Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath
More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer…
Take a ‘long snooze’ in South Korea: Is this the world’s best hotel bed?
The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room. Read More
Off-grid Greece: This private island is going up for auction from €247,000
Just don’t plan on living in the lap of luxury, because the island’s protected status means major infrastructure upgrades are impossible. Read More
Short-haul trips are on the rise for European summer holidays – here’s where to book now
Trending destinations this summer include rural Sweden, Vlorë in Albania and Normandy in France. Read More
‘Dusking’ is the latest travel trend – and these are the world’s best destinations for it
‘Dusking’, the trend encouraging people to slow down and watch the sunset, is taking off, and a new ranking has revealed the world’s best destinations to experience it, from Santorini…
Adult ‘playcations’ emerge as the ‘defining’ US summer travel trend, according to Airbnb
Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences. Read More
Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport
A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts. Read More
Cruise booking demand stays strong despite onboard illness outbreaks
Industry experts say the incidents are unlikely to dent demand – and cruise lines are still forecasting record passenger numbers worldwide this year. Read More
Portugal’s hidden river beaches can now be discovered with this new app
The free River Beaches app maps more than 130 inland swimming spots across Portugal, as travellers increasingly swap crowded coastal resorts for quieter freshwater escapes in mountains and forests. Read…
New ranking reveals the world’s best places for cold-water swimming and wild bathing
Travellers are ditching heated pools for icy lakes and wild swims, as a new global ranking reveals the world’s most invigorating cold-water destinations. Read More