hotels
The average cost of a five-star hotel in 100 destinationsApr 24, 2019 • 1 min read
If you like to stay in top hotels while travelling, you may be interested in research that outlines the average cost of staying at five-star hotels in 100…
Destination Practicalities
budget travelLive out your literary fantasies in these Airbnbs for just $17 a nightApr 23, 2019 • 3 min read
Want to make all your literary dreams come to life? Airbnb have conjured up an offer for book-lovers with the travel bug for World Book Day 2019. Ten…
air travelHere's why a Bloody Mary tastes better when you're cruising at 30,000 feetApr 21, 2019 • 2 min read
If you have ever wondered why some food and drink items taste different when you're on a plane, the reason is that air travel temporarily changes your…
historyAn active lighthouse in the Canary Islands is now a luxury hotelApr 17, 2019 • 1 min read
An active lighthouse has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel in a quiet part of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands.
hotelsStay in Tulum's village of eco-lodges in the heart of the jungleApr 8, 2019 • 1 min read
You can be at one with nature at a new eco-boutique resort in Tulum where clean lines blend seamlessly with the tropical jungle on the doorstep.
hotelsSix of the best alternative hotel stays that will bring you closer to natureMar 29, 2019 • 3 min read
From floating hotels to treetop hideaways and glass cabins to desert domes, the desire to vacation in boundary-pushing accommodation is a growing trend…
hotelsInside the Turks & Caicos resort where A-list celebrities are snapping up propertiesMar 28, 2019 • 2 min read
For years movie stars, models and music moguls have retreated to Turks & Caicos for its unspoiled beaches, coral reefs and laid-back attitude. One resort,…
air travelThe cleanest aircraft cabins have been revealed (and none are from the US or UK)Mar 25, 2019 • 1 min read
A survey has revealed the airlines with the cleanest cabins, and in what may prove surprising to learn, not a single carrier from the US or UK made the…
hotelsHow to check for hidden cameras as hotel guests secretly filmed and streamed live in South KoreaMar 24, 2019 • 2 min read
More than 1600 unsuspecting motel guests in South Korea were filmed and live-streamed to a specialist website for paying customers to watch. While the…
hotelsBelize unveils a budget-friendly eco-resort in the heart of the jungleMar 22, 2019 • 2 min read
Belize is the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean and tempts all sorts of travellers with its abundance of rainforests, beaches, nature reserves…
public transportHit the open highway with this futuristic trailerMar 21, 2019 • 2 min read
The open road has called to countless people all over the world for generations, with the sense of freedom and adventure proving an ever-exciting draw…
hotelsSleep in a giant wine barrel at this centuries-old vineyard in PortugalMar 20, 2019 • 2 min read
Owners of the Quinta da Pacheca vineyard in Portugal have launched a new accommodation option where guests can stay overnight in a giant wine barrel,…
air travelOne airline now offers beds in economy class on long-haul flightsMar 15, 2019 • 2 min read
A downside to flying economy is not having enough wriggle room to ease yourself into a comfortable sleeping position. There's just never enough room. But…
hotelsNew York's Chrysler building could become a hotelMar 14, 2019 • 1 min read
Anybody even vaguely familiar with the iconic New York skyline will recognise the Art Deco lines of the Chrysler Building, one of the architectural jewels…
air travelAirlines are finally easing their rules on make-up and skirts for female flight attendantsMar 11, 2019 • 2 min read
Two major airlines recently announced that female air stewards are no longer required to wear make-up or skirts as part of their uniform. Virgin Atlantic…
foodThe world’s first ice cream hotel room in HelsinkiMar 5, 2019 • 1 min read
If you're a fan of ice cream, you'll be entranced by this sweet hotel room in Helsinki. Finnish dairy company, Valio, and hotel Klaus K Helsinki have…
air travelHere's how to purchase the nice things the TSA confiscates from others at bargain pricesMar 3, 2019 • 2 min read
Having your personal items confiscated while travelling by the Transportation Security Administration is exasperating, but one silver lining is that they…
train travelA new train will take travellers from Tokyo to Mt FujiFeb 25, 2019 • 1 min read
Mt Fuji is one of Japan’s most incredible natural wonders, and soon travellers looking for an easy way to get from Tokyo to the country’s highest peak…
hotelsGet your hygge on in the Catskills in these Scandi-style cabinsFeb 23, 2019 • 2 min read
A restorative stay amongst nature, without sacrificing style and comfort? These cabins are just what the doctor ordered.
public transportPlanning to island hop in Greece this summer? Seaplanes are set to make it a lot easierFeb 23, 2019 • 2 min read
It may soon become easier than ever to plan your perfect Greek island-hopping adventure, especially if you’re short on time, not keen on working out the…
hotelsWhy this 60-year-old California motel is having a new lease of lifeFeb 17, 2019 • 2 min read
The historic Madonna Inn is arguably the hidden jewel of the Golden State. Located off Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo, you would be forgiven for thinking…
luxuryThese Vegas hotel suites come with basketball courts and bowling alleysFeb 14, 2019 • 2 min read
The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has added some unique installations to its Hardwood and Kingpin suites as part of the hotel's ongoing $690 million…