[singlepic id=5 w=320 h=240 float=] Waiting for a room or suite at one of St. Lucia’s most alluring properties is about to become easier. Fond Doux Holiday Plantation Resort is increasing its capacity by adding five new cottages, which would retain the same unique architecture as the other 11 cottages on the plantation. The plans …
Brand USA’s chief executive officer, Jim Evans, stepped down last Thursday after guiding the organization through its first year. The public-private organization was created by Congress in 2010 after the United States’ share of international arrivals declined 37 percent during the preceding decade. Last month Brand USA launched the nation’s first unified marketing campaign, promoting …
Looking for adventure? Try Kenya. Seeking a soulful sojourn replete with unforgettable memories? Choose Kenya. Wishing to be in the center of another world, where animals rule and humans are merely spectators in a most beautiful juxtaposition? Yes, that would be Kenya. I’ve just returned from a visit that has refreshed my field of …
Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways has announced the release of the Wine Cruises Through Europe 2012 & 2013 brochure, officially launching its newest “In Celebration of Wine” themed cruises through Europe’s premier wine regions. AmaWaterways’ customized “In Celebration of Wine” cruises feature shore excursions and complimentary wine-themed programming showcasing the rich history of Europe’s famous …
Cruise enthusiasts will get a close look at some of the world’s most spectacular cruise ships when international luxury liners parade up the Elbe River during the 3rd annual Hamburg Cruise Days and Blue Port celebrations. The highlight of Hamburg’s 2012 summer events calendar, the festival unfolds August 17-19, 2012, on and along the river …
[imagebrowser id=1] Laughter rang out over the grounds of the A’Zambezi River Lodge as we danced and giggled our way down the path toward the back of the property. It was past midnight and we were soaring in from a concert by Zimbabwean superstar Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi. Words could never describe his amazing music, so …
AmaWaterways was honored with the 2012 TravelAge West WAVE Award for “Best Line for Cruise Value.” The annual WAVE Awards gives travel agents working in the western United States an opportunity to recognize and reward the outstanding qualities and services of their travel supplier partners. “We consider travel agents to be our most important selling partners, and …
Carimar Beach Club has introduced its Taste of Anguilla 7 night package that includes many added value features. Starting rates are ,259 for a party of 2 (beach view suite with fully equipped kitchen) and ,693 for a party of 4 (two bedroom beach view suite with fully equipped kitchen). The package is in effect …
The Royal Belize private island experience is now even more luxurious and bespoke. Courtesy of a whirlwind of maintenance and construction work, the resort now features the following upgrades: In Villa Alba, exterior remodeling, including two extensions; conversion of the kitchen into a second bedroom suite; new tiled floors throughout; a new master bath with …
St. Lucia luminary and hospitality veteran Karolin Troubetzkoy, owner, Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain Resort, has been recognized as the 2011 Caribbean Hotelier of the Year. Troubetzkoy accepted the honor before an international audience of hospitality and tourism industry leaders assembled for the Golden Jubilee Gala celebrating CHTA’s 50th anniversary, hosted at the Montego Bay …