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Florida’s Space Coast Is Where Travel Soars to New Heights
Florida’s Space Coast is famous for its epic rocket launches, but that’s not the only reason to look up around here. This warm-weather destination welcomes visitors to rise above the ordinary for sky-high experiences that lift spirits and offer unforgettable views.
Virginia’s Mountain Lake Lodge Announces ‘Dirty Dancing Weekend’ Schedule for 2026
Dirty Dancing afficionados can go back to where the magic began at Virginia’s Mountain Lake Lodge where the iconic movie was filmed 38 years ago. The award-winning resort has announced its popular “Dirty Dancing Weekends” schedule for 2026, along with “Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival,” a unique opportunity for those within driving distance. Dirty Dancing was recently named to the Library of Congress National Film Registry for its cultural and historic importance in preserving the nation’s film heritage.
Azamara Cruises Unveils Destination Immersion® Elevated: A Bold New Era of Culturally Rich Travel
Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, is taking immersive travel to the next level with Destination Immersion® Elevated. Launching this dynamic initiative brings each port to life like never before, with new programming surrounding destination expansion, authentic local cuisine, cultural engagement, and elevated excursions. Azamara Cruises’ new initiative will more than triple their specialty voyages from 6 to 22, including introduction of 3 Solar Eclipse cruises in 2026. In addition, Azamara will offer 33 Country-Intensive voyages and 25 new ports in 2025-2026, providing guests more time ashore than any other cruise line—with 51% of time in port being late nights or overnights. This extended time allows for deeper exploration, meaningful connections, and a more immersive travel experience.
Four Seasons Invites Travellers to Discover a Deeper Kind of Paradise with Immersive New Experiences
With a new series of enriching experiences that showcase Hawaiian culture and traditions and the spectacular natural beauty of the islands and surrounding waters, Four Seasons welcomes travellers who want to experience a different kind of tropical escape. At five unique resorts across Maui, Oahu, Hawaii Island – including two distinct retreats on Lanai - Four Seasons connects guests with local artists and farmers, astronomers, ocean guides, and wellness experts in experiences tailored to individual interests and personal goals.
Hubby eSIM and de Jong Intra Vakanties to offer carefree travel
Hubby eSIM and de Jong Intra Vakanties are working together to enhance the experience of the Dutch tour operator customers to make their trips even more carefree. Logotipo, nombre de la empresa From now on, de Jong Intra Vakanties customers will be able to enjoy mobile internet services in more than 200 countries and regions through Hubby’s easy-to-install and easy-to-use app. Travellers are given complimentary 3 GB of data when they book their trip outside the EU with the tour operator. The eSIM can be installed before departure, so that it is ready to use upon arrival.
The Tourism Legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 set a new standard for Olympic Games that honors tradition while championing inclusivity and sustainability. The Games provided a unique opportunity to showcase France’s rich heritage and strengthened its image as a must-visit destination. 12 million tickets were sold for the Games with nearly 5 billion viewers worldwide tuned in. Americans represented the second highest proportion of foreign ticket sales. Of the international tourists to Paris for the Games, Americans made up the largest percentage with 13.5 %.
DINNER BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF THE FAT DUCK
For three decades, The Fat Duck has been surprising and inspiring the world with its originality and exceptional creativity. Now, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is marking the 30th anniversary of Heston’s three-star restaurant with a spectacular culinary tribute. For two weeks only, from 1 July to 15 July 2025, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal will celebrate this achievement by launching a limited-edition tasting menu which features some of The Fat Duck’s most renowned and inventive dishes. This menu of complex flavours and exciting combinations will take diners on a journey of discovery, as they are invited to experience some of the legendary dishes that Heston put on the map.
MICE offerings at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath
MICE offerings at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath, perfect for meetings, events, and team-building days, as well as private dinners and celebrations, along with a current offer for all bookings in April and May. Located in Bath’s world-famous Royal Crescent, the hotel offers a truly unique, city-centre MICE location. With light-filled event spaces offering classic period elegance with accompanying modern facilities, the hotel delivers a scenic and spacious environment for every occasion. Companies are also able to secure exclusive use of the whole hotel, providing them with complete privacy and the ability to enjoy having the hotel to themselves. Delegates can choose from a selection of spaces, including The Library, The Sheridan (including outdoor courtyard space), and the hotel restaurant Montagu’s Mews.
Palette Hotels Rolling Out Quore Across Its Enterprise
Deployment of the Quore workflow management solution is underway at Palette Hotels, with all 25 of its properties expected to be live with engineering, housekeeping, front desk, management, and above property tools. Quore’s cloud-based, mobile ready, multilingual solution will soon enable the data centric hotel ownership and management company to stay harmoniously connected to staff while delivering the best guest experiences possible.
SunExpress Launches New Route to Antalya From Liverpool
SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, launched a new route from Liverpool to Antalya for summer 2025 on Sunday 6th April.
Luxury Villas Tuscany: Haute Retreats Unveils the Most Exclusive Summer Escapes
As demand for bespoke Italian getaways surges, Haute Retreats presents its most refined collection of privately-serviced villas across Chianti, Florence, Lucca, and beyond — redefining summer luxury travel for 2025.
Hotel Indigo by IHG Makes Its New Zealand Debut in Midtown Auckland
Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, has made its New Zealand debut with the official opening of Hotel Indigo Auckland in the heart of Midtown. The much-anticipated 225-room hotel is a powerful neighbourhood storyteller, blending rich local history, culturally inspired art, and globally influenced cuisine, creating a vibrant new destination for both visitors and Aucklanders in the City of Sails.