Day and Night: The ultimate Jordan itinerary
Jordan will provide visitors with an endless number of exotic experiences, regardless of whether it’s sun-up or sundown. The country’s storied history and intriguing landscapes ensure that there never needs to be a dull moment for vacationers. DAY The Jordan Trail Duha Fayyad is inviting energetic sorts to trod over terrain that has hosted the likes of Roman Legions, Biblical
A look at the latest hotel openings in the Caribbean and beyond
A weekly look at the latest hotel and resort news. Cayo Levantado Resort, a brand-new resort under the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts portfolio, is now open for reservations and will start welcoming guests on June 1, 2023. Located on the island of Cayo Levantado in the Dominican Republic, just a few miles away from Samaná Bay, this rebranded, and
New 70-acre adults-only hotel opens in Riviera Maya
Nestled in the secluded region of Riviera Maya, Mexico, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is a new property that is close to the Cancun International Airport and Playa del Carmen. This sophisticated, all-inclusive resort is situated on 1.5 acres of pure white sand beach combining state-of-the-art amenities with heartfelt service and inviting accommodations. Stunning suites The exclusive adult oasis has 291
Here’s where to find the world’s tallest, wooden hotel
After a soft local opening, the world’s tallest hotel made almost exclusively from wood, has now opened for guests everywhere at the birthplace of cross-country skiing, Skellefteå in Swedish Lapland. The new hotel is part of a five-day/four-night Wood Hotel Experience from Off the Map Travel adventure travel specialists, offering a mix of sustainability and nature in a beautiful setting.
Luxury hotel with French flair and authentic Hammam spa opens in Morocco
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, a brand of Accor, has announced an opening date for its newest flagship hotel, Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé. Nestled at the confluence of the Bouregreg and the Atlantic Ocean in Morroco’s capital, the property, which is set to welcome guests as of November 28th, 2022, offers breath taking views of the region’s landmark sites. Designed
A tantalizing food journey through San Juan, Puerto Rico
With a blowtorch in one hand and a rocks glass in the other, Dennis Rivera meticulously lights a small pile of tobacco leaves sitting on a slab of wood from a Spanish white oak sherry barrel on fire and places the glass on top to infuse it with the smoke. Rivera, a brand specialist at Puerto Rican rum distillery Ron
Top Chef Canada winner visits the Caribbean’s culinary capital
With an abundance of fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients and talented chefs, the Cayman Islands is a destination that is home to a fantastic restaurant scene. The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is using a newly crowned culinary heavy hitter to promote the destination’s culinary scene. The department held a recent Toronto lunch where the food was prepared by Tre Sanderson,
These are some of the best things to do at Fiji’s Nanuku Resort
After learning I’m the only one who turned up to the studio for morning yoga, instructor Sisilia Cece Nasiga asks if I’d rather do the session in the great outdoors. “Yes!” I exclaim without hesitation — I’m only here for a short time so why be indoors when I could be staring out at the natural beauty of Fiji. A
Six stunning rooftop cabins just opened on Australia’s Gold Coast
“The cabins are low-key coastal cool, designed for the modern traveler, exclusive group stays or an innovative event option.” QT Hotels & Resorts, a hotel operator serving Australia and New Zealand, has unveiled qtQT, an urban green oasis located on the roof of QT Gold Coast. An immersive concept curated for modern travellers, group getaways or innovative events, qtQT is comprised of
Gift Guide: Our top 5 picks for luxury travellers
From stocking stuffers to last-minute splurges, cross off the travel enthusiast on your shopping list with a little help from our Holiday Gift Guide. Carry-On Closet Designed in collaboration with tattoo artists Veronica Mallo, Emily Conley, and Megan Massacre of NYC’s Grit & Glory salon, the new 2022 limited edition Solgaard ‘Touch of Rose’ Luggage Collection is now available in
American Airlines adds comfortable lay-down seats
With new deliveries of its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, beginning in 2024, the airline will unveil new Flagship Suite premium seating and a reimagined aircraft interior for its long-haul fleet. Flagship Suite seats will offer customers a private premium experience with a privacy door, a chaise lounge seating option and more personal storage space. Customers will enjoy tailored
Celebrity Cruises unveils new ports and destinations
Celebrity Cruises has announced its most ambitious season of sailings ever, with nearly 500 sailings for the 2024-2025 season that send the line’s fleet of 16 relaxed luxury ships, including Celebrity AscentSM, the fourth ship in the highly acclaimed Edge SeriesⓇ, to more than 250 destinations in 70 countries. The new offerings include first-ever homeports for some of Celebrity’s Edge
Nicaragua is brimming with natural experiences: here are our top picks
Nicaraguan tourism officials say it can be incredibly uplifting to rapidly go downhill in the Central American nation. Ana Garcia of the Nicaraguan Tourism Board noted during a recent Toronto event that adventurous sorts vacationing in her homeland can spend some 45 minutes hiking up 728-meter-high active volcano Cerro Negro and then slide down its steep slopes on a sled
Nassau’s only boutique beach hotel is now taking reservations
Goldwyn Resort is now accepting reservations for arrivals beginning Feb. 1, 2023. Perched on a pristine stretch of Cable Beach, this resort is an intimate, modern retreat that stands in contrast to the large resorts of Nassau and departs from the traditional beachside aesthetic. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Goldwyn Resort is designed with a nod to the seaside
Global hotel brands team up to offer one-of-a-kind experiences
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has released an exciting new collection of first-of-their-kind, awe-inspiring experiences available exclusively at iconic Fairmont properties, and other ALL – Accor Live Limitless hotels, across North & Central America. Beyond LIMITS’ is designed to defy convention, shatter the boundaries of expectation, and elevate the luxury experience beyond what was previously thought possible. Each highly exclusive, immersive
