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MyNorth Survey Research

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As part of MyNorth’s never-ending quest to understand their audience’s travel plans, they are excited to give you access to additional results from a second survey. From May 15th through June 3rd, over 1,900 respondents answered 5 questions on how they will plan their 2020 travel both locally and regionally.

Reaching Up North Travelers

MyNorth’s audience is looking to each of our platforms for information about visiting open businesses and adhering to their health and safety guidelines. Promote your businesses reopening information on the platform that travelers rely on most when planning their trip!

Ensuring Safety for Travelers

Of course, traveling will look different this year and will require
both business owners and those traveling to consider health and safety
standards more closely when making decisions. MyNorth asked their
audience what factors would be more important to them when traveling.

Communicating Your Plan

In making Up North businesses a safe place for local and regional
travelers, it’s important that they find effective ways to communicate
health and safety plans with those that plan to visit. 90.2% of
Northern Michigan travelers expressed that they are more likely to
visit a business that adheres to a cleanliness regimen and social
distancing guidelines

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Monaco Starts to Reopen

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The Principality of Monaco has gradually started to reopen in compliance with health and safety measures imposed by the Government of Monaco.

After June 2nd, public restaurants, stores, and attractions began to open in an attempt to revitalize the large tourism sector of Monaco’s economy.

Monaco looks forward to travel restrictions being lifted for North American travelers so they can welcome tourists again — a cosmopolitan nation with 139 nationalities that come together and make the world’s second-smallest country diverse, inclusive, and welcoming.

The Hospitality Industry Reopens in Monaco

Step by step and in strict compliance with measures to fight the pandemic, various sectors of the tourism industry have begun to reopen, starting with hotels.

Several hotels are opening up to guests, such as Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Hôtel de France, and Hôtel Fairmont Monte-Carlo. They are all focusing significant attention on the health, well-being, and safety of their guests as COVID-19 precautions will remain crucial to the Monaco community.

Reinventing Monaco’s Culture

Along with the hospitality industry, Monaco offers a plethora of artistic and cultural talent for locals and tourists to enjoy. As a result, different cultural organizations are currently adapting their shows to safer environments in response to COVID-19. For example, the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco is maintaining a strong social media presence and offering virtual tours and games, while Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo is uploading numbers of impressive ballet performances on the France 3 (PACA) and Monaco Info websites.

Cook County Hospital Restoration

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Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District, the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels located in Chicago, is set to open this summer in the Beaux-Arts classical-style landmark formerly the site of the remarkable 106-year old Cook County Hospital, at 1835 W. Harrison St. on the Near West Side. This 342,000 square foot adaptive reuse project, part of a $150 million multiphase plan spearheaded by Murphy Development and SOM, in a design-build collaboration with Walsh Construction, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and KOO, will also feature over 4,000 sq. feet of meeting space, open concept public spaces, a 24-hour fitness center, a food hall, medical offices, and a museum paying tribute to the hospital’s legacy. Upon opening, the hotels will be operated by Aimbridge Hospitality.

The hotels will create an experience that enables guests to enjoy the benefits of both brands in one location, while ensuring guests the utmost confidence in public traveling following COVID-19.

“We are excited to introduce the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels to the Chicago area, while also paying homage to such an incredible landmark” said General Manager Nilesh Pandey. “Our guests can appreciate the contemporary design and spacious layout of our guestrooms – from the separate spaces to sleep and work, including the Cozy Corner at Hyatt Place, to the apartment-style suites with real kitchens at Hyatt House – our guests can choose the space that fits their needs.”

An inspired design by Paul Gerhardt, the Cook County Hospital created a loud statement amongst the various other medical buildings surrounding it in the medical district. Consequently, both the exterior and interior of the building suffered severe deterioration due to deferred maintenance and exposure to the elements once it closed down. With Ionic columns, along with faces of lions and cherubs emulated throughout, it communicated the ideation of power and strength especially for those less fortunate, a feeling that to this day remains true to the space.

Drawing inspiration from the history of this remarkable piece of infrastructure, the project will restore and preserve the historical pieces that have been rooted there for over 160 years, which includes the original Beaux-Arts masonry detailing and terracotta ornamentation of the exterior, the wood-framed windows, interior decorative plaster work, the double height main lobby and 106-year old restored marble stone staircase, elevator cores, as well as the double loaded corridor and terrazzo flooring of the interior. The team also spent over $18 million to replace all windows and 4,160 terra cotta pieces on the exterior, made of granite, brick, and limestone.

