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Top 5 Must-Sees Stay at the Grand Hotel Belvedere or the renovated Braunbär Hotel & Spa, two exciting additions to Wengen’s hospitality scene.The Jungfraujoch is the highest train station in Europe and the world.La Fondue is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional Swiss Fondue.If you want to avoid crowds, visit in the spring or the fall.Instead of skis, opt for a velogemel – a wooden skibike with roots in Grindelwald. The word “storybook”, which is used to describe various mountains, is often thrown around in conversation. villages in SwitzerlandThe repetition of the word does not make it less accurate.…
Best for: Outdoorsy AdventuresCastelfalfi offers a range of kids clubs for older children. Castelfalfi is another charming, ancient village and castle dating from 754 AD. It spans over 2,700 acres. The hilltops are home to villas and suites for every family, offering spectacular views. It is also the perfect location for an adventure theme park. With 10 woodland courses, heights and difficulty ratings increase with age (ranging from 3 to 12)—with the hardest encompassing Tarzan ropes, a cargo net, jumping mats, zip lines, and zooming through the treetops on a toboggan sledge. Other activities include falconry, fishing, archery and archery…
Bangkok, Thailand – Centara Hotels & ResortsThailand’s largest hotel operator is speeding up its global business expansion strategy by opening and transforming iconic five-star hotels and luxury properties in some of the most sought after destinations around the globe. The group is expanding its exclusive Centara Grand & Centara Reserve brands to maintain its celebrated standards, while remaining true its Thai family heritage. This will help it achieve its goal of being a top 100 global hotel company by 2027. Centara Grand is at the forefront of the growth, having opened an elegant new resort on the Maldives island earlier…
No item excites me more than handbags. I have tried to create a well-rounded small collection over the years: one black leather shoulder bag, for special evenings out; one fancy clutch, for special dates nights; and one polished tote Day trips are perfect for. Even though I love these three bags, I tend to use them only occasionally. What I do most of the time requires a casual, functional day bag. Enter: Athleta’s All About Small Crossbody Hobo Bag.When I first put my hands on it, I knew that I had found the perfect bag. This bag is my summer…
I’m a travel writer, and last month’s rose was getting to spend six glorious days sipping rosé and playing with free-range pigs at Spier Wine Farm South Africa. The thorn? When I first arrived, I had a swollen foot. The experiment was my own fault. You can only get it by clicking here Wear one knee-high compression sock On the 15-hour flight, from Newark to Cape Town, what should I wear? I’d wear regular ankle socks on my other foot to test how well compression socks could improve circulation in the air. Surely, after 10 years of flying across the…
Riga, LatviaQuite why the Latvian capital remains so under the radar is a mystery; the cobbled streets of the Vecrīga (old town) and the elegant art nouveau architecture make it one of the most beautiful cities in eastern Europe. Long summer evenings, with temperatures rarely topping 30C, form the backdrop for rooftop bars thrumming with live DJs, as well as alfresco concerts in leafy parks, while the beautiful sandy beaches of seaside Jūrmala are just a half-hour bus ride away.Visits should start with a stroll along the city canal, and then down Alberta Street. This street is lined with beautiful art nouveau-style mansions.…
Hotel guests today are more knowledgeable and selective than they have ever been. Travelers rely on reviews, social media and websites to make their decisions. In fact, 89% of travelers say reviews influence their booking decisions. In a world of transparency and comparisons, hotel businesses need to be able to stand out. — Source: EHL Staying ahead in this landscape is synonymous with being data-driven, which is precisely how you should approach competitor analysis. By looking at their property in the context of their competitors, hoteliers can have a proactive management strategy. This article provides a guide to the best…
Greece will always have a special place for me. It was the very first international destination my (now) husband and I visited, nearly a decade ago—and, just last year, it’s where we went on our honeymoon. We visited Athens Santorini and Crete on our first trip; we spent two beautiful weeks there during the second. island hopping From Paros, Milos, and Sifnos. Three Greek locations require a visit foolproof packing list To ensure that all activities, terrains, and climates are taken into account. I would also recommend sticking to a carry-on bag If you can, I recommend it, especially when…
Hilton is planning to open 100 hotels over the next few years, including in Ghana, Benin Nigeria, Angola, and Madagascar. The most recent hotel openings are Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof; Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston; and DoubleTree Hilton Addis Ababa Airport. Hilton Accra Cantonments to open later this year in Ghana Hilton expects to add 18,000 new jobs as it expands in Africa. CAPE TOWN (South Africa) – Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced plans to almost triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels trading in the coming years.…
LA: What is the most memorable experience you have had with these women?CMB: They all left a lasting impression. But Maya Angelou was the most memorable. She had not come to Chicago to see me but for some other reason. This guy greets us as we enter the hotel to have lunch. She stopped him. In an imposing voice, she said, “No. You mean Senator Mosley-Braun.” She straightened him and it was as if he had backed up.LA: As she should.CMB: He did, indeed. She was a firm believer in protocol and I can now see why she acted that…