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Buchinger Wilhelmi Marbella Opens Casa La Mariposa, Its Most Exclusive Wellness Retreat Yet

Buchinger Wilhelmi Marbella Opens Casa La Mariposa, Its Most Exclusive Wellness Retreat Yet

Buchinger Wilhelmi Marbella has announced the opening of Casa La Mariposa, the former private villa of founder Maria Buchinger, daughter of fasting pioneer Dr Otto Buchinger. Available to guests for the first time, the villa introduces a more secluded and personalised approach to medically supervised wellness stays, while also welcoming accompanying children and dogs, a rare offering within the world of medical wellness retreats.

KAYAK Launches Ask AI to Simplify Travel Planning

KAYAK Launches Ask AI to Simplify Travel Planning

KAYAK today introduced Ask AI, a new conversational travel planning experience designed to help travellers search, compare, and book trips more easily. Building on KAYAK's mission to make travel search more personalised and conversational, Ask AI is an industry first that lets travellers start planning their trip in a chat - while flight, hotel, and rental car results update live alongside the conversation, combining the ease of AI with the power of a traditional results page.

Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas Unveils an Integrated Wellness Journey

Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas Unveils an Integrated Wellness Journey

Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas introduces a comprehensive wellness journey that brings together personalised programmes, holistic therapies, mindful movement, and a dedicated plant-based culinary approach, all delivered through the Anantara Spa. Set on a private peninsula overlooking Anse Louis, the resort’s wellness concept is built on a single guiding principle: personalisation. Each guest begins their experience with an in-depth consultation, allowing the wellness team to tailor every aspect of the journey, from treatments and movement to nutrition and daily rituals

United Airlines Launches Nonstop Daily Seasonal Service Between Glasgow and Newark/New York

United Airlines Launches Nonstop Daily Seasonal Service Between Glasgow and Newark/New York

United Airlines has launched its nonstop daily seasonal service between Glasgow and its hub at Newark/New York, celebrating the arrival of the inaugural flight into Glasgow Airport. United is the only U.S. airline offering a nonstop service between Glasgow and the United States. The route marks United’s return to Glasgow which the airline served previously up until October 2019 and is the first scheduled service by a U.S. airline between Glasgow and the United States since 2019.

Cunard Unveils 190 New Voyages in 2028 including Historic Four Queens Celebration

Cunard Unveils 190 New Voyages in 2028 including Historic Four Queens Celebration

Cunard – the British luxury cruise brand renowned for 185 years of delivering elegance at sea – has announced its 2028 program, featuring 190 extraordinary voyages in 36 countries, including the historic Four Queens Celebration in May 2028. In addition, Cunard has revealed new inclusive opportunities for guests with its new Signature Packages,

Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Strengthens the Presence of Emirati Crafts

Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Strengthens the Presence of Emirati Crafts

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, is participating in the second edition of the Artisans Pavilion at the "Make it in the Emirates 2026" Forum; a participation that reflects the Department's commitment to promoting Emirati crafts and ensuring their sustainability, in alignment with the Ajman Vision 2030 "Ajman for People," which places people and cultural identity at the heart of the Emirate's development priorities.

ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS 2028 ARCTIC EXPEDITION SEASON ACROSS THE HIGH NORTH

ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS 2028 ARCTIC EXPEDITION SEASON ACROSS THE HIGH NORTH

Atlas Ocean Voyages today announced its highly anticipated 2028 Arctic season, featuring 13 newly curated journeys ranging from 7 to 17 nights. Sailing aboard World Navigator and World Voyager, the collection offers an extraordinary breadth of itineraries across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, and Eastern Canada, inviting guests to explore some of the world's most remote and awe-inspiring polar regions in signature yacht-style comfort.

Villa Vie Residences Launches "My Global Adventure"

Villa Vie Residences Launches "My Global Adventure"

Villa Vie Residences, is proud to unveil its newest signature offering: My Global Adventure, an extraordinary 3-year around-the-world journey designed for travelers who want to experience the planet in the most immersive way possible.

Red Roof Enters Canada with New Red Roof PLUS+ Property in Vancouver

Red Roof Enters Canada with New Red Roof PLUS+ Property in Vancouver

As part of its global expansion strategy, Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, is expanding its footprint into the Canadian market with its first property in Vancouver, British Columbia. Red Roof has partnered with Richmond Airport Enterprises Ltd., an experienced developer and hotel operator, which will convert the Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Vancouver Airport to the Red Roof PLUS+ Vancouver Airport. The property is set to open in July, with presales now open in advance of this summer's global soccer event. Richmond Airport Enterprises brings extensive local market knowledge and operating experience and is well positioned to launch and grow the Red Roof brand in Canada. This is the first of many properties that Red Roof expects to convert in Canada over the next several years.

Booking.com Makes it Easier Than Ever to Star in Your Own Movie-Inspired Route 66 Road Trip

Booking.com Makes it Easier Than Ever to Star in Your Own Movie-Inspired Route 66 Road Trip

Start the engine. Cue the playlist. Booking.com, the Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, is offering a road trip experience this spring that puts travelers behind the wheel of a movie-inspired classic car. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arrives as road trips continue to increase in popularity, with Booking.com research showing the U.S. is one of the top road trip markets in the world.

Exploring Science-Driven Wellness and Longevity in the Philippines

Exploring Science-Driven Wellness and Longevity in the Philippines

As global travelers increasingly prioritize health, longevity, and intentional living, the Philippines is emerging as a compelling destination for holistic wellness travel where natural landscapes, cultural traditions, and modern hospitality converge to support both physical and mental well-being. Beyond conventional spa retreats, the country offers immersive experiences rooted in nature, community, and time-honored traditional practices, appealing to travelers seeking restorative journeys with lasting impact.