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Iberia Adds New U.S. Routes
Starting April 2022, Iberia will add more U.S. destinations to its network, including Dallas (DFW); Washington, D.C. (IAD); and San Francisco (SFO). The airline already flies to Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS) and Los Angeles (LAX). Iberia will operate four weekly return flights from Madrid (MAD) to Dallas; four weekly return flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.; and three weekly return flights from Madrid to San Francisco.
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The new routes will bring Iberia’s total of U.S. and U.S. territory cities served to nine. In addition to the new destinations, Iberia, American Airlines, British Airways and Finnair have entered a Joint Business Agreement to provide customers a global network of routes. This partnership links more than 400 cities in 100 European and North American countries. The wider range of destinations also means more access to Spanish destinations for those traveling on Iberia.
Currently, Iberia operates 10 weekly return flights from Madrid to both New York and Miami. The airline also operates five weekly flights to Chicago, four weekly flights to San Juan in Puerto Rico (SJU) and three weekly flights to Los Angeles and Boston. The North Atlantic JBA includes San Juan as a destination with American Airlines, British Airways and Finnair.
iberia.com
Congratulations, Hilton Head Island!
FXExpress Publications, Inc.’s publisher and CEO Francis X. Gallagher and account executive Carrie Cox traveled to South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island to present the destination with its Best Island in the United States win in the 2021 Leisure Lifestyle Awards. Ariana Pernice, vice president of the Visitors & Convention Bureau, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, accepted the award. Congratulations!
hiltonheadisland.org
Windstar Cruises Adds All-inclusive Pricing
Windstar Cruises now gives guests the option to select an all-inclusive price when booking a Windstar trip. All-inclusive on a Windstar sailing includes unlimited beer, wine and cocktails as well as WiFi, all gratuities and the cruise fare.
Previously, guests paid a base cruise fare with the option to add other purchases like gratuities, alcohol and other onboard services on top of the base fee. The all-inclusive prices are now featured on Windstar’s website alongside base cruise fares. Base cruise fares are listed per person based on double occupancy. The all-inclusive pricing now applies to all Windstar yachts.
windstarcruises.com
Art Deco Hotel Sommerro to Launch in Oslo
Oslo’s newest hotel, Sommerro, is set to open in September 2022 under Nordic Hotels & Resorts. The hotel will grace the former headquarters of Oslo Lysverker, the city’s original electric company, and will draw heavily upon Art Deco influences for the design. Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ newest addition includes an eco-sustainability approach through on-property practices and amenities.
With sweeping views of the capital, Sommerro will contain 231 rooms with 56 branded residences. The hotel will also feature four restaurants and three bars as well as a 200-seat gilded theater in true Art Deco fashion. Some of the restaurants will feature cuisines and dishes such as Spanish tapas accompanied by an elegant wine bar; Thai cuisine; and local, sustainable Norwegian and Japanese dishes.
The city’s first year-round rooftop pool, sauna and terrace will also be found at Sommerro along with state-of-the-art social spaces for all occasions. The rooftop terrace will house a contemporary restaurant, Tak Oslo, and the pool deck will include refreshment and light bites for guests. One of Norway’s last public baths has not only been restored for inclusion at Sommerro but also has been expanded into an 8,000-square-foot underground wellness paradise.
nordichotels.com
Viking Announces New Expeditions for Summer 2023
Viking announced the summer 2023 season with past favorite and all-new expeditions. In June 2023 Viking will debut its new 15-day Great Lakes Collection itinerary where guests will voyage between Toronto and Duluth. High demand has also led Viking to announce sailing dates for four existing Great Lakes expedition voyages: eight-day Great Lakes Explorer, Undiscovered Great Lakes and Niagara & the Great Lakes itineraries. The 13-day Canadian Discovery itinerary will also return.
Some of the other new itineraries will take guests along the coasts of North and South America. The 16-day Canada & the Atlantic Coastline itinerary takes guests along the St. Lawrence Seaway and sails between Fort Lauderdale and Toronto. For guests wanting to sail beyond North America, the Patagonian Shores & Chilean Fjords itinerary offers guests 14 days exploring the beauty of Patagonia, sailing from Santiago, Chile, to Ushuaia, Argentina.
One of the longer and newest expedition voyages coming in 2023 is the Panama & Scenic South America trip. This 18-day itinerary brings together the cultures and landscapes of North, Central and South America in one trip, bringing guests from Santiago to Fort Lauderdale.
Viking will also launch the new Polar Class Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris ships, both able to carry up to 378 passengers in 189 staterooms. These ships come with expedition equipment, science labs for researchers, the Aula & Finse Terrace and, for the first time on a polar expedition cruise vessel, a Nordic Balcony.
viking.com
Hard Rock Hotel New York Debut
Hard Rock Hotel New York, set to open in Midtown Manhattan in April, is now accepting reservations. Located at 159 West 48th St., the hotel will be just steps from Broadway, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue.
With 446 rooms overlooking New York’s streets and skyline, the hotel will also include a rooftop bar and lounge with panoramic views of the city. Fine-dining restaurants NYY Steak and Sessions will sit on the 33rd floor so the rare views can accompany good food. Specialty suites will offer floor-to-ceiling windows, and, on the 34th floor, the Rock Star Suite penthouse will boast one of the largest terraces for entertaining in New York City.
The hotel will serve as not only an entertainment destination but also as a place to honor the legacy of Music Row. Award-winning design firm Jeffrey Beers International leads the interior designs of the hotel, seeking to bring a music-infused vision to life with displays like John Lennon’s 1972 handwritten lyrics and Lady Gaga’s silver patent leather boots. The hotel will also offer a backstage pass to the city’s historic Music Row.
hardrockhotels.com/new-york
Winter Wanderlust at Hotel Boulderado
Hotel Boulderado celebrates each season with many exclusive deals, and the Winter Wanderlust offer is no exception. It allows guests to explore downtown Boulder at their own pace.
Available through April 30, guests can relax in luxury when they book two nights, getting the third night free. Additionally, guests who stay six nights will get two of the nights free. Rates start at $338 per stay based on double occupancy; the third night free promotion applies only to sequential nights on the same reservation in the same room.
boulderado.com
The Brehon Hotel & Angsana Spa Special Rates in Ireland
The award-winning Brehon Hotel & Angsana Spa announced an exclusive deal for this spring. Situated in the heart of Killarney, Ireland, and just a short drive from the scenic Wild Atlantic Way, The Brehon celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and the spring season with a special rate.
Guests who stay three nights at The Brehon save 10 percent. Guests staying six nights or more will not only save 10 percent but also will receive a free upgrade to a superior bedroom worth $200. This rate is valid through April.
thebrehon.com
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