Ron Bernthal

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Nantucket Hotels Blend Historic Charm with Modern-Day Luxury

1 week ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

Spring blooms beautifully in late April on Nantucket Island, offering the perfect opportunity to experience the island from two unique perspectives. Discover 76 Main Ink Press Hotel and 21 Broad Hotel, two sister properties in the heart of historic downtown, and explore Nantucket’s pre-season charm in distinctly different ways.
A New Level of Luxury Awaits Australian Rail Travel in 2026

1 week ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

Travel company Journey Beyond announced an evolution in Australian luxury train travel with the introduction of two new luxury suites — the Australis suite and Aurora suite, with first departures scheduled to join its iconic trains The Ghan (between Darwin and Adelaide); The Indian Pacific (between Perth, Adelaide and Sydney); and the Great Southern (between Adelaide and Brisbane) from April 2026.
Focus on Wellness and Fitness in Finland's Capital

1 week ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

For the past five years, The World Happiness Report singled out Finland as the happiest country on the planet; and recently, in the prestigious NUMBEO Quality of Life European City Index, Finland’s capital city, Helsinki, received a ranking of 14th-best city out of 267 European cities chosen for their quality of life.
Minor Hotels Opens NH Collection Ibiza This Month

2 weeks ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

Opening this month on the sun-splashed island of Ibiza is Minor Hotels NH Collection Ibiza, a 5-star property in Spain’s Balearic Islands. Formerly Sir Joan hotel, this property underwent a refurbishment in line with NH Collection’s premium standards, enhancing both the quality of its facilities and its services, including a gastronomic offering featuring a new restaurant and new cocktail options. NH Collection Ibiza aims to become one of the benchmarks of premium tourism in Ibiza.
Scottsdale, Arizona, Welcomes Spring with New Experiences, Events

3 weeks ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

Spring is a wonderful time to visit Scottsdale, with April weather about 56–86 degrees Fahrenheit — not yet very hot, yet warm enough for swimming, biking and hiking. It is also the end of Scottsdale’s busy winter season, with hotels less crowded — and often less expensive, too. Spring is a season of fun under the sun in Scottsdale, with can’t-miss signature events, from cultural festivals and professional sporting competitions to collector car auctions and live music.
New App Captures Street Art Culture of Bremen, Germany

3 weeks ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

Bremen, Germany, is known as a city with lots of public street art, and the German city now celebrates a new way to show off its colorful outdoor artwork by becoming an official partner of the interactive Street Art Cities app. As of late 2024, art lovers and visitors to the city can discover Bremen’s eye-catching 250 works of art, both famous and lesser known, through digital means, thanks to the city’s official designation as a Street Art City.
Tribe Hotel: Family-Owned, 5-Star Hotel in Nairobi Honors Traditions in Style

4 weeks ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

Tribe Hotel, a member of Design Hotels, is a family-owned and -operated 5-star property in Nairobi, offering travelers many reasons to visit Kenya’s dynamic capital city. Founded in 2008 by Shamim Ehsani and his elder brother Hooman Ehsani, this globally acclaimed hotel and spa represents the best of African hospitality.
How Budapest’s National Athletics Center Redefines Sports Venues

1 month ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

National Athletic Center in Budapest was completed just in time for the 2023 World Athletics Championships, and it redefines athletic centers entirely. Constructed on the eastern bank of the Danube River, south of the city center, the modern stadium welcomed 36,000 spectators for its first major event. In addition to NAC, a new cable bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists now connects the North-Csepel district to the new Athletic Training Center.
Maldives Resort Unveils 40 New Grand Beach Suites

1 month ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

The Maldives resort Sun Siyam Olhuveli just unveiled 40 newly constructed Grand Beach Suites with private pools, located on the exclusive Dream Island. These luxurious, 1,087-square-foot suites blend contemporary design with Maldivian charm, offering a perfect retreat surrounded by lush gardens and turquoise waters. Nestled along the pristine shores of Dream Island, the newly built Grand Beach Suites offer style and comfort.
What to Expect from a Stay at The Lodge at Black Butte Ranch in Central Oregon’s Black Butte

1 month ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Ron Bernthal

In May 2023, Black Butte Ranch in Sisters, Oregon, unveiled a new lodge that replaced the former 50-year-old one with a beautiful 27,000-square-foot facility that includes a restaurant and bar, second-floor lounge, fireside room, private dining room, large dressing room and meeting room, and a state-of-the-art kitchen with expanded catering services.