Author: Damon M. Banks

Local Flavors and Penthouse Living at The St. Regis Bangkok

Local Flavors and Penthouse Living at The St. Regis Bangkok

For travelers in search for a truly immersive and authentic experience in Thailand, The St. Regis Bangkok has thoughtfully curated a new signature offer pairing a hidden gems exploration of Bangkok with insider access to cultural attractions, plus an indulgent evening of chef-cultivated Thai dining in the newly enhanced Owner’s […]

Plan Ahead for Easter in Iceland at Hotel Rangá

Plan Ahead for Easter in Iceland at Hotel Rangá

Easter in Iceland is a time for family and friends to come together and relax, wind down and enjoy the natural beauty of this enchanting, volcanic land. Hotel Ranga is one of the Southern Iceland’s most luxurious country resorts when you want a tranquil setting to get away from everything and […]

Halong Bay’s Five-Star Cruise Sets Sail

Halong Bay’s Five-Star Cruise Sets Sail

With so many of our cruise updates featuring the Caribbean and Mediterranean, we loved learning more about this fantastic addition to the cruise industry in Asia. Halong Bay is bracing itself for its biggest and most luxurious cruising vessel yet replete with 46 spacious cabins, an evening piano bar, spa, […]

Should I Buy Travel Insurance?

Should I Buy Travel Insurance?

We get a lot of questions about travel insurance each year – should I purchase this with my trips? How do I know what level of insurance is right for me? Is it a waste of money? While it’s very much a matter of personal preference, if you are not […]

Motto By Hilton: The Newest Affordable Urban Lifestyle Brand

Motto By Hilton: The Newest Affordable Urban Lifestyle Brand

The travel industry has a new hot topic to discuss this week with Hilton announcing the launch of Motto by Hilton, its newest affordable lifestyle brand that will empower guests by giving them the freedom to create their own experiences in the world’s most sought-after cities. With Hilton approaching its 100th anniversary, it continues […]

A Localized Approach to Hotel Amenities

A Localized Approach to Hotel Amenities

We all have to admit that rarely do we take the time to think about the time and effort that goes into the process of choosing those little amenities we find in the bathrooms of our hotels while traveling. Of course, those of us who are paid to critique and […]

Coming Soon: One&Only Branded Luxury Residences

Coming Soon: One&Only Branded Luxury Residences

Nestled along a one-mile stretch of pristine beach, Mandarina is the most significant new resort and residential community to grace the shores of Mexico in decades and will draw the most discerning buyers and travelers from around the world to Riviera Nayarit. Just under one hour north of Puerto Vallarta, […]

When Only The Best Spanish Immersion Program Will Do

When Only The Best Spanish Immersion Program Will Do

Whether it be for work, or for simply the convenience of being able to easily travel through Spanish speaking areas of the world, being fluent in Spanish can prove to be a very rewarding experience. I was instantly intrigued when I discovered the Fluenz language program since it combines the […]