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Huge Hotel Brand Launches First All-Inclusive

Hotels Cancun, Mexico

The all-inclusive trend keeps growing! All-inclusive resorts used to be all about packaged beach vacations. But more and more people are tuning into the benefits of all-inclusives, especially the ease...

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Journey into Authentic Mexico in its "Magical Towns"

Sightseeing Mexico

Mexico is more than beaches. It’s also a country rich in folklore, traditions, culture, history, nature and cuisine. And some of Mexico’s towns have such a concentration of significance and...

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Indoor Winter Chalets Let You Get Cozy at IHG Hotels & Resorts this Season

Hotels

Winter chalet popups by celebrity tastemakers are making the coldest season warm and cheerful for travelers across North American hotels and resorts in the IHG family, including InterContinental Hotels &...

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12 Ways Fairmont Hotels are Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas and More

Hotels

Take a break from planning Christmas festivities and shopping and treat yourself to Christmas cheer, Fairmont-style. Get into the spirit of the season with a dozen merry programs at Fairmont...

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Beach Vacation Tip: What You Need to Know About Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Before your trip

Most of us are pretty careful about sun exposure when we travel on beach vacations these days. It’s hats and sunscreen all the way to protect our skin from the...

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The Biggest W Hotel in the World has Opened on Sydney’s Harbourfront with a Spectacular Wave Design

Hotels Sydney, Australia

They like to make a splash Down Under. So it’s no surprise the long-anticipated opening of the new W Sydney hotel overlooking Darling Harbour is “making waves.” Its eye-catching, curving...

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Christmas Markets, NYE, Ice World and Gala Balls: Why Visit Vienna in the Winter

Local Events

Don’t wait til spring or summer to visit Austria’s capital. Some of its most unique experiences take place during the frosty months, where one-of-a-kind local events warm your heart and...

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The Best Way to Experience the Most Romantic River in Europe

River or Ocean Cruises

It is extraordinarily charming to cruise any of the rivers of Europe, but they call it “The Romantic Rhine” for a reason – at least three reasons! And on my...

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The Best Reasons to Visit Both of New Zealand’s Main Islands

Sightseeing New Zealand

New Zealand consists of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, and whether you call yourself a nature lover, adrenaline junkie, foodie, wine or culture aficionado, you’ll...

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Now You Can Cruise on the Tennessee River

River or Ocean Cruises

Those who love – or would like to try – river cruising close to home can rejoice: there’s a new river to sail on.  In the summer of 2023, American Cruise...

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Explore Egypt from These 3 Four Seasons Hotels

Hotels

History, culture, the romance of travel and 21st century diversity all await you in the ancient destination of Egypt – home to the only remaining entry on the list of...

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Where do Expedition Cruises Sail? And Where Will You be Able to Go Next?

Adventure

Many people have heard about luxury expedition cruises to the Antarctic. But there’s a whole world of expedition cruising out there you may never have heard of.  Cruise/ travel journalist and...

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Michelin Stars to Ocean Shores: The New Hong Kong Hotels You Need on Your Radar

Hotels

While travel was closed, Hong Kong’s hoteliers kept building. When you travel to the dynamic city today, you’ll discover a whole slate of new hotels that have added to its...

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Is a Luxury Expedition Cruise Right for You? An Expert Explains

River or Ocean Cruises

Luxury expedition cruising is one of the fastest-growing trends in cruising - but who really sails on these voyages? And more importantly, are they right for you? Maybe it's time...

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2 New Ultra-Luxury Belmond Hotel Spas that will Make You Rush There to Relax

Wellness

Belmond’s ultra-luxury hotels, resorts and rail experiences have become beacons of how to live your best life abroad. Two of its properties are adding spas in collaboration with luxe French...

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Romance Under the Stars: Couples-Only Caribbean Resort Introduces a Stargazing Concierge

Sea & Sand Caribbean

Away from all your cares – and the bright lights of the city - at home, there may be nothing more romantic than being at a beach resort under the...

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Hyatt Launches a New, Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Brand That’s Adults-Only

Hotels

Luxury yacht transfer to a romantic island resort? Check. Butler service? Check. Terrace whirlpools and fully stocked in-room bars? Check. That’s just a taste of what the new “Impressions by Secrets”...

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Top Travel Activities that Boost Your Wellbeing

Wellness

The newest data reveals exactly what activities you do when you travel have the biggest and best impact on your mental wellbeing. Let’s talk first about the importance of booking that...

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Why Belfast is the Best Place to Experience the Legend of the Titanic

Culture & History Belfast, United Kingdom

Wait, Belfast? Part of the legend of the Titanic? The most famously-doomed passenger ship tale of all time? Wasn’t she a British ship, sailing from Southampton to New York, that...

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You Can Do An Underwater-Aged Dom Perignon Champagne Tasting in the Maldives

Sea & Sand

As a thousand mile-long atoll in the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, it’s no wonder that most of the Maldives’ most coveted experiences relate to the sea: over water villas,...

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Avant-Garde Design and Luxury Lifestyle at the New St. Regis Resort in Exclusive Riviera Maya Enclave

Hotels Riviera Maya, Mexico

A new, ultra-luxury resort brings St. Regis glamor and hospitality to a new, exclusive development at a 600+acre nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site on one of Mexico's most...

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New, Regal Suites and a Dior Spa For Scotland's Only Luxury Sleeper Train

Transportation Scotland

An overnight rail journey through the landscapes of the legendary Scottish Highlands on the Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, is getting even more baronial. Two new Grand Suites will debut on...

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3 New Attractions That Bring New Perspective to Hong Kong's British-Era History

Culture & History

While travel was paused during the pandemic, Hong Kong kept evolving. Three attractions give new and returning visitors fascinating insights into the city’s British era. Two reinvent an iconic Hong...

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Flying's Never Been so Fun: Check Out these First-Class 'Hotel Suites' in the Sky

Transportation

Airlines are making it harder and harder to deny yourself the pleasure of first-class travel, especially on long-distance, overnight flights to Europe where you want to arrive feeling well-rested and...

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