After two devastating years for the hospitality industry, any excuse to raise a glass is a welcome one. But today’s in-person celebration (and announcement) of the World’s 50 Best Bars for 2021 will inspire celebratory toasts from Athens to Zanzibar. “After consulting with our Academy Chairs, bartenders, bar owners and our partners, the overwhelming feedback was
Month: December 2021
(CNN) — A climber who found a trove of precious stones on Mont Blanc has been given half of the 150,000-euro ($168,700) haul to keep after authorities couldn’t find the original owner. The climber found the emeralds and sapphires on the mountain in France in 2013, and he has now been allowed to keep half
OntheRunPhoto | iStock Editorial | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Wednesday said it expects to be profitable in the fourth quarter, thanks to stronger-than-expected leisure travel demand despite the emergence of the omicron variant of Covid. The Dallas-based carrier forecast fourth-quarter revenue down 10% to 15% from the same period of 2019, when it generated
Nov. 22nd, 2021 Walking. It is life’s second major milestone right after learning to say our first word. Walking holidays take this simple pleasure and combine it with being outdoors to create an enjoyable experience that is good for your health while enriching the soul. Australia is the land of the Walk About and one of
(credit: Trump National Doral Miami) Pairing world-class championship golf courses with elegant surroundings, Trump National Doral Miami is located just eight miles from Miami International Airport. The resort boasts four courses,643 guest rooms and suites, a 48,000 square-foot spa, four dining options, and 100,000 square feet of event space. Trump National Doral t also provides a
(credit: JOALI BEING) JOALI BEING, the first nature immersive wellbeing retreat in the Maldives, officially opened its doors on the secluded island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll on November 15. With 68 beach and over-water villas – each with its own butler or “Jadugar”, four earth-to-table dining destinations, individualized immersion programs and educational workshops, the
Whitney Spielfogel In a post-pandemic world, the hotel industry is learning to speak a different language – mobile concierge, contactless technology, going (even more) digital, low-touch travel, enhanced hygiene, and the list goes on. The One&Only hotel group has always been on the cutting-edge of travelers’ wants, needs, and demands, and has only stepped up
Whitney Spielfogel If you like your beachside vacation with sunsets and sunrises across ocean vistas and secluded white sand beaches, your dream destination, a secluded island in Turks and Caicos, awaits. When celebrities like Justin and Hailey Bieber want to get off the grid (and somewhat stay off social media), they head to South Caicos,
All Images credit Chateau Eze Thousands of years ago, the Normans built castles and strongholds along the Mediterranean coast. Many places were chosen for their strategic location high up in the mountains and difficult to approach yet giving commanding views for miles and miles away. Today one such medieval village has been well preserved in
Dec. 2nd, 2021 The vibrant country of Mexico is a highly-desired vacation spot for people all over the world and especially our travel influencers this past year. With its sparkling warm waters and great food, resorts in the countries most sought-after locations have surpassed the expectations of many travelers. From Cabo San Lucas to Yucatan,
Cynthia Dial “Welcome to Renaissance Esmeralda,” greets Charlie, the bellman with a smile as wide as a fairway and as warm as the temps, when my daughter, Erin, and I check in. Upon escorting us to Room 3071, he playfully queries, “Is your last name Marriott?” and continues to explain that our room is one
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Sitting on 365 acres in Rancho Mirage, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa proudly unveils a two-year, $15 million dollar renovation. Nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley, the multi-million-dollar renovation includes 512 guestrooms and suites, 130,000 sq. ft. meeting spaces, and all recreational areas
Jeremy Swanson/Viceroy Aspen Snowmass Winter is here, which means for some of us that the mountains are calling. With access to some of the most celebrated slopes in North America, plus luxury packages covering private jet travel and a “First Tracks” program, these five resorts from the Canadian Rockies and California’s Martis Valley to the
(CNN) — Every time InterContinental Hotel interior designer Neal Prince stepped off a Pan Am aircraft in a new destination, he’d head straight to the city center for inspiration. Prince would dip in and out of local galleries, stores and markets, befriending collectors and local artists, looking for objects, art and ideas to incorporate into
If you live in England and think the return of masks in shops is an imposition, be prepared for quite the shock should you venture into the rest of Europe any time soon. And good luck even crossing the border into the likes of France, Switzerland or Spain if you’re unvaccinated – a negative PCR
GT’s Living Foods, the best-selling Kombucha brand in the world, is entering the cannabis industry. According to information procured exclusively, the company is launching a cannabis-infused brew, Cannabliss, in California, applying more than 25 years of experience brewing healthy beverages to create its first cannabis-infused line. “As we continue to innovate with plant-based wellness, we
(CNN) — We’re sorry, USA. Europe has completely trounced you at the cocktail game. For much of its history, the annual World’s 50 Best Bars list has been a battle at the top between New York and London. But for the 2021 edition, announced Tuesday night at an awards ceremony in the UK capital, London
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The plant-based trend has been closely tied to the meteoric rise of meat alternatives over the years, but as the novelty effect of faux meat starts to fade, causing category sales to even dip recently, analysts expect alt protein players to find new ways to keep their shoppers satisfied. That includes partnering with more restaurants
The ship disembarked in New Orleans on Sunday and previously had detected 10 cases of Covid-19. All crew members and passengers are fully vaccinated and all of the 10 cases first reported were asymptomatic, the cruise line said in a statement Sunday. CNN has reached out to the cruise line for comment on the latest