Civilizations have always been built around rivers. So, it stands that cruising on a river can be a journey directly into the heart and pulse of some of the world’s most intriguing cities and towns, often filled with river-abutting scenery you aren’t apt to discover by land. Fairytale castles, forests, cobblestoned villages and history are …
Using Instagram is like logging into a world of picturesque and enticing opportunities. Many look to it for inspiration on where to eat, what to buy and even our next holiday destinations. Another way to choose your next getaway might be to consider which areas have the most ‘Instagrammable’ tourist attractions. Showers to You has …
More than a century after it was last spotted – its last confirmed sighting was in 1906 – a female Fernandina Giant Tortoise was ‘rediscovered’ earlier this year on Fernandina, the youngest and third largest of the Galapagos Islands. Listed until recently by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as ‘possibly extinct’, the 100-year-old …
More than 14 million viewers tuned in to watch the final episode of “Game of Thrones” on HBO. But while the show may have ended, tourism based on its many real-life settings continues to grow. With the country of Spain one of the show’s most popular locations, tour operator Hidden in Spain has announced a …
Your idea of paradise might very well be found at Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, a luxurious one-island-one-resort destination which is just a mere 20 minutes’ speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. Featuring a collection of 120 idyllic beach and over-water villas, the resort has a 42-meter long infinity pool and pristine white coastline for anyone …
Being the most expensive anything isn’t always a selling point—unless you are talking about English tea! Brit tea-lovers are the first to brag about this time-honored experience, afternoon tea. The Rubens at The Palace hotel serves its Royal Afternoon Tea in London’s most regal location, overlooking The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Adding to this …
A new seven-day polar bear photography adventure just begs you to capture the beautiful white bears kissing, snuggling and sharing their time with foxes, marine life and snowy owls. And, best yet, top off your day of eco exploring with a fantastic show of northern lights and so much more! Gondwana Ecotours has just announced …
Art, history and culture are the first things that come to mind when considering a vacation in San Miguel de Allende. Named two years in a row as the Best City in the World by Travel + Leisure. However, San Miguel de Allende is also one of the best kept secrets in Mexico for wellness …
Story & photos by Barbara Beckley Sipping a michelada, Mexico’s delicious beer, Clamato juice and lime concoction, under a beach palapa on one day. Admiring a 17th century church on the next. Watching artisans at work along a country road on another. Then zipping around town in a Pulmonia, and feasting on the world’s largest …
Harry Potter fans have lots to cheer about with three new London tours that take visitors behind the scenes of the blockbuster movies. With its rich history and iconic attractions, London has long been a top destination for visitors with offerings that go well beyond the traditional. Now, Evans’ one-of-a-kind film tours bring an extra …
Summer plans for Cabo? Consider instead an all-inclusive stay just over the San Diego border at Rancho La Puerta, a 3,000-acre healthy-living paradise with flowering meadows, landscaped gardens and breathtaking vistas all nestled at the foot of Mount Kuchumaa, also known as Sacred Mountain. All this beauty and healthy living at Tecate’s original destination spa …
The new IMAX movie, Great Bear Rainforest, takes viewers on an odyssey through one of the planet’s last great wild places, Canada’s west coast. But here’s a secret: you, too, can travel in the Great Bear Rainforest, in an IMAX-like journey of discovery, thanks to ecotourism specialists at Maple Leaf Adventures. Guests will see some …