Vinod Sreeharsha

Miami

Tourism Trend Reporter at Miami Herald

American business reporter based in Miami. Former correspondent in Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela. San Jose, California native.

Articles

What Do You Want on a Cruise? How Private Resorts Are Changing Travel

1 day ago | theepochtimes.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

Cruise lines are looking at several ways to keep people coming on board5/14/2025Updated: 5/14/2025By Vinod Sreeharsha Miami HeraldCruise ships are trying to navigate murky waters. Do travelers want more and faster waterslides? Or the number of decks to reach the 30s? Do they still want to hike on all seven continents? Or just stay on the ship and sip fruity cocktails? Growth in cruise ship travel is starting to slow compared to the post-pandemic boom.
Spirit Airlines just added several new ‘comfy’ benefits for travelers

2 days ago | miamiherald.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

You may not recognize Spirit Airlines. The Broward-based carrier is introducing four extra inches of legroom to an enhanced premium section and new loyalty program benefits, including upgrades. Yes, the same discount airline with bright yellow colors that travelers love to hate, is making it a bit more comfortable and fun to fly.
Spirit Airlines just added several new ‘comfy’ benefits for travelers

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

You may not recognize Spirit Airlines. The Broward-based carrier is introducing four extra inches of legroom to an enhanced premium section and new loyalty program benefits, including upgrades. Yes, the same discount airline with bright yellow colors that travelers love to hate, is making it a bit more comfortable and fun to fly.
What do you want on a cruise? How private resorts are changing travel

2 days ago | courant.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

By Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami HeraldCruise ships are trying to navigate murky waters. Do travelers want more and faster waterslides? Or the number of decks to reach the 30s? Do they still want to hike on all seven continents? Or just stay on the ship and sip fruity cocktails? Growth in cruise ship travel is starting to slow compared to the post-pandemic boom. That trend has cruise lines looking at several ways to keep people coming on board. Some are creating new private resorts.
What do you want on a cruise? How private resorts are changing travel

2 days ago | gmtoday.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

Cruise ships are trying to navigate murky waters. Do travelers want more and faster waterslides? Or the number of decks to reach the 30s? Do they still want to hike on all seven continents? Or just stay on the ship and sip fruity cocktails? Growth in cruise ship travel is starting to slow compared to the post-pandemic boom. That trend has cruise lines looking at several ways to keep people coming on board. Some are creating new private resorts. Others are doubling down on super high-end luxury trips.
What do you want on a cruise? How private resorts are changing travel

3 days ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

Cruise ships are trying to navigate murky waters. Do travelers want more and faster waterslides? Or the number of decks to reach the 30s? Do they still want to hike on all seven continents? Or just stay on the ship and sip fruity cocktails?
What do you want on a cruise? How private resorts are changing travel

3 days ago | thederrick.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

Cruise ships are trying to navigate murky waters. Do travelers want more and faster waterslides? Or the number of decks to reach the 30s? Do they still want to hike on all seven continents? Or just stay on the ship and sip fruity cocktails? Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
What do you want on a cruise? How private resorts are changing travel

3 days ago | dailygazette.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

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New Florida hotel has 6 rooms and 60 workers

5 days ago | tampabay.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

On Collins Avenue, in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco district, Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant doesn’t seem to belong. The entrance, a narrow single metal door facing the street, is easy to miss. Once entering, you go down a long, outdoor corridor. Plants are everywhere and bright Miami colors nowhere. And it’s quiet, almost peaceful. Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant opened on Friday. The restaurant is the center of this venue, 1350 Collins Ave.
What will Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne look like after a $100M redo? See the plans

6 days ago | miamiherald.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

A popular luxury resort on the water in Key Biscayne has closed for a $100 million remodel to keep it competitive in drawing high-end travelers visiting South Florida. The Ritz-Carlton, 455 Grand Bay Dr., suspended operations on May 1 and is scheduled to reopen the first week of December, executives at the developer Gencom said in an interview with the Miami Herald.