The JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge has begun taking bookings ahead of its April 1 opening. The property is Marriott International’s first luxury safari lodge. Located within southwestern Kenya’s Masai Mara National…
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Explora Journeys’ first ship will be christened near Rome
Explora Journeys’ first ship will be named near Rome in Civitavecchia, Italy, on July 8. Then the Explora I will relocate to Southampton, U.K., after its naming for an inaugural sailing departing…
Can ChatGPT be a travel planner? We tested it out
“What is the best luxury hotel in Paris?” It’s a subjective question. Luxury means something different to everyone. The kind of hotel a person enjoys depends on a range of factors from…
Melia opens its Falcon’s Resort in Punta Cana
Falcon’s Resort by Melia, All Suites Punta Cana, a joint development between Melia Hotels International and entertainment-development company Falcon’s Beyond, has opened its first phase. The new resort, which dubs itself a…
France’s first Mondrian hotel is taking reservations
Mondrian Cannes, the first Mondrian hotel in France, will open in the Cote-d’Azur in March. Formerly the Grand Hotel Cannes, the newly renovated beachfront property will feature 75 guestrooms including three suites,…
Finding the fun isn’t hard at Villa La Valencia in Los Cabos
It’s difficult not to feel like a kid when you’re floating in an inner tube down a lazy river. I would argue that it’s even more fun as an adult when the…
‘The White Lotus’ has turbocharged interest in Sicily
Although the second season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” showcased plenty of acting talent, the hit show’s true breakout star may be Sicily. Google searches for Sicily, which served as the series’…
It’s life in the fast lane with these Las Vegas Grand Prix hotel packages
Las Vegas’ largest resort operators are offering race-and-stay packages for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix next Nov. 16 to 18. Among them is MGM Resorts International, which will…
Postcard-perfect stop at Santorini’s Grace Hotel
There are a few places in the world where, when you get there, you think, “You know, this really does look like the postcard.” Santorini is one of those places. The spotlessly…
Disney Cruise Line acquires partially built megaship
Disney Cruise Line will add another ship to its fleet after acquiring the partially built Global Dream, a megaship abandoned due to bankruptcy. The roughly 6,000-passenger ship will be renamed and based…