By&nbspDavid Del Valle Published on 08/05/2026 – 9:24 GMT+2 The African continent is consolidating its position as one of the world’s fastest growing tourism regions, with more than 80 million visitors in 2025, 8% more than the previous year, according to UN Tourism data. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Moreover, tourist spending grew…

DEAR ABBY: My brothers and I loved our father. He was an alcoholic until he was 37. After he stopped drinking, we became the best of friends. He was both mother and father to me, and I was so proud of him.  Dad remarried 33 years later to a woman…

There is growing concern in Cyprus about the outlook for tourism this year due to the war in Iran and early data showing a sharp decline in arrivals in April and the first days of May, estimated at between 30% and 40%. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Euronews visited Ayia Napa, where the…

A dreamy spa isn’t just about the treatments – it’s about the setting, too. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From jungle retreats to lakeside sanctuaries, surroundings can shape the entire experience of spa-goers who really need to unwind. A study from the University of Oxford revealed that visually stimulating environments can enhance other…

Move over, Manhattan. A $1 billion mega-project in Orange County is set to transform an old military base into what could become one of the biggest urban parks in America — complete with lakes, museums, shopping, an amphitheater and enough space to dwarf New York’s Central Park. The sprawling 1,300-acre…

As the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers face off in the playoffs, the longtime rivalry is heating up off the hardwood and onto New York City menus. Some zealous Knicks fans have even gone as far as to “ban” the iconic Philly cheesesteak, while others are doubling down on…

Ore-Ida is tapping into the nostalgia for fun food shapes and shareable food. The potato company is launching its first new Tater Tot shapes in nearly two decades, Dino Tater Tots and Star Tater Tots. Made with the same crispy outside and fluffy inside that fans know and love, the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday announced the birth of her second child, a baby girl named Viviana.Leavitt announced the joyous news in a post on X, sharing details about her growing family.”On May 1st, Viviana aka “Vivi” joined our…

Nobu is heading for the English countryside. The luxury hospitality brand, best known for its city-based hotels and swanky restaurants, is launching its first rural retreat in the UK. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT It has plans for a hotel, spa, restaurant and branded residences set across 185 acres in Rutland, England’s smallest…

Kraków, the once royal capital of Poland, is stepping further into the European travel spotlight after being crowned the continent’s best leisure destination by Global Traveler magazine. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In its 2026 Leisure Lifestyle Awards, the southern Polish city ranked ahead of Seville, Porto, Istanbul, and Lisbon with the winning…