Desert X AlUla On a mission to redefine the luxury hotel experience, last November trailblazing sustainable hospitality brand Habitas opened its first property in the Middle East – the architecturally stunning 96-room resort, Habitas AlUla. The ancient sandstone cliffs and palm groves of Ashar Valley Alula in northwest Saudi Arabia not only serve as a
In this article EXPE Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern told CNBC on Friday he’s not worried about customers abandoning actual travel for a virtual-reality alternative. “I don’t see [the metaverse] as a competitive threat. We’re certainly, like everyone else in the world, sort of intrigued by it … but we’re pretty much about the ‘real-verse,'”
(CNN) — Who needs new and improved when you can delight in old and perfected? Planet ramblers looking for adventure might consider spending time with these 10 living ambassadors from the past, including a bird with millions of flight miles, a rose that survived an aerial bombing, a tree linked to Buddha, green globules in
Half term is finally here for many families across the country and with it the perennial problem of what to do with the children if the weather turns rainy – which is looking more and more likely. On the positive side, the beach is rarely a realistic option at this time of year anyway –
Tyson Foods stock surged earlier this week on the news of massive quarterly profits. John Tyson’s personal fortune gained $300 million. He’s now worth $3.3 billion and is again America’s richest meat supplier. Business has been good for Tyson, but a new study suggests it has profited while avoiding environmental costs. The Union of Concerned Scientists, an
(CNN) — Think of Slovenia’s Julian Alps and two images often spring to mind — the fairy-tale sight of Lake Bled and, if you’re a winter-sports fan, the ski slopes of Kranjska Gora. But this alpine region tucked into Slovenia’s northwestern corner is packed with natural wonders, many of which are contained within the country’s
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The news that France is to drop the requirement for fully-vaccinated travellers to show evidence of a negative test on arrival is an excellent breakthrough for huge numbers of travellers. Combined with the ending of Day 2 tests for travellers coming back to the UK from this Friday, it means that most of us will,
Drew Brees is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. He is second only to Tom Brady in total passing yardage and touchdowns thrown. Most of his legendary career was spent in New Orleans. And if there’s one thing this city loves as much as its beloved Saints, it’s great food
In this article BKNG EXPE Idris Elba to star in Booking.com’s Super Bowl ad campaign. Courtesy: Booking.com Battered by the pandemic, the travel industry is looking to better days ahead, with Super Bowl ads and consumer giveaways aimed at coaxing travelers to book trips. Booking.com is reviving its 2013 Booking.yeah campaign in its first-ever commercial
The NHS app or a letter from the NHS are the two ways in which Britons can show proof of vaccination for travel abroad. Travellers who have received the booster dose can now use the app to demonstrate this. Those who have previously tested positive for Covid on an NHS test can also access their proof of recovery via
One of the most comprehensive economic reports ever undertaken to assess the beer industry’s impact on the global economy was just released. It highlights the crucial role it has as an economic engine. The report, Beer’s Global Economic Footprint, was authored by Oxford Economics on behalf of the Worldwide Brewing Alliance (WBA). It found that
The AIMS team gets a hot lead on a massive Bigfoot nest hidden in the hills of the Tygart Valley. With some help from tech wizard Cowboy Ken, the boys take to the skies to scout out the exact location and uncover their best Bigfoot evidence to date. For generations, the Appalachian Mountains have had
Recently, President Obama invited us to the White House Travel Bloggers’ Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship. Studying abroad is key to preparing for a dynamic career in our globalized world, so we’re sharing some tips on making studying abroad possible. To learn more about the opportunities mentioned in the video, see the blog
You’ll have heard of the traditional gap year, the much-mocked “gap yah”, and all the associated talk of “finding yourself” in the countries you visit along the way. Perhaps you even took a gap year yourself, back in the day, intent on exploring the world before heading off to university, or diving into the workplace.
A team of highly lauded Philadelphia craft beer veterans are forming what appears to be the nation’s first brewery/distillery collective. It will, among other objectives, revive abandoned craft beer recipes, brew according to strict German regulations, and establish a one-of-a-kind destination in the region. Gathering under the name “Mutual Respect Brewers Co-op” and headquartering at
Another day — another border reopens. In the past two weeks, a slew of countries announced plans to reopen or relax border restrictions. This includes places that have maintained some of the strictest pandemic-related border controls in the world. The announcements come on the heels of a record-setting period of global infections. According to
Several words clearly never made it into Royal Caribbean International’s lexicon. Small is one, modest another. As the cruise line prepares to launch the world’s biggest ship, the superlatives are out in force. Bigger, bolder, unmatched. outstanding. But who can blame them given the vessel in question, Wonder of the Seas, is, well, wondrous, a
Whether you’re cutting back to prioritize health, manage pandemic stress, or jump start your 2022 fitness goals, you’ve probably noticed the expanded variety of zero-proof options now available at restaurants, bars and grocery stores. According to a recent Nielsen study, off-premise sales of nonalcoholic beverages increased by more than 33% in 2021, and online non-alcoholic