Viceroy Bocas del Toro – the new eco-friendly destination in Panama

Set to open in 2019, the eco-friendly destination of Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama allows only electrical cars and sustainable technologies. Its outdoor design has been meticulously planned with indigenous plants and tropical specialties that will be used in the preparation of local cuisine. The destination will feature 186 modern guest rooms, including 42 overwater … Read more

New sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The 2016 World Heritage Committee, meeting in Istanbul, Turkey from 10 to 17 July has inscribed 21 new sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. They include 12 cultural sites, six natural and three mixed sites. The World Heritage List now numbers 1052 sites in 165 countries. The state of conservation of 155 sites was … Read more

Airline Reviews Platform to better communicate the total value of a flight beyond the price

An online travel reviews giant is rolling out a flight review platform. The aviation marketplace that has become increasingly difficult for consumers to make direct comparisons between flight options generated a response from TripAdvisor’s in the form of an “airline reviews platform.” With the launch of the new airline reviews platform, which will include all major … Read more

Quito, Ecuador is the leading Latin American destination of the year

The Ecuadorian capital of Quito took the coveted title of South America’s leading destination Boasting one of the best-preserved historic centers in Latin America. Quito, Ecuador was named Latin America’s leading destination for the fourth year in a row at World Travel Awards Latin America 2016, while Medellin, Colombia, also known as the City of … Read more

A destination within a destination: Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa opened on “The Pearl of the Indian Ocean”

Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa, Now Open. A new level of luxury arrived in Sri Lanka. The newly-opened Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa is the perfect backdrop to experience the incredible charm, culture and warmth of Sri Lanka. The 300-room beachfront Resort was opened last month on a 145-acre former coconut plantation on the southern … Read more

10 of the best national and regional parks in France

France’s green spaces provide the chance to see magnificent wildlife, explore mountain villages or just have a great hike or bike ride