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  • Below Saint Lucia: New Underwater Sculpture Park to Open This Winter (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 13:17:04)
    This winter, a new underwater dive park opens in Saint Lucia.  Below Saint Lucia, at Anse La Verdure on the island’s southwest coast, will bring together art, culture, history and marine conservation through a collection of sculptures inspired by Saint Lucia’s people, heritage and national identity.
  • Kinara by Vikas Khanna Presents Forgotten Flavours Chapter III: Coast to Coast (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 11:24:15)
    On 21 November, Kinara by Vikas Khanna at JA Lake View Hotel will welcome Michelin-acclaimed Chef Vikas Khanna for the third chapter of its Forgotten Flavours dining series. TitledCoast to Coast, this intimate, one-night-only experience will take just 60 guests on a thoughtfully curated journey through India’s eastern and western coastal traditions, bringing together the artistry of Indian fine dining, carefully selected wines and the evocative world of fragrance.
  • Virgin Voyages launches Caribbean Sale with up to $500 onboard credit (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 10:41:27)
    Virgin Voyages has launched a new Caribbean Sale giving Sailors (guests) up to $500 in onboard credit on select voyages.Available on new bookings made before October 22, 2026, the offer applies to 270 voyages departing between October 2026 and October 2028 across all four Lady Ships: Brilliant Lady, Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady.
  • The Delta, woven into every moment: New andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Lodge (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 10:14:37)
    andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is set to enter an exciting new chapter with an extensive rebuild that will see the intimate safari camp evolve and reopen as andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Lodge in August 2027. Set within an exclusive 90,500-hectare (223,630-acre) concession in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Xaranna is immersed in one of the world’s most extraordinary wilderness ecosystems: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the seasonal flood transforms the landscape into a shifting mosaic of waterways, islands and floodplains. This delicate ecosystem supports an exceptional diversity of wildlife, and approximately 450 recorded bird species. Guided by the rhythms of the Delta itself, the new lodge will bring the landscape into every aspect of the guest experience, inviting travellers to rediscover this remarkable wilderness as a restorative place that reveals itself layer by layer.
  • What Does It Mean to Age Well: tulåh’s Philosophy of Longevity as Whole-Person Vitality (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 10:10:31)
    As GCC travellers increasingly seek more meaningful, preventative approaches to wellbeing, longevity is moving beyond a wellness trend to become a more considered way of thinking about how we live, restore and thrive. As the focus shifts from simply extending lifespan to extending healthspan, a more fundamental question is emerging: what does it actually mean to age well?At tulåh Clinical Wellness, set in the lush landscapes of Kerala, India, the approach looks beyond traditional anti-ageing treatments to consider longevity as the ability to remain physically strong, cognitively resilient, and emotionally balanced for as long as possible.
  • Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes Continues Global Expansion into New Destinations (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 07:34:48)
    Mandarin Oriental’s curated collection of the world’s finest private vacation homes announces a significant expansion, welcoming twelve homes to its global portfolio, now comprising 43 Exceptional Homes across 18 sought-after destinations. These additions mark an important milestone in the evolution of the collection, introducing Lopud, Porto Heli, Florence, Chianti, Sardinia and Marbella as entirely new locations, alongside further expansion in Puglia and the French Riviera.
  • Royal Grand Resorts Opens Clothing-Optional Gay Resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, in November (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:50:25)
    Royal Grand Resorts opens this November in Manuel Antonio with 30 rooms built for men who love men on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast. The idea is simple: upscale stays without ultra-luxury rates, in a beach town that has welcomed LGBTQ+ travelers for decades. Reservations are open now at royalgrandresorts.com.
  • ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS 2028/29 ANTARCTICA SEASON WITH MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE THE WHITE CONTINENT (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:47:37)
    Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled its 2028/29 Antarctica season, offering travelers more ways to experience the White Continent through an expanded collection of 25 intimate, yacht-style expeditions sailing from October 2028 through March 2029.The new season expands Atlas’ popular Drake Fly & Sail program from two departures in 2027/28 to four, while continuing to offer Drake Express expeditions that fly across the Drake Passage in both directions, classic Antarctic voyages that make the legendary crossing by sea, and extended journeys reaching the Antarctic Circle, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
  • Sonesta Checks in a New Generation of Travelers with ‘Young Royals’ Programming (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:44:03)
    Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) have announced the launch of ‘Young Royals’, a new family-focused program that transforms a hotel stay into an imaginative royal adventure from check-in to check-out.Designed for the next generation of travelers, Young Royals invites children to play, create, and explore through a series of immersive experiences inspired by the distinctive character of Royal Sonesta properties.
  • THE STUDIO BEHIND DOLLY’S LIFE OF MANY COLORS MUSEUM (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:38:37)
    As Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum officially open in Nashville, AOA, the award-winning design, production, and project management studio behind the museum’s immersive experience, is sharing an inside look at the two-year journey to bring Dolly Parton’s story to life - from their first concept sketches through opening day.
