Autumn is a big season for hotels, especially those that represent the winds of change. In New York City, Standard International debuts its latest hotel concept, The Manner—which feels less like the hedonistic Standards of yore, and more like any of the city’s growing number of fabulous private-members clubs. Across the country in California, a beloved Laguna Beach icon enters an exciting new chapter. Salt Lake City is finally getting a new lifestyle hotel—just in time for another ski season. And the country’s first ultra-sustainable, “carbon positive” hotel opens its doors in Denver to set an example for hotels everywhere. There’s a lot happening, and a lot to explore—where will you go first? These are the most exciting new hotel openings of fall 2024.
Carnival reveals how to get 1 free meal at its newest private beach destination
25.09.2024 - 20:07 / thepointsguy.com
Carnival Cruise Line fans, get ready to eat! Carnival just released the extensive lineup of dining outlets that it will offer on Celebration Key, the line's new private beach area on Grand Bahama Island, set to open in July 2025. Even better, it's offering guests a way to get one meal at a discount or even for free.
Carnival plans to offer about 30 food and beverage outlets within Celebration Key. Dining options will include four full-service restaurants, snack shacks, counter-service kiosks, food trucks and a food hall.
Celebration Key is not like Carnival's Half Moon Cay, the private island it shares with Holland America. That destination features a free open-air barbecue buffet serving hot dogs, burgers, jerk chicken, grilled vegetables, rice dishes, salads and desserts. The eateries on Celebration Key are more akin to dining establishments you find in any port, where you have to pay for your food.
However, the line has found a way to make lunch a little easier on your wallet. As part of Carnival's new "Island Eats" program, cruisers will be able to enjoy one free meal when using their Sail and Sign card to purchase food. However, the offer is only good at Celebration Key's quick casual outlets, snack shacks and food trucks.
If you'd prefer to eat at one of the island's full-service restaurants, you'll get a 25% discount on one entree per person. (The discount is not available at the Pearl Cove Beach Club restaurant.)
It's not the all-you-can-eat model of Half Moon Cay, but at least guests will have a way to eat cheaply if they'd like.
Mingo's Tropical Bar & Kitchen: This waterfront restaurant will serve up Bahamian favorites like fried fish and conch fritters, as well as classic burgers, seafood, sandwiches, tacos and steak.
Surf N' Sauce BBQ & Brews: This spot offers outdoor-smoked meats and a full-service bar that features craft beer from local Bahamian breweries.
Gill's Grill: This family-friendly restaurant specializes in Caribbean seafood, including seafood baskets, local fish, lobster, steamed crab and shrimp. It also serves popular land-based dishes such as chicken, burgers and kids' meals.
Pearl Cove Beach Club Restaurant: Carnival guests who pay extra for access to the 18-plus Pearl Cove Beach Club can enjoy an upscale menu at the area's sit-down restaurant. They will need to buy an all-inclusive beach club pass to enjoy a complimentary meal here; passengers whose passes include only a welcome drink or open bar will need to pay to dine.
Captain's Galley Food Hall: This food hall offers five outlets serving burgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, Mediterranean bowls, tacos and burritos.
Mingo's Express: This stand-alone food truck will offer a casual, to-go version of Mingo's Bahamian and
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Richmond’s Historic Waterfront Is Going Strong. Here’s How to Get In on the Action on a Trip to BC.
On a floating restaurant patio in Steveston Village, an enclave of Richmond, BC, the ocean views are almost as pleasant as the flaky, lightly battered cod on your plate. After a busy day cycling along the seashore and watching the catches come in at Fisherman’s Wharf, your reward is a generous helping of the city’s best fish and chips. Tomorrow, you’ll be heading out on the water to try and hook your own rockfish or spot whales along the coast.
Sea Turtle Fans: Run, Don’t Walk, to This Resort Near West Palm Beach, FL
A yellow ribbon fluttered in the breeze, staking off a small section of beach preventing a loggerhead sea turtle nest from being disturbed. Nearby, on the wide stretch of beach that fronted The Singer Oceanfront Resort, children splashed in the waves while their parents relaxed under beach umbrellas and sipped cold drinks from coconuts delivered by attendants.
Carnival Cruise Line Commemorates 30 Years in Tampa, Florida
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What’s better than booking a customer? Booking a customer who is engaged with the product you’re selling and who is loyal to you, their trusted Travel Advisor. The best way to gain that trust? Make sure they’re getting the most out of their vacation, a great experience from start to finish, and a head start on their next getaway. Delta Vacations can help you provide just that, with every booking.
In New Orleans, a ‘Black Beach’ Is Being Rescued From the Ruins
During segregation, Lincoln Beach was the one place on Lake Pontchartrain In New Orleans where Black people were allowed to swim. Live acts like Fats Domino and Nat King Cole drew crowds to a recreation area that included a roller coaster and swimming pools. But with passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, Black New Orleanians were finally allowed to swim at nearby Pontchartrain Beach. Lincoln Beach closed not long after.
Sun but no sand? How coastal erosion is making Spain’s beaches disappear
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Semi-private air carrier JSX is launching a new route to Las Vegas, making it easier to connect to Sin City for the fall.
Delta Reveals New Summer 2025 Schedule, Adding More Flights to Spain, Italy, and Ireland
Summer travel planning just got easier.Delta Air Lines announced their summer 2025 travel schedule with new or increased service to popular destinations from Barcelona to Naples. The airline will operate its «largest-ever» summer schedule, with 700 weekly flights. Delta will begin new service to Catania, Sicily in Italy, as well as new routes to Barcelona, Dublin, Naples, Rome, the airline shared in an announcement. With a high level of passengers from the United States traveling to Italy, Delta will be increasing its seat availability by 10 percent with more weekly flights to Milan, Naples, and Rome. These will include four weekly flights from Atlanta to Naples, as well as four new weekly flights from Minneapolis-St.