The First World Conference on Tourism and Culture will bring together, for the first time, Ministers of Tourism and Ministers of Culture from around the world, experts and stakeholders from both sectors to explore new models of partnership between tourism and culture in February 2015. Cultural tourism can contribute to inclusive economic growth, social development …
The Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Hotel has just received a 100 out of 100 score in the annual review conducted by the Fine Hotels & Resorts Program, aimed at the most exclusive American Express customers. The criteria for this score are excellence in service, the knowledge that hotel ambassadors have about the program benefits, the …
Las Verandas Hotel and Villas at Pristine Bay, an exclusive luxury resort, golf, and residential community on the tropical Caribbean island of Roatán, has added eight new King Bedrooms and a Four Bedroom Beachfront Villa to its existing offerings of luxury rooms, suites and freestanding villas. “We are excited as we continually expand our resort …
For less than the cost of tickets to Super Bowl XLIX, football fans can huddle in the Caribbean to soak in the sun, the sand and the big game. The family owned Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas is a flip-flop casual, fun resort where everyone knows your name. The property boasts 62 true …
In the first of a series of happenings across the United States, the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) today celebrated the launch of the country’s new North American marketing campaign, “Save the Americans,” with a massive pop-up sand sculpture of a sloth, a monkey, a turtle and a toucan all pleading “Even a Bull needs …
Mashpi Lodge announced it has become a Charter-Founding member of National Geographic Society’s newest foray in world-class travel experiences: National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary places around the world with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability, authenticity and excellence. “By creating this carefully curated group of hotels, lodges …
Hotel B was awarded with the Silver Hexagon as the Best Conservation project and with a Statement of Recognition as Best project in Heritage Protection and Recycling at the XIX Pan American Architecture Biennial of Quito. The David Mutal Arquitectos architects studio got the Silver Hexagon prize by the Architectural College in Peru during the …
With a one-of-a-kind, opulent 3,875-square-foot suite, extravagantly designed lounges and showplaces, and lavish gourmet restaurants, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is setting a new standard for luxury vacations with the launch of Seven Seas Explorer. At 56,000 gross-registered tons and carrying just 750-guests, the all-suite, all-balcony ship will boast the highest space ratio in the cruise …
Voyages to Antiquity’s new program for Winter 2015-16 features 14 new destinations and 4 brand new itineraries whose highlights include the deserts of the Western Sahara, extraordinary wildlife, idyllic palm-fringed islands and a Winter Holiday cruise in South Africa. Each voyage explores the natural wonders and great historical sites of this country plus the Indian …
Travelers will enjoy scuba diving at Saba Island and Sombrero Island in St Maarten. Cuan Law is one of only two boats allowed to dive off Saba Island, so guests will have lots of privacy diving this remote and beautiful island reef. The 105ft luxury trimaran (3-hulls) accommodates up to 20 guests in 10 double …