  • Frasers Hospitality opens Fraser Place Roppongi, Tokyo, (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:35:48)
    Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property, has announced the opening of Fraser Place Roppongi, Tokyo. This milestone establishes Frasers Hospitality’s presence in one of the world’s premier gateway cities, bringing its premium serviced living experience to travellers in Tokyo’s cosmopolitan core.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Unveils a First Look at Its Culinary Showcase for the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:33:09)
    Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, today announced its return to the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2026, bringing together culinary talent from across its Hong Kong hotels for its most expansive showcase of food, drink and hospitality to date. From 29 October to 1 November, 14 participating hotels will come together at the festival, where Marriott Bonvoy chefs and mixologists will present specially created dishes, drinks and immersive experiences celebrating the city’s rich culinary character.
  • The Way of the Warrior: Discovering Việt Võ Đạo with Master Phuc (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:31:17)
    This World Martial Arts Day, Master Phuc shares the discipline, philosophy and cultural heritage behind Việt Võ Đạo, Vietnam’s indigenous martial art.Where Korea has taekwondo and Japan has karate, Vietnam has Việt Võ Đạo. At Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, in Vietnam’s martial-arts-mad Bình Định province, now part of Gia Lai province, the tradition announces itself to arriving guests with the steady beat of traditional drums as Tran Van Phuc, the resort’s martial arts master and security manager, steps forward to begin his demonstration.
  • Celebrating an Australian Icon on World Kangaroo Day (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:29:51)
    This World Kangaroo Day, 24 October, Discover Aboriginal Experiences reveals where travellers can glimpse Australia’s most recognisable animal – and discover the First Nations stories, knowledge and cultural connections behind it.Few animals say Australia quite like the kangaroo. Recognised around the world for its distinctive way of moving, it has become shorthand for a continent. But seeing one in the wild is only part of the story.
  • Europe’s Lesser-Known Winter Markets by Rail (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:26:20)
    With thoughts turning to cooler seasons and festive celebrations, Byway, the European leader in no-fly holidays, has put together a selection of trips that include visits to some of the most authentic winter markets in Europe. Sourced by expert, local teams these are five Byway favourites, where travellers can experience long-held winter traditions, artisan shopping and magical seasonal escapes without the crowds:
  • Vietnam Airlines to Launch Nonstop Hanoi to Ahmedabad Flights in November (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 06:06:45)
    Vietnam Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad on November 3, 2026, marking the airline’s seventh route between Vietnam and India. The new service will operate four round trips per week using Airbus A321 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total scheduled service to India to 25 round trips per week.Flights from Hanoi will depart at 5:35 p.m. and arrive in Ahmedabad at 9:30 p.m. local time. Return flights will depart Ahmedabad at 10:45 p.m. and arrive in Hanoi at 4:35 a.m. the following day. Services in both directions will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Ambergris Cay Wins Fourth Consecutive Caribbean Honor as Alexandra Resort Earns First WTA (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 05:54:44)
    Ultimate Resort Vacations (URV) is celebrating two major honors across its Turks & Caicos portfolio, with Ambergris Cay named Caribbean’s Leading Private Island Resort 2026 and Alexandra Resort named Turks & Caicos’ Leading Family Resort 2026 in the World Travel Awards.The recognition marks Ambergris Cay’s fourth consecutive win in the category and Alexandra Resort’s first World Travel Award, highlighting two distinct experiences within the URV portfolio: highly personalized private-island luxury and family-focused, all-inclusive travel.
  • Centro del Vino Concha y Toro Named South America’s Leading Wine Tourism Experience at the WTA’s (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 05:49:27)
    Chile has reached another milestone in the global tourism industry. Centro del Vino Concha y Toro has been recognized as “South America’s Leading Tourism Winery 2026” at the World Travel Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the global travel and tourism sector. Each year, the awards recognize the leading destinations, organizations, and experiences across international markets.The distinction was awarded after receiving the highest number of votes from visitors across multiple countries, placing Centro del Vino ahead of renowned wine tourism destinations in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. More than recognition for a particular experience, the award reflects Chile’s ability to transform its wine heritage, cultural identity, and territory into a tourism offering capable of connecting with global audiences under the highest international standards.
  • CMEx to honor sustainability leader Jake Kheel (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 05:47:05)
    Jake Kheel, vice president of sustainability at Grupo Puntacana, will be honored by Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) for more than two decades of leadership at the intersection of business, tourism and environmental stewardship.Kheel has built his career around a central proposition: that business can be one of the most powerful — and often underused — forces for addressing environmental challenges.
  • FCCA conference opens in San Juan with focus on cruise business (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-13 05:44:08)
    The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) opens its 32nd annual Cruise Conference & Trade Show today in San Juan, Puerto Rico, bringing cruise executives and destination partners together to discuss business opportunities and priorities for the sector.Hosted by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the conference runs through Oct. 16. One-on-one meetings, workshops and a trade show will give tourism stakeholders opportunities to engage directly with cruise line decision makers.