Eye on the World: Hotel Xcaret, Riviera Maya
The new Hotel Xcaret, which opened on Dec. 1, is located in Riviera Maya and is the first property for Destino Xcaret.
Eye On The World: Il Salviatino, A Florentine Villa
Contributing writer Regina Baraban traveled to Florence, Italy last month for a visit to Il Salviatino, a gorgeously restored 15th century villa that has hosted many weddings and a guest list of such luminaries as the Dali Lama.
Eye on the World: Unfiltered Cancun
Whether your clients are foodies, spa-lovers, or like to relax in luxury, there's something here to fit their needs. Take a glimpse of our unfiltered images for a peek of what Cancun has to offer.
Eye on the World: La Coleccion Resorts in Cancun
I traveled to Cancun last month to get a taste of three of La Coleccion by Fiesta Americana properties.
Eye on the World: Sandos Cancun Lifestyle Resort
Last month, contributing writer Regina Baraban spent a few days at the Sandos Cancun Lifestyle Resort, where clients can soak up the sun, snorkel with wildlife, sip on hipster cocktails, and sample delicious dishes.
Eye on the World: Calgary
Though we visited Calgary during Rendez-vous Canada, we were able to sneak in a few experiences around town.
Eye on the World: The Perry Hotel Key West
The Perry Hotel Key West is the Keys' latest opening, located on Stock Island—an area known for its fishing community with an artsy vibe—just a 15-minute drive to Key West's popular Duval Street.
Eye on the World: 8 Hotels, 1 Gorgeous Island
We took a whirlwind tour of some of Saint Lucia's most beautiful resorts. Here's a snapshot of the island's hotel landscape.Â
Eye on the World: The Florida Keys
With beach towel, bug spray and boyfriend in tow, I set out on a road trip across what has to be one of the most scenic roadways in the U.S.—a.k.a. the Overseas Highway—to The Florida Keys.
Eye on the World: #MIA2BOS Road Trip
On our road trip from Miami to Boston, we took a trip through American history, with stops in St. Augustine, Savannah, Richmond, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Charleston.
Eye on the World: Luxury Bahia Principe Runaway Bay
It was a scenic little drive down Queen's Highway to the all-inclusive Luxury Bahia Principe Runaway Bay, Don Pablo Collection in Jamaica. From there, it was one eye-pleasing sight after another.
Eye on the World: Pandora—The World of Avatar
Last week Recommend had a sneak peek of Pandora—the World of Avatar, at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Eye on the World: Universal’s Volcano Bay
On May 25, park-goers were greeted with great fanfare by the fictitious "Waturi" people of Universal's Volcano Bay during the highly anticipated opening of the new water theme park in Orlando.
Eye on the World: Disney Fantasy
Recommend recently took a cruise on the Disney Fantasy to check out the new "Marvel Superheroes" and "Star Wars" youth activities as well as the recently opened branch of Tiffany & Co and the Sweet On You ice cream shop.
Eye on The World: Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall
On Recommend's recent visit to the all-inclusive, family-friendly Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica, we soaked up the local culture and Caribbean sun.
Eye on the World: South Africa and Mozambique
In mid-May, Recommend contributor Lane Nieset jetted off to Durban, South Africa for the annual INDABA conference, heralded as Africa’s largest travel trade show.
Eye on the World: Belgium
Our recent 3-city tour of Belgium was a whirlwind of sensations.
Eye on the World: Avalon Waterways
Recommend hopped on board Avalon Waterways' Avalon Visionary in April, cruising along the castle- and vineyard-lined Moselle and Rhine rivers from Amsterdam to Paris.
Eye on the World: Hammock Beach Resort
See just how sweet #LifeatHammockBeach is through the eyes of Recommend's Web Editor, who spent a weekend at the oceanfront Hammock Beack Resort in Northeast Florida.
Eye on the World: Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso
See how Recommend's Web Editor made the most out of her stay at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Eye on the World: Southwest England
Eclectic towns, cultural cities, street art, captivating castles, and memorable meals filled my days while touring Southwest England during this year’s ExploreGB.
Eye on the World: Cruising the Rhine with Viking Hild
Recommend jetted over to Germany to take a first-hand look at two of Viking River Cruises’ latest Longships to join the fleet: Viking Hild and Viking Herja.
Eye on the World: Panama & Costa Rica with Windstar Cruises
During the course of seven days, through the Panama Canal and to Costa Rica with Windstar Cruises.
Eye on the World: EAST, Miami and Brickell
We recently snuck away to EASTMiami in the heart of Brickell to check out the new Brickell City Centre, Wynwood neighborhood and a few more treats.
Eye on the World: Luxury Bahia Principe Fantasia
This past weekend, I hopped down to Punta Cana to check out the all-new, all-inclusive Luxury Bahia Principe Fantasia.
Eye on the World: MGM National Harbor
Vegas meets Maryland in the form of the new MGM National Harbor nestled on the banks of the Potomac River.
Eye on the World: Dubai
Time flies when you’re seated in Emirates’ Business Class. Just ask Recommend magazine's Web Editor, Melissa Bryant, who flew on the award-winning airline’s inaugural nonstop flight between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale.
