The Kimpton Fitzroy London, the first UK hotel for the brand, will open in London’s Bloomsbury neighborhood in an iconic heritage building which originally opened in Russell Square in 1898. The hotel will be named after the original architect of the hotel, Charles Fitzroy Doll; a titan of British architecture in the Victorian and Edwardian…
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Belmond Introduces New Guest Experiences for Foodies, The Art of Gastronomy
Belmond has launched a new series of guest experiences where travel, art, and food collide, aptly titled The Art of Gastronomy. For the first time, experiences have been tailored to individual travel motivations – from cultural enrichment, adventure, wellness or celebration – with a curated menu for all tastes. With the growth in culinary tourism…
Iceland Winter Spa Escape from $649
Icelandair is offering a winter package offer – on sale through September 15, 2018 – including round-trip airfare, three nights hotel and an evening relaxing in one of Iceland’s top geothermal spas. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to experience the Northern Lights, but have you experienced them while relaxing in the soothing waters of an…
Cox & Kings Celebrates 260 Years, Launches New Luxury Small Group Journeys
In honor of its 260th Anniversary, Cox & Kings, a leading and enduring luxury travel brand, has unveiled its newest product offering, Luxury Small Group Journeys. Designed specifically with the U.S. luxury traveler in mind. The new tours offer guests the same exclusive access and high service standards as the company’s bespoke individual journeys, only…
Virtuoso Reports Most Popular Fall and Holiday Destinations
The Middle East is seeing a comeback among upscale Americans this fall and holiday season, according to new findings from global luxury travel network Virtuoso. Acknowledged as an authoritative trend forecaster, Virtuoso examined data from its warehouse of more than $40.7 billion in transactions to unveil the most in-demand places for the coming fall and…
Celebrate National Tartan Day on April 6, Receive a $500 Discount on April Scotland Bookings from CIE Tours
National Tartan Day (April 6) is an opportunity to celebrate Scottish tradition and pride for over 11 million Americans who claim Scottish roots. Heritage seekers inspired to explore their ancestral homeland can join CIE Tours International on one of three guided vacations with a special National Tartan Day discount of $500 per booking. The offer…
CIE Tours Announces Two-for-One Air Deal to Ireland and the British Isles
With 2018 ramping up to be a banner year for touring Ireland, Scotland and England, CIE Tours International is rewarding fast-acting travelers with a free companion flight on select guided vacations booked by January 31,2018 using promotion code TWOFORONE18. One of the leading travel providers to Ireland and Britain, CIE says that “summer bookings are…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Launches January Sale With Savings up to 40% in 300 Destinations
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, has launched its annual January Sale, offering discounts up to 40% for stays at more than 300 of the best independent properties across 50 countries. This limited-time global promotion, valid for bookings of three nights or more that are made by January 31 2018. Savings and destinations include: · 25% Savings…
KLM and Costa Rica Start Unique Cooperation Towards Increased Use of More Sustainable Biofuel
The Costa Rican government and KLM have joined hands to combat carbon dioxide emissions. Over the coming months, they will research the possibilities of flying from San Jose using bio-based jet fuel. Right now, sustainable aviation fuel is the most effective way to reduce CO2 emissions and, in so doing, to make civil aviation more…
Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine Named #1 Hotel in Spain & Portugal in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler has recognized historic Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, the restored 12th-century abbey hotel and winery located in Spain’s Duero wine-growing region, as the #1 hotel in Spain & Portugal in the iconic magazine’s 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. “Since opening in 2012, after an award-winning restoration of our 900-year-old abbey, we have been committed…