‘Climate change has accelerated everything’: Australian tour company Intrepid cancels European trip citing climate concerns

A major Australian travel company has axed tours to popular European spots over concerns of extreme weather caused by climate disruption, in the wake of severe heat and wildfires. Intrepid Travel made the call to move its European tours away from the peak season during the continent’s summer and redesign when the trips are organised […]

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Pattaya seizes its best shot this wet season as Co-Pay travel campaign drives tourism surge

Over 1.7 million Thais join the ‘Half-Half Travel Thailand’ scheme, boosting Pattaya’s tourism amid the rainy months. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite the rainy season, Pattaya remains one of Thailand’s top destinations for domestic travelers, offering lush green landscapes, cooler temperatures, and vibrant cultural experiences. The city’s unique charm during the wet […]

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What most of us get wrong about travel insurance

Imagine the worst holiday ever. Your flight is delayed by strikes, meaning you arrive at your connecting airport two hours late, can’t get through security in time and have to pay for a new flight.  The first morning, thieves break into your Airbnb and steal all your money. The next day a forest fire sweeps […]

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Key takeaways from Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards

Patrick Clarke  |  TravelPulse Travel + Leisure is celebrating the 30th year of its World’s Best Awards in 2025, calling upon its readers to champion the planet’s best places, stays and experiences. The iconic publication yet again received hundreds of thousands of responses, scoring suppliers based on a variety of key factors. The takeaways are […]

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