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ALMALUSA ALFAMA HOTEL OPENS IN THE HEART OF LISBON’S OLD TOWN AlmaLusa Hotels adds a third distinctive boutique hotel to its collection of properties reflecting “the soul of Portugal.” Lisbon, Portugal - Nov. 7, 2023 - AlmaLusa Hotels (www.almalusahotels.com), renowned for its commitment to preserving Portuguese heritage while offering bespoke hospitality experiences, proudly announces the opening of its third property, AlmaLusa Alfama. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque, old town Alfama neighborhood, AlmaLusa Alfama is a tribute to the rich history and vibrant culture of Lisbon. Captivating location and design With the stunning backdrop of Campo das Cebolas, just steps away...

Holland America Line’s Black Friday Sale Features Prepaid Crew Appreciation and Up to 30% Off Cruise Fares   Guests can plan ahead and book their 2023-2025 cruises with this limited-time offer.   Seattle, Wash., Nov. 2023 — Cruisers can get an early start shopping for the holiday season with Holland America Line's Black Friday Sale that runs from Nov. 17 to Dec. 1, 2023. Guests who book select cruises through 2025 will receive prepaid stateroom crew appreciation, resulting in an added value of up to nearly $700 per person depending on the length of sailing. Black Friday promotional sailings also...

Come Live Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead in Mexico City, the City that has it all. MEXICO CITY, Mexico — October 12 -  Mexico City sets the scene for one of the most important holidays in Mexico — Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This ancestral tradition dates back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, with roots originating in the cultures of Mesoamerica. Over time, these traditions were blended with Catholic beliefs to give rise to the holiday we know today, celebrated across Mexico.   The central pillar of the celebration is remembering the lives of those...

V RETREATS HOTELS LEAD IN SUSTAINABILITY   Luxury Italian hotels meet Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards for ambitious sustainability efforts.  Clockwise from Top Left: Mazzarò Sea Palace, Ca’ di Dio; Atlantis Bay and Donna Camilla Savelli.    ROME, ITALY (Oct. 12, 2023) – The VRetreats collection, a part of VOIhotels, is proud to announce that four of its Italian luxury hotels have been certified as leaders in sustainability according to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) standards: Atlantis Bay and Mazzarò Sea Palace in Taormina, Sicily; Ca’ di Dio in Venice; and Donna Camilla Savelli in Rome. Each of the hotels met the strict...

¡Celebremos el Encuentro con Nuestros Seres Queridos en el Festival del Día de los Muertos de Oakland! OAKLAND - En Oakland, al igual que en las vibrantes tradiciones mexicanas, la muerte es un reencuentro, no una despedida. Este 29 de octubre, el corazón cultural de la ciudad, el barrio de Fruitvale, se llenará de vida, color y música para celebrar el Día de los Muertos.  El Festival Anual del Día de los Muertos, organizado por el Consejo de Unidad, se prepara para su 28ª edición, abriendo sus calles a miles de visitantes. Este evento al aire libre ofrece una experiencia...