15 Reasons to Escape the Cold at the Hyatt Regency Aruba If you’re one of the many planning the perfect warm-weather family vacation for this winter, look no further than Aruba and the Hyatt Regency Aruba. Aruba is a small island… Tim Gaylord , January 5, 2016
The Force is Strong Onboard the Disney Dream I was expecting spacious staterooms, great service, fabulous entertainment, and gourmet meals. I got all that, but there’s no doubt that Star Wars steals the show on the Disney Dream…. Liliane Opsomer , December 18, 2015
7 Things Americans Need to Know about Traveling to Cuba In light of the White House’s recent decision to begin normalizing relations with Cuba, thousands of Americans have set their sights on visiting our island neighbor that sits less than… Thomas Donaldson , October 23, 2015
$60 Million Later: A Look Inside the Refreshed Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Jamaica Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica has officially opened after a massive $60 million renovation. The resort sits on more than 100 acres with panoramic ocean views, beautiful… Caitlin Martin Marker , September 2, 2015
Curaçao’s Sweet Case of the Blues: The International BlueSeas Festival—and Then Some “You have to know how to read the wind,” says my native Curaçaoan guide, Eugene, while pointing to a flock of swiftly fleeting clouds. I’ve only been here an hour,… Bruce Northam , August 6, 2015
Carnival Corporation Launches New Brand Called Fathom and Creates New Travel Category When Carnival Corporation invited me to New York to attend their press conference last week, I figured it had to be for something good. And they didn’t disappoint! Carnival announced… Johnny Jet , June 7, 2015
Creactive: Where Club Med & Cirque du Soleil meet in Punta Cana, DR! If you’re going to run away to the circus, it may as well be to paradise. Club Med and Cirque du Soleil have joined forces to form Creactive—a hands-on training facility… Cynthia Cunniff , April 30, 2015
Aman Resorts: What Keeps the Amanjunkies Coming Back? Aman Resorts have a strong following among wealthy and discerning clientele. Their devotees are so passionate that they know the precise number of the 28 properties they have visited. Fellow… Janice S. Lintz , April 10, 2015
4 Reasons Aruba is Different from Other Islands Aruba is one of the best values for travelers to the islands. Located just off the coast of South America, it’s tucked away from the hurricane zone, meaning that there’s… Ramsey Qubein , March 16, 2015
18 reasons to escape winter at the Gansevoort Hotel, Turks + Caicos Like myself, I’m certain you’ve seen the pictures or heard the stories of a group of islands know as Turks & Caicos. After having the opportunity to pay a visit… Tim Gaylord , March 9, 2015
Flying Fish, Grand Bahama: The island’s best restaurant? When it comes to the Caribbean, gourmet dining is not necessarily at the forefront of the mind. But visitors to Grand Bahama Island are in for a treat dining at Flying… Ramsey Qubein , February 20, 2015
6 Reasons to Stay at Westin Grand Cayman Beach Resort & Spa Now that it’s cold across much of the US, it’s clearly a perfect time to talk about warm weather and the tropical island paradise of Grand Cayman! (Yes, it could be… Caitlin Martin Marker , January 22, 2015
An Aruban Hotel to Treasure There’s an outcrop of the Netherlands, about 70 square miles, from which you can see South America if you stand in the right spot. Contrary to geographic intuition, fewer than 20 miles… Ian Livingston , December 10, 2014
Fish Tales at Deep Water Cay, Bahamas Upon my arrival at Deep Water Cay, the legendary Bahamas fishing resort, I was amazed at how a place so magnificent in natural splendor and tranquility could be so incredibly… Tom Calicchio , October 29, 2014
St. Regis Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico I recently traveled to Puerto Rico to meet my dad and a camera crew to shoot promotional videos. I’ve been an SPG Amex cardmember for quite some time, which is… Johnny Jet , August 12, 2014