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Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

I’m trying to imagine what a stay at Tempo by Hilton, New York Times Square, on New Year’s Eve would be like. Alas, I was too early to find out, as my visit was timed for the last two weeks of the year.  August 2023 marked the opening of this … Read more

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The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali ended 2021 on a high note. The property celebrated the completion of a three-year, $120 million transformation and a re-imagined wing portraying aspects of Hawaiian culture. Called “Hōkūpa‘a,” after the North Star, the 217-room luxury tower is a star in its own right. … Read more

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A Visit to the Azores During the COVID Pandemic

Editor’s note: For updates on tourism policies post-COVID, consult Visit Portugal’s website. As with other destinations, Portugal felt the brunt of COVID-related impact during much of 2020. Yet, this country’s tourism industry is getting ready to welcome back international travelers now by implementing a variety of health and safety protocols. … Read more

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The Don CeSar Hotel: A Pink Palace

Driving up the ramp and onto the grounds of the Don CeSar Hotel in St. Petersburg, your eyes quickly zero in on its color – a striking pink cotton-candy hue.  Aptly nicknamed the Pink Palace, the Spanish-style property, which is nearing a hundred years old, is regarded as a grand … Read more

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Beyond the Heights of Dubai

Dubai is synonymous with many words – tall, glamorous, futuristic, to start. Evolving is another one. Dubai will be the host city for Expo 2020, from October through next April. Other upcoming openings extend to The Museum of The Future, to celebrate technological advancements; Meydan One Mall, which plans to … Read more

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Panama: More Than Just the Canal

When thinking of Panama, the Panama Canal is probably what automatically comes to mind. Yet this Central American country has much more in addition to this incredible engineering marvel. Panama has both a buzzing capital city and a diverse eco-system. It’s also a producer of coffee, chocolate and craft beer; … Read more

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Spa Eastman in Canada’s Eastern Townships

In her twenties Jocelyna Dubuc became interested in learning more about foods to improve her health. Touting her success, she would ultimately create a wellness destination in Canada way before the term was even coined. In 1977, she opened Spa Eastman, a holistic place in Canada’s Eastern Townships that has … Read more