In the Caribbean, the rise of financial technology is not just a trend—it’s a beacon of hope for aligning economic prosperity with sustainable development, especially in the face of mounting climate vulnerability and food insecurity. A recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Invest, and Finnovista paints a vivid picture of the fintech boom
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Even before its stunning new refresh, the Inn at the Presidio qualified as one of San Francisco’s best hospitality secrets. Tucked within the bucolic and pastoral national park site, with views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the Inn has served as my R&R “go-to” for nearly a dozen years. It offers a serene escape surrounded by 1,500
In this article CCL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Carnival Radiance cruise ship at the Avalon, California, harbor on May 19, 2023. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images Carnival announced Tuesday it would reroute cruise itineraries for a dozen ships scheduled to transit the Red Sea as tensions rise in the Middle
Earlier this month, I asked a dozen-or-so sommeliers what regions they were particularly excited about this year. They cited Lodi’s new-school Cali cool, Sicily’s mineral reds, and white wines from the cradle of civilization. This time, let’s gaze back into the crystal ball and predict what trends will surface over the course of the year.
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The temples of Angkor Wat hog the headlines – and for good reason – but there is so much more to see in Cambodia. Fringed by beautiful beaches and tropical islands, sustained by the mother waters of the Mekong River, cloaked in some of the region’s few remaining emerald wildernesses and national parks and home to ever-welcoming
Now that Dry January is over (insert Hallelujah chorus here), our city’s kitchens are finally firing up. Let’s get real, February is no time for culinary hibernation; it’s a month to venture into the gastronomic wonders beyond our postcode, and see all those friends we’ve ignored for the sake of our so-called “resolutions”. From sizzling
Visit the Isle of Skye in August and it feels as if half the planet has traveled there with you. Like much of Northern Scotland, its wild, fierce landscapes, whisky distilleries and windswept castles lure in tourists by the bus- and Boeing-load. Roads fill with campervans. Hotels get booked up. Most have more chance of
Columbia Hillen Gazing at groves of beech and oak and garden paths ablaze with flowers while water trickled melodiously in a nearby fountain and pigeons swept after breadcrumbs I’d tossed them created one of my many memorable moments on Madeira’s Quinta da Bela Vista. Columbia Hillen Nestled quietly in a historic setting on two acres
In this article BA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing on Wednesday is set to report fourth-quarter results and answer to investors eager to hear how a midair blowout on one of the plane maker’s
New Orleans has no shortage of standout places to eat and drink, and newcomer Porgy’s has managed to carve out a unique space in the city’s restaurant scene. The retail space and restaurant opened its doors last month, with veterans of NOLA’s hospitality community at the helm: Marcus Jacobs and Caitlin Carney (Marjie’s Grill, Seafood
Before the pandemic, only a small community of people worked remotely while traveling. However, the number of digital nomads has exploded ever since. The exact figure is hard to come by, but MBO Partners believe that there are 17.3 million digital nomads in the US – and there are few reasons to think that number
From fabled golden bays to little-known coves, no shell has been left unturned during our hunt for the world’s best beaches. We have sent our writers everywhere in search of sublime, surf-pounded shorelines and remote pockets of hard-to-reach paradise for Lonely Planet’s new book Best Beaches in the World. From Albania to Yemen and everywhere
One of the most ambitious new projects to emerge in Kentucky bourbon in years has the potential to make big waves in the whiskey world. The massive Garrard County Distilling Co. just outside Lexington, Kentucky, began filling its first barrels on January 2. Those barrels will soon be joined by many, many, more, the facility
San Francisco’s cultural heart beats just a few blocks from ‘Cerebral Valley,’ a nickname coined last year for the Hayes Valley neighborhood following an influx of Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up activity. Civic Center is home to the city’s most established performing arts institutions—America’s oldest professional ballet company, San Francisco Ballet, the 101-year-old San Francisco Opera,
In the institutional Hardens restaurant guides, the ratings are broken down into three separate categories: Food, Service and Atmosphere. Three vital ingredients to any successful recipe in the world of hospitality. As the Three Musketeers do, they rely on each other for that perfect storm. One lagging could pull down the enjoyment of the other
Traveling in Nigeria can add up fast – yet there are ways to save your naira if you know how the locals roll. Cost-cutting is an everyday reality in Africa’s most populous country. Nigerians will go the extra step to get more for every kobo they spend, whether buying breakfast or finding a taxi. Here’s how to
Travelcouples | Moment | Getty Images Jan. 30 is National Plan for Vacation Day — and travelers mapping out their next excursion have a few reliable money-saving hacks at their disposal. Total travel costs — including airfare, hotels, rental cars, dining out and entertainment — are down an average 2% in the past year, according
Fungi are everywhere in 2024, and one restaurant is dedicating its entire menu to mycelium. Third Kingdom, New York’s first ever entirely mushroom-focused dining concept will open on Thursday, February 1 in the East Village. Overthrow Hospitality’s Ravi DeRossi leads the plant-based project. “It’s no secret that mushrooms have skyrocketed in popularity over the past