There’s nothing quite like spending time at the beach on a summer’s day – and for some, even a dip in the depth of winter is irresistible. The sea provides so many joys, from helping us with our mental health […]
Fears grow for whale’s life as footage reveals animal trying to break free
Fears are growing for the life of a whale that has been trapped in fishing nets in Japan for six days. Marine specialists are worried the minke whale will die of exhaustion or starvation within hours. Drone footage shows the […]
Revealed: how the UAE tourism industry can survive the impact of coronavirus
High-level think tank recommends 15 actions needed to help the UAE’s hospitality sector amid ongoing crisis The white paper addresses five key concerns facing hotel owners and operators, and makes recommendations for potential actions to overcome them. A new report […]
Rebound in eating out will be slow amid ongoing crisis, says top UAE FMCG exec
IFFCO senior exec says ‘out of home’ food sector has seen decline of about 40% since the start of coronavirus pandemic Hopes of an early rebound for the ‘out-of-home’ food sector in the Gulf region to the pre-pandemic sales levels […]
Rocky Mountain National Park's Bierstadt trail system reopens after wildfire
Rocky Mountain National Park officials continue to reopen areas closed since the East Troublesome Fire shut down the entire park two months ago, with this week marking the fifth in a series of staged reopenings that began on Nov. 5. […]
Missing winter cruises? Here are 4 warm-weather trip ideas to tide you over until ships sail again
For decades, thousands of vacationers have boarded cruise ships for the winter holidays, enjoying festive splendor, elevated dining and entertainment experiences and unequaled value. Well, they did up until 2020, anyway. Unfortunately, holiday cruises to the tropics are suspended this year because […]
10 of London’s best long walks to try this Christmas
Asaf Kliger Lea Valley Walk (15.6 miles) The Lea Valley Walk commences at Waltham Abbey in Essex, from where you’ll meander southwards along peaceful towpaths. The route crosses Cornmill Meadows, with its dragonfly sanctuary; past the King George V Reservoir, […]
Outrage over forced cremation of Muslim Covid victims in Sri Lanka
Muslims in Sri Lanka have erupted with fury after it emerged a 20-day-old baby who died of coronavirus was the latest Muslim victim to be cremated by the country’s authorities against his family’s religious beliefs. The Muslim minority in […]
11 of the best UK destinations for public art
espite many art exhibitions and festivals being postponed this year, visitors flocked to museums and galleries during the days between lockdowns, evidence of our thirst for culture even in the midst of a pandemic. But with spaces swiftly shutting their […]
Review: In search of utopia by the sea
The Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi provides an opportunity to be still, to be calm, switch off the phone and ignore your emails The Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi combine modern style with Middle […]