The Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia has often been described as an “undiscovered and unspoiled” wilderness area. This year, however, this national park on the banks of the Zambezi River received…
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Caesars Palace hotel-casino proposed for Times Square
Caesars Entertainment proposes to open a Caesars Palace resort casino in the heart of Times Square, partnering with SL Green Realty Corp. to put in a bid for a New York City…
All aboard for train travelRiding the rails has become increasingly attractive for travelers, and river cruise lines have capitalized by developing…
All aboard for train travelRiding the rails has become increasingly attractive for travelers, and river cruise lines have capitalized by developing…
Old-world charm at Austin’s Commodore Perry Estate
Reclining on an overstuffed lounge chair, shaded by a yellow-striped umbrella, I gazed past the pool to the Italian-style mansion, where guests chatted over lunch on the loggia. If I had not…
History and hospitality come together at the Banyan Tree Puebla
The sound of my footsteps echoed off the stony walls of the tunnel passageway. Overhead, cars were whizzing by. Also overhead were the gleaming floor and art-adorned walls of the newly opened…
Contemporary? Luxury? Defying cruise categoriesThe original three cruise line categories have spilled into a confusing slew of terms. Yet advisors' primary concern is still…
Contemporary? Luxury? Defying cruise categoriesThe original three cruise line categories have spilled into a confusing slew of terms. Yet advisors’ primary concern is still…
Sticker shock is not dampening luxury sales
Jamie Biesiada Luxury travelers are undeterred by the cost of travel today, according to a panel of agency owners who spoke during Virtuoso Travel Week’s press conference last week. The conference, held…
Global Travel Collection forms partnership for space tourism
Global Travel Collection, Internova Travel Group’s luxury division, has partnered with Space Perspective to give advisors the opportunity to sell seats on spaceflights. GTC advisors now have access to sell seats on…
Kenya will no longer require visas for entry
Kenya plans to offer visa-free entry to all foreign travelers beginning in January. The announcement coincides with the country’s 60th Independence Day anniversary. The shift to a visa-free regime does not mean…
Yosemite National Park reinstates reservation requirementReservations will be required for visitors arriving by car from April through October.
Yosemite National Park reinstates reservation requirementReservations will be required for visitors arriving by car from April through October.