The rise of sustainable travel in Central America
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Cayuga collection
Costa Rica pioneered sustainable travel decades ago, but now some of its Central American neighbours have gained equal recognition. For those looking to explore ecotourism in the region, the Cayuga Collection (started in Costa Rica) now has sustainable high-grade materials in Guatemala, Panama and Nicaragua. “Big hotel groups often don't touch the place with such a strong sustainability focus,” Hans Pfister, co-founder of Cayuga, tells Forbes.com. “There's a lot of effort and effort involved in keeping these places truly sustainable, and it's more than just talking about sustainability, it's going to be a reality.”
Do you live on a cruise ship?
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When your ship finally enters, do you actually want to live for the rest of your life? That's the idea behind the new residential cruise line, Crescent Sea. In late 2026, Crescent Seas will launch Seven Seas Navigator's first “Sea Luxury Condominium,” featuring 210 cabins in a 371-foot studio starting at $1.25 million. All other units are suites, come in 12 designs, priced at $5 million to $8.5 million.
16 most beautiful restaurants in the world
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Chris Tambello
There are many lists ranking the best restaurants in the world, but only the Versailles Prize awards, which began at UNESCO in 2015, measure them aesthetically. This year's selection of the most beautiful restaurants in the world includes 16 dining establishments ranging from Miami to Marolca.
“Increasingly, museums are looking at chefs differently.
– Danny Meyer
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Every trip
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Hope
With summer travel reaching cruise altitudes, airlines around the world continue to invite customers with perks and amenities. From new business class suites to helicopter services, we'll show you the high-flight upgrades that airlines will be introducing this summer.
These soda-inspired suites have nostalgic fast winds
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Oripop
Have sweet dreams about sweets inspired by your favorite soft drinks? Oripop, a prebiotic soda company, recently announced its Oripop Time Travel Agency in partnership with Bankhouse Hotel. The brand has transformed its Austin, Texas property into a retro sweet inspired by Olipop's bestselling flavours. Among the suites of the Austin Motel Promotion (an application running until July 8th) is the 1986 Cream Soda Suite, featuring a vibrant blue colour palette. 1995 Strawberry Vanilla Suite, pink paradise with lava lamps and boy band posters. The 2002 Cherry Chorus Suite features walls and bright red furniture.
