Twenty years into a new democracy and almost a year since the passing of global icon Nelson Mandela, Capetonians and visitors to the city are being encouraged to express their hope for the country’s future with the unveiling of a dramatic sculpture, which will stand as a reminder of South Africa’s greatest story and a …
The Sands at Grace Bay was named a “Family Vacation Critic Favorite Hotel” for 2014 based on expert and consumer feedback from TripAdvisor’s family travel site, Family Vacation Critic, as part of the site’s first annual hotel awards. The Sands at Grace Bay continues to receive awards year after year for its top traveler review …
Opening this month are the anticipated Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica, which recently underwent a massive $83 million enhancement and expansion project to reinvent this storied resort. To celebrate the grand opening, the resorts have established an exclusive partnership with the White Witch Golf Course and Cinnamon …
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) signed a new-build, 199-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Medellin, Colombia. The hotel will be located in Medellin’s upscale “El Poblado” neighborhood, occupying one of two towers in the Palmanova luxury, mixed-use development and connected to the Palma Real Multiplaza. This will be IHG’s third property in Medellin. Slated to open in …
Nicaragua’s Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa luxury resort has been named as one of 15 finalists in this year’s National Geographic World Legacy Awards. The property was chosen for its outstanding efforts in the “Community Engagement” category – for providing direct and tangible economic and social benefits that improve local livelihoods. Mukul Beach, Golf & …
Hilton Worldwide signed a management agreement with Fideicomiso Santa Marta Hotel to operate a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the Caribbean port city of Santa Marta, Colombia. Scheduled to open in 2017, the new Hilton Santa Marta hotel represents the company’s 14th hotel project in Colombia including its portfolio of seven existing operating …
The Wild South INCA adventure includes seven days of hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hot-tubing, fine dining and luxuriating at Exlpora Salto Chico in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia. INCA’s active exploration of Patagonia begins in the heart of Argentina, Buenos Aires. After attempting the tango and strolling the famed shopping and cafe districts, …
Ecuador, bordered to the north by Colombia, to the east and south by Peru and to the west by the Pacific Ocean, is one of South America’s smallest countries, it is distinguished by its extraordinary topography, its diverse climates, and its abundant flora and fauna. Ecuador holds endless attractions, the Galapagos Islands, Amazon Rainforest, Andean …
The southern extreme of the large Rapel Valley is best known as the Colchagua Valley, a zone that has traditionally been highly celebrated for its ripe and juicy red wines. Cabernet Sauvignon continues to hold the lead, although it is more often Syrah and Carménère that steal the show, along with relatively small quantities of …
Villa Verano sits in the heart of one of Belize’s most attractive Garifuna villages, and is the perfect spot for immersing in the culture and indulging in the cuisine. Belize has been considered a cultural melting pot for some time, but only recently has the country become known for tantalizing the taste buds of visitors …