Articles for ‘Beach Vacation’ Category
Monday, November 12th, 2012
By Nina Kokotas Hahn
With fall settled in and the winter holidays around the corner, there’s no better time than now for couples to escape on a Mexico vacation. Not just any ordinary Mexico vacation—I’m talking about an all-out luxury vacation at the stunning new Viceroy Riviera Maya.
Forget all inclusive hotels, giant resorts, mediocre food and sub-par service—this 41-villa seaside refuge will knock your socks off in the most unexpected ways. Located just outside of Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean Sea’s Maya coast, Viceroy Riviera Maya delivers the beach, ocean and tropical breezes, and so much more—everything from a deep respect for Mayan culture and an abundance of friendly service to outrageous spa treatments and one of the most remarkable food and beverage programs I’ve experienced this year.
So what’s the big deal about going now? Let me explain. (more...)
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Thursday, November 8th, 2012
La Concha, A Renaissance Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a great place to mix business with pleasure.
By Mark Chesnut
The weather is getting cooler in much of the United States, and many people are already thinking about that next winter vacation. But there’s no reason to wait until then—not when you can head to hotels like these, where rejuvenating activities, beautiful meeting space and high-tech amenities can refresh any tired business traveler. (more…)
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
The view at sunset from the spa at Secrets Huatulco.
By Mark Chesnut
There’s no reason not to combine business with pleasure when traveling to Mexico. In recent months, several new hotels have opened south of the border that are especially well equipped to serve the needs of business travelers, meetings and incentive trips—as well as people looking for a little R&R. Here are a few to put on your wish list for that next executive getaway. (more…)
Tags: Caribbean Vacation
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Monday, August 6th, 2012
Adventures on the expense account: First work, then play at the picturesque Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
By Mark Chesnut
In a place dotted by waterfalls, secret gardens and beaches in every color of the rainbow, Hawaii locks in bucket-list status as a vacation destination. But believe it or not, even surrounded by all that grandeur, people manage to work there, too. Here are five great hotels for mixing business with pleasure in paradise.
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Tags: Hawaii
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
The Olive Boutique Hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is the newest hotel in San Juan.
By Mark Chesnut
The so-called “Island of Enchantment,” Puerto Rico is clearly positioning itself to enchant luxury seekers even more, as a variety of new luxury hotel and dining options debut. (more…)
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Water-based beauty: The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver is among the best hotels with a scenic water view..
By Mark Chesnut
An inspiring view can work wonders for jumpstarting creativity and productivity when you’re traveling for business. And the summer months are among the best times to book a hotel with a postcard-perfect vista. You’ll enjoy the scenery — and just might have a better trip — when you book a scenic escape like these five top hotel destinations with great water views. (more…)
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Monday, June 18th, 2012
Summer savings: The Marriott CasaMagna Cancun is among the hotels offering special deals.
By Mark Chesnut
The warmer months may be peak season for family travel and summer vacations, but in many parts of the globe, it’s actually an off-peak time –which means you can get especially good deals for both business and leisure travel. (more…)
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
The Westin Charlotte is one of the headquarter hotels during the Democratic National Convention.
By Mark Chesnut
It’s presidential election season, but the excitement isn’t limited to the campaigns and the candidates. The upcoming political conventions are a big deal for the host cities, with many destinations vying to host the massive events, and only two places — this year, the Tampa Bay area and Charlotte, North Carolina — winning the ability to show off their importance and their hotels and attractions, as they rake in millions of delegate travel dollars. (more…)
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Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
The Mach 5 Speed Racer drives fans to the new Dezer Collection Museum and Pavilion in Florida.
By Mark Chesnut
For decades, a man named Michael Dezer cruised his way to iconic status on the Florida hotel scene. And this year, the developer — who runs Dezer Properties — translated one of his private passions into a brand-new attraction aimed at exciting auto enthusiasts, business travelers and anyone planning family travel or a Florida vacation. (more…)
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
The Rio Othon Palace is among the Rio hotels sprucing up for the World Cup and Summer Olympics.
By Mark Chesnut
Brazil’s original jet-set destination and one-time capital, Rio de Janeiro, is gearing up for two world-class events: The FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Summer Olympics in 2016. But visitors can already tap into the excitement, thanks to an array of renovations, upgrades and new attractions in the works. (more…)
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