Saint Barthélemy port

Joy of Solitude Package on Saint Barthélemy

Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf just launched an “Alonemoon Package” perfect for travelers looking to do a solo escape. Set amid healing and peaceful tropical elegance, the five-star resort is the perfect place for an alonemoon. The Hotel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf is the only hotel on this French and Swedish Caribbean island boasting panoramic views of the port of Gustavia, […]

Grenada

Great Deals on Grenada

Going to Grenada? As travelers plan fall and winter getaways, and snowbirds search for new, exciting destinations to escape the frigid winter woes, Grenada invites travelers to explore its playground of adventure surrounded by captivating, natural scenery – rainforest, waterfalls, cocoa fields, lush mountains, abundant marine life and much more. Hotels across the island are enticing travelers […]

Luxury Travel on the rise

The Luxury Travel Consumer: Raising the Stakes

Luxury travel is on the rise, as are luxury travel budgets. And for 2022 and beyond, luxury travelers are expected to continue traveling despite economic headwinds and geopolitical instability. At least those are the findings of a recent survey that targeted affluent and wealthy neighborhoods around the U.S.  The survey was fielded in late June […]

Boston visit Boston

Massachusetts Memories: Boston by the Book 

Boston bound? Boston, the city of notorious academic institutions, is also a go-to destination in New England for excitement, emotional connection, and new experiences. And such is the message from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s new summer campaign, Your Massachusetts. What’s on the roster? Here are some samples of Massachusetts Memories not to be missed.  […]

Cruise Vacations on the Comeback

Cruise Vacations Surge: Frequent Cruisers Packing their Bags

Cruise vacations have seen some rollercoaster moments these last few years. But as the world climbs into a more livable relationship with virus variants and as cruise lines now see a one-year anniversary of post-Covid operations looming on the horizon, the numbers are looking strong and cabins are rapidly booking.  Cruiseline.com and Shipmate released the findings of their 2022 Member […]

Catamaran Resort San Diego

Behind the Bamboo Curtain : Catamaran Resort Review

By Barbara Beckley The Catamaran Resort in San Diego seems to be in a surprising place. You’re driving through Mission Beach in San Diego… Predictable oceanfront apartments, quirky clapboard beach houses, corner hangouts. Then you turn right. OMG! You’re in Polynesia!   Inside the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, you truly are in another world and […]

resort meetings

Got Meetings? Try these Off-Season Crowd Pleasers

Do you have a meeting to plan? An event to arrange? A wedding? A tête-à-tête between CEOs and executives to configure?  While meetings and conferences are getting back into action now all over the globe, sometimes the best venue choices are not what you would expect. Consider these more out of the way resorts in […]

Travel Report

Traveler Survey: Is it ‘Do or Die’ Time for Travel?

McKinsey’s recent US traveler survey shows that leisure travel is booming, and this summer many people are planning to take their vacations “no matter what.” The following five key trends are shaping the industry, with implications for hotel owners. Boom Time for Leisure Seekers Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the US is outstripping not […]

Unlimited Spa Treatments? Marriott Packages in Costa Rica

Volcanic peaks, scenic waterfalls, hot springs, rich flora and fauna, National parks, wildlife refuges, quaint villages and a countless sum of golden beaches await guests this summer in Costa Rica at the chic and the eco-sustainable Hotel Punta Islita, Autograph Collection and El Mangroove, Autograph Collection. These sister properties are offering new packages to immerse guests in this […]

Rollink Luggage sale

BOGO DEAL: Buy One Luggage, Get One Accessory Free sale. 

Rollink is having a BOGO sale with their various luggage and accessory options. With multiple size options and color choices, frequent travelers won’t want to miss out on this great deal. Through Monday, August 1, consumers have the option to buy from the Flex Vega or Flex Aura collections, available in a variety of sizes including Cabin and Cabin Plus, with vibrant […]