Royal Jordanian is expanding its fleet this year with the introduction of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in August, followed by four additional Dreamliners by the end of 2014. These modern, fuel-efficient aircraft will allow the carrier to both refresh its long-haul fleet and expand its international route network over the coming years. Each Dreamliner … Read more

If 2020 taught us anything about weddings, it was that the small details matter far less than the commitment itself — marrying the person you love and celebrating that moment with close family and friends is what truly counts. With that perspective, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa presents two elegant microwedding packages that blend … Read more

Choice Hotels International has announced updates to its Choice Privileges loyalty program that make it easier and faster for members to earn rewards and convert points into tangible benefits. In the U.S., members who book a qualifying stay that includes at least one weeknight can choose from one of five reward options, such as discounts … Read more

If you have ever wondered where Zeus, Aphrodite and other figures from Greek myth might stay if they visited modern Greece, Ilio Mare resort hotel on Thassos would be an excellent choice. Located on Dasillio Beach in Skala Prinou, the property offers well-appointed rooms with expansive sea views, a variety of comfortable beach loungers just … Read more

The grand staircase rising from the tiled lobby of the elegant Albergo della Regina Isabella on Italy’s volcanic spa island of Ischia suggests images of film stars drifting indoors after a leisurely dip in the seaside pool. Two ancient thermal springs beneath the hotel feed a well-equipped medical and leisure spa that includes osteopaths, physiologists … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury Collection has reopened the Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, following an extensive 18-month renovation. The project modernizes the property while preserving its distinctive character and ties to Portuguese heritage, reaffirming Pine Cliffs as a leading luxury destination on Portugal’s southern coast. Michael Wale, president of … Read more

LOCATED IN THE HEART of the Douro Valley, Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine is a distinguished winery, vineyard and hotel set within a restored 12th-century monastery. The estate is renowned not only for its historic setting and extensive vineyards but also for its culinary excellence, led by Chef Marc Segarra at the one Michelin-starred Refectorio. The restaurant … Read more

NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS — or doesn’t happen — with Brexit and the United Kingdom’s efforts to leave the European Union, London remains a vital center of culture and finance. One of the best examples of the city’s continuing energy is the north-central neighborhood of King’s Cross, often called the “Knowledge Quarter.” Anchored by King’s … Read more

Cuba is preparing for a likely surge of visitors and has begun implementing a comprehensive strategy to expand its accommodation capacity and support sustainable tourism growth. In its recent National Plan for Economic and Social Development, the government outlined an ambitious target: add 108,000 new hotel rooms across the country by 2030. The plan aims … Read more

The world is intensely competitive, and destinations often use sports to gain an advantage. Abu Dhabi has pursued this strategy with notable success and creativity. Since 2010, Abu Dhabi has functioned as a de facto home for the Pakistan national cricket team. After a terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore in 2009, … Read more