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Stay for a whole year in this luxury Bangkok hotel Dec 11, 2020 • 2 min read
The Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit has launched a One Million Baht Club for up to two adults and two children.
Travel News
wildlife and natureNew Red List reveals 31 extinct species - and some conservation successesDec 11, 2020 • 4 min read
New data released by the IUCN has shown 31 animal species have gone extinct, with a worrying trend outlined for fresh water dolphins, sharks and rays.
sustainable travelHow Peru plans to make Machu Picchu completely carbon neutralDec 11, 2020 • 2 min read
Peru has announced an ambitious initiative that seeks to make the iconic site of Machu Picchu completely carbon-free in the coming years.
wineAustralian wines are having a moment as Tasmanian sparkling named world’s bestDec 11, 2020 • 2 min read
If you still needed convincing that Australian wine is amongst the best in the world, a sparkling variety from Tasmania has just scooped a top accolade.
musicThe National Museum of African American Music will open next monthDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
After 20 years of planning, the National Museum of African American Music will finally open its doors in January.
hikingMount Everest's height has increased by almost a meterDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Nepal and China have announced a change to the height of the world's highest mountain after surveyors measured it again.
cruiseThe world's biggest square-rigged ship is hosting celebrity-led cruisesDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Two interesting celebrity-led cruises are taking place on a ship that takes 70% of its power from natural sources.
fashion and clothingCarrie Bradshaw's Fendi and other iconic handbags are going on show in LondonDec 10, 2020 • 3 min read
Bags: Inside Out is a comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory and comprises more than 300 items.
tips and adviceTravelers from around the world can go to Thailand - if they meet these requirementsDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
An extended stay in Thailand is now possible – though there are, of course, a few caveats.
Google has revealed this year’s trending travel searchesDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
This data shows the top trending searches in the US from the trillions of searches that defined the past year.
Austrian village finally changes its eyebrow-raising nameDec 10, 2020 • 2 min read
The Austrian village has had enough of being the butt of the joke, and has decided to put an end to it by officially changing its name.
petsUS airlines are introducing tough new rules for emotional support animalsDec 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The Department of Transportation will not classify emotional support animals as service animals from early 2021.
air travelYou can now do a COVID test at home before flying to any of these 14 US destinationsDec 9, 2020 • 2 min read
American Airlines is offering an optional at-home COVID-19 test service to passengers flying to select destinations.
public transportThe world's first underwater roundabout is opening in the Faroe IslandsDec 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The structure, made of natural rock and decorated by Faroese artist Tróndur Patursson, resembles a jellyfish and is illuminated with blue and green lights.
family travelEnjoy a family sleepover and shopping spree in the 'Home Alone 2' toy storeDec 9, 2020 • 2 min read
This Christmas, the doors to FAO Scharz will open to one family to enjoy a festive sleepover like no other, and a shopping spree.
foodChef creates quarantine dishes on a hotel room ironDec 9, 2020 • 3 min read
An inventive chef has divided opinion with his hotel room quarantine cooking skills, using tools like an iron to fry fish and a coffee maker to cook eggs.
sustainable travelTake a peek inside Ikea's first sustainable tiny homeDec 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Ikea built a sustainable tiny home from the ground up to better educate and inspire consumers to bring sustainability into their own lives.
air travelAirline launches quarantine-free travel to Amsterdam from the USDec 8, 2020 • 2 min read
From December 15, trans-Atlantic partners Delta and KLM will launch COVID-tested flights to Amsterdam.
wildlife and natureEvidence the world's smallest possum survived Australia's bush firesDec 8, 2020 • 2 min read
A voluntary group found the little pygmy possum as part of a conservation effort across the 440,500-hectare island.
British Virgin Islands reopen to international visitors with specific protocolsDec 8, 2020 • 2 min read
The BVI is an archipelago comprising 60 islands and cays and is is one of the world's sailing hot spots.
cocktailsA new Black-owned bourbon company plans to open a distillery in KentuckyDec 8, 2020 • 2 min read
The company has been recognized by the state as the first African-Americans who were not enslaved to make Kentucky bourbon.
filmTake a cinematic trip through Tunisia's blockbuster filming locationsDec 7, 2020 • 2 min read
It will cover more than 15 sites across 10 regions and will highlight films including Star Wars, Monty Python: The Life of Brian and Indiana Jones.