After a big day of hiking, zip-lining, horseback riding or other adventure tours in Costa Rica, there is nearly nothing better than soaking in steamy thermal springs so hot they make one tingle all over. Tired muscles are soon relaxed into spaghetti-like existence and the cares of the world melt away. Mineral-rich hot springs have …
Banana Coast, the newest cruise port in the western Caribbean located at Trujillo, Honduras, was named most improved destination by Cruise Insight magazine in its spring 2015 edition. The port had a banner inaugural year with the arrival of 76,000 cruise guests and crew on 29 ship calls. Consumer reviews have been consistently positive and …
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel wants to share the culinary variety of Peru through dynamic and entertaining Cooking & Bar classes that have been included in their rates In the Peruvian Cooking & Bar classes, the participants will learn how to prepare the traditional Ceviche, Sumaq style, a dish based on fresh trout and exotic chili …
Kenoa Resort is the first eco chic resort of Brazil, located in Alagoas with just 23 accommodations. Their primary goal is to preserve the privacy of its guests, offering specialized services in a unique environment. Apart from enjoying the idyllic landscape and the architecture and design of the hotel, Kenoa also offers an amazing experience. …
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the doors to the Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande hotel in Cartagena, Colombia. The new-build, 200-room hotel is the second IHG property in the city of Cartagena and the 12th property in Colombia. The Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros hotel is currently open and the InterContinental Cartagena de Indias hotel …
The End of the World Marathon is not only about running and fun in sunny and beautiful Belize, but also about giving back to the community. The proceeds raised goes towards high school scholarships for children on the Placencia Peninsula. Chabil Mar is proud to once again be a sponsor of the race. Says, Larry …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Lisbon-Snack-at-Manteigaria-300×225.jpg” captiontext=”A snack at Manteigaria Fabrica De Pasteis de Natain in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo credit: Peter Lowy.” align=”left”] There’s no better way to get to know some of the texture and history of Lisbon than by strolling about and sampling its highly varied, inviting, beguiling cuisine. Taste of Lisbon, established by Filipa Valente in …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Summit-Logo-225×300.jpgL” captiontext=”World Food Tourism Summit 2015. Photo credit: Peter Lowy.” align=”left”.] Anticipating continued strong growth in food tourism, the first World Food Tourism Summit last week drew hundreds of attendees from 26 countries, including the United States and Canada, to Lisbon where industry experts focused on how gastronomy, by providing an effective way to …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/L1002903-300×169.jpg” captiontext=”American Express Travel Representative 2014 Excellence Award Winners traveled along the exotic Mekong River in March on the AmaLotus as they sailed from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. Photo credit: Morgan Ommer” align=”left”] American Express Travel announced the recipients of the Representative Excellence Award for 2014, honoring the top 25 performing …
Receipts from international visitors spending on accommodation, food and drink, entertainment, shopping and other services and goods reached an estimated $1,245 billion in 2014, an increase of 3.7% in real terms (taking into account exchange rate fluctuations and inflation). International tourist arrivals increased by 4.4% in 2014, reaching a total 1,135 million, up from 1,087 …