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Dreaming of California

By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2022 in California, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Websites

As part of their ‘Am I Dreaming?’ campaign that premiered during the Super Bowl LVI pre-game programming on NBC, Visit California launched an all-new immersive digital experience designed and built by global digital partner, Appnovation. The DREAM Theater website greets users with an idyllic vista of California and entices them to explore a sideways-scrolling journey

200th anniversary celebration for Key West in the Florida Keys

By Paul Johnson on Feb 06, 2022 in Events, Florida, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Key West in the Florida Keys is planning a range of activities throughout 2022 to highlight the 200th anniversary of the island’s first permanent settlement on 25 March 1822. On this date, U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Perry planted the American flag on island soil when he arrived to physically claim the Florida Keys as U.S.

Seattle Museum Month

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2022 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

Join Visit Seattle, more than 60 downtown hotels, and over 30 area museums for the highly anticipated return of the monthlong celebration of arts, heritage, and culture in the region. February is the month for substantial savings on Seattle’s iconic cultural offerings and downtown lodging experience. Whether you are traveling to Seattle or a resident

Valentine's Day in Scottsdale, Arizona

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2022 in Arizona, North America, Regions, USA

For those shot by cupid’s bow and arrow, love is in the air this time of year and plans are in the making. If sweeping a sweetheart off their feet with a romantic getaway is in the cards, travelers can count Scottsdale as a sure thing. From romantic resorts and luxurious spas, to outdoor adventures

A road trip through the Pacific Northwest

By Andrew Morten on Feb 02, 2022 in Attractions, Canada, Going Out, North America, Oregon, Regions, USA, Washington

Take it easy on a beautiful winding road trip through the Pacific Northwest and travel north towards British Columbia. The American and Canadian borders are open to vaccinated travellers. Now is a great time to start planning the trip of a lifetime through this stunning region, abundant with undisturbed nature. The Pacific Northwest is an

Missouri opens its first voco hotel

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2022 in Accommodation, Hotels, Missouri, North America, Regions, USA

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri, the brand’s fourth location in the Americas and first in the Midwest region. Inside a building credited as the first skyscraper between Kansas City and St. Louis, the newly-updated property offers guests a stay filled with character, history and thoughtful

Is this the future for accessing hotel rooms?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2022 in Accommodation, California, Florida, Hawaii, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Texas, USA

A new video from Apple Inside shows how you can use a digital room key stored in Apple Wallet to access your hotel room. It looks to work a charm but they do warn that you shouldn’t expect to be able to open your hotel room door with your iPhone everywhere just yet. The 56-second

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: 22 things to do in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2022 in Family Travel, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, West Virginia

It’s been just over a year since New River Gorge reached the “Gold Standard” of being designated a national park, and excitement among visitors continues to increase. “For the first time that I can recall, the entire country seems to be talking about West Virginia – and Southern West Virginia in particular – as a

Historic bridge re-opens in the Florida Keys

By Paul Johnson on Jan 26, 2022 in Attractions, Florida, Going Out, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, USA

A section of the landmark Old Seven Mile Bridge, paralleling the famous Overseas Highway, has just reopened in the Florida Keys – once again allowing visitors to use it for cycling, walking, running, watching sunrises and sunsets and to access the historic island of Pigeon Key. The frequently photographed 2.2-mile section of the bridge reopened

Did you know that today is National Plan for Vacation Day?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 25, 2022 in California, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

National Plan for Vacation Day, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January (ie. today!), is a day that is designed to encourage Americans to plan their time off. In 2020, American workers left an average of 33% of their paid time off on the table according to the United States Travel Association, which is a

Win a $10,000+ Los Angeles, CA theme park trip for 4!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2022 in California, Family Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Win a $10,000+ Los Angeles, CA theme park trip for four people! This amazing prize includes four tickets to Southern California’s largest theme park in Anaheim, CA, courtesy of DirecTV, a digital satellite service serving the USA. The prize also includes roundtrip travel, a 3-night hotel stay, a $1,000 bank card, a guided tour, and

Denver food halls deliver mile-high cuisine

By Neil Wolkodoff on Jan 21, 2022 in Attractions, Colorado, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Denver has turned into a food town for many reasons, including being a central air hub where visitors want to explore. One result is the vibrant food hall scene, the most expansive per capita in the U.S. Far beyond just sustenance, you can find unique and artistic mixes of food adventures, shopping, and fun activities.

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cuba, Europe, Health & Safety, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, US Virgin Islands, USA

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. International travel expected to jump after Europe relaxes restrictions Some industry executives are predicting international travel will reach 90 percent

Hotspots and cool yachts: escape in 2022

By Nicholas Dean on Jan 14, 2022 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Connecticut, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, Speciality Travel, USA, Vermont

An extraordinary number of spectacular superyachts are available to charter worldwide with many people now looking to plan a summer getaway in 2022. Many of the most fabulous charter yachts can be found anchored either in the glorious coves of the Bahamas or the historical harbours of New England during the summer months, and it’s

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.

Win a 7 night ultra-luxury cruise!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2022 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Experience a 7-night ultra-luxury cruise for 2 onboard the brand new Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, sailing from Miami to Mexico and the Caribbean in 2023. Sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Grandeur will host only 750 guests, providing an unrivalled and staff-to-guest ratio. Inspired by the past and stunningly

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