Free Wi-Fi for Japan Airlines passengers on domestic flights | News

Japan Airlines has decided to upgrade the current 15 minutes free in-flight internet campaign to a completely free internet service on all domestic flights.
The service will be available on all flight operated by aircraft equipped with inflight Wi-Fi systems.
The new campaign will be...

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Houston hospitality set for major Super Bowl bounce | News

The Houston hotel industry will see overall performance growth of between 150 and 350 per cent during Super Bowl 51 weekend, according to a projection by STR’s consulting and analytics division.
“The most difficult aspect in projecting Houston’s Super Bowl performance is the current state...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: New Golden Age of Cocktails at Sheraton Grand London | Focus

“We had to alter some of the recipes,” explains the barman at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane.
“Some of the stronger cocktails had 60 millilitres of absinth in them.
“Sadly, we cannot offer that anymore.”
A shame, but perhaps for the best given today’s move toward temperance among younger...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: A century of Finnish independence | Focus

This year marks the centenary of Finnish independence from Russia, on December 6th, 1917.
With a year of celebrations now underway, Eleanor Hawkins here visits capital Helsinki to see how the occasion is being marked.
Entering the Finish capital after a convenient half-hour train ride from...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Matka Nordic Travel Fair | Focus

Temperatures might have fallen to minus five outside the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, while the snow covered streets are bathed in the first of seven meagre hours of daylight, but Matka, the largest travel fair in northern Europe, is a buzzing hive of activity.
With 1,000...

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HX: The Hotel Experience 2017 | Events

HX: The Hotel Experience is a stunning hospitality event that includes hotel design, hospitality technology, and a lively food & beverage exhibition. HX provides the ultimate in what’s new and next for the hospitality industry. We’ll explore future trends, technology, operational...

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Dr. Luke Accuses Kesha Of Spreading False Claims About Him To Lady Gaga

The legal battle between Kesha and Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald continues.


On Monday, Gottwald filed an amended complaint regarding an alleged text conversation between Kesha and Lady Gaga, according to Pitchfork. The outlet reports Gottwald claims Kesha told Gaga that the producer had...

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The Art Of Taking Photos Of Yourself When Traveling Alone

Let’s be real, no one is ever too cool for a good picture of yourself during your travels. I’m not a fan of selfies because they never really justify the places I visit because, for starters, you can’t even see it. But sometimes, it’s quite a challenge to capture the...

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Conde Nast Traveler: Hotels in Incredible Locations

Some are on the beach and some are in cities, but all of these hotels earn perfect scores in the location category.
Read more: Hotels, Santorini, Island Resorts, Travel, Bora Bora, Tuscany, Conde Nast Traveler, Greece Travel, Italy Travel, New Zealand Travel, Africa Travel, London Travel,...

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You Need to Try This 4-ingredient Vegan, Dairy-free Dessert

Growing up, Jell-O was one of my favorite things about summer. Until, that is, I got a little older (and wiser) and realized I was basically eating a mouthful of chemicals.


After living in Southeast Asia for a while, I discovered the perfect tasty alternative, which I want to share with...

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Australia for Everyone | The Huffington Post

There is no such thing as a typical Australian vacation. A land of infinite, mind-bending variety, the country offers something for every type of traveler, from adventurous spirits seeking Technicolor underwater odysseys to sybarites obsessively tracking the new generation of luxury lodges...

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24-Hour Desert Escape | The Huffington Post

Ride in the steps of the Cisco Kid, gaze into the rings of Saturn and catch some great music at an institution of Rock-n-Roll.


The restlessness stirs inside and the feeling of roaming in wide-open spaces is overwhelming – start up the convertible- the desert is calling.


Just over...

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You Can't Miss These Unusual Caribbean Spots

There are countless strange sights and bizarre locations around the world – places that amaze and confound us. There are natural wonders that make us stare in awe; there are artistic and architectural feats that boggle the mind.


But did you know that some of the most extraordinary...

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Meet Marlin, The Shedd Aquarium's New Rescue Dog Ambassador (PHOTOS)

You’d better up your game, dolphins, because a quartet of rescue dogs at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium might just be stealing your spotlight.


Earlier this month, the Shedd announced the arrival of Marlin, the fourth dog they’ve adopted from a local shelter. Starting this...

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Conde Nast Traveler: The 10 Weirdest Tourist Attractions

By Marisa Lascala, CNTraveler.com
An homage to Stonehenge made of classic cars. A museum devoted to instant noodles. A gnome reserve. We track down…
Read more: Tourist Attractions, Weird Attractions, Australia Travel, Travel, England Travel, Slidepollajax, China Travel, Conde Nast...

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Estes Park Postcard | The Huffington Post

I wish you were here, Mary, in Estes Park, the way it was when we were kids. It’s another warm day, like those lazy summers we spent down in the creek, searching for minnows. I’m sitting on the patio watching high clouds sail overhead, blue sky, not a trace of smoke blowing over...

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Happy New Year's Eve in Havana

Anticipating a Cuban New Year’s bash, tourists gather in Havana’s old town. The cathedral square is filled with tables, as servants scamper to keep the breeze from destroying their handiwork with the napkins. Leaving the touristic center, we walk three blocks into a barrio...

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Denver Weekend Agenda: Gorilla Run, Yappy Hour & Last Chance For Dr. Seuss

Halloween might be headlining this weekend, but if you’re not in the spirit — pun intended — for a raging masquerade bash, there are still a few ghoulish-free events taking place around Denver. Here’s a guide to this weekend’s Mile High events.


Avs: Cheer on the Colorado...

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How Did I Travel Europe on a $2300 Budget? And You Can Too!

“I don’t have the money”, “I will travel after my bonus comes in”, “I will travel when I am older” — the plethora of excuses we make to procrastinate or not travel at all. That’s sad, because as someone who needs to run off to the...

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The Pivotal Black History of St. Augustine, Florida

Just this month, as we head toward the end of the year marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act’s passage, I found myself visiting America’s oldest continuously occupied city, St. Augustine, for the first time since a long-ago road trip with my family as a kid. I...

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12 Tips on Getting Around Provence by Car

Driving around the Provence countryside can be a harrowing experience or a whole lot of fun. It can be expensive or really reasonable. Both pleasure and cost depend on how well you plan and how you approach each day.


That, in any case, is what my wife, Kathy, and I have found after...

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Europe's 10 Best Adventure Destinations

Attention thrill-seekers and adrenaline-junkies! We all know Europe as one of the world’s best destinations for history, culture, and cuisine, but it’s also where you can live some of the world’s most unforgettable adventures, provided of course that you’re willing...

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Top 101 Car-Free Getaways Near NYC

If you can’t make the weekends longer, strive to make them better. Sitting behind the wheel in traffic, worrying about directions, carbon emissions and where to fill up, is not the best way to start a relaxing city break. You’re a New Yorker, you stress enough during the week....

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Know Place Like Home: Minding Your Mind

What happens when you your full-time career serendipitously skids off the road, tumbles down a cliff and morphs into working full-time on doing less?


