The Pink Palm Hotel has opened its doors in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The resort, comprising 27 rooms and suites, overlooks the city’s waterfront harbor and…
Immersed in aloha at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa
The water was a little cold for Mom’s taste, but the kids — in floatation vests and snorkel gear — waded right in with the confidence of eager, pint-size aquanauts. And why…
Club Med is playing up its French heritage with new branding
All-inclusive pioneer Club Med is doubling down on its French heritage with its latest campaign, launched under the new tagline, “That’s L’Esprit Libre.” For travelers in the U.S., the very French motto,…
Princess’ 360 dining experience leaps off the plate
LED projection technology has made huge leaps in recent years, and nowhere has it been employed to better effect than on cruise ships. It is at the heart of 360: An Extraordinary…
CLIA chief Kelly Craighead named godmother of the Emerald Sakara
The president and CEO of CLIA, Kelly Craighead, will godmother the Emerald Sakara, Emerald Cruises’ second oceangoing ship. Kelly Craighead The Sakara is due to sail in August, although its naming ceremony…
Anguilla culinary event includes Beard Award winner, Michelin-starred chef
The Anguilla Culinary Experience, has announced its chefs lineup for this year’s event, slated for May 3 to 6 at various locations on the island. The event, in its second year, will…
New Aurora Anguilla serves up a luxurious stay. And plenty of lobster.
In Anguilla, it’s not bacon that makes everything better. It’s lobster. That’s what greeted me on my late Thursday arrival at the Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club, which is when the…
Aspen Hospitality is bringing its Little Nell concept to New York
Colorado-based Aspen Hospitality is looking to move east, unveiling early-stage plans to expand its Little Nell hotel concept to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. Aspen Hospitality opened its original The Little Nell luxury…
Pendry Hotels to operate Barbados resort
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is entering Barbados, announcing plans to redevelop the Port Ferdinand Luxury Marina & Residences and reopen under the Pendry flag in 2026. Located just north of the Port…
Docuseries to chronicle life aboard the Scenic Eclipse
Warner Bros. Discovery is in production of a docuseries featuring life and operations on the Scenic Eclipse luxury expedition ship. The series, “Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica,” will air on Discovery Channel in…