North & Central America
Shooting stars and iPad 2s guaranteed at Cayo Espanto
Cayo Espanto, an exclusive private island off the coast of Belize, is reaching for the stars by adding three new luxury amenities to its already impressive list of offerings. The iPad 2 has checked into Cayo Espanto, integrating the latest Apple product with the guest experience.
Atabei Spa makes Conde Nast Hot List
The Atabei Spa at Curaçao’s newest and most luxurious resort, Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, was honoured by being listed on Condé Nast Traveler’s Spa Hot List for 2011.
Wild about New England
A whale leaping clear out of the water; a golden eagle soaring overhead; a moose, standing like a statue in a marsh: New England is a nature lover’s dream.
Race to the Indianapolis 500
The deadline for entries has passed and fans are now waiting in anticipation for the final list of drivers who will take to the track for the 100th year of the Indianapolis 500.
Antigua and Barbuda summer discounts
The second annual Summer Gold card campaign has been launched by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority giving visitors the chance to take advantage of major savings of up to £1,300 on holiday activities during the summer months from 1 June to 30 September 2011.
Oklahoma hosts cultural Red Earth Festival
When the Silver Anniversary of the annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival is held at the Cox Convention Center on June 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2011 in downtown Oklahoma City, more than 1200 American Indian artists and dancers from throughout North America will gather to celebrate the richness and diversity of their heritage with the world.
Music on the prairie in Kansas
Once a vast prairie covered one-third of the North American continent – an endless grassland teeming with bison, deer, antelope, fowl and wildflowers of every colour. Today, an untouched piece of that prairie still exists in the Flint Hills of Kansas.
Choose your own adventure on the Island of Nevis
As flowers begin to bloom and snow showers turn to rain, it’s time to start planning summer getaways. The island of Nevis offers visitors opportunities to hike to the peak of Mount Nevis, snorkel surrounding reefs, cycle the island’s perimeter, fish on a deep sea charter or relax on a sunset cruise.
Discover Texas’ top rated beaches
When you think of Texas, many think of cowboys and old western movies, but with over 600 miles of coastline boasting beautiful beaches, it is the perfect destination for a beach getaway and this year South Padre Island has been rated 21 on the ‘Top 25 Beaches in the United States’ by Tripadvisor’s Travellers Choice 2011 Awards.
Shop 'til you drop in Capital Region USA
The US still offers great value shopping for the UK visitor, with the general rule of thumb being ‘what costs a pound in the UK costs a dollar in the US’ and a with a fairly healthy sterling to Dollar exchange rate – there are bargains to be had!
Jicaro exclusive hire provides privacy and peace
The nine split-level casitas of Jicaro (jicarolodge.com) nestle among verdant foliage on a secluded private island on the unspoiled shoreline of Lake Nicaragua, providing groups of friends or extended family with a peaceful hideaway, far from prying eyes.
What’s new in Las Vegas this summer
The arrival of summer brings new UK flights to Las Vegas, two new hotel openings, several summer hang-out spots now open for business and two hotels introduce new amenities for guests travelling with their pets.
Jicaro Island Ecolodge provides serene hideaway in pristine Nicaragua
Jicaro Island Ecolodge is an exquisite luxury retreat on a private island in Nicaragua. The secluded property, opened in February 2010, boasts nine split-level, naturally-ventilated lake-view casitas on a private island in the heart of Nicaraguan rainforest and boasts views across Lake Nicaragua to the lush forests and majestic Mombacho volcano beyond.
Big discounts for travellers to the Big Apple
New York City travel is now ‘on sale’ at seven Hilton Worldwide hotels, meaning the Big Apple has never been more affordable.
Stone Mountain Park debuts new laser show
This Summer Georgia’s Stone Mountain comes to life with a revolutionary, multi-dimensional projection, giving it more depth and light as Georgia’s No. 1 attraction.