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Hyatt expands in Latin America and the Caribbean Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to open 30 new hotels across the two regions by 2027 . The Destination by Hyatt properties will include The Legend Paracas Resort on the coast of Peru , Cas En Bas Beach Resort in St . Lucia and the adults-only Secrets Baby Beach Aruba .

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Spotting the Milky Way in Kaikoura ,

South Island

The remote town of Kaikoura becomes the third International Dark Sky destination for the southwest Pacific nation

Norwegian partners with Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet , who played Cam on the ABC comedy series Modern Family , has been named as the godfather of Norwegian ’ s newest ship , Norwegian Aqua . Stonestreet was chosen for his “ authenticity , wit , charm and genuine desire to bring happiness to the masses ,” said David Herrera , president of Norwegian Cruise Line . The actor will be christening the ship with the traditional Champagne bottle in Miami in April 2025 .

Kaikoura , a coastal town on New Zealand ’ s South Island , has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary . The accolade was awarded in late 2024 by international volunteer organisation Dark Sky , and represents the culmination of a four-year certification process . The local community first took steps to reduce light pollution a decade ago to help protect the endangered Hutton ’ s shearwater birds . These birds can become	disoriented by streetlights and crash-land on the ground , where they are at risk of predators . Since then , the Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust , local volunteers , environmental organisations and government agencies joined forces to minimise light pollution . To enhance the astrotourism experience , local initiatives include setting up camera stands and a host of educational programs . Kaikoura is the third New Zealand location to have earned this recognition and one of only 22 locations around the globe .			Oceania ’ s new sailings Oceania ’ s Nautica , Regatta and Sirena will sail on 60 new itineraries for 2026 , exploring the Caribbean , Asia , Africa , the Mediterranean and Northern Europe . The itineraries emphasise lesser-known ports like Tortola ( British Virgin Islands ), Bozcaada ( Turkey ) and Maputo ( Mozambique ).	images : getty ; alamy
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Kaikoura , a coastal town on New Zealand ’ s South Island , has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary . The accolade was awarded in late 2024 by international volunteer organisation Dark Sky , and represents the culmination of a four-year certification process .