Riu just opened its newest all-inclusive in Jamaica New Riu Aquarelle in Jamaica The history, the culture, the lagoon. The seaside town of Falmouth on Jamaica’s northern coast has been one of the island’s most popular destinations in recent years, drawing both a major cruise port and a growing collection of new resorts as part of what is becoming “greater” Montego Bay Now, Falmouth has another new addition: the Riu Aquarelle, a 700-room retreat that just began welcoming its first guests this week, the seventh resort for Riu Hotels and Resorts in Jamaica. So what do you need to know about the new Riu? The new resort, set on White Bay Beach, is a family-friendly Riu: that means a Splash Water World water park, buffet eateries, four pools and a children’s pool, too. The rooms range from ocean-view suites to junior swim-up suites, with the latter having access to [...]

Quintana Roo is in the Top Ten of places to visit in 2024 According to the Wall Street Journal, Quintana Roo appears in the Top 10 of the best places to visit in 2024, after analyzing and disseminating the latest travel trends to make a list of the best destinations for this year. On the Wall Street Journal list, Quintana Roo shares the Top 10 with destinations such as Malaysia, the Balearic Islands, Buenos Aires, and Prague, among others. According to what is published, Quintana Roo has gained popularity in recent years and Tulum stands out as one of the main attractions for tourists, who now have another way to get directly to the new airport, details the Wall Street Journal. Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa celebrated that the American newspaper “Wall Street Journal” placed Quintana Roo among the ten best places in the world to visit in 2024 within the framework [...]

St Elizabeth students introduced to careers in tourism With the goal of providing young minds with information about careers in the hospitality sector, team members from Sandals South Coast recently travelled to Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, to engage students from high schools and colleges in the parish at a tourism expo organised by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo).The day’s event saw representatives of various departments of the resort sharing insights into career opportunities within their fields. To enrich the experience, they incorporated practical demonstrations, teaching students mocktail mixology and cooking sessions, in which they could actively participate. Vilma Smith, Sandals South Coast’s environment, health and safety manager, in sharing about her profession, used the opportunity to encourage students to take proactive steps in preserving natural resources within their communities. Smith emphasised the importance of practices like recycling, proper waste management and disposal. She also highlighted the resort’s commitment to environmental [...]

Google’s new travel tools to plan your next trip People walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2023. Google has upgraded its Search, Maps and Shopping to help users prepare for those summer vacations ahead. © Provided by Deseret News Google has upgraded Search, Maps and Shopping to help users prepare for those summer vacations ahead. According to Forbes, “These new features can help you easily build personalized itineraries. ... The new perks are in addition to recent travel bookings, including price protection coverage on qualifying flights and AI-powered trip planning functions.” 6 new or improved Google tools This year, Google has or will release generative AI in Search, recommendation and customization Maps lists, travel wardrobe curation, translation of on-screen text with Circle to Search and multisearch in Lens. 1. Plan a trip without research To plan a trip using Google’s AI features: Opt in for the Search Generative [...]