Travel Classics Media News
April / May 2024
New Lodging, Adventure and Wellness Offerings This Summer in Colorado
This summer, visitors to Colorado can expect to be wowed with exciting new travel experiences. Several highly anticipated new lodging properties will open their doors. Outdoor adventures abound with new trails, guided treks, glamping opportunities and events. Plus, new wellness and hot springs offerings, expanded EV Byways, astrotourism adventures, immersive arts, live music venues and more! For a complete list of summer news and story ideas, visit news releases at Colorado Tourism. Media contact: Caitlin Johnson, 720-233-8520.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates New Independent Hotel Openings for 2024
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, is welcoming the hottest new luxury openings of 2024 to its global porfolio -- including the recent debut of Legend Collection members, Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos in Mexico; The Global Ambassador in Arizona; and The Hotel Maria in Helsinki. Highlights to open later this year include: Pulso Hotel in São Paulo; Villa Dahli in Stockholm; and Glee Hotel in Kenya. Visit Preferred Hotels. Media contact: Jennifer Jackson, 904-535-7167.
Explore Astronomical Wonders At Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center at Lowell Observatory will enable visitors to explore the universe through interactive exhibits, a theater with a two-story, 165-degree curved LED screen and an outdoor amphitheater for dark sky viewing. Flagstaff was designated the world's first Dark Sky Community by the International Dark Sky Association in Tucson. Visit Arizona Office of Tourism. Media contact: Kimberly Todd, 602-364-3305.
Scottsdale Summer Sizzles With Low Rates and Endless Ways to Cool Down
Visitors who brave the summer heat discover countless ways to cool down in Scottsdale's desert oasis. Low resort rates, stunning sunrises, pristine pools, and electrifying events, await. For more information on how to master a summer vacation in Scottsdale, visit ScottsdalePressroom.com. Media contact: Laura McMurchie, 602-364-3305.
Switzerland's City of Music, Lucerne
Lucerne offers a diverse range of music events throughout the year. From the nostalgic sounds of the Retro Festival in April to the melodious tunes of the Piano Festival in May and the lively atmosphere of the Lucerne City Festival in June to the world-famous Summer Festival from August to September. During this summer period in particular, Lucerne lives up to its reputation as a city of music. Visit Switzerland Tourism. Media contact: Divine Bonga, 646-760-0841.
New Vancouver Island Resort Opens in May
Naturally Pacific Resort opens May 2024 in Campbell River on Vancouver Island's east coast. The Resort has 100 guest rooms and suites and a wide range of exceptional facilities including Carve Kitchen & Meatery and Immersion Spa & Wellness. Campbell River is a destination known for its natural beauty and the area offers a wide range of activities year round. Visit HelloBC.com. Media contact: Sabrina Robson, 604- 953-6708.
Sip + Shop Market at Hotel Valley Ho This Summer
The Sip + Shop Summer Market Series is back, featuring local chefs, purveyors, wines, and spirits. Plus, celebrity chef dinners will be held in conjunction with each event. The events will be held on one Friday night and Saturday in June, July, and August. Guests can enjoy six tastings of wine, beer, and spirits. There will be live music and food by top local chefs available for purchase. Chef Russell LaCasce and a guest chef will collaborate on a dinner menu with paired wines. Visit Hotel Valley Ho. Media contact: Kristin Heggli, 480-624-5461.
The Gondola Gallery Celebrates Diversity in Ski & Snowboard
On March 12th, Vail Resorts proudly debuted one-of-a-kind art installations of The Gondola Gallery by Epic at Whistler Blackcomb. Commissioned by Vail Resorts, the original artwork by First Nations artists Levi Nelson (Lil'wat Nation), and Chief Janice George and Buddy Joseph (Squamish Nation), wraps two PEAK 2 PEAK gondola -- each as an invitation and message of inclusion to all. Visit Tourism Whistler. Media contact: Mary Zinck, 604-938-2702.
Explore "America's Best Mexican Food" in Tucson with New Field Guide
Visit Tucson released its inaugural Mexican Food Field Guide, spotlighting a trail of Mexican restaurants, taquerias and food trucks throughout Tucson, home to America's Best Mexican Food. Users can explore the most iconic, authentic and tastiest Mexican eateries through the America's Best Mexican Food Field Guide and win prizes along the way. To learn more about Tucson as a one-of-a-kind culinary destination, visit americasbestmexicanfood.com. Check out Visit Tucson. Media contact: Cindy Aguilar, 520-770-2145.
