Set sail on an extraordinary 121-night journey with MSC Cruises’ 2027 World Cruise, an adventure that takes you to 45 breathtaking destinations across 25 countries—including New Zealand. With seven overnight stays in incredible destinations like Genoa, Rio de Janeiro, Easter Island, and a thrilling transit through the Panama Canal, this once-in-a-lifetime journey spans five continents […]

More than a quarter of holidaymakers (27%) wait until the day they’re going away to buy travel insurance, according to research by Go Compare. A further 26% buy it the week they go on holiday, meaning many travellers are leaving it late to secure cover. But does it really matter when you buy your travel […]

Bespoke luxury travel outfitter Black Tomato, widely renowned as one of the industry’s top innovators, is at it again—this time, with one of its most ambitious rollouts to date. Unveiled on February 13, The Pursuit of Feeling (PoF)–an AI-powered platform that uses leading-edge technology and Black Tomato’s two decades of top-tier travel planning to recommend […]

One isn’t the loneliest number. With Valentine’s Day in the mix, the whole world feels coupled up. Montreal’s most romantic restaurants are booked up, bouquets are being ordered from the best florists in town and the city is buzzing with date ideas and luxurious getaways. But nothing beats exploring the world on your own—and these experts […]

A 10% council tax rise, more funding for education and an end to free tram travel are among some of the proposals from Edinburgh Council’s opposition groups ahead of a budget showdown on Thursday. No party has a majority in the city chambers, meaning groups will have to reach an agreement to finalise a budget. […]

Travel will be severely affected on Valentine’s Day as thousands of drivers from Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee are set to strike across the UK. Drivers will log out of their apps from 4:00pm until 10:00pm to protest poor working conditions as they protest outside City Hall in London, according to The Independent Workers’ Union […]

London isn’t short on luxury things. We’ve got Mayfair’s glitzy art galleries, designer shops and restaurants, then down the road there are the megamansions of Knightsbridge. And we can’t forget about the tower blocks of luxury flats that seem to be appearing in the city every other day.  Now, Forbes Travel Guide has crowned the best […]

Time Out’s comprehensive guide to the best cities in the world for food is all you should really need to awaken your appetite, but it can’t hurt to look off menu, can it? The Forbes Travel Guide has what they call ‘incognito investigators’ investigating hotels, spas, cruises and restaurants for the annual Star Awards, and […]

Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Award Winners . JW Marriott Mauritius Resort The world’s most luxurious hotels can often be discovered in the unlikeliest destinations. From the ancient streets of Azerbaijan to the rugged terrain of Western Montana, Forbes Travel Guide’s annual Star Awards celebrate hospitality’s finest across the globe. This year’s winners—the most geographically […]

For as long as I can remember, Sri Lanka has secured a top spot on my never-ending travel wishlist. It’s a trendy choice for holidaymakers and it isn’t difficult to understand why. But the island also boasts an “if you know, you know” calibre that elevates its attraction.  Star quality only heightens this; Margot Robbie […]