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Catalina Island is located off the coast Los Angeles and has been named one of the top scuba diving spots in the United States. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors, the largest diving organisation in the world, determined these rankings. Catalina Island has been recognized for its diverse wildlife and kelp forests, as well as its marine protected areas. As cold seawater seeps through my gloves, small bubbles tickle my nose. The instructor’s black fins are in front of my eyes, but a shadow is staring at me between two looming plants of kelp. I first thought it was a submerged relic…
Just two weeks after acquiring Playa Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels announced a deal to sell the real estate portfolio of the all-inclusive resort brand for $2 billion, retaining its asset-light strategy. Hyatt announced on Monday that it will sell 15 resorts located in Mexico and Caribbean to Tortuga Resorts. Tortuga Resorts is a joint venture of private equity firm KSL Capital Partners with investment group Rodina. Hyatt purchased Playa on June 17 in a $2.6 Billion transaction. Hyatt will pay $555 million to manage Playa’s resorts after selling its real estate. Hyatt Hotel
Insider Monkey has released its annual list of the most affordable states for retirees. South Dakota is ranked second, after Wyoming.Mount Rushmore State offers scenic landscapes, low living costs and a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities.Florida, Tennessee and Delaware complete the list of five states where you can retire comfortably. You’re not the only one who worries about high housing and living costs when you consider retirement. Insider Monkey’s new list of affordable states for retirement in the U.S. reported that “the fear of outliving your retirement savings has grown more than ever before due to a variety of…
Images by Kimpton Gray Hotel Kimpton Gray Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Katia Soujol as its new Executive Chef, overseeing the hotel’s culinary program including its vibrant rooftop restaurant, Boleo. Soujol’s international experience spans more than thirty years, including Michelin-starred establishments, academic institutions, humanitarian initiatives and the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Boleo. Soujol is a native Grasser, France. Her culinary roots are rooted in the rich and resourceful cooking tradition of her grandmother. She was raised in a modest home where no food was wasted. She developed a love for soulful, simple cooking and studied culinary arts at nearby…
Grand Hyatt Denver is proud to unveil its newly reimagined Lobby, a transformational project that blends the rugged elegance Colorado landscapes with Denver’s modern allure. The lobby of the 516-room hotel has been transformed into a vibrant social hub that offers a refined and inviting retreat to visitors as well as locals. The space was transformed from a traditional passageway into a stylish, relaxing living room. In collaboration with RH Contract, carefully selected furnishings bring to life the vision inspired by Colorado’s natural elements and varied tones. Rich palettes of warm woods, deep greens and blues, as well as caramel…
My best chance at a two-week getaway with my twins is usually in July when they are not in school. Traveling is a great way to celebrate my children’s birthdays and mine. We’ve spent recent summers in sweltering peak-heat places like Greek islands, the Dalmatian coast, Rome, Amalfi, and Tokyo—all incredible experiences, and all also so hot that we were practically melting. I’ve learned how to prepare for any weather conditions and dress appropriately. The best fabrics for the conditions include breathable materials and lightweight fabrics. sweat-friendly stylesI’ve learned which items are worth packing and which ones don’t. These are…
L+R Hotels is a group that owns 115 properties in Europe, the U.S. and the Caribbean. It plans to announce a restructuring Monday aimed at centralized operations and streamlining technology systems. Joe Pettigrew, chief commercial officer of the group, said: “We’ve had a different set-up until today, so we didn’t have a lot of people who have heard about it.” L+R owns luxury hotels under the Iconic Luxury Hotels brand, as well as a mix urban and resort properties. Atlas Hotels, a division of L+R, is the company’s largest hotel chain.
Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathTop Amenities Private patio with standalone tub and city viewsNeighborhood: Hollywood HillsThe studio is very cozy. This studio is cozy. Like, the bathtub in the kitchen. The clawfoot tub makes up for the lack of space, but the view from it is stunning. If you want to spend a few nights in the Hollywood Hills this would be a wonderful place. It is also accessible by 65 steps. You’ll need to pack light and be aware that this place is not suitable for those who have accessibility issues. The patio has a swinging daybed…
The discussions of the week emphasized a shared vision – a tourism driven by Africans and powered by innovations, rooted in African culture. The delegates stressed that Artificial Intelligence and technology must be used to benefit people, by facilitating travel and enhancing ethical standards. UN Tourism held an event on the sidelines of the CAF 68th meeting. Workshop on AI and Innovation Local officials will be able to learn about Tourism and Creative Industries. Discussions focused on AI tools and innovative technologies as the frontrunners of tourism development throughout Africa. They also discussed the importance and support of education, entrepreneurial skills and…
You can also find out more about the A-Team here.It is important to give serious thought when naming a range of mountains. It should have a certain character, evoke intrigue and elicit desire. Who wouldn’t want to visit the Crazy Mountains of Montana or make a fiery deal with California Diablo Range? As I studied a map in Spain, a large patch of green and gray emptiness was marked with the intriguing words: Sierra de la Demanda.I’ve traveled all over Spain In the last 20 years, I have been working and playing in Spain. But these “demanding mountains” had eluded.…