Hyatt Adds Mr & Mrs Smith Boutique Properties To Its Portfolio
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MR & MRS SMITH
The World of Hyatt is now a lot bigger. In late April, the Hyatt loyalty program integrated the Mr & Mrs Smith travel club platform into its system (as part of a $67 million acquisition the hospitality giant made last year), allowing members to earn and redeem points at its luxury and boutique properties. The average Mr & Mrs Smith property has 42 rooms, including tree houses in Finland, animal sanctuaries in Mozambique and stately manors in England.
Four Seasons Yachts Announces 23 Itineraries
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MARC-HENRY CRUISE HOLDINGS LTD, JOINT OWNER/OPERATOR FOUR SEASONS YACHTS.
Travelers accustomed to Four Seasons hospitality will have a chance to experience it at sea when Four Seasons Yachts sets sail in 2026. Earlier this year, Four Seasons Yachts announced its first 10 itineraries for 2026 and last week it added 13 more journeys. The first sailings will head to Croatia, Gibraltar, Montenegro, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Türkiye, while the Caribbean voyages will travel to St Barths, Nevis, St Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, Curaçao and Aruba. All offer a pre- or post-trip land option at Four Seasons resorts.
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Like The Amalfi Coast—But Without The Crowds
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Just a few hours south of Positano is a seaside Italian town that offers all of the pleasures of the Amalfi coast—but without the crowds. Maratea on the Tyrrhenian coast has remained off the radar of most foreign visitors, although it has been a glamorous getaway for Italians in the know for decades. Here’s what you need to know about where to eat, stay and play in Maratea.
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With summer travel season in full swing, the U.S. State Department is making it easier to get a passport in a hurry. This month, the State Department quietly opened a beta test for online passport renewal. It also announced the opening of six new passport agencies, bringing the number of passport centers to 35 nationwide, in addition to the 7,400 public institutions such as post offices and libraries that double as passport acceptance facilities throughout the United States.
8 Sophisticated Rooftop Bars in Lisbon
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MIGUEL GUEDES RAMOS
Rooftop bars have long been a part of Lisbon’s social life. While some get packed with the rowdy wedding parties, most are more civilized, attracting a more relaxed clientele, serving high-end food and offering well-crafted cocktails or Portuguese wines made by small producers. Here 8 sophisticated rooftop bars in Lisbon for your next trip to Portugal.