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All five El Cid Vacations Club resorts receive top honors again from RCI.
El Cid Vacations Club, the membership-based division of El Cid Resorts has been honored once again by RCI, the leader in vacation exchange, at their 2017 Awards ceremony.
If March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, then April is spring’s true awakening. All month long, the weather continues to get warmer, the sun shines brighter, the grass gets greener, and rain showers, while frequent in some parts of the world, usher in some of the most beautiful blooms of the year.
Hurricane season aside, there’s no bad time to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands—a Caribbean paradise of white-sand beaches, world-class water sports, beautiful oceanfront hotels, and restaurants doling out all the conch fritters and mojitos you can handle. Peak season is over by April, but that doesn’t…
As President Obama and his family headed to Cuba for a historic trip today, the Obama administration made a big announcement about people traveling to the Caribbean nation.
After the U.S. and Cuba restored diplomatic relations in April, the San Francisco-based online platform opened up in Cuba, allowing U.S. citizens to book lodging in the country through Airbnb.
In 1904, twelve years before the National Park Service Organic Act was signed and the National Parks Service was officially created, American park rangers began documenting the number of visitors to the national parks. Then, 120,000 people came through the gates of the 11 nationally designated lands.
In 2015, more than 10.7 million people visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which sits on the North Carolina and Tennessee border. And while the Smoky Mountains are beautiful in any season, we recommend going in the springtime, when the flowers are in bloom, or in fall, wh…
Uber is going to Mexico, Tijuana to be specific, to take shots of tequila, make questionable life decisions and come back with one of several reasonably priced souvenirs.
A one-way ride to the Tijuana party.
With just under one month left before tax day, it’s time to get crackin’—not just on filing your taxes, but figuring out how to spend that precious return.
If last year’s trends are an indication, the average U.S. taxpayer will see an average return of $3,000. For some, that’s a down payment on a new car or money that goes straight into savings. But at Travel + Leisure, we like to think of it as an annual travel fund.
Depart: Los Angeles Arrive: Honolulu Where You’ll Stay: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, which is fresh off a renovation and right on Waikiki Beach. The Must-Do: Make the detour to Kailua, a beach town 20 minutes north of Waikiki. There, you’ll find The Local, a shave ice spot that highlights th…
Depending on the season and the special offerings, destinations can be popular one month and flounder the next. When planning vacations, it’s important for both agents and consumers to keep on top of what’s hot and what’s not.
Travel Leaders Group stats, plus in-the-trenches reports from agents have created a picture of travel’s most popular spots for the early part of the year.
St. Patrick's Day may only come around once a year on March 17, but there's certainly no shortage of Irish pride and tradition to be found across the U.S.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day year-round at one of these unique hotels.
Airlines might be raising fares, but there are still deals to be found at most major airports around the country. This is especially true if you happen to be flying on highly competitive routes. At some airports, however, promotional fares are few and far between and the overall price of a ticket can seem exceedingly high.
Some small and mid-sized markets have the prefect formula for expensive fares: high demand and limited competition.
Carnival LIVE is the cruise line’s one-of-a-kind entertainment experience held in each ship’s main theater. The theaters found on the company’s ships have a capacity that varies from 900-to-1,300 guests.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its fall 2016 Carnival LIVE lineup, including Sam Hunt, Chris Tucker and Jim Gaffigan.
When it comes to global accommodations brands, Airbnb and Trivago have an edge that their rivals likely envy.
When it comes to global accommodations brands, Airbnb and Trivago have an edge that their rivals likely envy. In a compilation by analytics firm Similarweb
There are too many options in too many venues in too many different places across the city. Seemingly, almost every SXSW session you feel compelled to attend is happening concurrently with multiple other sessions that may, or may not, be even more compelling.
With over 6,000 event sessions and artistic acts, the South by Southwest music, film, and interactive media conference in Austin poses a serious mental hea
Forget the big tours. Here's what to do in Iceland if you're looking for a more authentic experience.
Group tours aren't the best way to explore Iceland, a country defined by its sparse population and remote, stunning spaces. Instead, here are five ways to enjoy a more authentic Iceland experience. Read on.
It’s that time of year again: the bleak, post-holiday stretch of winter that seems to drag on forever. While the sun may not be shining where you are, remember: It is out there somewhere—and you only have to hop on an airplane to find it.
There’s nothing as blissful as taking a swim while looking out over a silent, almost lunar desert landscape. One of our favorite spots to do this is Chile’s Atacama Desert, where the weather is always stunning, with barely a drop of rain. The infinity pool at Tierra Atacama is beautifully simple, gi…
Setting off for the Caribbean seems so easy—until you have to choose from among 25 countries and an untold number of resorts.
Setting off for the Caribbean seems so easy—until you have to choose from among 25 countries and an untold number of resorts. Read on for where to go and what to do.
March is when the cold starts to let up and much of the country finally gets signs of warm weather. But if you start planning a trip for the summer months, you’ll hit high season for most destinations.
This is the spring retreat of choice for many Chinese, and visitors from other parts of the world are just starting to catch on. Visit the former artists’ escape (the city’s West Lake, a UNESCO Heritage Site, is the inspiration behind countless poems and paintings) in early March, when the weather i…
What makes a hotel rank among one of the most exciting openings in the world? This year, it came down to three factors: a killer location, impeccable design, and the ability to bring something totally new to the table.
