Destinations

All images courtesy of Riverside Luxury Cruises River cruising is one of the best ways to experience several great destinations on a tranquil journey. But the industry has largely been reserved for an older demographic, primarily retirees, off to see the world.  But one newcomer on the scene, Riverside Luxury Cruises, is out to elevate

Morocco is a country of dazzling diversity, from its ancient cities and craggy mountain ranges to rolling deserts and deserted beaches.  One day you could be scaling Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak; the next, you could be meeting designers in Marrakesh, riding the Atlantic rollers in Essaouira, strolling through the twisting blue alleyways of Chefchaouen,

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Love them as you do, just occasionally your

Bleached grooved brain coral, center and left, and bleached boulder brain coral on the right. Photo taken on August 1. NOAA, coral reefs, Florida Keys, coral reefs, coral bleaching, climate change, warm oceans Coral reefs off the coast of Florida are being hit by a mass bleaching event due to record high ocean temperatures, and

(credit: The Loren Hotels) Continuing their international expansion, The Loren Group recently broke ground on their third property, The Loren at Turtle Cove. The new property will join The Loren at Pink Beach in Bermuda and The Loren at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, bringing beautification of everyday living at its core to the island. 

Budget travelers are often surprised at how much you can get for your money when exploring Egypt. You don’t need to break the bank to have a truly immersive experience here, and with a little research and planning, you’ll make the most out of your time and money. If you opt for local food and embrace

You could happily spend all day eating and drinking wherever you are in Spain, and I frequently do. One thing just sort of slides into the next – if you’re doing it right.  Be warned though, this means resetting your eating routine and having your lunch and dinner at least an hour or two later

An Italian train makes its way at the north entrance of the new Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s longest train tunnel, on the eve of its opening ceremony on May 31, 2016 in Erstfeld. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Swiss rail authorities said repairs to the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s deepest traffic

Our Where Locals Go series features holiday destinations that are often overlooked by international visitors but cherished by locals. Here, we ask four England experts for their top ideas.  Who can resist the lure of world-class cities like London, Liverpool and Manchester? Still, it’s in the idyllic countryside where visitors can find the true soul

From the medieval tenements, vennels and wynds of the Old Town to the elegance and grace of the Georgian New Town, Edinburgh thoroughly deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in the world. Built on a human scale and easily navigated, Edinburgh readily gives up its secrets but has more

Top view of Seoul in the morning in autumn 2016. Natthapol Bussai | Moment | Getty Images China lifted a ban on group tours to more than 70 locations, giving travel and airline stocks in Asia a boost. China’s culture and tourism ministry said Thursday that group tours will resume to over dozens of locations

Savannah is brimming with hospitality from every corner of its many squares. Nothing is more indicative of this southern city’s generosity than the friendliness of its residents and the free access it provides to attractions. Together, these sites offer a thorough view into the area’s history, culture, economic significance and transformation over time – at

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. With sparkling seas, silky beaches, stylish accommodation, sumptuous

Rome ranked second on a recent list of best travel destinations for a digital detox. Piola666 | E+ | Getty Images Despite inflation, Gen Z and millennials are determined to travel this summer, even if it means spending a bit more. While almost two-thirds, or 73%, of people are willing to pay extra fees for

Photo by Jill Weinlein Jet Blue is expanding from just an airline to a travel company offering entire trips and services in addition to flights. Booking JetBlue Vacations offers travelers Very Important Perks (VIP) and Insider Experience programs to enhance one’s vacation. Besides offering discounted flights, they also offer discounts on hotels, cruises, cars, transfers and

Uzbekistan is the Central Asian destination that you’ve been dreaming about. Magnificent blue-domed mosques, towering minarets, atmospheric Silk Road cities and ancient bazaars are coupled with the region’s best accommodation, easiest transportation and great value for money. It’s the most visited of the Central Asian republics and with good reason. A decade ago, Uzbekistan had

Civilised, ceremonial and the perfect event to choose for a celebration, afternoon tea has seen something of a renaissance in recent years. It is not lunch or dinner but rather sits proud as its own event; it’s too frivolous to do as a regular thing so is a special occasion for most. Afterall, we can’t

Looking to splurge on your next vacation? The travel website FloridaPanhandle.com analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots, looking into average prices for accommodations, transportation, food and attractions. Here are 10 destinations that certainly call for big budgets. According to the analysis, the most expensive vacation destinations, excluding flight costs, are: Gustavia, St. Barts Gstaad,

Bar the Tailor interior at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam Amsterdam beautifully blends its rich history with innovation and stylishness. So it makes sense that visitors select a hotel that artfully reflects this dichotomy. Featuring its own unique combination of history and contemporary luxury, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam makes for an ideal “Venice of the North”

In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Lonely Planet guidebook writer, Kerry Walker, shows us how much a coastal family break costs in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Cornwall hogs Britain’s coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful. At the mercy of the Atlantic

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Dubai is designed to keep kids enthralled. Its

Passengers try to rest and sleep after canceled and delayed flights while others wait to board flights off the island as thousands of passengers were stranded at the Kahului Airport (OGG) in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui in Kahului, Hawaii on August 9, 2023.  Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Airlines

If you are contemplating traveling the Silk Road with kids, Uzbekistan should be the first destination on your list. Not only does Uzbekistan have an exciting, eclectic combination of things to see and do, but it is very child friendly. Uzbekistanis like to travel with their extended families — often three generations together — so hotels,

Cities bursting with priceless art? Florence, Lucca, and Siena fit the bill. Spectacular hill towns with gentle rhythms and sweet piazzas? Bagno Vignoni, Monteriggioni and Massa Marittima are only the start of a list of villages that will steal your heart. Add in top notch-spas focusing on local treatments alongside natural thermal waters, outdoor pursuits

The Tomohon Extreme Market was once a top tourist attraction in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi — a live animal market filled with everything from fileted pythons to skewered bats and rats. But the market drew international condemnation in 2018 after animal activists shot videos of dogs and cats being brutally beaten and blowtorched

Aug. 7th, 2023 International travel is well and truly back this summer with a 30% increase in tourism numbers compared to 2022, especially in Europe, which, according to Hopper’s “Summer Travel to Europe” report, is the most popular destination this year. But if delayed flights and overcrowded airports don’t appeal consider staying closer to home at one of “The

Wrapped around the east coast of mainland Southeast Asia like a mythical Naga serpent, Vietnam naturally lends itself to overland travel. Its two biggest cities – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – are divided by 1100km of rice paddies, tropical jungles, historic townships, wartime relics, national parks and sandy beaches, and most people

There are days when visitors to this exquisite jewel box of a city outnumber locals two-to-one, and when getting from the station to St Mark’s square is a battle. But despite this, Venice never loses its capacity to enchant: stepping out of the station to be greeted by a glittering canal with the dome of

Travelers from Singapore will soon have a new vacation option — one that doesn’t require a flight. A new Indonesian private island, named ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island, opened in July nine miles south of Singapore. The launch — the first of two phases — included the opening of a restaurant and bar, ferry terminal and

Jill Weinlein Tennis fans staying at the beachfront Hacienda del Mar were treated to daily sightings of some of the world’s best tennis playing athletes during the Los Cabos Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo 2023. Some of the world’s top 30 players including Greek Tennis God Stefanos Tsitsipas played at the Cabo Sports Complex