Matachica Resort & Spa, located on Ambergris Caye, has completed a series of upgrades to the outdoor dining area and bar lounge including new Dedon furniture and Palapa weather protection. The outdoor dining area and bar-lounge have been expanded and offers views of the sea. Now topped with soaring Palapa, a thatched roof made of dried …
2013 was a busy and ambitious year for Belcampo Belize as it finished with the completion of several big projects. The company is kicking off 2014 with a new look for their lodge and two upgraded suites, the Jungle King Suites. The new design provides more inviting places to lounge, comfy new dining banquettes and …
Nayara Springs, a collection of 16 high-luxury private villas, opened in Costa Rica last month. Built atop an untouched mountain in the Arenal rainforest, the new property is surrounded by creeks, natural hot springs, and boasts sublime views of the third most active volcano on earth. The main attraction of Nayara Springs are the pools …
Sound the air horns and pack your puffer jacket, the world has a new wonder: Torres del Paine National Park. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located in central Patagonia near the southern tip of Chile was recently named the 8th Wonder of the World by VirtualTraveler. com, which collected more 5 million votes from well-traveled site …
Chabil Mar and Turneffe Flats Resorts were both recently named as two of the Top 10 Small Hotels in Central America in the 2013 Traveler’s Choice Awards by Trip Advisor and have been awarded with multiple service recognitions and accolades. Chabil Mar, Maya for “Beautiful Sea”, is the guest exclusive resort of Placencia on the …
The “1621” Restaurant of the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena is receiving for the first time the nomination for “Best of the Best Awards 2013” in the category of “Best gastronomic Experience” given by the Virtuoso network of luxury hotels, being the only nominee in Colombia and Latin America. For this category, the “1621” is …
Continuing a great tradition of Belize island vacation resort partnering, Chabil Mar has announced their two island offerings for 2014. Each of these seven night packages include local Belize transports, all meals and multiple adventure tour options, including diving, fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, jungle treks, Maya ruins exploration and a jaguar reserve adventure, complete with swimming in …
Reed Exhibitions has acquired Travelweek Sao Paulo, the high-end travel event that introduces select international travel suppliers to premium buyers from across Brazil and other Latin American countries. Travelweek Sao Paulo, launched in 2011, attracted over 590 international exhibiting companies from more than 70 destinations, 600 travel specialists from 19 cities across Brazil and another …
Costa Rica may be the United States’ largest trading partner in Central America, but Panama is the first country on the isthmus to receive elite membership into the U.S.’ Global Entry Program. The program allows pre-approved travelers from certain countries to skip immigration lines upon arrival in the U.S. On Tuesday, U.S. Vice President Joe …
The person who has everything probably doesn’t have this: a voyage to Antarctica, the trip of a lifetime. Right now Poseidon Expeditions/Expedition Cruises is offering up to $2,200 off the price of a trip to the White Continent. Their 12-day Classic Antarctica voyage, beginning December 10, 2013, is now discounted at $5,795 p.p.d.o., marked down …