The Mad Men look may be everywhere these days, but at L’Horizon—a 1952 estate once frequented by Ronald Reagan and Marilyn Monroe—Midcentury Modern isn’t just a trend, it’s built into the property’s DNA. Originally designed by desert architect William Cody for a Los Angeles power couple, L’Horizon h…
Vacation inspiration comes from all corners of life—including the cinematic works of art we pay to see on the silver screen. Speaking of masterpieces, we saw the release of some of the decade’s biggest blockbuster hits in 2015.
Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander star in this heartfelt drama, which tells the story of Lili Elbe, the first person in history to undergo sexual reassignment surgery. Set in the 1920s, principal photography took place in some of Europe’s most beautiful countries, including France, England, Ge…
There's no worse travel bummer than constantly having to tabulate your expenses or coming home to a surprisingly big bill. That's why all-inclusive resorts can be a saving grace, particularly when traveling with a large group with various needs.
Fresh off an $85 million remodel and expansion this past November, the former Dreams resort is already making waves when it comes to top-notch service, elegant facilities, and never-ending views—at the tip of Punta Cancun, the Hyatt Ziva is surrounded by water on three sides. The 547 suites here hav…
Sometimes the journey really is about the destination. Secluded beach bungalows, glamorous mountain retreats, inns tucked into remote unspoiled landscapes, and romantic lodges in the heart of the bush are extraordinary experiences in and of themselves. Travel + Leisure consulted with travel advisors across the world—including many from our own A-List of power agents—to find these special places: the world’s ultimate luxury escapes.
Hollywood legend Marlon Brando bought the French Polynesian private island of Tetiaroa in the 1960s with an aim to preserve the beauty and biodiversity that he’d fallen in love with while filming Mutiny on the Bounty. Carrying on that legacy now is The Brando, a resort offering 35 luxury villas. Eac…
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to take a trip to Canada, now is the time to book. The exchange rate for the Canadian dollar—also known as the “loonie”—is hovering right around 70 cents to the U.S. Dollar—a 13-year low, which gives Americans about a 30 percent discount on Canadian prices.
Canada is arguably one of the best places in the world to spot the Northern Lights—specifically in the Yukon Territory, where the Aurora Borealis swirls high above from August through mid-April. If skies are clear and there is little light pollution, it’s possible to watch the dancing neon yellows a…
Unless you’re a platinum credit card holder, you probably don’t think about going shopping in department stores on your travels. The commerce centers can, however, make excellent places to explore architecture, window-shop, enjoy a spa treatment, or people-watch from the café.
Le Bon Marché is a temple of classic and contemporary design. Built in 1852 by Gustave Eiffel—the architect behind Paris’ defining monument, which shares his surname—the store features an Art Deco glass ceiling and sleek escalators that whisk shoppers between its four floors. When not perusing the b…
Birds and other wildlife are notorious for causing problems at airports, often known to fly over runways and strike aircraft. But one Michigan airport has discovered the most adorable of solutions: a border collie named Piper who patrols runways in a ski mask and boots.
At a Michigan airport, a border collie named Piper who patrols runways in a ski mask and boots. Read on.
Humming with culinary trends, museums, and al fresco music concerts, cities all over America provide ample opportunity for hotel exploration. Check into these brand-new hotels, with rooftop bars, top-notch furnishings, and impressive art collections, from Portland (in Oregon and Maine) to Miami Beach, and from New York City to L.A.
Open since June, this 168-room hotel is anchored by cups of Ristretto Roasters’ coffee and flaky croissants at a ground-floor café and bakery (Citizen Baker, from chef David Machado, also linked to Nel Centro) and 16 taps for local beers at the rooftop Altabira City Tavern, which boasts sw…
Star Wars Day at Sea is a cosmic celebration scheduled on eight sailings of the Disney Fantasy this year. After five days of regular Disney cruising, we knew the force was awakened when the captain sounded the ship’s horn to the iconic tune of Darth Vader’s Imperial March.
Ever wanted to dress as your favorite Star Wars character all day and night and not once feel awkward? Then this is the cruise for you.
Jamaica is one of the world’s most relaxed, laid-back vacation destinations. And Negril is the most relaxed, laid-back spot in Jamaica; a place so low-key that it’s known as the “Capital of Casual.” With its picture-perfect white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and spectacular oceanfront cliffs, it’s the quintessential Caribbean paradise.
Sunset in Negril. (Photo: Thinkstock)
Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts® upholds its strong partnership with Yachts-E®, a premier yacht rental company, with a new reservation process for members.
Orlando, Florida – January 28, 2016 – (INTUITION by Perspective Group) – Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts® upholds its strong partnership with Yachts-E®, a premier yacht rental company, with a new reservation process for members. UVC continues to take VIP service to the next level. Through…
Few things are more sacred and memorable that your college spring break. It’s a time to party with friends, stay up late talking, and burn off the stress of the semester.
Pack up your friends, put together the perfect playlist, and consider taking one of these epic road trips for spring break 2016.
If you thought the Polar Bear Swimming Clubs of America were hard core for diving into cold waters, this group in Siberia might literally have ice water flowing through their veins.
The Cryophile Winter Swimming Club of Krasnoyarsk, Russia take winter swims in an air temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit below zero. If that sounds insane to you, their family and friends agree.
Denver is ground zero for the new pot tourism scene, but it still has a long way to go.
Denver is ground zero for the new pot tourism scene, but it still has a long way to go. (Photo: iStock)
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