It was around the two-month marker of my time on Maui that I noticed something: My screeching halt into the Here and Now (aka: The...

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HoodiePillow Is Everything You've Ever Wanted In A Pillow

The controversial Knee Defender has caused endless drama in the skies — but we guarantee THIS travel invention will never start a conflict…because everyone who’s using it will be asleep.


Behold the HoodiePillow, quite possibly one of the greatest napping inventions of...

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Why India Is The World's Fastest-Growing Wellness Tourism Destination (PHOTOS)

Even before the Beatles went on their famous pilgrimage to Rishikesh with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1969, India has been a popular travel destination for American tourists seeking serenity and spiritual growth. But in recent years, wellness travel to India has exploded.


Mia Farrow, Steve...

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'Hello Kitty Disneyland' In Japan Is Absolute Purrfection

This is meow-velous news! 


If jet setting on a Hello Kitty plane wasn’t enough, then feline fans should make haste to Sanrio Puroland, Hello Kitty’s very own wonderland in Japan. 


This funky indoor theme park is a mecca for all things Kitty: Rides, gift shops and entire...

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10 Las Vegas Travel Tips

Whatever happens in Vegas certainly doesn’t need to stay in Vegas. We’ve collected some of our Deal Experts’ favorite tips and memories for traveling to the ultimate adult playground that is the Las Vegas Strip and beyond. More itinerary suggestions — and exclusive...

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A Film Lover's Guide to London

Today, the tourism industry is inspired by the entertainment industry more than ever — and Hollywood just might be the world’s most successful travel agent! It’s difficult to think of Great Britain without conjuring thoughts of 007 or Harry Potter. London — the...

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A Los Angeles Itinerary For Kids And Immature Adults

Think of a little girl dressing up in her mom’s high heels, make-up and sunglasses, and you’ll have an approximation of the essence of Los Angeles. Sure, the city has a veneer of glamour with its Hollywood hullabaloo, and its cultural offerings from art to fashion make it a...

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Exploring Miami, A Designer City

It’s approaching the time of year that we look for any excuse to migrate to Miami. We’ve rounded up our picks for where to sleep, eat & drink and play in sun city.






Go retro Art Deco at /www.mrandmrssmith.com/us/luxury-hotels/soho-beach-house>Soho Beach House. ...

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Racing Horses Toward Modernity In Qatar (PHOTOS)

Diana Untermeyer’s book Qatar: Sand, Sea and Sky is available in bookstores and on Amazon.—


In the spring of 2004, the White House asked my husband Chase to serve as US ambassador to Qatar. Expatriate communities use a pejorative term for what I would be: “a trailing...

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New Orleans Travel: Two Cemeteries Worth A Stop For Super Bowl Visitors (PHOTOS)

If you’re in New Orleans for the Super Bowl this weekend (or thereafter for Mardi Gras), it’s worth stopping at some of the city’s famed cemeteries while there.


In the heart of the city’s famous Garden District sits Lafayette Cemetery, which was established in 1833....

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Cousteau signs on for Aqua Expeditions partnership | News

Aqua Expeditions has announced a new collaboration with world-renowned champion of ocean conservation and environmental protection, Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Launching with a series of special cruises in 2017 and 2018 featuring five seven-night departures, these new Cousteau-hosted itineraries...

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SNCF launches TGVmax to young passengers in France | News

SNCF has launched TGVmax, the first unlimited travel pass for young travellers.
Available to those aged 16-27, young adults can explore every corner of France in complete freedom, enjoying unlimited travel on all TGV and Intercités trains requiring reservations.
Travel is included to any...

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Bernabé to lead Minor Hotels-owned Avani brand | News

Minor Hotels has appointed Alejandro Bernabé as group director, Avani Hotels & Resorts.
With over 20 years of global hospitality experience, Bernabé has an impressive management track record, along with years of practical operational and food and beverage experience in both city...

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PATA condemns USA travel ban | News

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has reiterated its commitment to the right to travel as stated in Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The association recognises that each country has the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
However,...

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Dubai World Central continues steady ascent | News

Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central, Dubai’s second international hub, witnessed a strong surge in 2016, climbing 84.5 per cent according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today.
DWC welcomed a total of 850,633 passengers in 2016, up 84.5 per cent compared to...

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Yotel set to debut Clerkenwell, London, property in 2018 | News

Yotel has announced plans to open its third property in the UK in late 2018 with a 212-cabin hotel in Central London’s creative quarter of Clerkenwell at 96-100 Clerkenwell Road.
The project, developed by Medina Investments, has already broken ground and is set to open in late 2018. 
The...

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UNWTO endorses Belarus visa-free travel initiative | News

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has expressed its full support to the decision of the government of Belarus to launch the five-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travellers from 80 countries.
The measure aims at advancing seamless travel and attracting visitors,...

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Kazakhstan steps into international spotlight with two mega events | News

The 28th Worldwide Winter Universiade, this year to be hosted in Almaty, and the Expo 2017 Future Energy exhibition in Astana are presenting Kazakhstan to the world as a new and exciting tourist destination in Asia.
One of the greatest sports competitions began in Almaty earlier.
In only a...

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The Next Adventure in Cotacachi, Ecuador -- 7 Countries, 7 Months, 3 Kids

Another week in South America!


We finished our ten days in Bahia with daily seashell collecting, workouts on the beach, watching beautiful sunsets, playing soccer with the locals and lots of market trips. We hiked up to the top of La Cruz, a huge white cross on the side of the mountain,...

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Four Ways to Have a Fulfilling and Funtastic Holiday

As the holidays draw closer, I find that I can hardly contain my excitement. This was not always the case. I dreaded holidays and breaks of any sort. To me, a day off from work was akin to jail time. At times like this, I would feel depressed and bored out of my mind. I saw the idea of...

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There Is Still Work Ahead For Workplace Equity

Eight years ago today, landmark legislation was enacted in the name of women’s equality activist Lilly Ledbetter to advance equal pay.


Today’s anniversary is a reminder that while we’ve made strides to end pay inequality, the persistence of the gender and racial wage gap means we’ve got...

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12 Days of Travel Therapy ( Video)

As the countdown to Christmas kicks off I always say the best gift to give is the gift of travel and experiences.


So forget about three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree…and check out the 12 Days of Travel Therapy!





12 DAYS OF TRAVEL...

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Flynas signs Travelport distribution deal | News

Travelport and Flynas, a leading low-cost carrier from Saudi Arabia, have today announced the signing of a multi-year, full content agreement.
Launched in 2007, Flynas operates nearly 1,000 weekly flights to 30 destinations within and outside Saudi Arabia.
The new agreement will see...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Chavy drives Mövenpick expansion forward | Focus

Last year was a momentous year for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, marked by the appointment of its new chief executive, Olivier Chavy.
This ushered in a new era for the hospitality firm, which also unveiled a fresh new logo and corporate identity to better reflect its warmth and inherent...