The interior of the building was completely gutted except for the impressive old surgical theaters on the eighth floor, first used by Rush Medical School when the hospital opened in 1857. Replaced by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, the space was later preserved as an architecturally significant landmark, often referred to as Chicago’s “Ellis Island,” a safe haven where anyone was able to receive service and care. The hospital turned hotel is now both an official Chicago landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also known for being host to the world’s first ever blood bank, and inspiration for the hit medical TV drama “ER.” The new adaptive reuse design will include a new façade for a portion of the southern face of the hospital, previously connected to the demolished projecting wings and additions of the building. A museum gallery will also be built on site to pay homage to the history of the building.

Located in the epicenter of one of the most robust medical districts in the world, Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District and Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District embodies the sense of rebirth for a true landmark, a resurgence of life and a sense of inclusion in the neighborhood and surrounding communities. Close to many well-known medical institutions including Rush University Medical Center, the Cook County Hospital is the symbolic heart of the Illinois Medical District that consists of over 560 acres of medical facilities and labs, with over 29,000 employees and 50,000 daily visitors. With close proximities to the United Center, Fifth Third Arena – Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink, UIC and Rush University, the hotels will serve not only the medical district, but also anyone else traveling in and out of town for upcoming events, leisure and much more.

Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District will offer the following, with safety guidelines in place to adhere to the health and well-being of all guests:

103 spacious guestrooms with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper

Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel and guestrooms
Necessities program for forgotten items that guests can buy, borrow or enjoy for free
Event Spaces with more than 4,000 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space
Fitness Center featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens and free earbuds

Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District will also offer:

107 stylish apartment-style Kitchen Suites with fully-fitted kitchens, comfy living rooms, spacious bedrooms and stylish bathrooms with complimentary skin and hair care amenities from KenetMD™
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel and guestrooms
The Commons, a comfy lobby lounge with an open and welcoming space for guests to relax, work or socialize, and the Outdoor Commons, which includes a fire pit and BBQ grill
24-hour Workout Room to keep fitness routines going
Gathering Rooms with more than 4,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces, a thoughtful food and beverage menu, audiovisual equipment and a House Host to make sure events are a success
Borrows Menu with often-forgotten items from phone charges to razors
A Very Important Resident (VIR) program, which includes a complimentary welcome amenity, H Bar dining credit, laundry credit, and other personalized perks, for guests staying 21 or more consecutive nights

Additional conveniences, including 24-hour Guest Laundry
A pet-friendly policy that welcomes dogs or cats

This project is part of the Cook County Hospital’s transformative $150 million renovation led by Murphy Development and Walsh Group. The multiphase project will also include the opening of Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall, a 10,000 sq. ft. dining destination led by Hospitality HQ and Akhtar Nawab, the award-winning Chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and food hall veteran, along with medical offices, a daycare center, and a museum paying tribute to the hospital’s legacy.

Reservations with opening rates/offers are now available for travel after July 25, 2020.

A Letter From MGM Resorts

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As quarantine policies lift around the country and people begin to leave their homes, travel guidelines must be carefully calculated so jet setters can safely explore. In a letter from Jenn Michaels, Senior Vice President of Public Relations at MGM Resorts International, she explains how the resort experience has changed for a health-conscious stay.

Having recently reopened resorts in Mississippi, Las Vegas, and New York and Excalibur opening later this week, Michaels explains the new normal for the MGM Resorts. Employees and guests wear masks, plexiglass separates players at card game tables, and signs remind guests to keep social distance from one another. The resorts implement new technological innovations to ease worries for guests. One technology applies to their restaurants where guests can now view menus and wine lists on their phones and receive texts when their tables are ready. Another innovation allows guests to use their mobile phones to check into their room and as a room key. Technology like this limits the touch points in one’s MGM Resort stay.

Jenn explains that, despite the readjustments necessary for a safe stay, guests still relax and enjoy their stays, “What else do I see as I wander around? People having a great time, enjoying fun dinners, hanging out poolside, exploring the Bellagio Conservatory (a gorgeous Japanese display), watching the fountains dance, and generally having a blast, like you’re supposed to in Las Vegas. And even better than that is seeing people back at work and how happy they are to be reunited with their colleagues.”

