Caribbean Bouncing Back Big a Year After the Storms of ’17
Barring any more hurricanes this season, the Caribbean is back. That was the word at this year’s Virtuoso Week where Karolin Troubetzkoy, immediate past president of the Caribbean Hotel Association, addressed travel industry advisors and media about the state of tourism in the Caribbean one year after hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria wreaked havoc on […]
Orlando Vacation Primer: To-Dos from the Experts
Orlando, a perpetual top domestic destination, especially for families, welcomed 72 million visitors in 2017 – a five percent increase over the previous year, according to Visit Orlando, the city’s convention and visitors bureau. Various experiences, from theme parks to the Everglades, museums and nearby beaches is, once again, making Orlando one of this summer’s most popular […]
Three Days in Suzhou
Located just 60 miles west of Shanghai, travelers will discover vibrant history, grand canals, classical gardens, and authentic culture in the ancient city of Suzhou. Dating back 2,500 years, Suzhou’s stunning water towns and rich cultural life capture the romance of ancient China. Even with its old-world appeal, Suzhou is one of the most developed […]
Hamak Hotels: Seeing Green, Finding Gold
Hamak Hotels continues to make a statement in some of the Mexico’s most pristine and historic locations with 11 hotel and resort properties … and counting. The latest footprint in the portfolio opens this summer with Chablé Maroma on the Riviera Maya. READ MORE …
Norwegian Bliss: A Cruise Ship for all Comers
By Norman Sklarewitz As the newest liner in NCL’s young fleet, the Norwegian Bliss went into service this month offering the traveling public, an eye-popping line-up of services and amenities. For the more action-inclined passengers, there is the industry’s longest sea-going Go Kart track, a Laser Tag course and a heart-stopping water slide that takes […]
Beyond Byzantium: The Road to Bodrum
For those heading to Istanbul for business or leisure, extending the visit to ports beyond the Bosporus can make for a rewarding vacation with plenty of beach, night life and shopping thrown in. History buffs still get a field of ruins to explore between people watching and sun worshipping along the shores of the Aegean.
Beds in Space: Hotel Aurora Taking Reservations
Space travel? It may still linger at a distance from anything we can imagine. Yet, the first-ever luxury space hotel was introduced recently during the Space 2.0 Summit in San Jose, California. Named after the magical light phenomenon that illuminates the Earth’s polar skies, Aurora Station is being developed by Orion Span as the first fully modular space station […]
Top Spots for Memorial Day and Summer 2018
As Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer season at the end of this month, online booking engines are weighing in with what’s hot, what’s popular, what’s worth it and what’s not.
Luxury Resorts in Grenada: Gold at Silversands
Luxury resorts in Grenada may be few and far between, but for this Caribbean island, that is about to change. The super luxurious Silversands resort will become Grenada’s latest and most luxurious resort with 40 decked out suites and nine stunning residences when phase one of the new development opens this summer on Grand Anse Beach. […]
Move Over Vegas. We’re Cruising to Alaska
Amy Hurley of Boston cruised in Alaska in 2017 with three generations of her family. Outside of Ketchikan, she had a jaw-dropping moment – the kind you dream about in anticipation of a cruise to a bucket list destination. “We saw four whales spiraling down to create a whirlpool to get food and jump up with their mouths open,” said […]
Get Social