Frenchman’s Reef, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has named Greg Smith as its executive chef. The new hire will unveil his lineup of exciting culinary concepts that will debut with the two new resorts, The Westin Beach Resort & […]
These are some of the 'greenest' hotels in Europe
Whether it’s a renewed commitment to healthy eating or a desire to reduce your carbon footprint, this time of year is fraught with resolutions. Green Pearls, a communication and information platform for sustainable hotels around the world, might help those […]
Rwanda slashes permit price for gorilla-trekking
Rwanda is slashing the price of gorilla-trekking permits to $500 in an effort to aid the recovery of the tourism industry after the Covid-19 pandemic. The permit fees had been priced at $1,500 for international travelers. All promotional gorilla-trekking permits […]
Jamaica Inn creates a 'Farm to Skin' spa program
The Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios has introduced a Farm to Skin foraging experience that enables guests to forage for natural ingredients in its tropical gardens that can be used to create spa products for treatments at the resort’s Ocean […]
Aurora Anguilla Resort adds charter flights for guests
The Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club has launched nonstop charter flight service from the New York metropolitan area for its guests. The flights depart Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., about an hour north of New York City, […]
Maui resort's Plane to Paradise package takes off
For visitors to Hana who would rather not spend hours driving the 64 miles to get there, the luxurious Hana-Maui Resort offers a Plane to Paradise package. In this offer, arrangements are made to meet guests at their arrival airport, […]
Andaz Maui brings back its Chef's Table
After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is bringing back its Chef’s Table, an intimate dining experience between guests and chefs at Kaana Kitchen. The menu is a six-course meal thoughtfully curated by an expert chef, and wine […]
Pictures: Tourists return to Jordan's desert wonder Petra
Tour operators and travel advisors are finding new ways to outdo themselves when it comes to offering the next level of exclusive travel experiences to clients with pockets deep enough to afford them. And the sky is certainly the limit, […]
St. Eustatius expands on its ecotourism offering
I noticed the footwear first. My fellow passengers on the 20-minute Winair prop flight from St. Maarten 33 miles southwest to St. Eustatius sported well-worn hiking shoes and sturdy, broken-in sandals. Their weathered backpacks also had seen a lot of […]
France's first Mondrian hotel is taking reservations
Mondrian Cannes, the first Mondrian hotel in France, will open in the Cote-d’Azur in March. Formerly the Grand Hotel Cannes, the newly renovated beachfront property will feature 75 guestrooms including three suites, state-of-the-art meetings and event facilities, a private beach […]