And for those of you who are still weary of travel, Jenn assures guests that MGM Resorts will be happily awaiting your arrival, “When you’re ready to come back, we’re here. There’s no doubt that the world needs travel, adventure, exploration, experiences. And all of us, in some way, play a role in that for consumers – whether it’s the destination itself or telling wonderful stories that inspire people to travel. Let’s continue to be there for each other and for the world.”

Our lives may look different but with innovative technology and careful policies, we can ease back into comfortable and exciting vacations.

Read more about MGM Resorts International on their website, Instagram, or Wikipedia.

Western River Expeditions

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With the official announcement from Grand Canyon authorities that river operations will again resume on June 14, many are looking to get a spot on an epic outdoor adventure this summer.

Snagging seats on 2020 Grand Canyon rafting trips was impossible just a few months ago. However, pandemic-driven cancellations by international travelers has opened up seats for some of Western River Expeditions’ 2020 departures.

“Select departures June through September of 2020 now have limited availability,” said Brandon Lake, company CMO. “Normally last-minute inquiries would be directed to 2021 or even 2022 selections. This is an incredible opportunity for those who are making last-minute plans and feel like an outdoor adventure may be the best choice for a summer adventure this year.”

Vacations that embrace fresh air and the healing powers of nature can work wonders on pandemic-driven nerves. “On these iconic expeditions our guests immerse themselves in a remote world that provides a much-needed escape from civilization,” explains Lake. “A trip through the Grand Canyon becomes not only a celebration of the river and its untamed surroundings, but of life, providing a way to reconnect and refresh.”

This is Western River Expeditions’ promise for a true trip-of-a-lifetime far removed from the stress and challenges of today’s world. The more time spent on the river, the more the canyon reveals its sublime mysteries.

Western River Expeditions’ 6 or 7 Day Grand Canyon Rafting Vacation carries guests 188 river miles in custom-designed J-Rig rafts, maneuvering Class III-V rapids and each day descending deeper into geologic time, before a helicopter transports them back to the rim. Their Grand Canyon 4 Day River & Ranch Tour and Grand Canyon 3 Day Lower Canyon Trip brings visitors down 100 river miles over Class II and III rapids. But first there’s a scenic helicopter ride to access the put-in. Guests on the 4-Day tour enjoy a pre-excursion overnight at Bar 10 Ranch on the North Rim of the Canyon, complete with horseback riding and optional ATV adventures.

Western River Expeditions for nearly 60 years has operated five-star-quality river rafting vacations. This year they are also applying their decades of professionalism to pandemic-related challenges. For more details on Western River Expeditions’ protocols please see https://www.westernriver.com/covid-19.

For a copy of Western River Expeditions’ 2020/2021 catalog, questions, availability and reservations call toll-free: 866.904.1160 (Local: 801.942.6669) or visit the website at: http://www.westernriver.com/.

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Portugal Opening to Travel

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Portugal is the first European country to receive the ‘Safe Travels’ seal from the World Travel & Tourism Council.

This seal aims to recognize destinations that comply with health and hygiene protocols in line with the Safe Travel Protocols issued by the WTTC, helping, above all, to instill confidence in consumers, so that they feel they can travel safely as soon as restrictions are applied.

For the Secretary of State for Tourism, Rita Marques, “Portugal was apioneer in launching the Clean & Safe seal. This WTTC seal comes to reward the effort that has been made by everyone. The best destination in the world is also seen as the safest in the world. ”

The WTTC also published guidelines for other sectors, including catering, street shopping, aviation, airports, congress, meeting and event centers.

In addition to distinguishing destinations, the WTTC is also promoting a stamp that recognizes the commitment to safety by companies, a stamp that can be obtained through the WTTC website, and-Assets.

Yellowstone Camping + Cycling Tour

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Escape Adventures has announced a six-day camping and cycling trip in Grand Teton National Park & Yellowstone National Park. This tour is designed for travelers of all fitness levels and appropriate for families with older children. Guests will witness magnificent peaks, enormous canyons, glacial lakes, lots of wildlife, and American West icons like Old Faithful. Daily cycling routes range in length from 14 to 59 miles. E-bikes are available upon request. Tours are being offered June – September 2020 and start at $1,695 per person.

