Whether touring a big city, a small town or a natural phenomenon, travel writers get to the heart of experiences from around the world, putting what they find into words that can bring cultures closer together, help readers imagine and understand what it’s really like, and inspire them to get out there and see for […]
Home » Destination News » Colombia’s Global Recognition at the World Travel Market Boosts its Appeal to U.S. Tourists Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes Colombia has emerged as the premier choice for U.S. tourists traveling to South America, and the reasons are clear. Known as the “Country of Beauty,” Colombia’s dedication to […]
Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now One of Blackpool’s most popular pubs has been made a major feature of a travel company’s ‘Grand Tour’. The Velvet Coaster, on the promenade at South Shore, is one of six “iconic” venues being offered on the tour of JD […]
Panoramic view of the Kilkee Cliffs along the Kilkee Cliff Walk in County Clare – Ireland New research has uncovered the most-loved Irish tourist spots, based on top Tripadvisor ratings. The study, conducted by sports betting and casino site Tonybet, looked at the percentage of ‘excellent’ reviews compared to the total number of reviews […]
Q We have family near Wellington, New Zealand, and want to visit them at Christmas. My partner is an anxious flyer and we want to keep the number of flights to a minimum. But there doesn’t seem to be any way of reaching Wellington from the UK without taking at least three flights. Can you […]
Tribune News Service Shimla, August 12 The junior and middle school students of Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla, recently staged Aladdin, a classic musical play. The show ran for three days, including performances for parents and other local schools. Manasi Sahay Thakur, an IAS officer, was the chief guest at the event. “This is the […]
It’s easy to feel distressed when you’re looking at how poorly the Australian Dollar is doing in some destinations. Want to go to the United States, or the UK? You can look forward to bleeding money (while you load up on cheap carbs to fill the void). The good news, of course, is that there […]
Home » ASIA » China Threatens Thailand and India Tourism Sector with New Visa Free Travel and Easy International Access Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Reading Time: 6 minutes China’s aggressive expansion in the tourism sector is creating significant challenges for neighboring countries like Thailand and India. Through a combination of market-disrupting strategies and expansive visa […]
WHY IT RATES: Following the conclusion of the 2024 Olympic Games, Pleasant Holidays’ Paris Vacation Sale is timely, presenting an excellent opportunity for travelers to explore a newly revitalized Paris without the crowd and cost concerns associated with the Olympics. Plus, travel advisors will be able to offer special deals and incentives, including discounts on […]
Visiting places famed for their healthy elderly inhabitants can teach us important life lessons. A family of tourists relax on Karon Beach in Phuket. (Photo: Achadtaya Chuenniran) What constitutes a perfect holiday? Clearly there are vastly divergent views on this. Pundits and peripatetics have long struggled with this conundrum, never quite finding a satisfying answer. […]
