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When people think of a luxury destination by the sea, the image that usually springs to mind is the Maldives: turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and villas perched above the ocean. Saudi Arabia wants to tap into that image, but go far beyond it. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT On the kingdom’s western coastline,…
Published on 09/07/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Literary tourism has turned a page to become one of the most popular travel trends in recent times, as more and more people around the world go to places that are associated with their favourite books and authors. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With book tours and…
For less than $500 a night, visitors can check into a luxury hotel readers just crowned the best resort in America. Appellation Healdsburg, a retreat tucked among Sonoma County’s vineyards, has been named the No. 1 resort in the continental U.S. and the best resort in California in Travel +…
Fiat is bringing its tiny electric Topolino to the U.S., offering American buyers a two-seat neighborhood EV that costs less than many used cars but tops out at just 19 mph. The Stellantis-owned brand announced Tuesday that the Topolino is available to order through select U.S. dealers. It starts at…
Nearly two-thirds of Americans admit to watching “oddly satisfying” social media videos, spending a grand total of 156 hours consuming that content per year, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that those who love oddly satisfying videos (59%) spend almost half an hour per day consuming…
Even for frequent flyers, airport connections are stressful. After just a few minutes’ delay, our palms start to sweat, our knees are weak, and we are certainly not looking calm or ready. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Thankfully, this popular flight app has just launched a new feature that hopes to take the…
Looks like Cupid didn’t survive layoffs. Office romances are going cold across the US – where workplace crushes, coworker dates and steamy office flings are becoming less and less common every year, survey data shows. Just 22% of employees surveyed by the human resources group SHRM in 2025 said they…
It’s been a tough few months for Europe’s tourism industry, with travellers facing major delays on the borders due to the introduction of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES). ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Now, the launch of a separate scheme – the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) – could also…
From K-pop-inspired attractions to coastal towns and mountain escapes, South Korea’s travel destinations are all vying for the public’s vote to decide which deserves a place on a soon-to-be-published tourism directory. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT An ambitious project is underway to map out 10,000 tourist spots across the country. The Ministry of…
San Miguel de Allende in Mexico has just been named the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Following votes from 207,000 readers, the city in Guanajuato, which is known for its colonial-era architecture and arts and culture scene, claimed the top spot in the 31st…
