By Norman Sklarewitz Savvy agents have increasingly come to offer a river cruise to clients but probably not as a first option. After all, ocean cruising with all its razzle dazzle attractions and high profile publicity probably is suggested first to a prospect open to suggestions. And close behind might be a land […]

  Nicaragua has been gaining popularity with backpackers as the new cool place to surf and slum. But luxury travelers are now in for the ride, discovering a country of exotic jungles, rare volcanic splendors and now the dramatic and seductive beaches of the Emerald Coast. Five-star hospitality at Mukul Resort awaits this crowd, who […]

  Las Vegas is not for the faint of heart, especially on Halloween. The city is defined by extremes – biggest hotels, hugest pools, tallest attractions and not surprisingly, scariest fright nights and the weirdest freak shows when it comes to All Hallows Eve. Many of the hotels are getting in on the action by […]

From blowing out birthday candles in a volcano to meeting the Principle of Elfschool, heli-skiing on a honeymoon or planning the perfect proposal, Icelandair will more or less stop at nothing to give passengers their dream with its new Celebration Stopover Campaign. Experience-hungry travelers are seeking out unique activities yet are more time pressured than […]

National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures are giving partnership a so with 18 new and exotic trips scheduled for 2017. These include tours through the storied the landscapes of Namibia, Japan, France and Canada, plus several U.S.-based tours into America’s historic cities and national parks. The new itineraries will boost the number of tours in […]

Into Japan: Cuisine and Culture Food Tour In May 2017, lovers Japanese food and culture can join Esprit’s Japan Food Tour with Andrew Bender, one of Esprit’s top tour leaders – and a travel and food writer for Forbes.com and Lonely Planet guides – on a journey through Japanese food ways. Through culinary hotspots of […]

A recent report from the Center for Responsible Travel revealed that sustainable travel once again outpaced the rest of the tourism industry as demand for more socially and environmentally focused tours continue to thrive. Nature-based vacations now make up 20% of all international travel. Adventure travel, a $263 billion industry, grew 65% each year between […]

While almost nearly half the American population may have an interest in traveling to Cuba following the U.S. government’s easing of travel restrictions and improved diplomatic relations, a survey by Allianz Global Assistance found 70 percent were currently unlikely to do so. Top reasons? Safety concerns, lack of traveler information and trepidation over visiting a […]

Fantasies of luxury travel in Indochina come in many colors. Consider a private island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. Or a cold, tall gin and tonic on the terrace off the suite watching the barges along the River of Kings. Driving in a chauffeured Bentley through the colorful and chaotic […]

By Stacey Zable The Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa launched in early 2014. Sitting on seven oceanfront acres, the Eau Palm took over the former site of the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, redesigning guest rooms with Jonathan Adler’s bright décor. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection, you’ll […]