Florida’s Space Coast (VisitSpaceCoast.com) will be home to dozens of rocket launches in 2025, including the highly anticipated fall launch of Artemis II, NASA’s 10-day crewed orbital mission to the moon. With all of the exciting activity in the air — literally — plus new food halls, hotels and cruise ships on the horizon, now is the time to start planning a trip to the Space Coast.

Qetaifan Projects, a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality, proudly announced that “The RIG 1938” has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ for two records, the first being the tallest water slide, rising to 76.309 meters, and the second Title being the first of its kind to feature 12 water slides in a single tower. The announcement was made by HE Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani , Managing Director and Chairman of Qetaifan Projects, at a press conference held on the shores of Meryal Waterpark, Qetaifan North Island. The event was attended by the Qetaifan Projects team, representatives from Rixos Hotel, dignitaries, investors and media professionals.

Il Bocconcino, headed up by Niki Pavanelli, at Royal Hideaway Corales Resort, Tenerife has won its first Michelin Star.

Inspired by his hometown of Bologna, Chef Niki Pavanelli creates traditional Italian dishes with a ‘progressive’ twist. Establishing his own style by incorporating local Canarian produce, Chef Niki brings his culinary heritage to the destination.

It’s all about the magic at Mountain Lake Lodge, located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, and celebrating the holidays with its annual Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace complete with shopping, live entertainment, holiday cheer, food and dining through Jan. 4, 2025. Now, for the grand finale, the award-winning resort will welcome in the New Year with “New Year’s Eve Magic & Marvels” featuring master entertainer and magician Bryan Saint.