Five standout cities making the world a better place

Oslo, Norway Runner-up on the list – and the second of eight Nordic cities to make the top 10 – is Oslo, which also was named the official European Green Capital in 2019. Perhaps paradoxically, given Norway’s economic dependence on oil and gas, the country routinely gets top marks for its sustainability commitments. It makes […]

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Best Cheap Travel Insurance 2024 – Forbes Advisor UK

Travel insurance can offer a valuable financial safety net should something go wrong either while you’re on holiday or in the lead up to it. Researching and comparing policies is the best way to find the cheapest travel insurance. But, while price is an important factor, it’s important to check the terms of the policy […]

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Bhutan’s tourism tax – elitist ruse or the blueprint for the future of sustainable travel?

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Touching down at Bhutan’s only international airport, which boasts one of the most difficult approaches in the world, is a heart-in-the-mouth experience. But it’s not the only explanation for visitors’ emotional responses to this tiny kingdom […]

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Tours Themed Around Jewelry and Gems Are Gaining Popularity

Digging For Tourmalines Perhaps it is not surprising, but gem- and jewelry-themed travel is a trend especially relevant to the tastes and inclinations of high-net worth individuals — people with at least $1 million in liquid assets — according to Milton Pedraza, the founder and chief executive of the Luxury Institute, a consultancy specializing in […]

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I used AI to plan my Costa Rica trip — why I’ll never use it again

In a world filled with AI skeptics, I’m cautiously optimistic about the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Yes, it has its dark sides, like deepfakes (I mean, did you see what happened to Taylor Swift?), job displacement, and AI-induced intellectual lethargy.  But I’d argue that all new breakthrough technologies are disruptive (e.g., the internet, ride-sharing apps, […]

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Suzanne Warren joins Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel has appointed Suzanne Warren as Key Account Manager for the south east. Suzanne will join the river cruise and escorted tour specialist on 8 Apriland will focus on building travel agent relationships in the region. She will report to Head of Trade Partnerships Vicky Billing. Suzanne has previously held roles at Saga Cruises, […]

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How elite horses travel to one of the world’s biggest racing events

On Saturday, 122 athletes awaited their turn to compete at one of the world’s most prestigious tracks. Around two-thirds of them had flown in, from 14 countries across five continents, to attend one of the biggest racing events in their sport. These runners weren’t wearing sneakers, though — because they’re horses. The Dubai World Cup […]

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Competition: Win a river cruise with Riviera…

Moon river, wider than a mile / I’m crossing you in style some day… Two drifters, off to see the world / There’s such a lot of world to see…. sang the actress Audrey Hepburn in the classic 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Hepburn was right – there is such a lot of world to […]

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SA restaurant wins best culinary experience in the world

Share Tweet Share Share Email The Watervale Hotel has done it again! For the second year in a row, LuxLife, the UK’s premier tourism and travel publication, has crowned this Clare Valley gem the ‘Best Culinary Experience in the World’ at its 2024 Travel and Tourism Awards. Not stopping there, the Watervale Hotel also scooped […]

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Taiwan adapts tourism strategy amidst cross-Strait tensions

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