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Picturesque beach in the US Virgin Islands named best in the world

Picking your favourite beach is incredibly subjective. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Maybe the water quality wasn’t the best you’ve ever experienced, but you have a special memory there, like a proposal. Maybe you’d spent the day sweating on a long walking tour of a city, and dipping your feet in the cool…

You can visit all the bridges on the euro banknotes in just one town

Social media is aflutter with the vote for the new eurozone banknote design, which was announced last week. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Netizens are fiercely debating which of the 10 finalists is their favourite, and the discourse has inevitably put the original notes back in the limelight. While you’ve no doubt seen…

This Hello Kitty ‘hotel’ allows guests to check-in but not stay

As this travel journalist knows, when it comes to Sanrio, the obsession knows no bounds. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT An unending collection of plushies, stocking up on kawaii stationery, decking your room with Hello Kitty bedding, and the list goes on from there. If you don’t already have enough merch, there’s only…

This European airline is offering free ‘teddy trackers’ for families

The difference between packing for an adult and a child isn’t all that much. You both need weather-appropriate clothing, shoes, toiletries, and, of course, your unmentionables. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT There is one essential that kids need that (most) adults don’t: Their teddy. Whether your little one’s beloved stuffed toy comes in…

The hottest new hotels in Madrid you need to know about

With Madrid set to host the F1 Spanish Grand Prix this September at the all-new Madring street circuit, and with major concerts from artists like Shakira, Pitbull, and The Weeknd on the horizon, all eyes are on the Spanish capital. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But new events aren’t the only reason to…

Star bathing, goat yoga and beer spas: Quirky wellness travel trends

Wellness is no longer just about booking a spa weekend or squeezing in a yoga class between sightseeing. The global wellness industry is now worth several trillion euros, and the travel world is embracing some increasingly unusual ways to help us feel, well, better. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From sleep retreats and…