Industry leaders launch members’ club for luxury solo female travel 

A group of female industry leaders have launched a private members’ club specialising in luxury solo travel for women.   Club Avandra aims to offer “stylish, curated, expert-led experiences” for its “global, high-net-worth community of like-minded women”.   The team behind the “new travel movement” includes Travel Seen owner and former ITC president Jen Atkinson […]

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The U.S. Just Updated a ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning

The United States Department of State updated its “Do Not Travel” warning for the African nation of Sudan on Wednesday. There are four levels to U.S. travel advisories. Level 1 simply tells citizens to  “exercise normal precautions” when traveling there and is reserved for nations that are generally safe. Level 2, meanwhile, tells travelers to […]

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My favourite Aussie city has just been named the ‘hottest’ destination for 2026 – as visits spike rapidly from all over the world: THE DETOUR

Welcome to The Detour: Your food and travel guide to the best flavours, hidden haunts, insider tips and unforgettable new experiences that reward those who wander off course. Note: This content is not sponsored.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. No matter how far and wide you travel, Tasmania is hands down […]

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Sustainable travel firm secures funding to help it win more key commercial contracts

South West-based sustainable travel business STAXY has secured equity funding as it accelerates through its early growth phase, secures key commercial contracts and further develops its proprietary technology ahead of a subsequent funding roundm The investment from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, via appointed fund Manager The FSE Group is part of […]

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Ten Best Ghost Tours in Denver, Colorado for 2025

Hear local legends from Phil Goodstein on Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours. Eric Heinz Looking to get spooked this fall? Denver’s haunted history runs deep, from frontier shootouts and Victorian tragedies to spectral residents who never checked out of their hotels. These stories are alive in the whispers, shadows and chilly breezes that follow […]

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Expedia Unveils 2026 Travel Trends and Emerging Destinations

Expedia Group has released “Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel,” its annual global report highlighting shifts in traveler behavior and the destinations set to dominate itineraries in 2026. From Destinations of the Year to salvaged hotels and reading retreats, to Banana Ball and farm stays, the trends in “Unpack ’26” offer a look at the […]

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