Tourism Businesses In Latin America Benefit From Sustainable Practices

In celebration of World Tourism Day on 27 September, the Rainforest Alliance, an international conservation organisation, is releasing the results of a study that examines whether tourism businesses in Latin America benefit from applying sustainable practices to their operations. ... [Read more...]

Research Shows Vacations Can Actually Make Kids Smarter

Study Shows Link to Academic Achievement in First Graders As the nation’s children settle in for another school year, many parents and teachers wonder how the summer break affected their children’s academic achievement. Analysis of a U.S. Department of Education study... [Read more...]

Thailand’s Most Exciting Designer Development

Internationally acclaimed design, branding and marketing company yoo, together with one of Asia’s leading development groups Absolute are set to launch a new apartment complex that will provide buyers with both a beautiful home as well as a secured and guaranteed investment... [Read more...]

New RCI Affiliate Offers Extravagant Blend Of Moorish Architecture And Malaysian Culture

Palace Vacation Club, one of Asia’s most innovative brands in the vacation ownership industry, recently announced a multi-year affiliation with RCI that makes RCI the exclusive third-party exchange provider for Palace Vacation Club. Palace Vacation Club was designed to provide... [Read more...]

World Travel Awards Highlight Host Resort and Region

Big Winners Include Fairmont, Marriott, American Airlines and Host Hacienda Tres Rios; Awards Help Traveling Public Find Best in Class Hacienda Tres Rios, an all-inclusive luxury resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, was the setting for the 2009 World Travel Awards’ North and... [Read more...]

The K Club And Firstlight Launch Fractional Ownership Of Luxury Properties Within Ireland’s Premier Golf And Spa Resort

One of the world’s most famous five-star golf and spa resorts, The K Club has announced a partnership with leading global co-ownership specialist Firstlight, to offer shared ownership of luxurious properties set within this outstanding 550-acre resort in County Kildare, just... [Read more...]

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, Dominican Republic, Appoints Manny Slomovits As Executive Chef

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, announces the appointment of Manny Slomovits as Executive Chef.  A New York native and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Slomovits has over 18 years of international... [Read more...]

RCI Members Get 50% Discount Off Leading Consumer Timeshare Magazine

All RCI Members can now benefit from 50% OFF an annual subscription to Owners Perspective Magazine, an independent publication reporting and reviewing on all an owner would ever need to know about timeshare ownership and how to get the most from their membership, and the latest... [Read more...]

Magical Maya

By Sharon Drechsler What was it like on the Yucatan Peninsula in the year 800 A.D., at what might have been the height of the Mayan civilization? I wonder this as I stand peering up at the top of the pyramid Temple of Kulkulkan, or El Castillo, its steep, steamy top poking well... [Read more...]

Hilton Named Number One Hotel Brand In Australia

Asia Pacific Business Hotel Guest Survey Ranks Hilton Hotels “Leading Choice Hotel Brand” for Fifth Consecutive Year A survey of Australian business travellers names Hilton Hotels the “Number One Hotel Brand” in Australia and the “Leading Choice Hotel Brand” in Australia... [Read more...]

A Prescription For Good Health: “Take Two Weeks And Call Me In The Morning”

It’s time to stop being vacation deprived! Step one: Admit there is a problem. Step two: Realize the health and wellness benefits of taking vacation. Step three: Take a better vacation. Vacationbetter.org can help you find out how. As we wrap up yet another summer season,... [Read more...]