Hotels and Resorts tips

The season is upon us! The Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday commercial holiday period is one of the best times of the year to snag some awesome discounts on your next vacation. 

Dreaming of a sun-drenched Mexican getaway this winter?

The fall deal season is upon us! Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday…whatever commercial holiday you’re thinking of buying into this year, check out our curated list of top hotel deals in the United States. 

Marriott International, Inc. is growing its Luxury Group’s portfolio as it looks forward to 2025, with over 30 luxury hotels, residences, lodges and resorts expected to open next year and over 260 luxury properties in development. 

The world’s largest independent hotel brand, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, will be expanding its portfolio with 10 new luxury hotels and resorts now through 2025 in destinations from London to the Caribbean and beyond. 

Sunny Isles Beach beckons with its pristine sands, turquoise waters and luxurious atmosphere. As a residential enclave in north Miami, Sunny Isles offers ease of access to the glitz and glam of Miami but with the exclusivity and privacy of a luxury community.

Hyatt is celebrating the holiday season with massive Cyber savings this November.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its highly anticipated Black Friday Sale, offering travelers the chance to save up to 65 percent on all-inclusive stays at some of its most celebrated properties in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. The sale runs from November 18 to December 6, 2024, with travel dates extending all the way to January 2, 2027, making it an unmissable opportunity for those planning spring breaks, summer escapes or future holiday retreats. Participating properties include the family-favorite Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, the laid-back Margaritaville Island Reserve Resorts and the serene Azul Beach Resorts.

The Grand Hyatt brand, which already boasts a worldwide portfolio of luxury properties, is continuing to expand its global footprint with new hotels in the most sought-after destinations among guests, World of Hyatt members, customers and owners. Starting with the most immediate openings of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, Grand Hyatt Barcelona and Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences, the brand has unveiled some details of the 10-plus new Grand Hyatt hotels with planned openings around the world through 2027.   

Travelers can experience twice the paradise for the price of one with Viva Resorts by Wyndham’s biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal.

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ICE! Returns to six Marriott hotels this year. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered a long-term asset-light joint venture with Grupo Piñero and Hyatt affiliates to add the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts brand into its Inclusive Collection, which will grow Hyatt’s all-inclusive room portfolio by 30 percent. 

Global hotel rates are expected to rise in 2025, but with more moderate price increases when compared to recent years, according to the recent Amex Global Business Travel Hotel Monitor 2025 report.

Hotel Xcaret Mexico, the innovative All-Fun Inclusive resort that blends culture, nature, cuisine and entertainment, is set to undergo a transformative evolution in 2025.

Experience the majesty of Majestic Elegance Punta Cana and Majestic Mirage Punta Cana this fall as they reopen with several upgrades, promising a more refreshed stay for new guests and guests who return to visit our resorts year after year. 

Holiday travel this season will mean more people using their own vehicles and staying in hotels and motels.

Hotels and resorts can now become wellness certified, thanks to the industry’s first program focusing on ways that accommodations amplify and offer ways for their guests to be well, launched by Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT). 

Recognizing that families that travel together, stay together, Destination by Hyatt has introduced a ‘Roots to Reunion’ program to inspire rekindling familial connections in unique ways while on vacation.

The Future of Food 2025 report highlights ten culinary trends Marriott expects to grow next year. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)

When it comes to luxury vacations, Villas of Distinction stands out by offering more than just exquisite accommodations. The company prides itself on creating entire experiences tailored to each guest's desires. With the philosophy "If you think it, we can arrange it," Villas of Distinction's concierge team goes above and beyond to curate unforgettable moments directly within the comfort of your villa.