Come for the Liberty Yacht Race in NY, Stay for French Regional Food and Music
Tri-state area media: Save the date for Friday, May 24th to kick off your Memorial Day Weekend on the water. Join us for the Liberty Race in NY Harbor in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, a preview of the last qualifying race between NY and La Vendee on France's Atlantic Coast. After the exhibition race, check out La Vendee Village on Governor's Island for regional specialties and music. Visit Atout France. Media contact: Kate Schwab, 212-745-0964.
New Hotel in Phoenix Includes Five On-Site Dining Options
The new 141-room luxurious Global Ambassador Hotel is now open in Phoenix's Arcadia neighborhood. Spearheaded by local restauranter Sam Fox, who tapped local celebrities Larry Fitzgerald, Devin Booker, and Dierks Bentley for inspiration and design, dining will be at the forefront with five on-site dining options including a Parisian bistro and brasserie and a 18,000 square foot rooftop Mediterranean restaurant. Check out Visit Phoenix. Media contact: Sarah Doyle, 602-452-6249.
Castle Hot Springs Farm Fresh Dining Focuses on Flavor
Transporting your taste buds on a multi-sensorial journey from soil to plate, the culinary evolution at Arizona's 1,100 acre Castle Hot Springs, an all-inclusive resort, brings forth a new era for farm fresh dining. Led by new Executive Chef, Chris Knouse, a cohort of skilled chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists, work along the dedicated "flavor farmers," to grow for flavor rather than yield, planting the seed for an extraordinary nightly-changing tasting menu and culinary experience. Visit Castle Hot Springs. Media contact: Tina Newman, 480-815-6991.
Deeply Healing Spa Treatments Await at Four Seasons Jackson Hole
Tap into the healing energy of nearby Yellowstone National Park at the Spa with the new for summer Geothermal Revitalizing Body Wrap. This body experience begins with a gentle detoxifying exfoliation featuring sea salt, Hungarian moor mud and capsicum peptide. A deep cleansing mud mask is then lathered onto the body. After a revitalizing scalp massage, warm and cool grounding stones are placed and used to give relief to muscles. Visit Four Seasons Jackson Hole. Media contact: Kim Cole, 480-980-8773.
Cashel Palace Hotel in Ireland Receives Michelin Star
The Bishop's Buttery, in the prestigious Cashel Palace Hotel in Co. Tipperary, has recently received a coveted Michelin Star. Since opening in 2022, this fine-dining establishment has been celebrated for its contemporary Irish cuisine, showcasing locally sourced produce from Tipperary's artisans and growers. Under the leadership of Culinary Director Stephen Hayes and Head Chef Stefan McEnteer, it has swiftly ascended to culinary distinction. Visit Cashel Palace Hotel. Media contact: Karen Fleming.
Four Seasons Scottsdale Family Package For Fun in The Sun
The Suite Summer Splash package offers families spacious suite accommodations, complimentary ice cream treats, a cabana for lounging and complimentary overnight valet parking. Families will enjoy the complimentary Kids For All Seasons program, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a rotating variety of daily programming. The entire family can head to the pool for complimentary Dive-In movies, running throughout the summer. Visit Four Seasons Scottsdale. Media contact: Kim Cole, 480-980-8773.
Explore Spectacular Bursts of Color Along California's Highway 1
In April and May, beautiful petals emerge across the Central Coast's scenic slice of California coastline. Throughout Cambria's Fiscalini Ranch Preserve's find poppies, sticky monkey flowers, wild radish, lupine and mustard. In Cayucos, Estero Bluffs State Park includes bright wild poppies. In Montara de Oro State Park, the name refers to the "mountains of gold" poppies that cover the hills. Visit Highway 1 Roadtrip. Media contact: Kirstin Koszorus, 309-846-4456.
California's Ultimate Hidden Gem, Santa Maria Valley
When considering California, travelers often focus on major cities, beaches, and mountains, overlooking the state's hidden treasures. Santa Maria Valley, a 30-mile stretch along the Central Coast, stands out as such a gem. Those seeking an escape from crowds can indulge in quality food, wine and outdoor offerings, without breaking the bank, making Santa Maria Valley their ideal home base. Visit Santa Maria Valley. Media contact: Nicole Shearer, 530-448-6485.
New Galway Sites Among Ireland's Most Private Exclusive-Use Properties
Adams & Butler, in business for 20 years, is the only company in Ireland offering stunning exclusive-use properties. Two brand new ones this month are Willowmere Manor in West Cork and Urban Luxury Villa in Galway. See the full range of which many are very private and un-Googleable. Visit Adams & Butler. Media contact: Siobhan Byrne Learat, 35312889355.