Continuing to set tourism records and add to its growing list of accolades, St. Kitts has just been named Cruise Destination of the Year by Caribbean Journal in the publication’s Caribbean Travel Awards 2020. “It is truly an honor to receive this distinction from one of the leading media outlets covering our region,” said the …
A new boutique has opened in Manhattan. The Kixby reclaims the 1901 building that housed a legendary luxury hotel, the Collingwood, a century ago. With public spaces designed by Rockwell Group, Kixby aims to bring sophistication, history, and wit to Herald Square — along with a sense of intimacy, warmth, and the personal attention of …
South African Airways (SAA), a Skytrax 4-star rated airline, has been selected by the readers of Global Traveler as the “Best Airline in Africa” for the 16th consecutive year in the magazine’s annual reader survey. Global Traveler presented the award to SAA at a ceremony held on December 11, 2019 at The Peninsula Beverly Hills …
The British Virgin Islands (BVI), with more than 90% of its accommodations and attractions damaged in the storms. As the official sailing capital of the Caribbean, yachting and cruising sectors were vital to the territory’s initial bounceback, however, as a new decade and era of travel begins, the BVI’s hotel sector has utilized the rebuilding …
Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean has been named ‘one to watch’ in the ABTA Travel Trends Report 2020, the only Caribbean destination to be included in the UK benchmark report since 2018. Independently selected by ABTA experts, inclusion is based on a range of factors such as accessibility, major events and celebrations, and …
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St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain resort has received many accolades for its visionary approach to hotel design, as well as the unparalleled views of the iconic Piton peaks rising out of the Caribbean Sea, but now, it has attracted even more global attention because of the world-class food it offers. The culinary team at Jade Mountain, …
Eurobound, specialists in bespoke travel to Europe, reports that Italy is the most-requested destination for their independent, luxury travelers to Europe. According to Jeff Roy, Eurobond’s Vice President, Sales & Marketing, year-over-year sales to Italy have spiked 25%, echoing the findings of a recent Virtuoso report citing Italy as the top global destination. While Italy …
The New York Times has announced that Dubai Tourism, in association with Expo 2020 Dubai, will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2020 New York Times Travel Show, to be held on January 24-26, 2020 in the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Dubai Tourism will offer Travel Show attendees a variety of …
Escape the winter blues, freezing temperatures and cold water diving in Grand Cayman at Sunset House. Their six boats take divers to experience some of the best dive sites in Grand Cayman, and offer scuba lessons from open water through to dive instructor. Cathy Church’s Photo Center is also onsite, for those interested in underwater …