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Kick Off 2026 with Winter Warmth, Wellness, and Romance at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, recent recipient of two Michelin keys, encourages guests to start the new year by celebrating wellness and romance in the warm tropical paradise of French Polynesia.

“The beginning of a new year brings so many reasons to celebrate,” says Romain Chanet, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. “For some, this may be a complete wellness reset in January, and for others, an expression of love and romance in February. Whatever the occasion, we will make it special and memorable, guided by our experts.”

Pan Pacific Whistler debuts the ‘Purpose Trees’ program this holiday season

Pan Pacific Whistler is elevating holiday giving this season by debuting its sparkling ‘Purpose Trees’, inspiring guests and visitors to give the gift of kindness and make a donation to the hotel’s three partner charities: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Whistler Animals Galore Society and Whistler Food Bank.

New for the 2025 holiday season, the hotel’s ‘Purpose Trees’ will be displayed in the lobbies of Pan Pacific Whistler’s two properties, Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside and Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, until December 31, 2025.

Making a splash: Garner by IHG arrives in South East Asia

IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Garner by IHG in South East Asia, with the opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central. Guests can immerse themselves in the vibrancy of this coastal city in Thailand, all while experiencing the brand’s ethos of ‘easy going stays that get you on your way’.

Garner hotels are designed to offer quality, relaxed stays at an affordable price. The brand offers the all-important things that guests value most – a central location and a great night’s sleep, as well as delicious options for breakfast to start your day right.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPANDS SEASONAL LINEUP OF 2027-28 CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES

It’s the season for island-hopping as Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newest lineup of ways to explore the Caribbean in 2027-28. Starting April 2027, families and vacationers can kick back or go all out on adventure across 13 Royal Caribbean ships, from the bold new Legend of the Seas and amplified Allure of the Seas to more action-packed getaways from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando) and Tampa, Florida; New Orleans; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Cartagena, Colombia; and Colon, Panama. The latest 2027-28 seasonal adventures are now available on Royal Caribbean’s website

Cunard Invites Travelers to “Treat Yourself, On Us” with Up to $600 Onboard Credit for Wave Season

Cunard, a legendary cruise brand with 185 years of offering timeless luxury at sea, today announced an indulgent offer for Wave Season. Now through February 25, Cunard is inviting travelers to Treat yourself, on us* and elevate their next voyage aboard any of Cunard’s four iconic Queens with exclusive limited-time benefits.

Italian ski resorts dominate the best value top 10 for adults and families

As one-in-twelve British holidaymakers1 get set to head off to the ski slopes in Europe, the 19th annual Post Office Travel Money Ski Resort Report, produced in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays, has found that Italian ski resorts will be the ones to beat for value – although lesser-known resorts in Norway and Finland are now rising up the ranks to rival Italy and its close-competitor Bulgaria in the best value top 10.  With price rises averaging over 10 per cent year-on-year in the ski resorts surveyed, Italy’s Bardonecchia and Passo Tonale are again rated the cheapest options for both adult and family skiers

Using local prices for a lift pass, ski equipment, tuition, meals and drinks researched by Crystal Ski Holidays and converted into sterling by Post Office to calculate one week resort costs for a family of four2, Passo Tonale is rated best value of 30 family ski resorts surveyed for the second year running.  Despite recording an above average increase of 14.4 per cent year-on-year, the barometer cost of £1,797 in Passo Tonale was half that of the most expensive ski resort, Saalbach, where prices rose 20.5 per cent to £4,060.

South African Tourism and GuideGeek launch new AI travel genius, ‘Siyanda’

North American travelers considering a trip to South Africa can now get expert advice from “Siyanda,” a cutting-edge AI travel assistant that provides instant answers to any travel or tourism-related questions about the country. Siyanda is built on Matador Network’s industry-leading GuideGeek chat platform and is tailored to support travelers seeking authentic, vibrant, and joy-filled journeys across South Africa.

Princess Cruises Launches 2026 Wave Season “Come Aboard Sale”

Princess Cruises begins the 2026 Wave Season with the introduction of its annual “Come Aboard Sale,” presenting some of the year’s best savings for travelers planning their next unforgettable vacation at sea. Running from now, through February 16, 2026, the sale features exceptional savings up to 40% off cruise fares, up to $500 in instant savings*, 50% off deposits, and free third and fourth guests on select sailings.