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Boutique Hotel Investment Conference 2017

Boutique & lifestyle hotels cater to unique segments of guests by creating their own niche. As global travelers spend more of their dollars with a focus on experience, the boutique & lifestyle segment continues to explode.

The above post is reprinted from materials provided by...

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Celebrities React To Trump's #MuslimBan With Anger And Calls To Action

Hollywood reacted in horror to the news of President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking all refugees from Syria, as well as barring citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries for the next 90 days. 


Many celebrities who have been actively challenging Trump’s presidency...

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Under-The-Radar Cell Phone Photos Show The Real North Korea

A photographer whose train journey into North Korea was unexpectedly halted got an unusual glimpse into the Hermit Kingdom.


Last August, Beijing-based photographer Xiaolu Chu boarded a train in Moscow bound for Pyongyang. But his trip was stalled halfway due to disputes that had erupted...

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Serendipity in Swaziland | The Huffington Post

Our direction is uncertain without the reassuring blue dot on our iPhones. Leaving behind South Africa, a group of bright-eyed New Yorkers and I climb into the dense fog blanketing the border of the Kingdom of Swaziland. Stepping out of our Honda CRV, we enter the Goba border checkpoint,...

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Deulmusae: South Korea's Penis Restaurant

The penis. As unattractive as it may be, it has remained to be an important symbol of strength, fertility and power in cultures all the world over since the beginning of time. From ancient Pompeii to Egyptian hieroglyphics to the costumes of modern day tribesmen of New Guinea, phallic...

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Who Needs Exotic When Aussie Beaches Look Like This? (Photos)

Until I had hopped into a shabby, hand-me down chevy with four German Au Pairs to road trip from our then-home Sydney, to Cairns, I was naive to the glory of Australia’s National Parks and beaches.


A beach is a beach … right? Sorry I wasn’t sorry — it just...

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The Wonders of the Last Minute Family Escape

Sometimes you have endless time to plan a trip down to the last detail. Other times, you decide on Monday that you’re leaving Wednesday and you barely have enough time to do the laundry let alone decide what to do, where to stay, and how you’ll keep everyone entertained. The...

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Sustainable Tourism and Natural Wonders of Jamaica

Jamaica sits in the heart of the Caribbean, gifted with natural wonders.


Fantastic view from Hotel Mockingbird Hill in Port Antonio, Portland Parish


Jamaica is rich in lush greeneries, mountains, wildlife and beautiful beaches. Exploring this beautiful island for a week was truly a...

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Lollapalooza 2014 Lineup Includes Outkast, Lorde, Calvin Harris, Eminem And Kings Of Leon

The Lollapalooza rumor mill stopped buzzing early Wednesday morning when the Chicago festival organizers announced their 2014 lineup.


The Aug. 1-3 festival will be headlined by Eminem, a reunited Outkast, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex and Calvin Harris.


Other notable acts...

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China Says It Wants To Build Massive Railway To America

China has announced an ambitious engineering plan to build a bullet train railway to America, state media reported Thursday.


The massive railway network, nicknamed “China-Russia-Canada-America,” would run north from China, through Siberia and Russia, under the Pacific Ocean...

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The Hole in the Colorado River

It’s about one week into our kayak journey down the Colorado River, and we’re walking along a highway. Record heat, record drought. Half the state is up in flames and the river we’re supposed to be following is nowhere in sight. We walk along the asphalt shoulder,...

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Wrapping Up Cuba | The Huffington Post

The American visiting Cuba gains an appreciation for the resilient joy and spirit of its people, and takes home memories of a time warp free of the strip-mall banality of the rich world. Venturing here offers a chance to befriend a poor and struggling island society that is, in its own way,...

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Denver Weekend Agenda: The Lion King, Lykke Li & Cannibal! The Musical

Though this weekend is the end of the annual Denver Arts Week, we’ve got plenty of events lined up to make sure you feel like you never missed a beat.


Thursday is the main fashion event of the week at the Denver Pavilions with the grand opening of H&M with street-style fashion...

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Why the United States is the Last Place You Should Be Traveling in 2016

If you’ve yet to tackle your travel planning for 2016, a quick word: anyone with the option to leave the United States this year really ought to do so. No, not to avoid too many more months of nonstop chatter about the election, though that does give us an idea. The real reason: your...

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Love Letters: Tallahassee | The Huffington Post

Motorcycle sensation Ricky Carmichael has been called the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) over his 20-plus year career. He retired at age 27 in March 2007 and returned home to north Florida, where he welcomed twins Elise and Kadin with his wife Ursula. He now shares his love of the sport with...

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Medieval Fortresses of Provence: One for the Masses, One in the Wild

The fortress and village of Les Baux-de-Provence need no introduction from this blogger. The 11th century citadel is a magnet for tourists in Provence, with more than 1.5 million visitors each year. You’ll find multiple pages on it in many guidebooks.


The ruin at Fort du Buoux is...

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Schloss Reinhartshausen | The Huffington Post

As mentioned in last week’s post about handkäse, I recently took a family trip to the Rheingau in Germany. Because most people have never even heard of the small town of Erbach, I wanted to write a blog about this charming German village and the beautiful palace located at the...

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Celebrate Mother Nature at these 10 Green Hotels

Today more than ever calls for some tree-hugging and eco-friendly practices, so we’ve picked ten of our favorite green hotels around the globe where you can be kind to Mother Nature. From solar panels to vertical gardens, these unique spaces make it a point to be respectful of the...

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Thanksgiving Travel: 8 Amazing Things to Do and Places to Go

Thanksgiving’s eating, drinking and merrymaking tend to come with an element of stress over meal planning, preparation and cleanup. So take a break from the usual this year: Because what better way to celebrate an extra two days off in a row than to travel elsewhere than...

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Four Seasons Launches Wellness Program To Help You Beat Stress

It wouldn’t be a vacation if it weren’t relaxing, but the Four Seasons is looking to take wellness to the next level.


Last week, the hotel chain announced Energy By Four Seasons, a program aimed at beating stress and sending visitors home with a renewed sense of energy....

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A Breathtaking Photo Essay of Northern India

By Kimberly Bryant
India is a country exceedingly rich in culture — overflowing with the smells, sights and sounds of life. It is both a rewarding and a challenging place to travel. From my experience traversing this vast country, it lives up to its tagline of “Incredible...

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How To Navigate Rome When Traveling With Your Kids

05/27/2016 10:00 am ET





Laura Taccani
La Dolce Vita











Not just the Colosseum. And not just the Forum or the Spanish Steps. Visiting Rome with children in tow doesn’t have to be about complaints like “promise this is the last church today” or exhausting...

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Tokyo Disney Resort to Get Frozen

Photo by Gail Nakada.


Oriental Land Company Ltd., which operates Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, is breaking ground on expansive new themed areas for both Disney parks.


Mega-hit Frozen is receiving the royal treatment at DisneySea. Frozen will be the eighth themed port area for...

