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A man named Ben discovered that staying at certain all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic could be cheaper than his current monthly rent and living expenses, prompting him to consider the possibility of living an all-inclusive lifestyle for a similar cost.
Las Vegas strip clubs, resorts, and businesses are eagerly preparing for the upcoming Super Bowl weekend, expecting a surge in visitors from across the country. From strip clubs like Palomino and Crazy Horse offering special deals and entertainment options to mega-resorts like Resorts World and Fontainebleau gearing up for record-setting attendance, the city is abuzz with excitement. Even popular bars like Stage Door and hotels in the Fremont area are anticipating increased foot traffic and are fully staffed and prepared for the festivities.
Travel + Leisure Co. has partnered with Sports Illustrated to launch a new resort brand focused on college towns. The brand will offer full-service hotels, vacation clubs, and residential condos in popular college towns with dedicated fan bases. The first project is set to open in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in late 2025, with future locations to be announced. The resorts will feature sports-influenced design, branded attractions, live-action sports and entertainment, dining, and wellness facilities. The partnership aims to provide unique experiences for college sports fans and leverage the iconic Sports Illustrated brand.
Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" has become the most discarded book of the summer, with up to 100 copies left behind by holidaymakers at resorts in Spain, Greece, and Turkey. The book, which became the fastest-selling non-fiction book in the UK since records began, has been found in hotel rooms, bins, and by pools. Tour operator On The Beach has received numerous copies from fed-up hotel workers and now has "bookcases full of them." The company plans to give away the discarded copies online.
Travel + Leisure readers have voted on the best resorts in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, with Secret Bay in Dominica taking the top spot for the second year in a row. The resort offers secluded clifftop villas with private pools, gourmet kitchens, and stunning sea views. Other top resorts include Cap Maison Resort & Spa in St. Lucia, Point Grace in Turks and Caicos, Kamalame Cay in the Bahamas, and Ambergris Cay in Turks and Caicos. These destinations offer a range of activities, from snorkeling and kayaking to fine dining and cultural experiences.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, set to open by the end of the year, will become the tallest open and occupied building in the Las Vegas valley at 735 feet tall, surpassing the Hoover Dam and Resorts World. The Strat remains the tallest observation tower in the valley, while Trump International is not the tallest hotel in Las Vegas. The rest of the top 10 tallest occupied buildings in the valley include The Palazzo, Encore, Wynn, The Cosmopolitan, Aria, Elara, and Vdara.
French Polynesia is a popular destination for luxury travel, with celebrities like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Kim Kardashian staying at resorts like Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa and The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. Private islands like Nukutepipi and The Brando are also popular, with eco-friendly villas and activities like coral planting and marine research. Island hopping and water activities like snorkeling and scuba diving are popular pursuits, with the crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life providing a stunning backdrop.
Ski resorts in Central and Northern California are extending their season into the summer months due to historic winter snowfall, with some locations accumulating over 700 inches of snow this season. Mammoth Mountain plans to keep its slopes open until the end of July, while Palisades Tahoe ski area will stay open through Independence Day. However, the heavy snow has caused challenges for ski resort crews, including rescuing buried chairlifts and removing excessive amounts of snow.
Several ski resorts in California, including Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe, have received so much snow that they plan to stay open until at least the end of June and July, respectively. California has experienced powerful atmospheric river storms that have brought a deluge of rain and snow, relieving the state's historic megadrought. The resorts are just inches away from breaking their season snowfall records, and the conditions are expected to be the best for spring skiing and riding.