The historic Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence was voted by readers in Travel + Leisures’ annual survey as one of the 500 best hotels in the world. Once a year the publication’s readers are asked to pick their favorite hotel properties weighing in on categories such as rooms, ambience, service, location, food and rates. Hotel Brunelleschi …
The ITB Berlin Convention will be underlining its role as the leading think tank of the international travel industry with a wide range of topics. From March 5-8, 2014 leading international experts and tourism professionals will be gathering to discuss the future of the travel industry. This year Malaysia, the Convention & Culture Partner, will …
In recent years, Hamburg has attracted more and more visitors from the USA and Canada, who come for cruises, the sophisticated lifestyle, maritime flair, Beatles history and to witness the development of this sea faring harbor city into Germany’s “most livable” and architecturally stunning metropolis. With top events, openings and highlights, Hamburg has even more …
Whether it´s fashion, film, art, music or lifestyle, Berlin offers a score of special events dedicated to a single theme. For “long nights”, a whole weekend, or an entire week, visitors and locals alike will again have many opportunities to indulge in their favorite subject matter and explore the diverse and plentiful cultural offerings of …
November 9, 2014 will mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. To honor the anniversary, a series of special events and exhibitions are planned to take place throughout the city, focusing on the division of Germany and Berlin, the Cold War, and the peaceful revolution leading to reunification. The anniversary year …
Villa Hotel Torre Palombara is introducing its American guests to a very special corner of Italy with ‘insider’ excursions in truffle hunting, to vineyards and Umbrian cashmere workshops – and a jazz festival that overflows into timeless piazzas Most visitors are familiar with the names of Umbria’s most famous cities – Spoleto, Perugia, Assisi – …
Just like veteran actor Leonardo DiCaprio soared above the water off his yacht in the Mediterranean, thrill-seekers are increasingly trying Flyboarding, the new hottest extreme water sport. Vacationers at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit can now strap their feet on a personal water craft and fly 40 feet through the air as …
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced that Bernard de Villèle has joined The St. Regis Mexico City as general manager. Formerly the general manager at The St. Regis Mauritius, de Villèle brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. “With a career spanning nearly four decades in hospitality, we’re delighted to welcome …
Hyatt Zilara Cancun, the first adult-only all-inclusive resort to debut under the Hyatt brand, was awarded with the American Automobile Association (AAA) Four-Diamond rating for 2014, reflecting an exceptional degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail, while offering upscale facilities and a variety of luxurious amenities. The new brand, owned and managed by Playa …
Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas, known as a leader in dive travel, offering dive packages to nearly 40 countries worldwide. Currently there are over 225 resorts and adventure operators along with 50 liveaboard dive vessels in their “Select Dive Destinations” program. Currently Maduro is offering a 5 Nights package to this destination from 5, which includes accommodations, …