St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Returns May 6-9 with New Saltworks Supper
Chef Jason Stanhope, a Kansas native who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco, is renowned for his elevated interpretations of classic cuisine and his commitment to local purveyors. Jason joined Charleston’s FIG in 2008, became Executive Chef in 2012, and earned the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast in 2015. In 2025, […]
California’s Island of Romance
Catalina Island has long earned its title as the Island of Romance, and ahead of Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day, this Mediterranean-inspired escape is inviting couples and friends to celebrate love in unforgettable style. With its oceanfront beauty, charming harbor town, and secluded natural landscapes, Catalina feels oceans away while remaining effortlessly accessible from Southern California. […]
More Pure Florida in 2026: Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Debuts Fresh Additions on Florida’s Gulf Coast
PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. — (January 27, 2026) — Punta Gorda/ Englewood Beach, a charming small-town coastal destination, is set to unveil an exciting lineup of new tourism initiatives, openings and events, elevating the region’s appeal. Local Eats What has flown under the radar when Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach’s story is being told is that the local food scene is thriving — it’s community-driven but recognized by national and international culinary institutions. Voted the #2 Best Small-Town Food Scenes by 10Best, the Guide […]
CPUC Approves $37.6 Million to Fund Undersea Fiber Connectivity to Catalina Island
AVALON, Calif. (January 5, 2026) – Catalina Island announced today the approval of a $37.6 million fund for a new undersea fiber connection. In a meeting on December 18, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $37,571,833 of funding to build an undersea fiber connection between Huntington Beach and Avalon on Catalina Island. The […]
Catalina Island to Host First-Ever Mermaid Festival October 25–26, 2025
AVALON, Calif. – Sept. 22, 2025 – Catalina Island is diving into something brand new this fall: the inaugural Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, splashing into Avalon Oct. 25–26. The free, family-friendly celebration will transform Avalon’s waterfront into an under-the-sea playground of art, music, food, and – of course – mermaids. The festival kicks off Saturday, […]
Pearland Boutique Shop & Hops Returns for Two-Day Shopping Event
Pearland’s semiannual shopping tradition returns on October 24 and 25 for a fun weekend of snacks, drinks, and incredible boutique shopping. Join locally owned boutiques for the fall 2025 edition of the Pearland Boutique Shop & Hop, featuring stores of many genres, including women’s fashion, men’s clothing, teen and young adult wear, plus specialty items like […]
Mexico Outlines Tourism Strategy Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
MEXICO CITY – Aug. 27, 2025 – Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, and Gabriela Cuevas Barrón, the country’s representative for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have unveiled a national tourism strategy designed to harness the full potential of the world’s biggest sporting event. Unveiled at Punto México before business chambers, tourism organizations, and industry […]
Fall and winter travelers will love Buenaventura Grand, the All-Inclusive experience that feels like home
Mexico City, August 15, 2025 — Mexico’s tourism boom shows no signs of slowing down. From January to July 2025, the country welcomed an unprecedented 47.4 million international visitors—a 13.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Of these, 23.4 million were tourists staying overnight, up 7.3% year-on-year. Visitors are also spending more, with US$18.68 billion in international visitor expenditure, marking a 6.3% growth over […]
Mexico is in Vogue: Record Visitor Numbers and New Experiences Await Travelers
Mexico City, August 15, 2025 — Mexico’s tourism boom shows no signs of slowing down. From January to July 2025, the country welcomed an unprecedented 47.4 million international visitors—a 13.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Of these, 23.4 million were tourists staying overnight, up 7.3% year-on-year. Visitors are also spending more, with US$18.68 billion in international visitor expenditure, marking a 6.3% growth over […]
Cala de Mar Ixtapa Invites Guests to Experience Wellness by the Sea
Ixtapa, Mexico, July 28, 2025 – Set against the dramatic cliffs of Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa is offering wellness travel through ancient rituals, marine-inspired therapies, and quiet spaces for reflection and meditation. At the heart of this luxurious hideaway is the resort’s world-class El Capricho Spa, where ancestral healing traditions, modern […]