La Concha Resort in San Juan has joined Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, marking a new chapter for the beachfront property as La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, an Autograph Collection Hotel. This milestone coincides with the completion of a property-wide renovation, highlighted by the unveiling of the fully revamped Suite Tower, complete with 238 newly redesigned […]

JW Marriott has announced the opening of JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the brand’s first Mediterranean beach resort. Set in Marathi, near the town of Chania, JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa spans over 100 acres of coastline. The resort houses 160 guestrooms, suites and villas, all offering views of the Aegean Sea, with […]

B Corp-certified small group adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide is charting new territory with the launch of its first-ever tours to Algeria, opening the door to one of North Africa’s most under-the-radar destinations. Offering “raw and inspired adventures,” each of the three new itineraries traverses a different route across the continent’s largest country, marked by […]

Intrepid Travel has launched two limited-edition “Active-ism” trips to U.S. national parks. Hosted by activists from across the nation, these new trips blend active adventure with activist-led discussions, connecting travelers around a shared mission of protecting the parks. The trips are in response to a series of executive actions that resulted in the dismissal of […]

Some of my most vivid memories from my first visit to Istanbul in the 1970s are of the colorful locals. Scruffy kids sold cherry juice, and old men would grab huge cucumbers from wheeled carts, then peel, quarter, and salt them, and sell them for pennies. While the Old World magic in many parts of […]

New York’s Belmont Park Village, The Bicester Collection’s first luxury shopping destination in the U.S., has launched Front Row, a new travel trade program. Designed for travel advisors, this initiative offers a luxury shopping experience to elevate itineraries for affluent clients who value personalized service and exclusivity. Located nearby JFK and LaGuardia Airports, just across […]

Krabi has long drawn travelers for its natural beauty, limestone cliffs, emerald waters and ancient rainforests. Now, with “Jurassic World: Rebirth” releasing in theaters on July 2, this destination is taking center stage as a primary filming location for the latest instalment in the franchise. To mark this moment, Avani is inviting families to make […]

In celebration of Pride Month, Travel Guard, a travel insurance and assistance services provider, has launched an expanded online educational initiative to offer guidance to LGBTQ+ travelers and raise awareness of potential risks they may face while traveling internationally. Many individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ may face unique security and safety challenges when traveling for […]

Avanti Destinations and Marketing Manchester have launched a joint campaign to educate advisors and their clients about FIT summer vacations in the destination. The northern English city serves as a hub for multi-destination British vacations to the Lake District, Peak District, Chester, Liverpool, the Yorkshire Dales, Wales and other U.K. locations. The centerpiece of the […]

Although Paris is known for its cafés serving coffee, it also has a rich and diverse tea culture. Tea was introduced to France in the 17th century, which was given to Cardinal Mazarin to cure his gout. Today, Paris has dozens of tea boutiques and salons that are worth checking out, but here are our […]