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5 of the Most Uber-Luxurious Suites in Las Vegas

Vegas is a city that is decidedly over-the-top, so it’s no wonder that it’s host to some of the most luxurious hotel accommodations in the world. We’ve selected five of the city’s most jaw-dropping, high-roller-worthy suites that we think embody modern Las Vegas...

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Paris vs. London: The Long-Lived Rivalry Continues (INFOGRAPHIC)

Are you a lover of the City of Light? Or do you prefer regal London Town?


The rivalry between Paris and London will probably never end. In January, London was named the most visited city in the world… but does that mean London’s better?


London has the Thames, Paris has the...

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Attractions Off The 405 Freeway In LA (PHOTOS)

The 405 can be as monstrous as any CGI creature. As one of America’s busiest roads, it offers drivers a steady diet of bumper to bumper frustration complimented by sizzling back-of-the-hand sunburns. How best to deal with the snake that ate San Fernando? Get off the road and take in a...

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Miami Served Hot (PHOTOS) | The Huffington Post

If there’s a better time to hit Miami for the weekend than the bleak midwinter we’d like to hear it. That’s why we’re taking you on a tour of the city’s hot spots (both literal and figurative), with stops at chic boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and...

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A Different Side Of Dubai (PHOTOS)

We decided to begin our Dubai explorations with a visit to the oldest part of the city. Driving in our little rented car from our gorgeous hotel, The Pullman, which sits in the jaw-dropping Mall of the Emirates, we braved busy highways as we set off on foot.


We arrived at the shores of...

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New Orleans' Best Cocktail Bars According To Foursquare (PHOTOS)

On the fattest Tuesday of the year, there’s no trouble finding a drink in the city that put Mardi Gras on the map.


But for the rest of the year, where’s the discerning drinker going to find a finely mixed martini or suavely stirred Sazerac?


Mobile app Foursquare has run the...

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MSC Cruises breaks ground on Bahamas Marine Reserve | News

MSC Cruises has broken ground on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Located south of Bimini in The Bahamas, the island is set to become a natural paradise exclusive to MSC Cruises guests as of November 2018.
Perry Gladstone Christie, prime minister of The Bahamas, joined Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC...

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Lamborghini signs on for Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences 2017 | News

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Italian super sports car maker Lamborghini gave announced new dates for the Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences.
With new destinations to explore, Lamborghini will provide bespoke drive adventures for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts around the...

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Rooster appointed to lead ABTOT public relations | News

Following a competitive pitch, Rooster has been appointed as ABTOT’s first PR and social media agency since the association was launched in 1993.
ABTOT – the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust – provides a straightforward and economical way for travel organisers to comply with...

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Ryanair launches new Milan Malpensa winter schedule | News

Ryanair has launched its biggest-ever Milan Malpensa winter schedule, with seven new routes on offer later this year.
Flights to Alicante, Eindhoven, Katowice, Lamezia, Liverpool, Palermo and Valencia will be added to the schedule.
Ryanair hopes the flights will deliver 1.7 million...

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Domes Noruz Chania set for Greece debut in March | News

The new adults-only hotel Domes Noruz Chania is set to open its doors on at the end of March for its first full season in the extraordinary destination of Chania.
Sister hotel to Domes of Elounda, the Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection is an 83 room and suites, adults-only, beachfront...

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Argentina to reimburse tourist VAT | News

Argentine president Mauricio Macri has announced that foreign tourists will be reimbursed for the VAT on their hotel stays in the country, a measure which will be implemented with immediate effect.
This policy had been requested by the tourism industry for more than 15 years, and is aimed...

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Emirates rolls out new amenities for premier passengers | News

As the battle for premium passengers intensifies, Emirates has enhanced comfort in the air with a host of exclusive, new products introduced to its First and Business Class cabins.
Customers will travel in luxury with new additions including First Class lounge wear, luxury blankets,...

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Cotacachi, Ecuador: A Bit of Everything for Everyone - 7 Countries, 7 Months, 3 Kids

While I was in the Cloud Valley, having grand adventures through uncharted jungles and drinking mystery sugar cane drinks, Katie and the boys strolled around the town and soaked up the culture. They loaded up the baby and walked the few blocks to the Museo de las Culturas, another free...

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Pet-Friendly Hotels: Ruffing It | The Huffington Post

There is traveling, and there is traveling with a dog. This distinction was clear throughout the 3,000-mile road trip my wife and I recently made from our Florida home to New England and back with our 15-year-old pug, Macy.


A 24-pound ball of fur, grunting and sleeping, Macy is a calm...

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7 Ways To Be Your Best In Business When Pressure Hits

We all face pressure in our lives, but there’s nothing like that of an entrepreneur facing customer crises and the competitive challenges of a new business. Don’t believe the myth that all you have to do to get rich is bring up an ecommerce website, and the money rolls in while...

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How to use Instagram's latest update to plan your travels (and 14 accounts to inspire your trip)

How to use Instagram’s latest update to plan your travels (and 14 accounts to inspire your trip) | The Huffington Post








Instagram’s latest update is a game-changer for using the app to get inspired for and start planning your next trip. Now you can take the next step from...

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Europcar acquires GuidaMi in Milan | News

Europcar Group has confirmed the acquisition of GuidaMi, the station-based car sharing company in Milan.
The European vehicle rental services provider take control of the company through subsidiary Ubeeqo, an innovative mobility start-up in which Europcar owns a majority share.
Italy...

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British Airways cabin crew announce six days of strike action | News

Unite has announced that its cabin crew members working for British Airways Mixed Fleet will take a further six days of strike action at the start of February.
Members of the union are continuing a dispute over what the organisation brands “poverty pay”.
Unite will call members out on str...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Lawhill Luxury Apartments, Cape Town | Focus

Cape Town is nothing like I’d been led to believe.
European media coverage of South Africa fixates on crime, corruption and cricket, with few column inches left for much else.
But these topics seem a world away while checking into Lawhill Luxury Apartments on the manicured edge of the V...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Shambala Game Reserve, South Africa | Focus

Polite though it was for the animals to greet us on arrival at Shambala Game Reserve, it was a little overwhelming.
Dropped off by the excellent Jarat Tours after a short two-a-half-hour drive from O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, we drove through the grand entrance of the...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa | Focus

Sister property to the exclusive Shambala Game Reserve, Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa brings the same elite luxury to an urban setting.
The former home of South African insurance magnate Darrell Stein, the boutique, 53-suite, property is situated in the exclusive Sandhurst suburb of...

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Cvent CONNECT 2017 | Events

Hospitality Professionals can join from Monday-Wednesday, June 12-14 for learning, engaging and connecting with your industry peers. Attend educational sessions, receive hands-on Cvent training, and learn the latest meeting and event industry trends. Conduct business with 2000+ event...

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Gwyneth Paltrow Wants You To Buy The Most Outrageous Items For Valentine's Day

The Gwyneth Paltrow-helmed site, which has recommended a $15k, 24-karat gold dildo and continues to support buying egg-shaped jade stones for your vagina, is either totally trolling us or is just totally out of touch. 


