Hyatt finalizes Bahia Principe partnership, expanding all-inclusive portfolio

It’s a good day for World of Hyatt members, with the Chicago-based hotel chain taking another step forward in the expansion of its all-inclusive portfolio. Hyatt and Grupo Piñero, the owner of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, have officially inked their partnership after announcing a joint venture earlier this year. The long-term strategic venture, based…

A Guide to Fishtown, Philadelphia’s Coolest Neighborhood

It’s no secret among Philadelphia locals that Fishtown is one of the city’s buzziest neighborhoods these days. What started as a small fishing village in the 1700s — hence the name — became a working-class hub of the commercial shad-fishing industry over the next two centuries. North Front Street is the western boundary of Fishtown…

Carnival Legend cruise ship review: Outsize fun on a midsize, made-over ship

My first walk through Carnival Legend left me thinking, “Girrrl, 22 looks good on you!” A well-used ship over 20 years old often begins to show a few wrinkles, not only in minor damage and dated color palettes but also in lagging innovations and improvements. Carnival Cruise Line did a good job of overhauling both…