Eye on the World: Cuba with Celestyal Cruises
Recommend's Caribbean editor Ed Wetschler has just returned from a week in Cuba via Celestyal Cruises.
Eye on the World: Carnival Vista
We got a peek at some of the fun on board the Carnival Vista when it was docked at PortMiami.
Eye on the World: Lithuania
One of the nicest aspects of visiting Vilnius, capital of Lithuania, is that the local people seem to enjoy their city as much as visitors.
Eye on the World: Estonia
Estonia may be one of the smallest countries in the world, but right now its 1.3 million citizens are among the most forward-looking and cheerful.
Eye on the World: Playa Largo Resort & Spa
Recommend attended the grand opening for the Playa Largo Resort & Spa, an Autograph Collection property in Key Largo. Check out the goodies in these pictures taken during our stay.
Eye on the World: Opal Sands Resort
From sunrise to enchanting sunset, my days spent on a recent press trip at Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater, Florida featured a bit of sun, a bit of art/art-making and a whole lot of grouper!
Eye on the World: Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is home to two unique properties from the Kessler Collection, The Mansion on Forsyth Park and its riverside sister-property, The Bohemian.
Eye on the World: Adventures by Disney on the Danube
Adventures by Disney's 8-day Danube River cruise is an action-packed itinerary that takes clients to eight destinations in four countries, and I've got a whirlwind photo tour with all the highlights.
Eye on the World: RIU Republica, Punta Cana
Recommend's Associate Editor spent a few days taking in the splendor that surrounds RIU Republica in the Dominican Republic—a property that’s been open only for a little over a month.Â
Eye on the World: New York City
We headed off to NYC to get a first look at Cunard's Queen Mary 2 Remastered, but we couldn't help taking a few snapshots of one of the most photogenic cities in the United States.
Eye on the World: The Beloved Hotel and Finest Playa Mujeres
Romance, excitement, and cool ocean breezes were in the air at the Excellence Group Luxury Hotels & Resorts’ The Beloved Hotel and Finest Playa Mujeres properties in Mexico—and I was there to experience it all!
Eye on the World: China
A picture is worth a thousand words, and my week-long press trip through northern and eastern China with Goway Travel left me utterly speechless (in a good way), so I’ll let these photos do the talking.
Eye on the World: Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
Have you seen SpongeBob SquarePants or Patrick? I did, just a couple of weeks ago...hanging out at the brand-new Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic.
Eye on the World: Club Med Sandpiper Bay
This past weekend I headed over to Port Saint Lucie in Florida where I spent a few days at Club Med Sandpiper Bay. This property, located on the St. Lucie River, offers more than a just relaxing escape tanning by the water.
Eye on the World: Barbados
Have you ever visited a garden inside a cave? What about a rum factory on an old plantation? Have you swam with sea turtles or eaten foie gras and duck ravioli in a cliffside restaurant? No? Well, that just means you haven't been to Barbados.
Eye on the World: Iberostar Playa Mita & Sayulita
Last month, I ventured off to Iberostar Playa Mita in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. Here's a peek at what my iPhone and I captured at the resort and in the fishing village (or surfing town) of Sayulita.
Eye on the World: Magdeburg, Germany
In addition to tasting local cuisine, visiting a medieval-themed Christmas market and taking part in an opening musical reception in the quaint town of Quedlinburg, guests of this year's Germany Travel Mart were invited to experience the 1,200-year-old city in eastern Germany through culturally enriching activities, including walking tours, bike tours and cultural programs.Â
Eye on the World: Riviera Maya
For four days I ate, slept and played like rock 'n' roll royalty at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico, experiencing the luxuries and VIP treatment available only to guests of the resort's new Rock Royalty Level.
Eye on the World: St. Augustine, Florida
I took advantage of the long President's Day weekend to take a 3-day trip to St. Augustine, where I experienced the culture (at the Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum's Odditorium), soaked up the history (on a pirate pub crawl), and learned about legendary former residents (on a walking ghost tour) in our nation's oldest continuously occupied European settlement.
Eye on the World: Scenic Puerto Vallarta
Recommend just got back from Gala Vallarta Nayarit, where we got the scoop on what's new in Puerto Vallarta, including updates to hotels and info on new hotels, too.
Eye on the World: Thompson Playa del Carmen
We just got our hands on this eye candy and couldn’t wait to share.
Eye on the World: Thuringia, Germany
Thuringia is both the green heart of Germany and the old stomping ground of some of Germany's greatest minds.
Eye on the World: German Christmas Markets
For approximately five weeks beginning the last week in November through the week of Christmas, cozy market squares and old town centers across Germany are filled with wooden huts selling handmade mementos, the aroma of grilled sausages and holiday spirit.
Eye on the World: Valencia, Spain
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to travel to Europe for the first time. For my first rendezvous with Europe, I had the opportunity to explore Spain—specifically Valencia—as a guest of the Tourist Office of Spain.
Eye on the World: A Screaming Good Time at Universal Orlando
I squealed with excitement upon learning that I would be visiting Universal Orlando for the first time in eight years. Not only is the theme park resort exhibiting exponential growth with the recent openings of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem 3D ride, and CityWalk expansions, but it's also celebrating 25 years since opening in 1990.
