Puerto Rico milestones since Hurricane Maria

DISCOVER Puerto Rico announced today a new initiative to underscore the progress Puerto Rico's tourism industry has made since Hurricane Maria. As the one year mark approaches and old imagery resurfaces in the news and in social media, local tourism and community members are rallying audiences everywhere, including news media, to #CoverTheProgress and share real-time Island imagery and the many milestones that have led the Island in one of the greatest comeback stories in tourism. This initiative stemmed from the strong sentiment of the local community paired with reactions from recent travelers to #PuertoRico. Tourism benefits everyone on the Island, and sharing the positive milestones achieved within the tourism industry will help continue to attract travelers – helping to drive the recovery forward.

Puerto Rico offers over 189 tourist attractions, including walking tours through Old San Juan, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristobal and the Bacardi Distillery. The Island also offers salsa tours that visit famous places to dance your heart out, caving systems like Cueva Ventana, Toro Verde Adventure Park and El Yunque rainforest – the largest rainforest in the U.S. 

The islands of Culebra and Vieques are ready to welcome visitors, too. Culebra is home to Flamenco Beach, recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are day excursions to the islands if you are staying in mainland Puerto Rico.

The bioluminescent bays are an experience not to miss, and Puerto Rico has three of the world's five. The reflection of microorganisms causes the water to glow when touched. Puerto Rico's bioluminescent bays are located in Mosquito Bay in Vieques; Laguna Grande in Fajardo; and La Parguera in Lajas.

There are plenty of culinary options with more than 1,885 restaurants across the Island, including Culebra and Vieques. Puerto Rico is a foodie's paradise.

For those looking for golf and added entertainment, the Island offers 13 professional golf courses, 16 casinos and plenty of nightlife options like bars and clubs.


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New Offroad Pacific Discovery Tour

WITH an already comprehensive portfolio of award-winning routes and tours, #Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental and Tours has crafted a brand-new adventure tour by connecting some of the most astoundingly scenic dirt roads in the world. The new 7-day / 6-night off-road adventure tour is now available to motorcycle and 4x4 enthusiasts who want to take the “slow route” from Quito to the white-sandy beaches of Ecuador's Pacific Coast, all while enjoying activities and experiences along the way that they wouldn't be able to do - or find - on their own.

The new Offroad Pacific Discovery Tour provides six full riding days plus a day to relax on the beach and explore the dirt roads and fishing villages on the coast. It begins in Ecuador's capital city, Quito - a UNESCO world-heritage city of timeworn colonial buildings and cobbled plazas nestled at 9,500 feet high in the Andes. 

From there it follows a mostly unpaved, 764-mile route that snakes its way through the thick, misty Mashpi Cloudforest Reserve, gives a glimpse into the ruins of the lost Pre-Colombian Yumbo people and their curious tunnels, mounds and pools, and provides miles of care-free riding on sandy stretches of the Ecuadorian coastline. Along the way, participants will meet chocolate makers, butterfly breeders, participate in an indigenous Shaman cleansing ritual, and discover the uses of the Ceibo tree's unique, waterproof cotton.

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Myanmar Magic

SANCTUM Inle is nestled on the banks of one of Myanmar's most compelling destinations, the storied Inle Lake renowned for its legendary one-legged rowers, floating gardens, and stilted wooden homes.

The 94-room resort has been named among the Top 50 Resorts in Asia in Condé Nast Traveler's 2017 Readers' Choice Awards. In 2016, Sanctum Inle was recognised by Agoda's Customer Review Awards for 2016 with an overall score of 9.3.

The resort has been recognised among Condé Nast Traveler's 2017 Readers Choice Awards' 'Top Resorts in Asia' category and has also been selected for inclusion on Condé Nast Traveler India's Hot List of Best New Hotels in the World for 2017.
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Cresting the waves

SCENIC Eclipse – The World’s First Discovery Yacht – has been featured in Conde Nast Traveler’s exclusive 2018 Gold List. The ship’s inclusion in the Gold List World’s Best Cruises – Luxury Meets Adventure section, comes ahead of its debut in August this year. 

Scenic Eclipse was recognised for its 8 Day Panama & Colombia Discovery itinerary, which departs Cartagena on 9 November 2018 and transits the Panama Canal before skirting the coastline of Colombia en route to Guayaquil in Ecuador.

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Japan rises through the ranks

IN Euromonitor's Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017, the organization named #Japan one of the year's greatest success stories. Tokyo rose six places to 17, and Osaka leapt twenty-seven places to 55, experiencing 52% more tourist arrivals in 2015 than 2014. 

Condé Nast Traveler has recently touted Japan in their recent pieces, 'The 25 Most Beautiful Places in Japan' and 'Three Places to Visit in 2017.'

From cultural experiences to diverse landscapes to delicious cuisine, Japan continues to attract visitors from around the globe for its endless discovery.


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