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Check out the first indoor ski slope in the USJan 21, 2020 • 1 min read
Big SNOW is North America's first completely indoor ski slope and it promises to make "every day a snow day".
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air travelHow Real ID is creating problems for some US travelersJan 21, 2020 • 2 min read
Beginning in October, US travelers will have to show a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or another form of identification like a passport to fly within the…
sustainable travelBruges' first electric tourist boat has set sailJan 21, 2020 • 1 min read
The first electric tourist boat of five that will ultimately replace diesel boats has been launched in Bruges.
hotelsHow my night in the 'boardroom suite' went viralJan 21, 2020 • 4 min read
Business traveller Eoin Carrigan shares how his layover in an airport hotel 'Boardroom Suite' went viral after it struck a chord with thousands of flyers.
historyOne aspiring Romeo will win a sleepover at Juliet's historic home this Valentine's DayJan 21, 2020 • 2 min read
It might not end happily, but Shakespeare’s "Romeo & Juliet" is one of the most iconic romances of all time. Now one couple will get to channel the star…
nightclubsIbiza and Mallorca crack down on binge-drinking holidays with new lawsJan 21, 2020 • 2 min read
Spain's Balearic islands have passed a bill to curb certain behaviours and practices associated with booze-fulled holidays.
public transportSweden wants to launch new overnight sleeper trainsJan 21, 2020 • 1 min read
Sweden is planning to introduce new sleeper trains as an initiative to provide a practical alternative to short-haul flights.
coffeeThis greenery-filled cafe in Chiang Mai has its own private forestJan 21, 2020 • 2 min read
This peaceful cafe in Thailand is nestled within its own private forest in Chiang Mai, providing customers with serene surroundings in which to enjoy a…
hotelsThe annual 'Hoscars' reveal the world's best hostels for 2020Jan 21, 2020 • 2 min read
If you're planning a budget-friendly break in affordable accommodation this year, you might find something geared towards your interests in Hostelworld's…
historyLonely Planet Experiences are a new way to explore the worldJan 21, 2020 • 1 min read
For decades travellers have reached for Lonely Planet books when looking to plan and execute their perfect trip, but now, they can also let Lonely Planet…
sportsAthletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will sleep on eco-friendly recyclable cardboard bedsJan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The Olympic Village at the Tokyo 2020 Games have eco-friendly, recyclable cardboard beds.
wildlife and natureThis adorable rabbit flew business class from the US to JapanJan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Passengers on a flight headed to Japan were treated to the sight of a very special fellow traveller in business class - Coco the bunny.
sustainable travelThese ski chalets will reduce your bill if you make sustainable choicesJan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Luxury chalet business Lagom has launched in Zermatt and Verbier and it is rewarding travellers for being sustainable.
hotelsThese are the most Instagrammed bathrooms in the worldJan 20, 2020 • 3 min read
To determine which hotel bathrooms are the world’s most Instagrammable, a UK company kept tabs on five bathroom-related hashtags and worked out which were the…
Akon is creating a futuristic Akon City in Senegal complete with its own crypto currencyJan 20, 2020 • 1 min read
Entertainer and entrepreneur Akon has shared official news that he has signed the paperwork to get his new futuristic "Akon City" in Senegal underway.
foodTreat yourself to a chocolate massage at this luxurious glamping village in SloveniaJan 19, 2020 • 2 min read
The Chocolate Village by the River has opened in Slovenia, allowing guests to stay in luxury glamping cabins and immerse themselves in a decadent world of…
luxuryLive like you're on Love Island in these Cape Town villasJan 18, 2020 • 3 min read
Located in affluent suburb of Constantia, one of the oldest wine regions in Cape Town, this house is all about lush, leafy views. It's perched on the…
foodEat the bagel and donut walls at this carb-themed hotel roomJan 18, 2020 • 1 min read
The Bread & Breakfast experience at The Refinery New York City is designed to encourage guests to indulge in the joys of carbohydrates.
foodAnthony Bourdain’s final travel guide is ready for pre-orderJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The late Anthony Bourdain's final book, World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, will be released on October 13 and is now available for pre-order.
family travelStay in Pokémon-themed rooms at this Japanese hotelJan 17, 2020 • 1 min read
Mimaru Apartment Hotels' new Pokémon rooms in Tokyo and Kyoto allow wannabe trainers and masters to fully immerse themselves in the colourful world.
cocktailsA new retreat in Mexico will combine drunk yoga and astrologyJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
If your New Years' resolutions tend to start slipping by February, a new retreat in Mexico will help you get (partially) back on track with daily yoga – though…
hotelsAn infamous hospital in England that housed notorious criminals may become a hotelJan 17, 2020 • 1 min read
The historic Victorian building of Broadmoor Hospital has been vacated and there's a possibility that it might turned into a hotel.