Resorts
Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda ushers in a new era of wellbeing
Club Med is ushering in a new era of wellbeing at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, kicking off its first annual Wellness Fusion Retreat from Jan. 18, 2026 to Feb. 14, 2026, during which time the resort will be offering expert-led sessions, restorative stays in the new Emerald Jungle wellness Fusion Rooms and on-demand mindfulness via a collaboration with technology partner, YouTuneIn. The expanded offerings come at a time when travellers are increasingly seeking transformative and immersive experiences focused on connection, restoration and holistic well-being. Guests staying at...
RIU Hotels & Resorts opens new London property
RIU Hotels & Resorts has broadened its presence in London by opening the Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster. The new RIU Plaza hotel builds on the success of the Hotel Riu Plaza London Victoria, which RIU opened in July 2023. The Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster features 464 rooms and is located just one minute from the River Thames and Tate Britain, and is within walking distance of Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the iconic Big Ben. The new hotel is also close to Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park and the London Eye, and offers guests a full...
Iberostar Group looks to the future with accelerated growth, ambitious investment plan
Iberostar Group reports that it closed its 2025 financial year with managed revenues of €5.1 billion, a 14% increase over the previous year. That performance, supported by the strength of its two business divisions, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and World2Meet, consolidates a trajectory of sustained growth within a stable global tourism sector. The company said that it has strengthened its competitive position through a strategy focused on quality, operational excellence, and guest experience differentiation; along with maintaining an ambitious investment plan of €1...
New Rondoval Villas coming soon to Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is now accepting reservations for a collection of 20 Rondoval Butler Villas with Private Pools, set to welcome guests this coming Nov. 1. The expansion brings Sandals’ iconic round-shaped villa-style accommodations to the brand’s newest resort in the Eastern Caribbean, complete with private pools and rooftop terraces perfect for soaking up the Vincy sun. Set along the edge of the Buccament Bay valley and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the new Rondoval Butler Villas are designed for unmatched tranquility and privacy, spanning from 1,000...
Windjammer Landing launches Caribbean Island Escape offer
Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences in Saint Lucia is offering a Caribbean Island Escape winter package, available now until Feb. 2, 2026. For a limited time, guests can enjoy up to 50% off their stay for travel through December 2026. As an added winter bonus, guests staying five nights or more in January or February 2026 will receive up to $500 in resort credit to enhance their stay. To further elevate their stay, guests can upgrade to the Premium All-Inclusive Package, which includes kids eat free (ages 11 and under), unlimited à la carte dining and premium beverages...
Sandals and Beaches Resorts launch Winter Blues Sale
Sandals and Beaches Resorts are inviting Canadian travellers to make the Caribbean their New Year’s resolution with their limited-time Winter Blues Sale. Available to book from now through Feb. 2, 2026, the offer features instant credits, spa perks, and even a complimentary catamaran cruise, so guests can bask in the Caribbean’s most dazzling shades of blue. Canadian travel advisors can book through their preferred Canadian tour operator (instant savings are based on the tour operator’s product line-up) or with Unique Vacations Canada at 1-800-545-8283 or...
Hyatt completes sale of Playa’s Owned Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the closing of the sale of the real estate portfolio previously acquired from Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (“Playa”) to Tortuga Resorts (“Tortuga”), a premier real estate and asset management platform focused on luxury beachfront hospitality across Mexico and the Caribbean, for approximately $2 billion. Hyatt can achieve up to an additional $143 million earnout if certain operating thresholds are met and has retained $200 million of preferred equity in Tortuga in connection with the transaction. The real estate portfolio originally...
Ko Olina, O‘ahu’s Sunny Leeward Coast, makes the perfect escape
Ko Olina Resort on O‘ahu’s west coast offers a winter experience defined by sunshine, open space, calm waters, and seasonal moments found nowhere else in Hawai‘i. Ideal for winter travellers seeking warmth without crowds, Ko Olina pairs natural beauty with culture, wellness, and family-friendly adventure. Here are three reasons it stands out as a winter destination in Hawai‘i: Watch Humpback Whales Return to Hawaiian Waters December–April marks the return of humpback whales to Hawaiian waters. From Ko Olina Marina, visitors can join small-group whale-watching...