Check out some of the craziest items they recommend for guys, girls, co...

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Jaw-Dropping Aerial Photos Show The Diversity Of Life In China

With 3.7 million square miles and 1.4 billion people, China is at the same time eccentric, colorful, busy and creative — and these photos prove it.


From an epic traffic jam in Beijing to a peaceful tea-picking session in Zhejiang province, these aerial photos show that the Middle...

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Underwater Room At Pemba Island's Manta Resort Unveiled (PHOTOS)

If you’ve ever dreamed of sleeping under the sea, à la The Little Mermaid, your dreams can soon become reality at the Manta Resort’s new underwater room.





The Manta Resort is located on Pemba Island, part of the Zanzibar archipelago off the coast of East Africa. The ...

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North Korea Launches Surf Tours In An Effort To Draw Tourists

There’s a new surfing destination everyone is talking about, and it’s not on the coast of Hawaii.


In an effort to draw in tourists, North Korea, which has strict tourism rules, is launching surf tours at three resorts along its 1,550-mile coastline, NK News reports.


The...

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How to Navigate Your Glamping Choices in Australia

Luxurious Glamping at Longitude 131


The word glamorous can mean different thing to different people. Being someone who believes glamour is simply wearing makeup, I’m guessing that my definition of glamorous is pretty different than say Kim Kardashian. That’s why...

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10 Awesome Reasons to Visit Yosemite National Park With Kids

Yosemite National Park (Flickr: Bala Sivakumar)


More families are spending time in our national parks than ever before, and it’s no wonder given the range of kid-friendly activities, incredible views and programs that are available in our parks. Even better, thanks to the new Every...

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5 Tips For Finding The Perfect Cruise

As spring kicks into high gear, many adults 50 and over are celebrating by hitting the high seas for some rest and relaxation. However, because there are so many options out there, finding the perfect cruise to fit your needs can be overwhelming.


In 2015 there were 298 cruise ships...

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26 Food Things Only A Chicagoan Would Understand

If you think deep-dish pizza and ketchup-free hot dogs are all there is to understanding Chicago food, you’ve got another thing — or 26 — coming.


Chicago is a city of many, many neighborhoods, all of which come with their own culinary traditions. It leaves the...

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Chinese Tourists REALLY Love Their Swimming Pool At The 'Daying Dead Sea'

We don’t even want to imagine what else is swimming in there.


The Daying Dead Sea resort was positively brimming with people this weekend, as temperatures in Suining, China topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit.


It’s not the first time China’s largest indoor water park has...

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Where To Eat In Boulder, Colorado

Sure, you won’t have any trouble finding a pair of Crocs in Boulder (they were invented here) or Phish-loving, mountain-hugging locals, but a good restaurant is a different story. Plenty of great eats abound and whittling them down to the five best is actually a challenging endeavor....

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Drop Everything And Head To Viñales, Cuba. NOW.

Now that getting to Cuba is a little easier, we’re giddy just thinking of all the new travel possibilities. And Viñales, a rural town in Western Cuba, is smack dab at the top of our list.


Viñales is the perfect combination of natural beauty and traditional Cuban culture. It is best k...

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Denver Weekend Agenda: Hipster Bingo, Clyfford Still Museum & Warren Miller's 'Like There's No Tomorrow'

It’s an eclectic weekend of events in Denver from arts to winter films to hipster Bingo — clear you schedules Denver, here is your weekend agenda.


The weekend starts off with some happy hour bingo at the Larimer Lounge — win tickets to their great shows or gift...

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The Kindness of the French

It’s May and I’m reminded of the time my husband Lauren and I visited Paris. We were supposed to spend three nights there before taking off on a rented car to visit Normandy and Belgium, but the “accident” changed our plans.


Three years ago, Paris had an unusual...

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Holidays, Florida Style! 5 Tropical Traditions

By Dalia Colon for the Orbitz Travel Blog


When the weather outside is frightful, Northerners flock to Florida to escape the cold. But with no white Christmas to mark the holiday season, you’ll have to learn to celebrate like the locals.


1. Key West: Wet Christmas


Boaters...

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Dreaming of My 2014 Travels: France

When touring France, it’s important to get a balance between Paris and the countryside. Awesome, dominating, endlessly romantic, and thrilling as Paris may be, you can’t just go to Paris and say you’ve seen France. In my mind, Burgundy is “profound France” and...

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Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle Is A Fairy Tale Dream Come True

Looks familiar, doesn’t it?


Try as you may, you won’t find this castle in any of the Disneylands around the world. This fairy tale palace, however, can be found in Bavaria, Germany, more than 350 miles away from the closest Disneyland in Paris.


Called the Neuschwanstein Castle, the mag...

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Coolest Hotel Eco Perks | The Huffington Post

We don’t mind sacrificing a little comfort during our travels if that means reducing our carbon footprint. But then again, not all eco-conscious hotels call for lights out and cold showers. The 10 hotels that make our list of those with the best eco-friendly perks aren’t all...

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Soaking Up the Sun: My Favorite Beaches in Oahu

Puaena Point Beach in Oahu’s North Shore (Photo: Michelle Rae)


When it comes to gorgeous beaches, the Pacific archipelago and youngest state wins. In Hawaii, you’re pretty much at the mercy of the irresistible pull of the ocean. This I can attest to, having spent a week...

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Who Even Knew Airports Had Yoga Rooms?

Luggage. Passport. Yoga mat. A zenned-out airport experience. Finally. Photo by Cyrena Lee.

By Cyrena Lee for Fathom | Rush through airport traffic. Drag bags through winding check-in line. Unload and reload at security. Squeeze into seat and shake off cramps for hours to come. Cyrena Lee...

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The Highway That Has So Much Snow, It's Closed For Nearly Half The Year

Apparently, it’s starting to feel like summer all over the globe.
The famously-blocked — and famously-beautiful — Srinagar-Leh highway in Kashmir…
Read more: Srinagar-Leh National Highway, India, International Destinations, Destinations, India Travel, Travel News

The...

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Want To Travel To Lake Como? Read This First.

Ever since George Clooney chose it as his Italian vacation home, Lake Como’s international popularity has soared. Of course, this lake in Lombardy, …
Read more: La Dolce Vita, partner_ladolcevita, Italy Travel, Lake Como, Travel News

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Join Japan's 'Dance of the Fools' Summer Celebration

Japan’s largest traditional dance festival Awa Odori takes place each summer on Shikoku Island, along the streets of Tokushima.


There’s an air of excitement on the sun-baked streets of Tokushima as festival revellers in high spirits arrive throughout the afternoon in their...

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Las Vegas Invites Royal Baby To Visit In 21 Years

See More of the Best Pools in Las Vegas
The largest of Cosmopolitan’s pool areas, the multilevel Boulevard Pool has an unobstructed view of the Strip below. Big shareable daybeds give cover from the sun, and you can hang out in the wading pool, play ping-pong and foosball, or belly up to one o...

