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The Land of Fire and Ice has become a tourism hotspot over the past couple of year. And for good reason. Iceland is an incredible country, with features that you won't find anywhere else in the world.
Here are some of our favorite spots for a quick 4th of July getaway along with hotel deals at each destination!
Summer is almost here. And summer is our favorite time of the year to plan long weekend getaways. So in case you need some travel inspiration, here are some of our favorite summer destinations.
From partying on 6th Street to canoeing the Colorado River, the city of Austin offers travelers plenty to do and see. Here's our Weekend Wanderings Austin Guide.
Seattle is one of our favorite places to spend a long weekend. Despite the fact that Seattle has a reputation for rain and more rain, it's not quite as bad as people make it seem. Summers are often warm and dry in Seattle. And the dry weather often starts in the spring.
We spent a long 4th of July Holiday Weekend in Washington D.C. Not only is our nation's capital full of historical exhibits, museums and monuments, but Washington D.C. is a foodie's paradise with great restaurants and coffee shops. Here's our Weekend Wanderings, Washington DC Guide.
New York City, the big apple or the city that never sleeps. New York City is a great place to spend a weekend eating great food, drinking delicious coffee, seeing incredible Broadway Shows and of course emptying your wallet or purse on some unique shopping. To give you some tips on where to stay, what to do and where to eat we put together a New York City Guide.
We have been visiting Scottsdale, Arizona since we met. And it's one of our favorite places to spend a relaxing long weekend. Yes it's hot, but what better way to spend a weekend than laying by the pool with a cocktail in hand? Scottsdale is known as Arizona’s luxury watering hole. It's quickly become an oasis of Sonoran mountainside resorts offering, outdoor activities, lavish shopping and an incredible food scene. And Scottsdale has nearly 300 sunny days a year!
We love Portland, Oregon! We visit the Rose City at least once a year. Portland makes for a perfect long weekend destination. So why do we love Portland so much? Portland has an incredible food, coffee and craft beer scene. Portland is way more than just Downtown. Granted, the downtown area (particularly Pioneer Courthouse Square) is great, but Portland has some incredible neighborhoods full of vibrant restaurants and shops. And on those sunny, clear days, you have a view of Mount Hood in the distance.
Hotel Reviews
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club and Spa is located in Carlsbad California, which is just outside of San Diego. Perhaps one of the most notable things about the Park Hyatt Aviara is the physical location and surroundings of this beautiful resort.
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is located in the heart of California's prestigious Napa Valley. Perhaps one of the most unique things about the Fairmont Sonoma is that the resort itself has it's own supply of thermal mineral water which is part of the reason for a nearly 40,000 square foot spa.
We are getting excited about several new hotels coming in 2019. Here is a list of some of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2019
The AAA Four Diamond Fairmont Orchid Resort is located on Hawaii's Big Island. The resort sits about 30 minutes from Kona International airport on the Northwest side of the Big Island in Pakuo, HI.
Let's talk about vibrant meets modern and chic. The Andaz San Diego just unveiled a $4 Million Dollar rennovation in the spring of 2017. Perhaps one of our favorite things about the Andaz properties is you are surrounded by local arts, culture and food.
If you are looking for a luxurious escape smack dab in the middle of the Caribbean, then the Park Hyatt St Kitts is where you need to be. The entire resort overlooks Banana Bay which has an incredible view of Nevis.
Hilton Hotels debuted a new brand on Tuesday, a hostel-inspired, affordable urban lifestyle brand, Motto By Hilton. Motto will be Hilton's 16th brand, after they announced Tapestry Collection and the LXR Collection earlier this year.
Numerous hotel mergers have occurred over the past several years with Fairmont Hotels being acquired by Accor and Starwood Hotels being absorbed by Marriott. And that has left Hyatt Hotels an underdog. Both in terms of a much smaller footprint of hotels and resorts across the globe and a much smaller loyalty base. But Hyatt is trying to turn things around. And this morning they announced that they would acquire Two Roads Hospitality.
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By the end of this year, Hilton and Playa Hotels & Resorts will introduce Hilton La Romana, an All-inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic and Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-inclusive Resort, adding 1,269 new Hilton guest rooms to its existing global portfolio.
Need some travel inspiration for next year? Here is Virtuoso's top 9 locations you should visit in the new year.