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The best Four Seasons properties on the US East Coast

By Lauren Harby on Aug 20, 2023 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, New York, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Resorts, USA, Washington DC

ith now over 120 properties worldwide, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is often regarded as the pinnacle of luxury travel. With its commitment to consistent excellence, travelers often pursue Four Seasons as their preferred brand in hospitality.

10 fascinating places that tourists can't visit

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2023 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, France, Going Out, Iceland, India, Japan, New Mexico, New York, North America, Norway, Oceania, Regions, South America, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

There are many interesting places in the world that are off-limits to tourists and travellers. These places may be restricted for a variety of reasons, including political tensions, cultural considerations or environmental concerns.

New to the Big Apple: Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2023 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands – introduces its newest outpost in New York City with the opening of Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue.

New 50-storey luxury hotel in New York

By Paul Johnson on Jul 30, 2022 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.

The most-viewed tourist destination on TikTok

By Paul Johnson on Jul 30, 2022 in Europe, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Dubai is the most-viewed destination on TikTok with views for videos featuring the hashtag #Dubai totalling over 81.8 billion.

10 of the best vacation homes in the USA

By Paul Johnson on Jun 19, 2022 in Accommodation, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, Montana, New York, North America, Oklahoma, Regions, South Carolina, Tennessee, USA, Vacation Rentals

Vrbo has revealed its list of Vacation Homes of the Year to recognize the ten best-in-class vacation homes across the USA.

See Manhattan like a New Yorker

By Paul Johnson on Jun 09, 2022 in Attractions, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, USA

Locals and visitors alike are invited to NYC & Company's Manhattan Like a New Yorker as part of the organization's Get Local NYC initiative.

Win a luxury trip to New York!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

You and a friend could be jetting off to New York with United Airlines, where you will enjoy three glorious nights at the W New York, Times Square, a luxury 5 star hotel, courtesy of Destinology. Take in the famous landmarks, go shopping and soak up the atmosphere of this unforgettable city that never sleeps.

New USA and Canada spa openings in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2022 in California, Canada, Montana, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The year ahead is full of exciting new spa openings and wellness experiences waiting to be discovered in the USA and Canada. While the fate of winter lockdown and 2022 travel plans remain unknown for the time being, the good news is that we can still dream. While it’s difficult to list them all, Spas

Santa-inspired suites from IHG Hotels & Resorts and Coca-Cola

By Paul Johnson on Dec 11, 2021 in Accommodation, Georgia, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA

IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with the real magic of Coca-Cola to give the ultimate gift this holiday season: travel and togetherness. Starting on Monday, travelers and locals alike will have a chance to stay in a one-of-a-kind, Santa-inspired suite that brings all the magic of the holiday season at InterContinental New York

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas in New York

By Paul Johnson on Sep 20, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Memorable vacations from the Northeast are back and bolder than ever. Royal Caribbean marked its comeback in the Big Apple with the highly anticipated New York debut of the iconic Oasis of the Seas, the largest and most innovative cruise ship to sail from the area. Returning from its first cruise last week, Oasis once

5 must-visit hotels from around the world

By Kristof Eyckmans on Aug 06, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, France, Hong Kong, Hotels, Italy, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, USA, Western Europe

We all travel for different reasons. Some are looking for those unique locations, others want to travel back in time. And then there’s those who travel for a particular hotel, just because it’s unique or iconic….or possibly even both. Below is my favourite top 5 when it comes to hotels which I like to categorise

These luxury hotels will open in 2021

By Guido Graf on Jun 19, 2021 in Accommodation, California, Europe, France, Hotels, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe

2021 is a year packed with transformation in the hospitality and tourism industry where landmarks become 5-star luxury hotels, and these luxury hotels are promoting destinations. The new luxury hotels to open this year target millennials and advocate advanced technological features. These 5-star hotels have a mission to maintain a holistic and futuristic take on

6 luxury vacation ideas to quell your wanderlust right now

By Eric Hrubant on Dec 16, 2020 in Accommodation, California, Europe, Florida, France, New York, North America, Regions, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

If quarantine has you itching to leave your four walls, we can relate. The truth is, the only cure for wanderlust is travel, but that can feel like a daunting feat right now. The good news is, with approved vaccines being distributed and as borders, businesses, and accommodations begin to re-open, our options are broadening,

9 ways to find unpretentious luxury in Brooklyn, New York

By Eric Hrubant on Nov 30, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

For fellow world explorers, travel bans and restrictions haven’t killed the travel bug — in fact, it’s probably “bugging” you more than ever before! But even though all the corners of the world may not be at your fingertips just yet, there’s still plenty of exploring to do. I asked my colleague, Esther Klijn, a

Supporting New York's bars, cafés and restaurants with 'Dine in NYC'

By Paul Johnson on Apr 23, 2020 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, today announced the launch of Dine in NYC. The digital initiative encourages those who are able to, to continue to patronize more than 200 select, currently open bars, cafés and restaurants—located in 62 neighborhoods across all five boroughs and serving 27 distinct cuisines*—by gathering the

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