RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The beach, for many, is the centerpoint of city life in Rio de Janeiro, with locals and tourists alike spending as much time as possible on or near the Atlantic waters and white sands. And…
We’ve had a correspondent in Colombia reviewing some new properties and filling in some gaps in our coverage. The latest luxury hotel review we’ve added is the Sofitel Victoria Regia in Bogota.This upscale property from the French chain Accor injects…
The Caribbean tourism sector is projected to record strong growth in 2019 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected performance last year.The Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the authority on regional tourism statistics and performance, is forecasting six to seven per cent growth…
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice to Nicaragua, no longer advising against all but essential travel to the country, and instead advising visitors to exercise a high degree of caution.In 2017, Nicaragua welcomed a 19 per…
Embraer delivered a total of 181 jets in 2018, of which 90 were commercial aircraft and 91 were executive jets (64 light and 27 large).The deliveries were within the outlook ranges for the year of 85 to 95 for the…
The loss of tourists from the neighboring country can not be offset by the rise in Brazilian, European and American visitors coming to Chile.Despite the significant international awards that Chile has received for its activities in the tourism industry, the…
Before I begin my usual Mexico hotel review, I want to share a story about a stupid thing I did, and the amazing thing that a beautifully stylish little hotel in Queretaro called MO17 Hotel Boutique did to solve my…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While Rio de Janeiro has a rich literary tradition, with figures such as Clarice Lispector, Nelson Rodrigues, and Carlos Drummond de Andrade immortalized in bronze throughout ‘Zona Sul’ (South Zone), there is a surprising paucity…
My welcome drink in the lobby of Viceroy Los Cabos was a colorful refreshment in what looked like a plastic bag, with a straw sticking out of the top. This spin on Mexican street stall practices seemed an odd choice…
With avant-garde decoration and a design focused on passenger comfort, the remodelled domestic VIP lounge at Quito International Airport has opened.The lounge remodelling project, commissioned by Corporacion Quiport, was directed by the Adriana Hoys Design Studio and implemented by Octofast.The…
