Resort says being independent provides greater flexibility Puerto Vallarta's Buenaventura Grand Hotel says there are pros and cons to its being an independent property rather than belonging to a chain, but the pros well outweigh the cons. "Independence gives us flexibility in everything from culinary...
Michelle Fridman says Puerto Vallarta is safe and urges Canadians to keep visiting The tourism secretary for the Mexican state of Jalisco – home to popular Puerto Vallarta – is insisting that her state remains safe for visitors in the wake of violence that flared in parts...
Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates Sapphire Sands Villas Bay Gardens Resorts is offering a first look at Sapphire Sands Villas, its newest beachfront retreat set directly on Saint Lucia’s Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay Village. Debuting this May, the boutique property introduces a new style...
Island proud of its conservation stances Dominica has put out the welcome mat for whale-watching enthusiasts and withdrawn it for any Captain Ahab sorts still out there.The destination drew international attention when it became the first country to create a sanctuary specifically to safeguard...
Tourism routes tell of Pope's time in Peru Peruvian tourism authorities expect to host more of the world's Catholics in northern Peru, enabling them to see a part of the country the current Pope has both strong ties to and has expressed great affection for.Those authorities have created what's...
Attraction showcases hundreds of types of creatures Visitors to the Gran Acuario Mazatlan can see many different creatures, some of which are furry, others which are feathered and some of which are finned. The Mazatlan attraction – a showcase for aquatic creatures – added some new creatures to its exhibits...
Sayulinda hotel is proud of the local community The Sayulinda hotel in Sayulita, Mexico, says the town it's in lives up to the hotel's Spanish name.The hotel's moniker is a cute twist on the Pacific coast town's name, with ‘linda’ translating to pretty in Spanish.And hotel manager Pedro Fernandez...
These hot new ships are making waves Legend of the Seas Legend of the Seas, the newest ship from Royal Caribbean makes its Mediterranean debut this July, followed by island hops from Fort Lauderdale in November. The latest Icon Class ship is set to deliver the most dining at sea with...
Katie Kania on her career, the transformative power of travel, key cruise trends and working with agents Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? I’ve been in the industry just shy of 15 years now, and it has honestly flown by. I have been so fortunate...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN There’s something captivating about Hawaiʻi. You feel it on arrival when greeted with a flower lei, when a chef speaks passionately about the dishes they’ve prepared using the freshest catch and local produce or while taking part in a traditional Hawaiian chant...
