A combination of new cruise lines and bigger ships drove cruise capacity growth in the Caribbean this year beyond prepandemic levels, with more vessels on the way. Several cruise lines plan to deploy additional tonnage to the region in 2024 […]
South African Airways chooses a North America sales agent
South African Airways (SAA) has entered a strategic partnership with Discover the World, which will become the airline’s general sales agent in North America. The move is designed to boost the airline’s revenue in North America by enhancing its visibility […]
Exploring charming Formentera, the smallest island in the Balearics
The Balearics know how to party, but they can charm too – and nowhere does it better than tiny Formentera, which has talcum-powder-soft beaches… and just 10,000 residents Will Hide says there’s not an awful lot to do on the […]
Simon Calder issues urgent warning of ‘serious disruption’
Simon Calder talks about failure of UK air traffic control computer system Travel expert Simon Calder has warned British tourists they are in for “serious disruption” following a technical fault with air traffic control. Air traffic controllers across the country […]
These advisors Aspire to collaborate
In its first three years, Aspire Associates Group, an alliance of independently owned travel agencies, has tripled in size to 18 members. The luxury-focused group is aimed squarely at connecting boutique agencies and using their collective expertise in travel and […]
Savvy holiday hack gets you 49 days off in 2024 using 19 days of annual leave
As the summer draws to a close many Brits will be kindly remembering their holiday and dreaming about the next one. While some will bag deals for the autumn months others will need to wait for more annual leave. But, […]
Matca opening in Romania's Transylvania region
The hotel Matca, set to open late October in Simon, Romania, will feature 16 rooms and 10 villas as well as a spa and on-site restaurant. Guestrooms will be housed in two traditional Transylvanian farmhouses, each with an inner courtyard […]
Flight attendant shares best advice for parents travelling with babies
I’m a flight attendant – this is the one thing passengers should do if they are on board with a crying baby TikToker has shared top advice to anxious parents on travelling with infants Flight attendant reveals parents should accept […]
Upscale all-inclusive resorts embrace elevated wristbands
When I was given a wristband during my check-in at the Margaritaville Beach Resort Cap Cana in Punta Cana this summer, I was caught a bit off guard. My visits to other upscale all-inclusives had been wristband-free, and I was […]
‘Mysteriously beautiful’ lake hides flooded abandoned town in Italy
Water can hide all kinds of secrets. But while shipwrecks and sea creatures might be expected, a bell tower is more unusual. But Lago di Resia in Italy’s South Tyrol region is famed for the bell tower that emerges from […]