The annual Starwood Latin America Franchise Hotels Conference was held in Bogota recently to observe trends and strategies for 2012 for the Starwood Hotels & Resorts brands (Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Westin, Element by Westin, Aloft, W Hotels, Le Meridian, Luxury Collection and St Regis). The meeting was held at Sheraton Bogota, a …
As Quito enjoys its year as the Cultural Capital of the Americas, this month the capital of Ecuador will have even more to celebrate: the opening of a new landmark hotel in the heart of the historic center, Casa Gangotena. Situated in a newly restored historic mansion overlooking Plaza San Francisco, the three-story boutique …
The exclusive Latin America division of 41-year-old Goway Travel is introducing the Pantanal—a remote yet virgin area of Brazil and home to the famous jaguar, anaconda and caiman. “Goway is able to offer our passengers, past and future, some of the most amazing nature destinations in all of Latin America; the Galapagos, Falkland Islands …
Austin-Lehman Adventures has announced three new itineraries for 2012 embracing the diversity, culture, cuisine and natural wonders of both sides of the Andes in Argentina, Chile and south to Patagonia. Wine aficionados will appreciate Argentina & Chile—Wine Country, a 9-day multi-sport (trekking, horseback riding, cycling) program at $5,098 ppdo that begins in Mendoza and …
Rio Carnaval is a wild 4-day celebration, 40 days before Easter. It officially starts on Saturday and finishes on Fat Tuesday with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. “It is a great event where people dance, sing, party and have tons of fun. There are many parties that take place before, during and …
The Reef resort added four loggerhead turtle nests to its’ extended family this summer. In the past few months The Reef has worked closely with Cayman’s Department of Environment to ensure the safe hatching of the nests, and all were successfully sent off. “I love seeing the baby turtles make their way to the …
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino in Sint Maarten has announced that Armando Pizzuti is its new General Manager, effective immediately. A well-traveled and exemplary hotelier, the new GM brings more than 30 years of experience in hotel and restaurant management in the United States, Italy and Caribbean islands, including Jamaica and Antigua. “I …
Breezes Grand Negril Resort & Spa in Jamaica is offering guests the opportunity to ditch their mundane gym routine, and reach results like never before during “Fit Bodies Fit Beach Week” November 6–12. From workout classes led by top leaders in the fitness industry to seminars on nutrition and weight training, Breezes Grand Negril …
Though hurricanes might pound the Caribbean and East Coast of the U.S., SuperClubs Breezes and Hedonism Resorts and Spas offer “Guaranteed Getaways” to put travelers’ minds at ease until hurricane season blows over November 30. Since launching this program in 1996, the Super-Inclusive brands have been offering the worry-free protection to their sun-seeking guests …
Sports-loving travelers will enjoy a fun-filled stay at the fan-favorite Bolongo Bay Beach Resort during the 2011 Paradise Jam NCAA tournament. College hoops fans will score 30% savings on room-only rates in Oceanview or Beachfront accommodations, just steps from the golden sand beach at Bolongo Bay. With the savings, rates begin at $196 ppdo …