The Maldives launches a loyalty program with perks for repeat visitors
Sep 30, 2020 • 2 min read
Visitors who enrol in the program will earn points based on the number of visits they make and duration of their stay.
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Madagascar is partially reopening to travelers this weekSep 29, 2020 • 2 min read
Travel to the mainland of Madagascar is not yet allowed, though some regional airports –but not the main airport in the capital city of Antananarivo – will…
wildlife and natureKoalas could end up on the endangered species list in AustraliaSep 29, 2020 • 1 min read
The country is considering upgrading the status of the beloved marsupial as its numbers continue to fall.
foodWhere to get the best pizzas in Europe that aren't in ItalySep 29, 2020 • 7 min read
You don’t need to worry if you can’t make it to Italy to taste delicious pizza, because there's a handy guide to let you know which restaurants around Europe…
hotelsLive like a lighthouse master in this new hotel on a remote Swedish islandSep 29, 2020 • 2 min read
The hotel has been created on Sweden’s remote Hamneskar island, which is home to the famous Pater Noster lighthouse.
campingSleep in recycled grain silos and greenhouses at this Dutch urban campsiteSep 29, 2020 • 2 min read
Forget yurts and tents. A quirky new campsite has opened in the Netherlands that sees guests spending the night in fantastical upcycled works of art.
festivals and eventsRio de Janeiro’s famous carnival will be postponed in 2021Sep 28, 2020 • 1 min read
The spread of COVID-19 has made it impossible to safely hold the parades for the first time in over 100 years.
air travelSkiing, hiking or craft beer? This airline will filter destinations based on your interestsSep 28, 2020 • 2 min read
United Airlines has released a new customizable feature on its website called Map Search, which allows users to apply more than a dozen filters to search…
campingSee how this family adapted to living, working and learning in an off-grid trailerSep 28, 2020 • 2 min read
What's it like living completely off-grid with a young family? Extreme skier-turned tech entrepreneur Kina Pickett is finding out.
booksGet a job as a "barefoot bookseller" in the MaldivesSep 28, 2020 • 2 min read
If nothing makes you happier than finding the perfect holiday read, then a dream job awaits in the Maldives as the newest “Barefoot Bookseller”.
artThe gorgeous destinations that have a special place in Italians' heartsSep 25, 2020 • 3 min read
A recently publised ranking by the Italian National Trust revealed what Italian sights are dearest to Italians' hearts.
public transportAmtrak has two-for-one fall foliage deals and $30 tickets for New England travelSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
If you'd like to squeeze in a little break this fall to see the change in foliage in New England, you might want to avail of Amtrak's latest two-for-one…
unique staysAirbnb's most wish-listed rentals show how our travel plans have changedSep 25, 2020 • 4 min read
These are the most wish-listed rentals on Airbnb at the moment and they tell us a lot about how our travel trends have changed.
photographyA rare glimpse inside the secretive hotels of North KoreaSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
North Korea has always intrigued the world. Now, take an intriguing look into the country’s tourism sector as you've never seen it before.
air travelThis US airline will offer pre-flight COVID-19 tests so passengers can travel to HawaiiSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
United Airlines is set to become the first carrier in the US to offer passengers on-the-spot testing in airports before they board their flights.
national parksOne bear has been crowned cuddliest of them all at Fat Bear Week in AlaskaSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
America has chosen its cuddliest grizzly at Fat Bear Week at Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska.
festivals and eventsNew Year's Eve in Times Square is going virtual this yearSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
New Year's Eve in Times Square is going virtual this year so people can take part in the time-honored celebrations at home.
historyThis unconventional presidential library will be connected to a national parkSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
The new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, with its huge curved roof and clifftop pavilions, might be mistaken for a boutique hotel, maybe even a…
petsStressed and anxious? Watching adorable animal videos might helpSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
The study was based on showing participants videos of the quokka, a native species of western Australia.
air travelBuy a fully-stocked airplane bar cart so you can have an epic flight experience at homeSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
Qantas is selling off 1000 747 galley carts that were removed from the airline’s recently retired 747 aircraft.
hotelsYou could win a Tuscan holiday home for the price of a $32 raffle ticketSep 24, 2020 • 2 min read
A British couple is hosting a raffle for their holiday home located in Garfagnana in northern Tuscany.
This is the happiest state in the US for the third yearSep 24, 2020 • 2 min read
People in Hawaii report the highest levels of wellbeing according to WalletHub’s 2020 Happiest States in America survey.