Highlights include:

Riding Geneva Pass, Salt Pass, and Teton Pass
Visiting Intermittent Spring, the largest rhythmic spring in the world
Cycling through Star Valley and Snake River Gorge
Spotting grizzly bear, bald eagles, elk, bighorn sheep, bison and more
Viewing Isa Lake at 8,262 ft.
Hiking from Artist Point down to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River
Riding from Teton Village to the quaint, Old West town of Wilson, WY

“Guests will cycle through a geothermal Disneyland, sweeping past a phantasmagoric succession of percolating mud pots, hot springs and belching fumaroles, including Morning Glory Pool, Biscuit Basin, and the Grand Prismatic Spring,” said Escape Adventures Director, Jared Fisher.

Specialized bicycles are provided and equipped with carbon fiber frames and disc brakes designed for a smooth, comfortable ride. For those who may need a little help up the hills, electric pedal assist bikes are available. All road bike trips include a Garmin GPS device to help navigate through each day safely and smoothly.

Escape Adventures utilizes high-quality camping gear, including a tent, sleeping pad, raised cot, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, full size pillow, and ground tarp. Trip Leaders will ensure equipment is set up properly each night. Most campgrounds feature indoor facilities and showers.

Expect three delicious meals a day consisting entirely of freshly prepared foods, including organic fruits and vegetables, as well as meats. Escape Adventures also offers energy snacks aboard its support vehicles and can accommodate vegans or vegetarians.

“There is nothing better than rolling into camp to fresh made chips and salsa, homemade guacamole, and Dutch oven enchiladas,” said Fisher, “Then making your way to a sweet and inviting campfire, sharing your favorite anecdote or image from the day’s activities while marshmallows roast.”

For more information visit here or contact Escape Adventures at 800-596-2953.

Israel’s New Purple Standard

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In preparation for reopening Israel to both domestic and international tourism, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health have outlined a new “Purple Standard” for operating hotels in the country. For hotels to remain in compliance with the new standard, they must reach and maintain several benchmarks outlined by Ministry of Health officials that will deem the property safe for travelers.

“It’s extremely important that hotels across our country maintain a high level of health and sanitation standards to ensure travelers’ safety when visiting Israel,” said Asaf Zamir, Israel’s Minister of Tourism. “When we are able to open our borders to international travelers again, we want tourists to feel confident that Israel is taking every precaution to ensure they have a safe, pleasurable vacation in our beautiful and vibrant country.”

Though a date has not been set on when international travel will open again, the Ministry of Tourism is working diligently to implement safety measures across all aspects of travel within Israel, beginning with the “Purple Standard” protocol. These procedures include:

Universal rules of conduct for reducing infection, which includes wearing a face mask in all public spaces, maintaining a distance of a minimum of six feet apart, and frequent hand washing.
Guidelines for reopening of hotels which include benchmarks for pre-opening preparation, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, guidelines for cleaning the hotel water systems (such as pools), and a dedicated staff member to oversee all health and safety procedures.
Outlined guidelines for operations once the hotel is open, which include temperature checks for all staff, guests and visitors, installation of transparent plexiglass partitions at reception desks, clear signage detailing health and safety measures and restrictions to the number of guests in an elevator at one time.
Regular maintenance and sanitation of all facilities will be required to the highest health standard.
Kitchens and dining rooms at hotels will only be reopened once they have met the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health. All staff will be required to wear face masks and gloves while all seating will be arranged in accordance with social distancing measures. Dining hours will be expanded to allow for proper distancing.
Each room will undergo a thorough and deep sanitation process before a new guest is able to check in. Should it be determined that a guest may have been exposed, that room will close for seven days and will undergo a special sanitation process from an outside vendor to ensure it’s safe to re-enter.
Guests utilizing spa facilities will be required to fill out a health questionnaire and take a temperature check before any treatment is performed. Therapists and staff will all be required to wear masks and wash hands between each treatment. In addition, treatment rooms will be fully disinfected between each guest.
Outdoor meetings and events are allowed for up to 50 people while they stay in accordance with social distancing measures. Indoor events allow only eight people and require face masks.
Off-site supplier entry to the hotel will be reduced as much as possible. If suppliers must enter the property, they will undergo temperature checks and will be required to wear a mask.

Hotel brands within Israel have started to announce their reopening strategies, which are outlined below.

