Riviera Maya/ Playa del Carmen was named second in the International Beach Destination category in the list of Top10 Fastest Growing Domestic and International Destinations by Orbitz.com. The ranking was based on percentage growth in hotel bookings from 2005 to 2008, meaning that the data was being collected throughout a three year period.

U.K.-based host agency Travel Counselors has named Darya Camacci U.S. senior vice president of operations, reporting to Peter Rasmussen, now president, North America.

Honolulu-based Panda Travel, a retail agency, launched a Hawaii travel-booking site targeted to gay men and women at HawaiiGayTravel.com.

Tourism Corporation Bonaire has announced the launch of their new official website tourismbonaire.com. The site has been developed according to Bonaire’s new branding guidelines, and provides visitors with easily accessible information while capturing the Island’s friendly charm as the organization stated.

The new $85 million Cape Eleuthera Resort & Yacht Club has opened for resort guests. The development is a mix of real estate opportunities and an upscale resort and yacht club, featuring one of the largest marinas in the Out Islands of the Bahamas. It is intimate, upscale and exclusive, with only 17 resort town homes.

People are opting for more unforgettable holidays but some countries can be risky even for the most adventurous travelers. Forbes has compiled a list of the most dangerous destinations for travelers.