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London's Little Venice Is The City's Best Hidden Wonder

The typical London bucket list includes a ride on the London Eye, a stroll across the Tower Bridge and perhaps a musical moment with the Queen’s Guard. But if you’re looking for a tranquil escape within The Big Smoke, London has a secret little corner you need to check out....

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Hotel Bel-Air Is Restored and Reopened

Nowhere in the annals of style does it say that luxury décor has to be all ice-cold chrome, blond wood and right angles that are so sharp you can shave with the dresser. There’s something to be said for lusciousness.


I recently stayed at a real icon in the hotel biz, the fabled ...

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Water Parks In Miami: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

Water parks in Miami offer a variety of fun for the whole family, from fast-action attractions to rides that parents and kids can enjoy together. Miami’s water parks offer the ideal way to catch relief from the warm weather and thrills you’ll never forget. As part of a...

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Egyptians' Revolutionary Plan For Pyramid Tourism Beyond Giza (PHOTOS)

The only English words heard in Said Gomaa’s coffee shop are expletives shouted by the action stars blasting their way through a satellite network’s afternoon feature. The TV hangs on a braided hemp wall that lets in the fertile smell of the farm next door.


“I would like...

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'Trombone Shorty' Carries On New Orleans Jazz Tradition

NEW ORLEANS, April 27 (Reuters) – Musician Troy Andrews, better known as “Trombone Shorty,” witnessed his first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at age 12 – not from the viewing area but on stage.


“I was playing with my brother’s brass...

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RMS St Helena reprieved for another year | News

One of the last working Royal Mail Ships in the world, the RMS St Helena, is to continue serving her namesake, the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena, for another 12 months.
The news comes following the indefinite postponement of the opening of an airport on the island.
The airport...

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Passengers endorse Heathrow Express service | News

Heathrow Express has received an overall satisfaction rate of 96 per cent from the latest National Rail Passenger Survey, placing it head and shoulders above the national average of 81 per cent and 17 percentage points ahead of the London & South East average of 80 per cent.
The...

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Enterprise expands in eastern Europe with latest franchise deal | News

Enterprise Holdings has announced its entrance into Armenia with new franchise partner TravelCar, as well as the partnership’s intention to soon operate in the nearby country of Georgia.
In the coming months, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands will be ...

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Record visitor figures for UK as falling pound drives growth | News

Tourism is Britain’s seventh largest export industry and third largest service sector
New figures out today show a record-breaking November for inbound tourism visits and spend to the UK.
There were 3.1 million inbound visits to the UK in November 2016, up 17 per cent on the same...

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Grossniklaus takes up development role with Belmond | News

Belmond announced the appointment of David Grossniklaus as senior director of development Middle East, Africa and India.
Based in Belmond’s newly-opened development office in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre, in the United Arab Emirates, Grossniklaus will focus on g...

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Virgin Atlantic becomes first UK airline of offer TSA Precheck | News

Virgin Atlantic has become the first UK airline to participate in the USA’s transportation security administration’s TSA Precheck system.
Virgin Atlantic customers enrolled in TSA Precheck can skip the slower security queues and enjoy a faster, easier security screening process when dep...

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The Plymouth reopens on South Beach, Miami | News

When it opened in 1940, nothing looked like The Plymouth – an Art Deco icon that epitomised the glamour and style of its time. 
And nothing on Miami Beach feels like The Plymouth, which just opened after a significant investment, debuting as an effortlessly stylish, casually private ...

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Falling value of pound boosts North American visitors to UK | News

A study by STR and Tourism Economics indicates that the United Kingdom’s tourism and hospitality sectors have benefited from an increase in arrivals from North America, brought on by the devaluation of the British pound following the June EU Referendum.
According to the International P...

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Sustainability high on the agenda for ITB Berlin 2017 | News

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has declared 2017 the year of sustainable tourism.
The focus is on the economic, ecological and social objectives pursued by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
For many years, ITB Berlin, through numerous initiatives, has campaigned...

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The Anam welcomes Sri Mara Spa to Vietnam | News

Located on Vietnam’s most illustrious and pristine coastline, The Anam, an independently operated and luxurious all-villa, five-star resort, has drawn inspiration from the heritage of Nha Trang and the original settlements in Cham Kingdom and Bali for the interpretation for its new Sri Mara ...

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The American Zika Virus Threat: What You Need to Know

Microcephalic Babies Are Tied to Zika viral infections during their first 3 months of fetal development. Source bn.thetodaypost.com


Zika virus (Zv) infects people via daytime mosquitoes carrying it, and rarely via sex with infected partners. Mosquitoes can bite infected people and then...

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Painting Through Tudor England: A Unique Way to View History

Barbara Ernst Prey painting at Thornbury Castle, England


I have books filled with my European and Asian travel drawings and watercolors. Some of them became illustrations for magazines such as The New Yorker, Gourmet, and The New York Times. I continued the tradition of traveling with my...

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Three Essential Things Entrepreneurs Should Focus on in 2017

What things should would-be entrepreneurs really think hard about in 2017? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Guy Kawasaki, Chief evangelist of Canva, Mercedes-Benz brand...

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The New Parent's Guide to Traveling With a Baby for the 1st Time

To the surprise (and disappointment) of many other travelers, we have flown with our infant since she was eight weeks old. At 22 months, she has flown more than 100,000 miles to 15 countries on four continents — some of them several times — and (I will get hate mail for this)...

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Stranded in Cuba | The Huffington Post

This time it is Cuba. Last week was Nicaragua. It’s 9 am, and we’ve just arrived in the airport of the last leg of our summer travels through Central America. We enthusiastically exited the non-air-conditioned international terminal, schlepping our heavy backpacks with sweat...

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Qatar Executive launches new website to luxury travellers | News

Qatar Executive has launched a newly designed website where clients can explore its private jets via 360 degree interactive panoramic photography.
Also on offer is a chance to discover flight availability and access to VIP online enquiry and charter management services from any mobile...

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Sandals signs ground-breaking Marriott partnership in Jamaica | News

Sandals Resorts International has announced a new partnership with Marriott International to bring AC Hotels by Marriott to the Caribbean. 
This is the first partnership between the hospitality companies and the first time SRI will manage a brand it did not create. 
Construction for the n...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah, a Ritz Carlton Partner Hotel | Focus

As general manager, Amit Arora has led the property through its transition
In the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, just one hour away from Dubai, the Banyan Tree Al Wadi Resort closed its doors in December 2016.
The following day this desert resort re-opened under the management of The...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Taj Cape Town, South Africa | Focus

There can be few sights in global hospitality more inspiring, more dramatic, and more downright magical than that of clouds rolling down Table Mountain.
Already an icon of South African tourism, the new wonder of the world truly comes alive when the weather closes in and clouds flow like a...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Boschendal Wine Estate, South Africa | Focus

As though there weren’t already enough to see in Cape Town – with Table Mountain, Cape Point, and the fabulous V&A Waterfront all on offer – there is a whole different world to explore in the neighbouring winelands.
Just an hour in the car from downtown Cape Town, the shady ...

