For the 1st Time, New Show at Las Vegas’ Fountains of Bellagio Choreographed by Guest
It’s one of the most iconic and elegant landmarks of Sin City, and for the first time in its 25-year history, the iconic Fountains of Bellagio has a new show – it’s 40th – and one that’s been choreographed by a guest! Inspired by the villages of Europe, the Bellagio, which is operated by MGM Resorts International, overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake where guests flock daily at scheduled showtimes to gaze on the sight of fountains performing a magnificent aquatic...
Hotels Showing Puppy Love on International Dog Day
Being a dog lover is a 24/7/365 thing, but the annual International Dog Day on August 26 gives everyone – including hotel companies – an opportunity to recognize the canine companions in our lives. More hotels than ever are pup-friendly, and for International Dog Day, a couple of hotel companies are creating tail-wagging fun and rolling out the red carpet for dogs and their owners on the move. Fairmont Hotels’ Paw-some Pampering Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are renowned for their pet-friendly policies....
Famous Hotel Chain Opens its First All-Inclusive Resort
Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, has opened its doors to guests. The newest resort for Marriott Hotels is more proof of two growing travel trends: multi-generational family vacations and redefining the increasingly popular all-inclusive holiday. There are 600 Marriott Hotels around the world, and this marks the first all-inclusive in the namesake chain of hotels that’s part of the mega hospitality company Marriott Bonvoy. Citing research that says over half of parents are planning trips that include both grandparents and children, Marriott...
The Longest Hotel Pool on the Exotic Island of Bali is Inspired by Rice Terraces
The lush, terraced rice fields of Bali are iconic symbols of this legendary Indonesian island, lending inspiration to the pools of one resort. Surrounded by inviting greenery and nestled in the heart of Bali's exclusive beach enclave of Nusa Dua in the southeast part of the island, Courtyard Bali Nusa Dua Resort invites guests to experience unmatched tropical escape in “the Island of the Gods.” Nestled in the heart of the resort, the lagoon pool measures nearly 300 feet long and...
Huge Hotel Brand Launches First All-Inclusive
The all-inclusive trend keeps growing! All-inclusive resorts used to be all about packaged beach vacations. But more and more people are tuning into the benefits of all-inclusives, especially the ease of paying upfront once, then putting your wallet away and not having to think about keeping to your holiday budget, even as you enjoy food and drinks, entertainment and activities and amenities that enrich your holiday and give you opportunities to connect with loved ones and friends during your vacation....
Australia's Latest Luxe Stays: New Hotels to Inspire a Trip Down Under
Koalas and kangaroos, beaches and beer and ‘bugs’ (lobster-like shellfish), deserts and mountains and rivers iconic in the Southern hemisphere, and that famous Aussie lifestyle and hospitality! There are so many reasons to put a trip to Australia on your travel list – including these new, luxury hotels that make a trip anywhere in Australia just a little more exciting with anticipation. From the first-ever Ace Hotel in the southern hemisphere, to the biggest W Hotel in the world, Australia’s...
Look up! Tips from an Interior Designer to Take Travel Home
The inspiration we get from the new spaces we experience is one of the reasons we travel. It's even better when we can translate that inspiration from our travels into our own homes. Karen Sealy is principal designer of Sealy Design Inc. and TV design expert on Cityline. She's also an avid traveler, who shares her love of travel and design expertise with us. Here's her take on stunning 'Fifth Walls' and how you can take that travel inspiration into your...