Japanese influences are seen throughout hotel IAN STALKER A destination famed for its abundant sun is offering accommodations clearly influenced by the Land of the Rising Sun. Nobu Hotel Los Cabos — part of the Nobu restaurants and upscale resort brand — is found a little outside of sun-soaked...

Tossing rum bottles entertains clients IAN STALKER Geovanis Cespedes Pompa’s act is a toss-up. Literally. Those who stop by the swim-up bar at the Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Hotel in the Cuban province of Holguin to size up bartender Cespedes Pompa’s much-talked about routine won’t...

Petra is one of many ancient sites IAN STALKER The Kingdom of Time wants tourists to spend more time exploring it. Jordan has often been viewed by some vacationers as an add-on destination to other Middle Eastern countries, such as Egypt, but Jordan Tourism Board director general Dr. Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat...

Cabo Adventures offers camel treks IAN STALKER Juan Emilio Rodriguez carries the title of ambassador at Baja California’s Cabo Adventures. And perhaps a Rodriguez of BajArabia description would be fitting as well. Among experiences offered by the Los Cabos-based adventure firm are treks on camels,...