Isrotel: Isrotel has revealed its new health and safety protocols, which are up to the Ministry of Health’s guidelines and include enhanced sanitation, training of staff in new procedures, reduced gathering and increasing air quality. For a full list of procedures, visit their website here.
Dan Hotels: Dan Hotels have released their health and safety measures, which include temperature checks, increased sanitation for all common areas and guest rooms, updated food & beverage programs and implementation of social distancing measures. The group also created an app that allows for less contact during the guests check in process and stay at their properties. In addition, guests will receive a care package upon arrival with a complimentary face mask, sanitizing gel and face wipes. For the full list, visit their website here.
Brown Hotels: Brown Hotels have announced their Brown Clean program, which includes heightened cleaning protocols, temperature checks, masks required in all common areas, contactless check in to minimize exposure and restricting the number of rooms booked at any given time. For a full list of the Brown Clean protocols, visit their website here.
Fattal Hotel Management: Fattal Hotel Management has issued their health and safety measures, which include special training for all staff, temperature checks for anyone entering their hotels, requiring masks in all public areas, highest standard of sanitation in all common areas and guest rooms, implementation of social distancing in all common areas and more. Stay up-to-date with Fattal on their website here
Prima Hotels: Prima Hotels have released their health and safety protocols, which include increased sanitation throughout all areas of the hotel, contactless check in, temperature checks, sanitizing stations placed throughout each hotel, social distancing in common areas and a mask requirement. For a full list of their protocols, visit the Prima Hotels website here.
Abraham Hostels: Abraham Hostels is taking every precaution on all of their properties within the group and announced they will comply to the regulations outlined in the Purple Standard. All staff have been trained with the new protocols outlined by the Ministry to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for travelers. Learn more on the Abraham Hotels website here.

For more information on a specific hotel’s safety protocols, visit their website or reach out to a customer service team directly. To stay up-to-date with future travel to Israel or to plan your trip when the country reopens to international travel, visit https://israel.travel/.

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Hotel Ibiza Opening

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Atzaró Group are delighted to announce today that they will be reopening their famous five star hotel Atzaró Agroturismo, on Friday 26th June 2020. With 13 hectares of land on the estate, the hotel is perfectly placed to ensure all Coronavirus health and safety regulations are ncorporated with ease, due to its tranquil and spacious rural setting.

To date, Ibiza has experienced very low levels of Coronavirus cases and after several months with no visitors, the nature on the island is flourishing and the beaches are quiet. A holiday in Ibiza this year will be a unique experience reminiscent of times gone by.

Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel and Spa is one of the most prestigious rural hotels in Ibiza and one of Europe’s leading luxury destinations. Situated on a vast estate of fragrant orange groves and abundant gardens in the heart of the island, it was originally opened in the 2004 as one of the first Agroturismo hotels of Ibiza. Built on the site of a generations-old finca, the hotel launched to rapturous acclaim. Since then, Atzaró has firmly established itself on the map as one of Ibiza’s best and has become the much-loved authentic heart of the island.

Set for reopening, post coronavirus, Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel is the ultimate antidote to the restricted life everyone has experienced. Perfect for nature lovers to quietly relax and restore, the hotel provides the ultimate healthy holiday getaway. Families, couples or travellers going solo, will enjoy the soothing healing properties Atzaró’s uniquely nature-rich experience provides.

The hotel has completely redefined the luxury Agroturismo category with its high level of service, quality, signature pared-back style, privacy and abundance of wellness evoking green space. With everything from each bedroom, to terraces, gardens, relaxing daybed dotted grounds to the numerous pools, Atzaró is the perfect post pandemic Ibiza must do.

Health and safety measures will include the following:

– Dining tables, daybeds and sunbeds will be set 2 metres apart

– 50% of the restaurant space will be used

– Staff to wear face masks and gloves

– Bedrooms will be disinfected between guests

– Masks and gloves available for guests in bedrooms

– Gym use available by appointment

– Massages and beauty treatments to be available in bedrooms

– Spa facilities open by appointment

– Hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities will be freely available

With 24, lavish and yet understated, bedrooms all set apart from each other to allow privacy and space, most with terraces, gardens and some with private pools, the design concept and look is ‘natural luxury’, featuring rustic local woods, beamed ceilings, four poster beds, Ibiza whites, touches of gold, materials and fabrics locally crafted. The concept has been created by the group’s design interior design company, Atzaró Design, to work in harmony with the surrounding environment.

Within the abundant grounds of the estate the Atzaró Vegetable Garden, opened in the summer of 2019 for Atzaro’s 15th Anniversary. This magnificent 3-hectare, perfectly designed garden delight with Olive and Cypress tree lined walkways, wooden arches and pergolas strewn with tumbling vegetables, fountains and beautiful romantic sitting areas. Its organic produce supplies all the Atzaró Group’s restaurants with natural, seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs and is the basis to the group’s authentic food ethos.

