The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa appoints Andre Blasczak as Executive Chef

Over the past few years, with the influx of New Yorkers and Californians calling South Florida home, high season in Palm Beach is no longer confined to the slightly-less-balmy winter months. In between Aspen for skiing (or après) and the Hamptons in summer, Palm Beach’s iconic The Colony Hotel operates as a year-round base for the society set, celebrities (you’re sure to see a Real Housewife or two) and a stylish mix of 20- and 30-somethings who’ve moved their business South post-pandemic.

Bergen is often referred to as “the city between seven mountains” – which encapsulates its blend of culture and nature. Lose yourself in its charming old town, fish markets, galleries and museums, then hike or take a funicular up Mount Fløyen for views and pine forest trekking. Bergen is a great base from which to day trip. Using direct buses/trains, you can go to Gudvangen to kayak across the fjord to your own secluded beach for a picnic lunch, or pop to Voss for its water sports, hiking and farm-to-fork food (Store Ringheim is my top pick).Seb

As a full-time digital nomad, I like to follow the sun: I spend part of the year enjoying summer in South America and the other part spending summer in Europe. This year, however, European summer will look slightly different, as Paris is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics. Knowing I’d already be in Europe, there was no way I could miss an event of this caliber.

The 2023 Miami Grand Prix proved to be the pivotal race in Max Verstappen’s dominant and historic performance en route to securing his third World Drivers’ Championship title. The Dutch driver started from P9, while his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez started from pole. Verstappen sliced his way through the pack, as if in a different formula category. With nine laps remaining, he emerged from the pits and not only closed a 1.8-second gap to Perez but passed him and put another five seconds into the Mexican driver before taking the checkered flag. What we didn’t realize at the time was that Verstappen would proceed to win every remaining race of the 2023 F1 season, save for a glitch in the Red Bull matrix that was Singapore.

High-speed rail company Brightline is making it easier to catch a cruise in Florida thanks to a new partnership with Princess Cruises.

Avelo is celebrating the total solar eclipse with a flash sale — and travelers can get a $30 discount off their next round-trip flight. The sale, which must be booked by Tuesday, April 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT, is eligible for all of Avelo’s flights between April 24 and June 19.

The magic of hospitality is staying in a place that isn’t anything like home. A castle, a treehouse, a farm, a yurt: all such places promise an escape from the every day, especially when combined with luxury flourishes that boggle the mind. I am still wondering how ice showed up in the Gobi desert at the Three Camels Lodge in Mongolia or how blueberries came to be served at breakfast at the Explora Lodge on Easter Island. Or, in the case of the Four Seasons in Madrid, how a hotel combined seven historic properties into one sensational art destination.

Over the last few years, Hyatt has been upping its all-inclusive game in many ways. It has introduced new brands like luxury player Impression by Secrets and recently launched the first property from its lifestyle-focused, all-inclusive brand, Hyatt Vivid, in Cancun.

A common adage among frequent flyers and points and miles fans is “earn ’em and burn ’em.” This philosophy centers around the fact that these currencies rarely appreciate in value the way traditional investments might. Instead, they almost always diminish in value as airline loyalty programs raise the price of awards over time—so you might as well spend them right off the bat.

The luxurious Aguas de Ibiza Grand Luxe Hotel reopens for the 2024 season with a new Peruvian group dining proposition to complement its existing eco-wellness offering. Ideally located in the vibrant Santa Eulalia region, the 5-star hotel comprises 145 airy and spacious rooms and suites, many of which offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. The pet and family-friendly hotel embraces a holistic approach, rooted in Feng Shui interiors based on natural elements. Characteristic seashells and iridescent tiles feature across the hotel’s rooms and shared spaces, said to eliminate bad energy and restore harmonious balance.

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, JA Resorts & Hotels extends warm wishes to all observing this sacred time. As we await the joyous occasion of Eid Al Fitr, we are thrilled to announce a host of celebratory offerings across our properties, spanning from the vibrant city of Dubai to the serene mountains of Hatta. Dubai’s largest experience resort, the iconic JA The Resort, invites guests to celebrate this auspicious occasion surrounded by luxury and comfort. Meanwhile, nestled amidst the beauty of the Al Hajjar mountains, JA Hatta Fort Hotel offers a tranquil retreat for families seeking a unique Eid getaway.

In order to get the most bang for their buck and to free themselves from the hassles of flying, an increasing number of travelers are choosing to explore the beauty and wonder that lie just a short distance from home. Also, the ongoing chants of “Are we there yet?” from youngsters become a lot more tolerable when driving a manageable distance. The following destinations are ideal for travelers in various parts of the U.S. looking for the budget-friendly convenience of “in your backyard” vacations.