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HI Design MEA 2017 | Events

HI Design MEA brings the decision makers from the Middle East’s hotel design industry together. The Buyer companies are senior hotel design specialists looking for Supplier partners for specific hotel projects throughout the Middle East and Africa. There is a maximum of 50 places for s...

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That Time Oprah Lost It When Mary Tyler Moore Walked On Stage

Twenty years ago, Oprah was showing her studio audience a clip of the time one of her favorite people ― the late Mary Tyler Moore ― surprised her with a phone call. After the clip played, Oprah gushed about Moore, completely unaware that the actress she adored was hiding backstage, lis...

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NatGeo’s Travel Photography Contest Is Dripping With Wanderlust

For travel photographers, adventure is a day job. Their workflow includes wandering around the world in search of beauty, culture and all the wild things in between.


And National Geographic’s 2016 Travel Photographer of the Year Contest highlights just how lucky (and talented!) the...

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10 Best Honeymoon Destinations in Africa

For travelers, Africa has it all: iconic wildlife, epic landscapes, ancient wonders, and an incredible variety of cultures that have intrigued intrepid adventurers for centuries! However, this vast and beautiful continent also has it’s sweet side, and it’s a perfect place for...

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5 Tips to Stay Healthy Traveling in Japan This Winter

Going to Japan this winter to experience their world-class skiing and snowboarding, or to see the Sapporo Snow Festival? Stay healthy while traveling in Japan with these 5 tips.


While most people associate snow sports with accidents such as broken legs or wrists, a surprising number of...

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1,000 Ways to Die in Australia: Travels in the Aussie Outback

Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory — It was not the information we wanted to hear. As the receptionist showed us the long 4-wheel treks to the famous waterfalls at Australia’s biggest park, he shared that a German tourist had died at one of the falls just two days earlier....

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Non-Touristy Places in San Francisco

San Francisco is known all over as a popular tourist destination. With visitors from around the world seeking out famous landmarks, it can be tough to see the city’s sights through the bustling crowds. For those seeking non-touristy places to visit in San Francisco, I have a few...

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Why You Need To Head To Barbados Right Now

Skip the freezing winter weather, pack a swimsuit or two and hop on a plane to sunny Barbados just as soon as you can.


With temperatures in the high 70s-low 80s and so many activities to choose from, January to April is actually the best time to visit this island of beautiful beaches. Ch...

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This $100 Gilded Grilled Cheese Might Actually Be Worth It

This is not the grilled cheese of your youth. Unless, perhaps, you were born into royalty.


In honor of April being National Grilled Cheese Month — as well as April 12 marking National Grilled Cheese Day, according to the authorities who decide such matters — one Chicago...

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China Hands: Trouble on the Road

Tiancheng Zheng discusses the obstacles Chinese citizens face while applying for visas and traveling abroad.
When Zhang Qian returned to the imperia…
Read more: US China Relations, China Travel, World News

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Onaledge, Manitou Springs, Colorado's Very Haunted Hotel (PHOTOS)

Full of mines, mountains and mysteries, there’s no shortage of haunted hotels in Colorado. But the Onaledge in Manitou Springs, 90 minutes from Denver, may be the state’s most ghoulish.


A number of guests have reported having had paranormal experiences while staying at the...

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What Trump's Presidency May Mean For Travelers

Like it or not, Donald Trump is the 45th President of The United States of America. That might be obvious considering he was inaugurated on Friday, but for those who say “He’s not my president,” I’m sorry to tell you, but his decisions are about to impact your lives...

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Denver Weekend Agenda: Mancrafts, Kill Bill Memorabilia, Mickey Avalon, & More

This weekend mixes family with funky: from a Christmas crafts show to making your own mancrafts, don’t be afraid to spice it up! Start Friday night right by learning all about ‘mancrafts,’ at the Ink Lounge. Then head over to the Santa Fe Arts District to experience the...

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A Tale of Four Cities: Barcelona

A Tale of Four Cities is a series of travel notes from Maddy Lederman’s recent trip abroad.


By the time we got to Barcelona, we’d already fallen in love with Dublin, Liverpool and Paris. When we planned a trip to four European cities, we didn’t think about the toll that...

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Nosh Your Way Around the Sunshine State

Shaffer’s Tea Room owner Alexandra Wayne talks to Delray Beach food tourists about tea. The venue is changing its name to Goodwater Tea Room. Photo by Peter W. Cross for VISIT FLORIDA


Visitors to Florida are snacking their way through the state’s cities, visiting...

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A Good Dinner in a Paris Railway Station: Restaurant Lazare

When I first read about Lazare, a new breakfast-to-supper brasserie-restaurant in the (mostly) renovated Gare Saint-Lazare in Paris, I imagined a vast space seating hundreds of diners. I was wrong. Yes, it is bustling and buzzy, but with 110 covers — including at a communal table and...

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5 Reasons Why Berlin Wins

You may have heard of it. A friend of yours might have visited one day and never come back, leaving behind an intact apartment, their mail piling up on the desk. It’s spoken of softly like a trade-secret, and the name lingers in the air of metropolitan hotspots on saturday night...

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In Support of 'Not Quite' Sustainable Travel

I’ve had the good fortune of globetrotting, much of it however, was spent (checklist in hand) performing hotel and resort site inspections. I was looking to identify properties that met a ‘triple bottom line’, while managing to deliver high quality guest experiences. From...

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Why Your Next Vacation Should Be Kauai

Evelyn Kanter for the Orbitz Travel Blog


If less is more, expect to get both on Kauai. You’ll find fewer crowds and less costly hotels here than in Oahu or Maui, which means more time to enjoy the spectacular scenery, including some of the world’s finest beaches. Besides the...

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Wellness Travel Trends for 2015

As personal health and wellness initiatives continue to gain momentum by leaps and bounds, travelers are taking a stand and refusing to sacrifice their latest lifestyle changes when they leave home. For the last five years I’ve worked in the wellness travel industry both with...

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Mandu's Abandoned Ruins Are India's Secret 'Treasure Trove'

As far as abandoned places go, this one beats every old bus station and decrepit amusement park on the map.


This is Mandu, an abandoned city of ruins from India’s Mughal era. Perched on a forested hilltop that soars above the river below, Mandu is a “treasure trove”...

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How To Avoid Getting Scammed In Italy

06/13/2016 12:30 pm ET





Laura Taccani
La Dolce Vita











In a 1970s Italian cult lm, the famous actor Totò—mainly known for his roles as a creative crook— conned an Italian-American tourist in Rome by selling him nothing short of the Fountain of Trevi. The vi...

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Eight Ways to See Mount Fuji

Japan’s highest mountain, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mt Fuji, has been a source of inspiration for artists and pilgrims throughout the ages. You’re likely familiar with the nearly symmetrical, often snow-capped cone of Fuji-san — as the mountain is known locally...

