Category Archives: Destination Spotlights

What’s Hot in Australia Sydney – A Waterfront Hub Sydney, the capital of New South Wales and Australia’s largest city, is best known for the Sydney Opera House, featuring its distinctive sail-like design. Other noteworthy waterfront hubs are the massive Darling Harbour, the new Barangaroo (54 acres) District and the smaller Circular Quay port, along with […]

What’s New in Los Cabos Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos – opening spring 2019: This all all-inclusive hotel will feature 639 lavish ocean-view guestrooms, plus 5 pools, a fitness center and salon, 8 restaurants, wedding and meeting spaces, a bowling alley and a theater. Nobu Hotel Los Cabos – opening April 2019: The property will have 103 […]

The Foodie Scene Anyone who has been to Ireland lately will say they are really impressed with the food. Our farm to fork ethos and new take on classic dishes is sure to impress even the most discerning taste buds! A great option for honest food in a funky setting is the newly opened Shelbourne […]

What’s New in Malta Alpine Sterling joins Platinum DMC Collection! We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Platinum DMC Collection! After enjoying 50 years of success in our core European market, as well as in Canada, Asia and Australia, joining up with Platinum offers us a great platform to build on that success in […]

Pestana Amsterdam Riverside – Very Trendy Amsterdam is hip by nature, and the “De Pijp” neighborhood, south of the capital’s centre, just might be the trendiest part of town. A striking historic building that once housed the city archives is now a stylish new hotel on Amsteldijk. It is mainly a residential area, so you’ll […]

Re-opening – Pavillon Elysées Built for the 1900 World’s Fair, the Pavillon Elysée is ideally located on the famous Champs Elysées Avenue, across from the Grand Palais. This special building combines the charm and elegance of late 19th century architecture, with a contemporary decor. One of its special features is a huge glass roof atrium […]

What’s New in the French Riviera and Monaco? Construction has begun on a project (due for completion by 2025) to extend the natural contour of Monaco’s coastline by an additional 15 acres along the Mediterranean. This project will include an expansion of the Grimaldi Forum conference center, a landscaped park, seafront promenade and small marina. With […]

The cities of Beijing and Tianjin, along with Hebei province, have increased the visa-free entry for nationals from certain countries and regions from 72 hours to 144 hours. This move is part of the nation’s long-term commitment to modernize and upgrade its service industry. The policy will extend the visa-free time for travelers from 51 […]

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa recently opened in the relatively undiscovered Andaman Islands off India’s Eastern coast. Featuring 72 modern luxury villas on stilts, you will experience sensational dining, posh cabanas, and deluxe beauty and wellness treatments at the award winning Jiva Spa. The resort has already been on The Condé Nast Traveller UK’s Hot […]

The former Grand Hyatt Hotel in Santiago de Chile will reopen January 2019 after an extensive renovation, joining the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as Mandarin Oriental, Santiago – the first property of the Group in South America. The hotel features 310 rooms, including 23 suites with stunning views of the city and the Andes, a […]