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Spring has finally arrived in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, where I’m writing these lines. You can feel it in the air—and at last, you can hear it too—that wonderful season of love. A few days ago, while out for a run along the river, this reality really hit me. Not because I saw more couples in love than usual on the trail, but sadly, because of the first dead frog of the year. Every year, thousands of them are killed under car wheels on their way to the water, where they breed. Give their love a chance, and please drive carefully.

As winter gently fades into Riviera Maya’s golden spring, The St. Regis Kanai Resort prepares to close the season in signature style—with a celebration that blends sport, gastronomy, and effortless coastal glamour. On April 18th, 2026, the resort will host Pétanque – Torneo del Sol, a sun-drenched tournament where the timeless French game becomes the backdrop for a day devoted to culture, connection, and the art of living.

To celebrate International Whiskey Day, Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon are announcing a partnership for a first-of-its-kind collaboration in which Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon is aged at sea across the cruise line’s fleet. This marks the distillery’s maiden voyage partnering with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea® Bourbon series. The program expands Holland America Line’s award-winning Single Barrel Program and marks a new milestone in its America’s 250th celebration, which highlights the theme “The Spirit of Independence.”