MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Norma gained strength Wednesday off Mexico’s Pacific coast and took aim at Los Cabos, the resorts at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. Meanwhile, in the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Tammy was moving toward the islands…
The British Virgin Islands has shifted its BVI Food Fete from a monthlong event to events spread throughout the year, starting next month. The BVI Food Fete, traditionally held every November since 2014 in observance of Caribbean Tourism Month, will now instead…
The Kempinski Hotel Cancun is one of the newest luxury hotels to grace the Mexican Caribbean coastline. But when I visited in August, it was like visiting a very dear, old friend — truly coming full circle on my career writing about…
Completing its ownership transition from Caesars Entertainment to Dreamscape Cos., the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas introduced its rewards program on Oct. 2. Rio Rewards has four tiers: Rouge, Azul, Gold and Platinum. The program’s benefits include hotel accommodations, show tickets,…
With record temperatures recorded in the Caribbean this year, and many destinations reporting increased numbers of visitors, electricity demand at resorts and other businesses in the islands is growing. With that in mind, many establishments have turned to solar panels to harness…
The Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix on the Strip next month and Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in February understandably garner most of the attention, but those prodigious first-time gatherings for Las Vegas can also be considered bookends…
Those in town during the inaugural Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix next month will have a variety of complimentary entertainment, photo opportunities, dining specials and exclusive luxury experiences in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort. A band…
The Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive resort on St. Lucia, reopened this month after undergoing several enhancements and additions during its annual September closure. Included in the enhancements are updated menus in all restaurants, a new oceanfront wedding gazebo,…
Through Nov. 30, Island Routes is offering travel advisors who book clients on any of its new Private & Bespoke Collections experiences a $100 bonus commission on the first booking (minimum $3,500) and will enter them in a contest to win a…
The Durango Casino & Resort in the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Nov. 21. Station Casinos’ newest suburban property features 209 rooms and suites with an 83,000-square-foot casino, sports book, 20,000 square feet…