Blue Diamond Resorts plans to open an adults-only all-inclusive along Antigua’s northwest coast next April. The resort is the former Starfish Halcyon Cove and is undergoing an extensive renovation. The Diamond Club…
New Bermuda airline to have all business-class seats
BermudAir on Aug. 31 will launch as the lone Bermuda-based airline, catering to premium travelers. The carrier will initially connect Bermuda’s L.F. Wade Airport in St George’s to Boston Logan and New…
Silversea achieves a breakthrough in luxury ship design with the Silver Nova
ONBOARD THE SILVER NOVA — In just four years, Silversea has grown from seven ships to 12, making it the largest luxury cruise line. This month, the line debuted its largest and…
Dominican spiced rum crafted just for Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will serve a limited-edition Dominican mamajuana (spiced rum) that Candela crafted exclusively for the luxury line. Called Marea, the rum is an extra-aged Gran Reserva Dominican rum made with locally…
Mhondoro Lodge creates luxury Overland Safaris
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the Waterberg region of South Africa launched an Overland Safaris product, curated specifically for groups of up to 14 guests. These cross-border adventures take guests to…
Two Boston hotels showcase the latest luxury trends
Luxury hotel brand Raffles will open its first U.S. outpost next month in Boston, adding to the city’s mix of upscale hotel properties that has been evolving, with some newer openings and…
Travel advisors navigate customer uncertainty over Maui trips
In the wake of the deadly and destructive wildfires on Maui, advisors whose clients have trips planned to the Valley Isle are reporting varied reactions. Some clients want to cancel, some remain…
Signature Travel Network moves forward with Maui meeting
After some deliberation about whether to visit Maui after the wildfires, Signature Travel Network decided to go ahead with its annual Owners’ Meeting as scheduled. The meeting will take place at the…
In Namibia, Damaraland emerging as an ecotourism hot spot
Damaraland has long been at the forefront of environmental conservation in Africa. Animal populations in the area, situated in northwest Namibia within the Kunene region, once faced significant threats from wildlife hunting….
Matca opening in Romania’s Transylvania region
The hotel Matca, set to open late October in Simon, Romania, will feature 16 rooms and 10 villas as well as a spa and on-site restaurant. Guestrooms will be housed in two…