every day and get 75,000 bonus miles upon sign-up with the Capital One Venture card. View important rates and disclosures.

• Earn unlimited 1.25X miles with no annual fee with the Venture One card from Capital One. View important rates and disclosures.

• Explore travel rewards card options by comparing Capital One Venture cards. 

• Learn how Venture X cardholders can access a worldwide network of airport lounges thanks to a complimentary Priority Pass membership.