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I’ve stayed in my share of the various Marriott brands, but a recent trip to Miami offered the chance to try out the AC brand, in the tony suburb of Aventura, conveniently located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and near plentiful shopping. My first impression of the property was genuine surprise—the bright, spacious lobby was…

WHY IT RATES: The Hotel Indigo Durham is just a stone’s throw from many of historic Durham’s top sites – the cathedral, the castle and the university. The hotel meanwhile, occupies a historic building that was once part of Durham University.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Hotel Indigo Durham, an IHG hotel, has opened in the…

WHY IT RATES: Located within the Haymarket entertainment precinct, the design of the forthcoming Hotel Indigo Sydney Central will draw its unique identity from the surrounding neighborhood’s rich heritage. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Travelers will soon have a refreshingly local way to satisfy their curiosity when staying in Sydney, with the signing of Hotel…

WHY IT RATES: Smart, inventive public space and guest room design that includes “smart” room décor combine to create a truly unique new Fairfield Inn & Suites. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. The 114-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Gainesville, Florida is scheduled to open today. Its bright and inviting décor, smart, inventive…

WHY IT RATES: Honoring the annual Japanese tradition of Hanami, the Mei Ume restaurant will be transformed with a bespoke cherry blossom garden. In addition, Head Chef Tony Truong has created a special, seasonal menu. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Mei Ume, the Asian restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, is celebrating…

Amtrak Vacations is helping passengers prepare for the busy spring and summer travel seasons by offering the rail company’s biggest sale of the year. The Amtrak sale kicked off Wednesday and is valid for booking until April 6. To take advantage of the deal, couples must upgrade to a private roomette sleeping accommodation. When the…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents looking to book chauffeur services for clients traveling to Asia should consider Hertz after the company announced it has launched a dedicated website.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Hertz Asia has launched Hertz Chauffeur website to make it easier for customers, including travel agents, to book chauffeur services for a…

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Monday the state was banning Uber from testing its autonomous vehicles following the death of a woman who was struck by one of the company’s SUVs last week. According to Reuters.com, Governor Ducey sent a letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stating that after he viewed the video of the…

WHY IT RATES: Many clients want to support companies that are looking to change the world for the better, and travel agents can sell them on Avis as the ideal car rental choice due to the impressive work behind the scenes.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Avis Budget Group, Inc. has been recognized for its…

Planning to visit or leave Florida soon? If so, consider driving a rental car home with Enterprise. Rates are as low as $9.99 per day. Not only will you save money in the process, but you’ll also create lifelong memories during your journey. That’s what a road trip is all about. So, if you’re flying…