IN THE NEWS

Jamaica’s iconic Half Moon is now welcoming international travellers to its Rose Hall Villas as part of the island’s reopening plans.

On 3 June, Salamander Hotels & Resorts posted a statement from Founder and CEO Sheila C. Johnson to its Instagram account. In a comment on the post, the company said Johnson has been speaking out against inequality for decades.

If you’re looking for a horse-related day-trip or weekend of everything equine, head to this Middleburg resort in the heart of horse country.

The results are in for ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. After more than 7,000 readers and fans voted, this is our elite list of the top 337 meeting sites and destinations in the South.

With his larger-than-life personality and unique style, Giancarlo Morelli is one of Italy’s most recognizable chefs. Chef Morelli will host a meet-and-greet, cooking class, eight-course dinner, as well as a farewell brunch for participating guests and locals.

A true dog-friendly property, the resort caters to pooches with the same level of exceptional personalized service (human) guests have come to appreciate and expect – making each dog feel like a VIP, “Very Important Pup” from the moment they arrive.

For a stress-free, seamless experience, head to Salamander Resort & Spa, near historic Middleburg, which can facilitate horseback rides; a guided bike ride to Boxwood Estate Winery and the Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery; or a white water rafting excursion in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, among other activities.

If you’re traveling with your pet, it’s important to make sure your hotel will accommodate them. Fortunately, pets are welcomed guests at the Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Va., where you and your pooch can strut along the step-and-repeat for a photo-op — ideal before heading to the weekly “yappy hour.”

Harrimans is a destination restaurant located in the five-star Salamander Resort in Middleburg.