Portuguese charter carrier Hi Fly has operated what it is calling the first jet-age passenger flight with no single-use plastic items.The plastics-free flight, operated on an Airbus A340, ferried p…
Touring the New Solaz Los Cabos Luxury Collection Resort
It’s been a busy year for new luxury resort openings in Los Cabos and we’ve just posted a detailed review of the newest one–for now–Solaz Luxury Collection Resort.Luxury Col…
Shutdown to close D.C. museums and galleries by midweek
WASHINGTON (AP) — Museums and galleries popular with visitors and locals in the nation’s capital will close starting midweek if the partial shutdown of the federal government drags on.S…
A Guide to Free Activities in Rio de Janeiro this Holiday Season
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL- Rio de Janeiro is known for spectacles such as Carnival, Sugar Loaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer. However, while these are all cost-worthy ventures, there are many free …
An insider’s guide to Cochabamba, Bolivia
With its diverse culture, stunning landscapes, and tasty cuisine, Bolivia attracts each year more international tourists. Still not really a tourist hotspot but rather an emerging destination, know…
Celebrating Christmas in Rio’s Imperial City of Petrópolis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city of Petrópolis is currently in the middle of its annual ‘Natal Imperial’ (Imperial Christmas) celebrations. At under two hours’ drive…
Iberá National Park gives eco-tourism a boost in Argentina
The National Congress of Argentina has approved the creation of the Iberá National Park.Located in the province of Corrientes, in the north-east of the country, it has a surface of 159,800 h…
Hotels emphasize visual arts to position brands as cultural centers
NEW YORK — As hotels seek to better position themselves as cultural hubs and experiential hot spots, properties across the U.S. are increasingly placing an emphasis on art.For example, the Co…
CHTA predicts strong winter season as airlift takes off
The Caribbean’s private sector has a unique opportunity to generate strong profits in the new year with the unprecedented quantity of airlift coming into the region.Director general of the Ca…
Bespoke Travel Group rebrands as Humboldt
The Bespoke Travel Group, the company behind luxury travel brands Bespoke Brazil and Bespoke Latin America, has rebranded under the name Humboldt.The travel company, which specialises in luxurious …