Swanky Sojourns
Looking to recommend a swanky sojourn without having to include long-haul flights to Asia or Europe in the booking process? We’ve got a handful of options across the United States that your clients will relish—whether it be a chic ski resort or a renovated luxury property in a trendy destination.
Travel Advisory Corner: Five-Year Travel Plans
We encourage all families to have 5-year travel plans. This is a win-win situation for them and for us.
Singular Experiences
We’ve put together a selection of singular experiences that can only be made in Mexico.
Tour Talk: Travel Impressions
New Branding, New Loyalty Program & New Product from Europe to Cuba
At Least 9 ½ Reasons to Stay Awhile in Nairobi
It’s no secret that for most leisure travelers to Kenya, its capital city Nairobi is a necessary stop on the way to and out of the African bush.
The Luxury Collection
The Luxury Collection, a Starwood brand, encompasses a range of hotel experiences—from historic, intimate retreats to modern classics. The...
Southbound, by Design
Bespoke travel—it’s a many-splendored concept with many perspectives. Think truly customized upscale travel in which a journey is solely...
Off-Beat Adventures
What is adventure travel? We can debate that answer till the cows come home, but without question, for an increasingly large segment of today’s travel marketplace, the answer is journeys beyond the ordinary.
New Visa Regulations to Egypt
Egyptian authorities will delay ending the on-arrival visas for lone travelers until the creation of an electronic visa system.
Tourist Visa on Arrival to India
Travelers can now apply for a Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVoA) by the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for travel to India.
Winter Savings from EL AL Israel Airlines
Are your clients planning a trip to Israel in March? They can score reduced fares, plus receive one complimentary checked bag, when flying EL AL Airlines.
Editor’s Notes
Last month, Recommend attended the 2013 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace at The Fairmont Princess Scottsdale in Arizona and if the optimism felt during that conference is any indication, 2014 is going to be a stellar year for the travel industry.
‘I’m Guatemala, I am for You’ Travel Planner
Guatemala is a country of superlatives: its archaeological sites are the most extensive in Central America; its dramatic
volcanoes are the region’s highest; and its artistic heritage is the most vibrant.
The Broadmoor Colorado Springs
You might ask yourself why we are including The Broadmoor— a grand historic hotel that harks back to 1918—in an issue dedicated to adventure travel.
Soaring to New Heights in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has been compared to Peter Pan’s Never Land, and it’s no wonder since the island almost seems like a real-life version of the fairy tale, with an abundance of natural beauty: from the bright-blue water to the lush rainforests and twin pitons looming in the distance.
Mexico’s Honeymoon Retreats
A beachside romantic dinner for two or strolling hand-in-hand through the cobblestone streets of a quaint colonial town—Mexico was fashioned
just for newlyweds.
Wonders-of-the-World Honeymoons
Wonder-seeking newlyweds will find themselves in awe of the manmade and natural sites on display in Latin America.
Exploring Modern Israel
A modern destination with more high-tech start-ups per capita than any other country in the world, Israel boasts a wide selection of contemporary tourism attractions, from art museums and galleries to niche culinary tours and high-end, as well as many, boutique hotels.
Israel Celebrates its 65th Anniversary Year with Groundbreaking Art and Culture Festivals
Since its establishment 65 years ago, Israel has developed into one of the world’s most dynamic travel destinations featuring a unique mix of historic holy sites, a thriving culinary scene, modern amenities and stunning natural landscapes.
Under the Sun, Fun on the Sand
Only the best adjectives come to mind when thinking of Florida’s beaches: powder-white, turquoise, endless, serene, and the list goes on and on.
