Great Caribbean hotels in Jamaica, Bahamas, Saint Lucia and more. A look at new Hilton hotels in Greece, London, California and more. And a look at new cruise ships from Norwegian Cruise Line, Explora and Royal Caribbean. SIX GREAT CARIBBEAN HOTELS AND RESORTS I’ve been lucky enough to visit a couple of dozen islands in the Caribbean. Here are some of my fave hotels in the region. THE CRANE, BARBADOS Established in 1887, this is considered the oldest, continuously run hotel in the entire Caribbean. It’s a posh but not over the top property on the quiet, southeast coast of Read more
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It’s been a rough go for Hawaii of late. Visits from Canada are down, and they’ve struggled to regain their once super-strong Japanese market. There’s also, of course, the devastating fire that destroyed most of the lovely, funky town of Lahaina. Maui in 2023. On top of all that, the state suffered a series of devastating rainstorms over the past couple weeks when a Kona low, an unusual low-pressure weather system, parked itself over the island for days on end. There was some damage to roads and infrastructure, but I’m happy to report that the skies are sunny again and Read more
Vegas, solo travel, WestJet Vacations summer plans, New York City tourism and cruise news. It’s a real grab bag (does anyone use that phrase any more?) in today’s blog post. INSANE LAS VEGAS DEAL Here’s a truly remarkable deal. Arriving just in time for spring and summer travel, MGM Resorts International is launching an all-inclusive experience on the Las Vegas Strip, bundling hotel accommodations, daily resort fee, dining, entertainment and parking into a single upfront price – starting at $330 plus tax for a two-night stay for two guests – at Luxor Hotel & Casino and Excalibur Hotel & Casino. Read more
Italy has emerged as the top foreign destination for U.S. travelers, with Canada in second place. IMG (International Medical Group) has released the results of its 6th annual Travel Outlook Survey, which gathered 1,000+ responses from U.S.-based IMG customers about their 2026 travel plans. International and Domestic Travel Plans This year’s results show continued demand for travel in 2026, with high interest in both international and domestic trips. • 93% of respondents plan to travel internationally • 38% of international travelers plan to take three or more trips • 88% of respondents plan to travel domestically – a 3% Read more
I see a lot of travel shaming going on in today’s world, and I’ve had it. Day after day, I see so-called travel experts on social media targeting people who visit all-inclusive resorts instead of going out and exploring. I understand where they’re coming from, as I vastly prefer to go out on my own. But not everyone fits the same mold. And not everyone’s passport (if they even have one) is overflowing with stamps from exotic countries. Some people might take a vacation every ten years. Or five. They work hard to put food on their tables and take Read more
