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New luxury resort that floats on water is set to open in DubaiNov 23, 2020 • 1 min read
The resort will consist of a luxury hotel surrounded by six floating houses, which can detach and set sail on their own.
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festivals and eventsLive like you're in a Lifetime Christmas movie with this festive holiday homeNov 23, 2020 • 2 min read
The “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Holiday House" in Connecticut is available to rent prior to Christmas via Vrbo.
hotelsThis extraordinary hotel will be carved into the desert near AlUlaNov 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Famous French architect Jean Nouvel has unveiled the conceptual plans for a new cave hotel in the deserts of Saudi Arabia near AlUla.
air travelHalf of air travel emissions are caused by 1% of the world’s populationNov 19, 2020 • 2 min read
A new study has found that a minor share of air travelers is responsible for a large share of emissions.
digital nomadGet a dream job testing out luxury beds for five-star hotels in EnglandNov 17, 2020 • 1 min read
Tielle Love Luxury is looking for a 'five-star bed tester' to spend the night in some of the country’s best hotels.
air travelIs MOM Air, a new and familiar-looking budget airline, for real?Nov 17, 2020 • 2 min read
A brand new budget airline based in Iceland looks to be filling the shoes of WOW Air, which went bankrupt in 2019 and stranded thousands of travelers.
wildlife and natureThe beloved cat that called Istanbul's Hagia Sophia home has diedNov 11, 2020 • 2 min read
Gli was a popular presence at Hagia Sophia and was filmed in 2009 being stroked by former US president Barack Obama.
historyExplore the world on a private tour with Lonely Planet Experiences and Travel CuriousNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Lonely Planet Experiences is expanding its local-led private tours in 76 new cities across the US, Scotland, England, France, Spain, and China.
sustainable travelWill this self-driving ferry in Norway revolutionise public transport?Nov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Capable of carrying up to 12 passengers at a time, customers will be able to hail the commuter ferry by pressing a button on their phones.
wineMove to Italy and live on a gorgeous Prosecco vineyard for $13.6 millionNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
The 108-hectare Friuli wine estate is located in Pordenone and it comes complete with an 18th-century manor villa.
train travelThis whale tail sculpture saved a train that went off the railsNov 4, 2020 • 2 min read
The sculpture is made out of reinforced polyester and the incident occurred at De Akkers metro station in Spijkenisse, near Rotterdam.
public transportAmtrak unveils new high-speed, low-carbon trains with sleek extrasNov 2, 2020 • 1 min read
Amtrak's new fleet of high-speed trains is going to reduce carbon consumption by almost half.
air travelUS airline to offer free COVID-19 tests for passengers flying to LondonOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
In a bid to open up transatlantic travel safely, United Airlines has revealed the details a new pilot testing program.
public transportMore than 200 UV light sanitisers are being installed on the London UndergroundOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
More than 200 sanitising devices will be placed on the escalators at some of the busiest Tube stations accounting for nearly a quarter of the escalators on the…
air travelHere's how Americans are planning to travel this holiday seasonOct 29, 2020 • 2 min read
After a summer of socially distanced road trips, more US travelers are now looking to fly for the holidays this year instead of drive, according to new survey.
train travelTravel between London and Amsterdam in just four hours with this new high-speed trainOct 28, 2020 • 2 min read
The new services between the Netherlands and London will result in 80% less carbon per passenger than flights.
hotelsOne of 'Italy's most beautiful villages' is auctioning homes from €1Oct 27, 2020 • 2 min read
The idyllic Sicilian village of Salemi has become the latest spot in Italy to auction abandoned homes for €1 in a bid to revive its population. Noted for…
air travelAir Canada is using private charter planes to fly regular routes this ChristmasOct 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Air Canada is now deploying its fleet of private charter planes, typically used to ferry rock stars from one gig to the next, on regular domestic and…
skiingRent this Utah ski cabin with a private mountain for a bargain priceOct 26, 2020 • 2 min read
The ski cabin at Eagle Point Resort in Beaver, Utah, sleeps 16 and is surrounded by forested glades and slopes.
air travelThe longest US domestic flight is coming back to take travelers to HawaiiOct 26, 2020 • 2 min read
Hawaiian Airlines will resume the almost 10-hour service between Honolulu and Boston on 18 December.
hotelsRent a private island for 'Friendsgiving' for just $50 per personOct 23, 2020 • 2 min read
One group will be given the opportunity to vacation for a week over Thanksgiving on Friendsgiving Island in Florida.
hotelsEnjoy the night sky without the cold at these innovative Arctic cabinsOct 22, 2020 • 2 min read
The cosy two-person cabins can be found at Ice & Light Village near the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland.