Luxury travel is increasingly international, with high-end travelers crossing more borders, staying longer, and seeking bespoke experiences in far-flung destinations.

November 20 to 23, we had the chance to take part in a post-fam trip with Meliá Hotels, staying at two properties belonging to the Spanish hotel chain: Paradisus Los Cabos and ME Cabo, both of which have recently introduced interesting new features. Here’s a look.

Hyatt Inclusive Collection offers a vast range of brands, and Reid reminds advisors that every brand has a purpose; the key is matching the right resort to the right client.

Bahia Principe Properties in Jamaica –the Grand Jamaica and the Luxury Runaway Bay are both closed indefinitely due to original planned renovations and the additional wallop of damage created by Hurricane Melissa.

Saint Lucia is celebrating Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday 2025, with two dozen hotels and resorts offering limited-time deals and perks up to 65% off. Details about discounts, resort credits, sunset cruises and spa offers can be found on the dedicated page created by Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Click here.   Offers include: Black Friday […]

Karisma Hotels & Resorts’s Black Friday applies to bookings made to the Caribbean and Mexico from now through December 8, for travel through December 22, 2026.  Guests can enjoy savings of up to 65% and up to $1,000 in resort credits at Karisma’s award-winning properties, which include the Margaritaville, Nickelodeon, Azul, El Dorado and Generations brands. Black Friday […]

In Mexico, Velas Resorts is offering up to 25% off nightly rates plus added values such as free stays for kids, 50% off for teens, spa credits, golf perks, hydrotherapy sessions, complimentary transportation, and more. The sale runs from November 28 through December 1, across its award-winning resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto […]

It’s that time of year again, with our inboxes packed to bursting with breathless press releases promising the ‘best deals of the year.’

Coming off a transformative three-year renovation, the Canadian-owned Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences in Saint Lucia has launched its Black Friday Sale, offering Canadian travellers savings of up to 55% percent off on select luxury accommodations from now through  December 4. As an added bonus, guests booking five nights or more will receive a $150 USD resort credit to […]

Guests booking a minimum four-night stay at the AAA Five Diamond Spice Island Beach Resort will receive a complimentary 50-minute Swedish Massage per adult (18+). This Black Friday offer is valid for bookings made by December 5 for stays through October 31, 2026. Guests can redeem the perk even during peak holiday periods (subject to […]