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The Best Bars in Las Vegas

With countless 24-hour bars and restaurants, and free drinks on every casino floor, you’ll never go thirsty in Las Vegas. But Sin City is far from a cocktail-lover’s paradise: All too often, ordering a beverage can be, well, a roll of the dice.


So we turned to a pair of local...

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Dining in London: Shoreditch Without the Hullabaloo - Lyle's

Come evening, the Shoreditch area of East London can be more than a trifle Williamsburg-y, with good-natured, generally youthful crowds making a little too much noise for those of us who are not quite so good-natured or youthful. And this high-decibel liveliness often seeps into the...

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What to Do and See in Los Angeles

Kelsey Dundon of VitaminDaily.com explores L.A. in a new way. You’ve been to Santa Monica Pier and dodged the characters on Venice Beach, but if you want to see L.A. without bumping into another tourist, put these not-exactly-hot spots on your must-see list.


StayYes, the...

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Oyster's Guide to the ULTRA Music Festival (PHOTOS)

Don’t worry: If you’ve been hearing a “mmmcha, mmmcha, mmmcha,” beat growing steadily louder, you’re not going crazy. It’s just the approach of the ULTRA Music Festival, which kicks off in Miami in less than two weeks.


Electronic music fans from around...

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A Road Trip Through Northern Iraq (PHOTOS)

The follow is an excerpt from Gretchen Berg’s new book Iraq in My Shoe: Misadventure of a Soldier of Fashion. —Iraq wasn’t my first choice of employment destination, but that is where I ended up a couple of years ago when I accepted a job as an English instructor. My...

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New Orleans Hotel: Converted Gas Station Becomes AirBnB Hotel (PHOTOS)

A 1918 gas station in New Orleans has been converted by Robert Guthrie into a state-of-the-art 2,000-square-foot hotel, rentable on AirBnB.


The property, located on Dumaine Street, has a gourmet kitchen, jacuzzi and, oh yea, a roof deck with views of the city. The owner left remnants of...

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Carnival Corporation places two ship order with Fincantieri | News

Carnival Corporation has announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build two new cruise ships with final contracts expected to be executed in early 2017.
The two new ships are designated for the company’s Holland America Line and P...

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New sales appointment for Rocky Mountaineer | News

Rocky Mountaineer has announced the appointment of Sarah Revell to the newly created role of training and sales account executive.
Revell joins the UK team with responsibility for the Irish market, where she will focus on building partner relations with business-to-business operators and...

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Admares wins Marasi Business Bay contract in Dubai | News

Finnish-owned Admares has been awarded phase one of the Marasi Business Bay development in Dubai, a further ground-breaking Emirates project featuring homes on water and restaurants with direct water views and an exclusive yacht club.
The Marasi Business Bay is being developed by Dubai...

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Low-cost carrier Scoot arrives on Skyscanner direct booking platform | News

Scoot has become the first low-cost carrier to be featured on Skyscanner’s direct booking platform.
The new integration also means that Scoot becomes the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to be able to sell tickets directly within Skyscanner’s platform. 
The first phase of roll out,...

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New premium lounge for Manchester Airport | News

Manchester Airport has unveiled plans for a new brand of lounge that will open in Terminal Three in April costing £1.6 million.
1903, named after the year of the Wright Brothers first flight, will hold up to 71 people and provide a more premium offering for passengers looking to get their ...

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Minor Hotels signs with Nakheel to take Avani into Dubai | News

Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with UAE master developer Nakheel for a new Avani hotel in Dubai.
The 372-key Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel will be developed by Nakheel and will be located adjacent to the recently-opened Ibn Battuta Metro Link, which is directly connected to...

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Aeromexico to launch Seoul, South Korea flights in May | News

Aeromexico has announced the beginning of new service with four weekly flights between Mexico City and Seoul, South Korea, set to launch on May 27th.
This new service is in line with the carrier’s international expansion plans for 2017.
The route will be operated with Aeromexico’s Boeing 787...

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David Cameron to address WTTC Global Summit in Bangkok | News

David Cameron, prime minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016, will address the WTTC Global Summit in 2017.
The Global Summit, this year taking place in Bangkok, will bring together global leaders from the private and public sectors of tourism to explore the theme of ‘Transforming o...

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Yeates to head leisure offering at Fairmont St Andrews | News

Fairmont St Andrews has promoted Amy Yeates to director of golf, spa and leisure.
She has been director of golf since joining the resort in 2015 and the new role will see her responsible for the spa and leisure departments.
In the new position, Yeates will be in charge of the resorts...

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Responsible Tourism: A Visionary Path to Saving the Environment and Supporting Local Communities

When I was 17, I read Malthus, and this began a lifelong interest in our fragile planet and specifically, the fate of my small but amazing country, Ecuador.


How could we, as human beings, ensure that our incredible world remain viable for future generations as the population grew,...

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5 Helpful Travel Gadgets to Take Along During a Family Travel

Screenshot: Family vacation – Dilomba


Traveling can be such an exhilarating experience when you do it with family members. There are so many awesome places to visit. And beautiful places exist because of people who visit them.


But a family travel cannot be fully enjoyed...

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Donald Trump Announces Federal Hiring Freeze

If President Donald Trump is itching for a war with the federal workforce, consider his announcement Monday as a declaration: a federal hiring freeze, just three days into his administration.


Trump signed an executive order on Monday that will stop federal agencies from filling most of...

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United Airlines Hosts Nationwide Puppy Party For 'Ruff' Travel Season

More than 100 million people are expected to travel this holiday season (the first time this has ever happened, according to AAA) and U.S. airlines will help an estimated 38 million of us hit the skies. 


That’s a lot of people crowding the nation’s busiest airports, but we w...

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It's winter in Nassau, Bahamas: 82 Degrees & Sunny!

The Bahamas are an archipelago of 700 islands, situated 186 miles east of Miami. New Providence Island is home to the Bahamas’ capital city, Nassau. In Nassau, gorgeous beaches are just the beginning. Rent a car, explore the surrounding island and you’ll meet some of the 275,000...

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This Is Definitely The Craziest Rental Home EVER

If you want to escape the winter, there’s probably no better place to do it than this insanely awesome suspended beach house in Australia.



The walkway to the house, which is stilted above the beach.


And it’s actually kind of a steal, too, with rates from $440 AUD (roughly...

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Orbitz.com: The 5 Best Day Trips From San Francisco

By Jason Heidemann for the Orbitz Travel Blog



It’s easy to be captivated by the the City by the Bay with its iconic hills, Victorian architecture and breezy joie de vivre. But beyond its relatively small 49 square miles lies a metropolitan area of nearly 7 million people and a...

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Denise Brodey: 5 Reasons People Are Turning to Audiobooks Over Turning Pages

If you think I am going to confess my love of audiobooks right here on your screen, you’re wrong. That would be too easy. What is more interesting to me–and likely to you–is why audiobooks are rapidly increasing in popularity. What is it about the experience of listening to...

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