The spacious open-air or finca restaurants ‘La Veranda’ and the ‘Orange Tree’ serve delicious, healthy and seasonal ‘farm to fork’ food. The new Atzaró Spa Garden in another area of the estate, adjacent to the spa, is full of organic botanicals and herbs, providing all the ingredients for the Atzaró Spa Products range.

Aubergine By Atzaró

Billed by the Sunday Times Travel magazine this month as ‘farm to fork food at its best’, Aubergine By Atzaró is Atzaro Group’s much heralded and super-romantic ‘farm to table’ restaurant set deep in the countryside near Santa Gertrudis. The food concept is ‘farm to table’ with a Mediterranean feel and focus on healthy dining full of fresh flavour, all made with organic produce from the Atzaró Vegetable Garden, at the group’s hotel. The building is a charming restored finca with indoor dining rooms and outdoor terraces dotted with romantic lighting. Perfect for lunch in the beautiful gardens during the day, or destination dining for dinner under twinkling evening stars, the dining rooms, terraces and bars are decorated with rustic white plastered walls, Sabina and olive beamed ceilings and accessorised with a pastel olive green hue and brought to life with historical photographs and antiques.

Atzaró Beach, Atzaro’s stylish and relaxed beach club and restaurant on the sparkling beach of Cala Nova in Ibiza’s northeast, underwent a design revamp in 2019. The look is light dappled wooden pergolas over relaxed seating, sofas and rattan peacock chairs, an abundance of local plants and where you can enjoy sunny terraced long lunches and dinners. The new menu sees healthy
inclusions, fresh salads and sharing plates, with organic produce fresh from the Atzaró Vegetable Garden. Choose from one of the 30 double daybeds to relax and watch the world go by, beachside.

Atzaró Chiringuito is a laid-back beach bar and restaurant in the sand dunes of Cala Nova with a relaxed 80s vibe, a tapas menu, salads, juices, take away, ice-cold drinks and sun loungers on the pristine beach to relax all day.

The Residence by Atzaró – ibiza is a spectacular property located in the hills of Ibiza’s north. The Atzaró style Ibiza villa, part of Atzaró Group, sits on an elevated mountainside with stunning panoramic views of untouched pine-clad valleys as far as the eye can see. The vast property consists of nine suites, glorious living space, gyms, spa and pool. It is a secluded luxury finca, peaceful and totally private with full services available. The perfect luxury villa for exclusive ibiza stays, an idyllic premium holiday home.

The Royal Portfolio

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The Royal Portfolio collection in South Africa has announced a new program offering travelers ‘bonds’ (vouchers) for future stays at its four luxurious properties across the country. As part of the hotel group’s commitment to the local and greater community, each voucher will include a donation to The Royal Portfolio Foundation, funding counter-poaching initiatives and food donations to vulnerable communities. The hotel group, which includes Royal Malewane, Birkenhead House, The Silo and La Residence, is debuting this program as a response to the enormous challenges COVID-19 has presented around the world.

Communities involved in The Royal Portfolio Foundation

“The impact on communities, conservation, and the economy in South Africa is devastating,” says The Royal Portfolio Founder and Owner, Liz Biden. “Even though our hotels remain closed, we are committed to critical conservation and community work through The Royal Portfolio Foundation.” In addition to the donation, the voucher includes an added value of 25%. Travelers purchase a voucher of approximately US$525, including an added gift of US$135; The Royal Portfolio will donate the equivalent of US$135 to the foundation’s community and conservation efforts for each voucher purchased.

“Through these challenging times, we are doing what we can to adapt, and we hope that these bonds will inspire you to keep dreaming of your next trip to South Africa,” says Biden. “We cannot wait to welcome our wonderful guests back to our beautiful hotels and lodges just as soon as it is safe and responsible to do so.” Bonds are available to purchase until the end of July 2020. To learn more, visit: https://www.theroyalportfolio.com/bonds/

Please note that the US Dollar amount is based on the current exchange rate for the South African Rand, and may therefore fluctuate.

About the Royal Portfolio

The Royal Portfolio is a collection of iconic hotels and private residences in South Africa owned and run by the Biden family. The Royal Portfolio includes Royal Malewane in Greater Kruger National Park, Birkenhead House in Hermanus, La Residence in Franschhoek, The Silo in Cape Town, and a collection of private residences that includes The One Above penthouse.