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For the best of both worlds—wild, rugged beauty and pure pampering—base camp in one of Camp Sarika by Amangiri’s 10 luxury one-bedroom tents (the smallest is 1,000 square feet) at this 600-acre, year-round expanse, open since summer of 2020. Guides help build your dream itinerary at three local national parks: Grand Canyon, Zion National Park,…
Belgium has become the first country to introduce a compulsory 21-day monkeypox quarantine – as doctors warn of a ‘significant rise’ in UK cases over next ‘two to three weeks’ Those who contract the virus will now have to self-isolate for three weeks, Belgian health authorities have said, after three cases were recorded in the…
The Egyptians may have the most famous mummies, but they’re not the oldest. The Chinchorro people of Chile’s Atacama Desert were the first to mummify their dead – 7,000 years ago. In Chile’s Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth, mummies have been found that pre-date the Egyptians’ by 2,000 years. So while the Egyptians…
In a world-first initiative, visitors to Palau will be offered exclusive experiences based on how they treat the environment and culture, not by how much they spend. Despite being home to fewer than 20,000 residents, the Republic of Palau is making an outsized impact to preserve the planet. Not only did the country – made…
With original terrazzo flooring, colorful wall tiles, and a stunning original Art Deco stairwell, Bottleworks Hotel is the renovated remains of what was once the largest Coca-Cola bottling company in the United States. Bits and pieces of soda pop history are visible around the hotel, with sparkling and still water fountains, framed photographs and newspaper…
The Lithuanian city of Kaunas, along with Novi Sad in Serbia, is the European Capital of Culture for 2022, allowing the photogenic destination to step into the spotlight to showcase its cultural offering to the world. A visit to Kaunas is ideal for a short European city break, with direct flights from the UK with…
Flight data suggests someone in cockpit pushed Boeing 737-800 into near-vertical descent, according to a preliminary U.S. assessment of what led to the accident. The Boeing 737-800 was cruising at high altitude when it suddenly pitched into a near-vertical descent, plummeting into a mountain at extreme speed. Data from a black box recovered in the…
Fresh from its Olympic and Paralympic success, Japan is a dream holiday destination that should be firmly on your list for 2022. This year, however, it’s time to go beyond Tokyo and explore the country’s rural side. Japan’s newest bullet train route, Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, is set to open between Nagasaki and Saga in autumn…
In the heart of Oklahoma City’s 38th Street Preservation neighborhood, Bradford House is a delightful study in contrasts. It’s also fresh off a four-year restoration, inspired by the owners’ boutique-hotel stays around the globe. Enter the 1912 all-white mansion—the former home of Renaissance Man William L. Bradford: a cattleman, traveling salesman for school supplies, and…
The Japan Tourism Agency announced on Tuesday, May 17 that it would start allowing small group tours in May as part of a “test tourism” trial before the country fully reopens to foreign visitors. The country’s tourism agency added that the trial will allow the government to assess health and safety protocols and how to…
If ever there was a year to visit the Netherlands, it’s 2022 when the Floriade floral spectacle takes place, with its timely eco-theme of ‘growing green cities’. Held every 10 years, the Floriade Expo returns for six months from April to October and will bring an array of unique and fascinating exhibitions to Almere, near…
Once a dilapidated mansion the neighborhood called “the haunted house,” this 1860s Italianate villa was restored to elegance in 1995 by Glenn Pogue and Monique Greenwood, who have since opened four additional hotels. Their first, Akwaaba Mansion, located in historic Stuyvesant Heights, is a huge house nestled in a quiet tree-lined community in an area…
If you are in need of a spa day, Tripadvisor just named The Standard Spa, Miami Beach one of the best hotels in the country. The adults-only hotel comes in at number 10 on the 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. The hotel features a new restaurant and bar, along with a stunning…
Many of the biggest names in the hotel, restaurant and leisure sectors have begun to rebound in Forbes’ annual ranking of 2,000 the world’s largest public companies. Fast-food chains have weathered the pandemic better than the rest of the restaurant sector, largely thanks to drive-thru service and digital ordering. Two prime examples are McDonald’s, the…
A British tourist has died after falling from the seventh floor balcony of a hotel where he was staying with family in Magaluf. The 33-year-old died instantly after plunging from the Melia South Beach Hotel around 8.30am Thursday. The man was staying with a member of his family at the hotel and witnesses reported hearing…
A top London hotel is hitting guests with a stealth charge that would see a family of four billed £90 for a one-hour swim. The move by the popular InterContinental at the O2, in Greenwich, is seen as evidence that tourist businesses that suffered during the pandemic are trying to claw back cash. The pool…
Islands conjure up visions of paradise: a respite from the daily grind and a pristine spot of beach where you may unwind under rustling palms while gazing out at a calm blue sea.However, not all islands are made equal. Some people’s beauty is characterized more by the water that surrounds them, which may enchant connoisseurs…
London is one of the most captivating cities in the world. Modern architectural wonders such as the Shard line ancient laneways dotted with historic monuments, upscale stores, and award-winning theaters. The scenic alleys wound their way around well-known monuments like as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, forcing visitors to gape in awe…
History The Centre was founded in 1990 as a biodiversity conservation landmark and a center for environmental education. The Chevron Corporation created the facility for the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) as a protected habitat for the Lekki Peninsula’s diverse flora and animals. Since then, the corporation has contributed annual financing for the Center’s management. In…
Why Go To Maui Maui is not nearly as large as the Big Island, nor is it as small as Lanai, as bustling as Oahu or as quiet as Kauai. For many Hawaii vacationers, Maui is just right – offering a taste of just about everything the Aloha State has to offer, from impressive wildlife…
Best Things to Do in Glacier National ParkGlacier National Park is known for its many hiking trails, ranging from the easy Trail of the Cedars to the moderate Avalance Lake to the strenuous Grinnell Glacier. Along any path you traverse, you’ll likely see stunning alpine scenery punctuated by jagged peaks, alpine meadows and glacial lakes….
Why Go To Paris The City of Light draws millions of visitors every year with its unforgettable ambiance. Of course, the divine cuisine and vast art collections deserve some of the credit as well. The gentle River Seine rambles through the city, flanked by stately museums, centuries-old churches, and blocks of Rococo- and Neoclassic-design architecture,…
WHY GO TO BANFF? If you’re itching to experience the lifestyle of a Swiss skiing village, but don’t want to fork over the cash for a trans-Atlantic flight, consider Banff. Thanks to its location in the heart of the Canadian Rockies near the southeastern border of Banff National Park – Canada’s first national park –…
Why Go To St. Lucia Lush, unspoiled St. Lucia has a growing fan base. Some of its vacationers are music lovers, letting loose at the springtime St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, or adrenaline junkies, testing their limits climbing The Pitons or zip lining through the Chassin region’s rain forest. Others are honeymooners, unwinding on…
Packing for a lengthy trip might be difficult. When you’re traveling to several locations for a lengthy period of time, it’s difficult to forecast what you’ll need. While having everything you need in a backpack while traveling long term is a wonderful experience, it may also be a challenge to get everything to fit! While…
