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Stay in an invisible room at this quirky Swedish tree house hotelApr 5, 2018 • 2 min read
Like otherworldly spaceships floating among the treetops these could be the quirkiest holiday accommodation you are likely to stay in.
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hotelsHow 40 seagulls got this man banned from a hotel for lifeApr 4, 2018 • 3 min read
This story may sound like it's for the birds, but a ban on a Canadian hotel guest whose room was trashed by a flock of seagulls 17 years ago has been…
budget travelRyanair is selling long-haul connections to cities in Argentina, Mexico and moreMar 26, 2018 • 1 min read
Ryanair may be most associated with cheap hops around Europe, but the Irish budget airline has just announced its extension of a deal that connects…
hotelsGet close to nature inside a bubble with a four-poster bed in SwitzerlandMar 19, 2018 • 1 min read
Sleeping in a four-poster bed in a transparent bubble seems like the ultimate escape, especially if you're surrounded by nature, and you'll be able to try…
photographyExploring the UK's most picturesque towns in a vintage Morris MinorMar 16, 2018 • 2 min read
There are many ways to see a country, whether it’s by plane, train or vintage automobile. For one UK couple, the latter has proven to be the most exciting…
air travelAir New Zealand’s Economy Skycouch just got even better for family travellersMar 14, 2018 • 2 min read
For those of us at the back of the plane, travelling long-haul is pretty challenging at the best of times, add taking your kids across the world to visit…
public transportSee Peru like never before on the most scenic train journey to Machu PicchuMar 13, 2018 • 1 min read
For many, heading to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is a dream come true but now tourists will be able to make the incredible journey with 360°…
hotelsThe future of hotel minibars is here; a machine that serves wine by the glassMar 12, 2018 • 2 min read
Forget scrambling around in a hotel minibar for that small bottle of wine. A new futuristic invention has been created for hotels that serves guests the…
hotelsStargaze from a new glass pavilion in the middle of Spain’s Gorafe DesertMar 9, 2018 • 2 min read
A stunning new glass pavilion has been built in the Gorafe Desert in the province of Granada, Spain, that allows nature-loving guests to lie back, relax…
luxuryAirbnb Plus is rolling out for travellers who’d really rather stay in a hotelFeb 26, 2018 • 2 min read
As Airbnb celebrates ten years, the now ubiquitous home rental site is releasing new options that seem aimed wooing hotel-lovers who have yet to come…
air travelJapan's virtual reality airline offers the full experience of a flight without going anywhereFeb 23, 2018 • 2 min read
Ever feel like being whisked away on holiday, but just don’t have the time or money for it? Well fear not, as one Japanese company has created a fully…
hotelsWould you sleep in a glass lodge on the side of a Peruvian cliff?Feb 23, 2018 • 1 min read
There’s nothing like waking up to stunning vistas and inspirational landscapes, especially while travelling. But a unique accommodation concept – sleeping…
public transportNew express rail line to connect Miami and Orlando in three hoursFeb 21, 2018 • 1 min read
If you're heading to Florida, you may want to hop aboard a new rail line that will ultimately connect its top tourist hubs. Brightline, the state's new…
public transportThe 24-hour Turkish train journey that’s drawing Instagrammers in drovesFeb 9, 2018 • 3 min read
A 24-hour train journey to the remote, snow-covered eastern reaches of the country has become a hot ticket among young Turkish travellers seeking to…
hotelsYes, you can buy a holiday home in Italy for €1...but there’s a catchFeb 1, 2018 • 2 min read
Stop everything because the rumours are true; yes you can finally get on the rung of the property ladder in sunny Italy for a mere €1. But like all things…
hotelsA retro capsule hotel in Tokyo has been brought to life with a modern redesignFeb 1, 2018 • 2 min read
A contemporary capsule hotel has been unveiled in Tokyo, after a series of renovations and redesigns were carried out on an already existing establishment…
hotelsHow you can check if your hotel safe is secure enough to useJan 31, 2018 • 2 min read
Storing valuables like passports and electronics can be stressful when staying in Airbnbs, home shares or hostels. Most hotels give travellers a bit of…
historyYou can now step on board Communist leader Tito’s famous Blue Train in BelgradeJan 24, 2018 • 2 min read
From Queen Elizabeth II to Playboy magazine, no one could resist Tito’s famous Blue Train that nowadays can be visited in Belgrade, or even rented for a…
hotelsThese villas in the Maldives have slides to take you right into the waterJan 17, 2018 • 2 min read
A luxury resort in the Maldives is sure to appeal to the child in all of us – as the incredible overwater villas feature slides that guests can take…
unique staysWhat you need to know about Amsterdam’s new Airbnb rulesJan 15, 2018 • 2 min read
Like many other cities, Amsterdam is looking for new ways to protect itself from overtourism and ensure it remains a pleasant place to both live and visit…
hotelsHow bad weather can get you a free hotel stay if you don't get to see Mount FujiJan 4, 2018 • 1 min read
Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s main tourist attractions but there’s often a chance that you may not get to see it due to adverse weather conditions. Don’t…
hotelsStay in an incredible over-water bungalow with glass floors in JamaicaDec 20, 2017 • 1 min read
A seaside resort in Jamaica has unveiled a series of eye-catching over-water bungalows that allow guests to sleep in luxury accommodation right on the…