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 …
The next World’s Fair will be held in Milan, Italy, from May 1 – October 31, 2015. Called Expo 2015, the fair is expected to attract 29 million visitors with its theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.” To meet the needs of travelers headed to the Italy for this special event, Doorways Villa Vacations announced …
You’ll find reef, wreck, and drift diving in St. Kitts & Nevis, islands separated by only two miles of Caribbean Sea boasting several diveable wrecks where large number of fish congregate. Nature rules in Nevis where you can hike through rainforests complete with chattering monkeys. Historical sites in St. Kitts include UNESCO World Heritage Site …