The 19th century’s opulent Gilded Age has inspired not only “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes’ next series, but also a 17-room boutique inn. The Gilded, opening May 8, offers billiards, croquet and jewel-toned design with a modern touch. After a night of Argentine tango, explore the seaside and culinary attractions of Colonia, Montevideo, Punta del Este and Jose Ignacio on Southwind Adventures’ new nine-day tour of Buenos Aires and coastal Uruguay. Joining three other CroisiEurope ships in local waters, the 132-passenger MS Gil Eanes offers eight-day Douro River cruises that visit Regua, Vega de Teron, Ferradosa and Pinhao en route from Porto to Salamanca, Spain. Traditional Vodoun (voodoo) healers from around the country and its neighbors come to the Akodessewa Fetish Market in Lome, the capital, for animal body parts, bones and other ingredients better suited for photos than souvenirs.