Celebrity Cruises continues to make it easier for guests to fully enjoy their vacation through a wide variety of options that can be booked in advance. From shore excursions to beverage packages to spa appointments to dining times, Celebrity’s range of choices are all designed to make guests’ vacations that much more carefree. The …
Karisma Hotels & Resorts announced a new partnership with Jackson Family Wines. As a part of the collaboration, Karisma Hotels & Resorts will feature selections from Jackson Family Wines portfolio, representing more than 30 labels of super-premium and luxury wines, at each of its properties. Karisma Hotels & Resorts will also host The Jackson Family …
Wine Enthusiast Magazine has released their second annual travel issue, naming the top ten wine destinations of 2013. From classic regions to lesser-known corners, this year’s list represents just that–the best in overall cultural experience, timeliness, travel infrastructure and, of course, wine quality. “A glass of wine has the transcendent ability to transport your palate …
Zicasso’s 11-day custom food and wine vacation through Argentina takes guests from the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, to the mountains and glaciers of Bariloche and to the wine country of Mendoza, all while indulging in Argentina’s gastronomical history and renaissance. Travelers will have the opportunity to shop in local food markets, participate in authentic cooking classes, enjoy home-cooked meals with Argentine families, discover great Argentine wine, …
The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Casino & Spa announced today that it will open Mexicado, Aruba’s first authentic Mexican restaurant, on December 20, 2012. The family-friendly restaurant will be the first for the island and also the first for the Hyatt brand. It will feature traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine alongside a dedicated tequila selection. …
El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma have announced winners from the fifth annual Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant (GIVC) Awards and Sales & Marketing Forum. The event recognized exemplary travel professionals performing at the top of their classes. Some of the most significant honors awarded included Top Producers for Azul Hotels, …
On Sunday 25 November 2012, at the ceremony of the 2012 Eat Out DSTV Food Network Restaurant Awards, the 10 best restaurants in South Africa were announced along with a host of other winners in additional categories. South Africa’s most prestigious restaurant awards are also known as ‘the foodie Oscars’ and the country’s top chefs …
Berlin is Germany’s gourmet capital, with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the country. The 2013 Michelin Guide awarded twelve Berlin restaurants with the prestigious stars, including four two-star establishments. A large percentage of Berlin’s tourists visit a restaurant during their stay. This makes sampling Berlin’s culinary delights by far the most popular activity in Germany’s …
The big news from the Boutique Hotel Awards 2012 is that one of the world’s culinary capitals is closer than you might think. It’s in Mdina, Malta, where The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux scooped the runner-up award for “Best Dining Boutique Hotel in the World”. That’s the place to find Executive Chef Kevin Bonello …
Royal Caribbean International has redefined its onboard culinary program with an extensive multi-million dollar investment to its main dining room across the fleet. The culinary enhancements continue Royal Caribbean’s tradition of culinary excellence emphasizing the freshest, highest quality ingredients available – on land or at sea. The investment to Royal Caribbean’s complimentary dining program …