Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad: Latest New York City Hotel with a View
A new New York City hotel with a view is perhaps the latest oeuvre to make its debut and footprint in the Big Apple. The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has just opened The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, billed as a new oasis of modern luxury in the heart of Manhattan. A classic New York City […]
Cruise Refunds after Changes in COVID Policies?
After American Queen changes its COVID protocols, Patricia Voorhees Furlong and her husband want to skip their river cruise. Is that allowed? Or will they lose $7,858? Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott responds: Q: My husband and I have a cruise scheduled to depart this month on the American Empress from Vancouver, Wash., to Clarkston, Wash. […]
Spa Treatments at Omni Hotels Level Up the Amenities
Spa treatments can make or break a hotel experience — something that Omni Hotels & Resorts is taking to the bank with 24 all-embracing spas across a portfolio of some four dozen properties in the U.S. Through myriad wellness themes and options, each property conjures the true spirit of the destination with guest experiences to stimulate the senses and […]
Nonstop LAX to Cayman Islands
The US West Coast’s only nonstop flight to the Caribbean launches November 6. Cayman Airways will operate nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California to Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) in Grand Cayman at an introductory fare of US $399. This latest route becomes the Caribbean’s only direct flight to service the West Coast […]
Space Travel is a Go: Ready to Book Travel to the New Frontier?
Space travel is the next big trip and now it is possible to book space travel through some serious tour operators who are putting their money where the visions are. One of those is Global Travel Collection, part of Internova Travel Group, which has a new partnership with Space Perspective – an enterprise that will enable people […]
Peruvian Pampering in the Shadow of Machu Picchu
Peruvian vacations in pampering come in all shapes and tiers. From ancient indigenous traditions to contemporary healing treatments, Peru is the destination for finding a revitalizing wellness vacation in the shadow of Machu Picchu complete with mystical, if not bragworthy, benefits. Consider a Peruvian vacation that incorporates Inca headache therapy and 24-karat massages. Or make that eucalyptus […]
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Brings Barrel to Barrel Tasting Adventures
The Kentucky Bourbon Travel is a fond feature of Kentucky, which is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World. Kentucky boasts an astounding 10 million barrels of aging bourbon scattered across the state – that’s more than two barrels for each person calling the Bluegrass State home. With bourbon heritage sites, working distillery tours, […]
Summer 2022: World’s Most Expensive Hotels
The world’s most expensive hotels just got a little more expensive. Supply chain shortages, staffing problems and inflation are showing their teeth in hospitality, yet leisure travelers are taking the hits and not slowing down. For some travelers this summer, price is not a problem. Finding the right accommodation is. North Island Lodge While […]
Wine Country Hikes: Trekking, Tasting and Terroir in Sonoma
Sonoma Wine Country is home to some of the best hiking trails in Northern California and, luckily for visitors, many of those trails end conveniently close to tasting rooms. Cradled between the Mayacamas and the Sonoma Mountain Range, the 17-mile Sonoma Valley is home to unparalleled natural beauty and world class wine making it the ideal […]
Eight Great Adventures for Planning that “It” Trip
With adventure travel on the rise and the demand for challenging, memorable – bragworthy – experiences climbs, the following is a list of possibilities and recommendations for these once in a lifetime events. Among them are cycling – from electric bikes to mountain/non-paved and road biking – hiking/trekking, safaris/wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, and culinary, cultural and […]
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