Standout spots include food truck parks, honky-tonk hangouts and Lady Bird’s wildflower sanctuaryAustin has become one of the most popular places in the US to move to, and also to visit. Droves of people descend on the city in March for the South by Southwest tech, film and music festival and...
Top destinations in New York include a ferry ride, shopping for watches in Chinatown and a Brighton Beach benderI first came to New York City by accident, after a miscommunication with my father led me to believe my (long-deceased) mother had been desperate to visit the city before she died.Years...
Top sights in Washington include Capitol Hill Books, the Black Cat music venue and a top-rated Filipino restaurantPeople love to be rude about Washington DC because it’s full of so many politicians, feds, and consultants who wear fleece vests and don’t take off their work lanyards when they...
The best spots for shopping, sightseeing and exploring the art deco facades of South Beach – plus an Everglades excursion (and ‘gator bites’ snack)Sure, you can come to Miami just to look at it. There’s plenty of eye candy, from the art deco facades of South Beach to the colorful murals...
I had no idea where I was heading when we set sail from Jamaica in the 70s, but I’m glad I’ve returned with my children to remember their grandfather this wayAs we bump along terrible roads in my dad’s hot, noisy buttermilk-coloured Beetle, I’m unable to take in the beauty of Jamaica’s...
New York City can be costly, but these hotels mean you can still afford to visitWith an array of dormitories and private rooms, this unpretentious and popular, budget-friendly hostel makes a visit to one of the most expensive cities on the planet feel affordable. On the edge of East Williamsburg...
A new crop of farming co-ops are finding ways to safely open up untouched landscapes and exotic wildlife to visitors – and grow superb coffeeAt the beginning I thought we were in a Bob Dylan song, one of his epic Latino ballads. We drove down gravel roads where the only other traffic was...
Even an ‘easy’ part of this 125-mile walking trail on the French island presents challenges for mind and body, but the rewards for persistence are infiniteI’m on the easiest bit of one of the easiest legs of the GR20 – the self-styled hardest trek in Europe – so naturally here I am...
I’ve long dreamed of visiting these Italian islands. But who needs sea views and olive groves when you’ve got traffic-filled expressways and the Fairmount Water Works?If someone gave me a large sum of money with the stipulation that I had to use it on a summer holiday, I would probably head...
It’s celebrated as a place that influenced generations of artists. Our writer attempts to recapture the spirit on an overland journey from London to Marrakech and the Atlas MountainsIn Tangier, fresh off the ferry from Spain, I walk along the esplanade in cool morning air, then take the steps...
It was fun to climb mountains, visit glaciers and slide down volcanoes, until the thought of a house and kids began to seem more excitingJust before Christmas 2002, we were having drinks on the terrace of the Hilton in Mendoza. Thanks to the Argentinian peso crash, the Hilton bar was our local,...
As it sped off, I was euphoric. I had fashioned a complex sentence and hit a nerve with my pointed words. Or had I?Follow the My bad trip seriesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt was 2007 and I was weeks into a solo backpacking trip in South America. By the time I reached Bolivia, my...
I was naive and underprepared when I agreed to go backpacking around South America with my boyfriend Follow the My bad trip seriesWhen I was 21, my older boyfriend suggested it might be “cool” to backpack around South America. I naively jumped at the chance of a romantic trip. Getting...
A man wearing budgie smugglers finally got the tyre loose, made an offensive remark we couldn’t understand and drove offFollow the My bad trip seriesAs 2013 turned to 2014, I was a fresh escapee from a regretful, youthful and short-lived marriage and was ready to rebound into life. I had an...
Cologne cathedral, Europe’s biggest collection of pop art and vintage shops are all less than four and a half hours from London by trainIt’s on about our fifth Kölsch that we begin to get the idea of Cologne’s constitution. We are sitting in Päffgen, one of the traditional brewhouses that...
From a family farm where you can help yourself to lemons and oranges in the orchard to an old shepherd’s house with views of the seaYou can’t beat an agriturismo. Rural locations, owners whose main job is farming, plus food and drink produced on site all add up to a charmingly informal stay....
Spectacular scenery and rich culture from the Alps to the North Sea are just a train ride away from the main hubs at this summer’s football tournamentOf all the ways to explore southern Germany this summer, the most memorable is not by train, bus or hire car but by boat. Lake Constance, nearly...
All eyes will be on Germany’s industrial heartland next month as Euro 2024 kicks off. We explore the region’s heritage, renewal and sporting historyIn 1961, future West German chancellor Willy Brandt declared: “The sky above the Ruhr must be blue once more.” His words were greeted with...
Our writer discovers ‘a young, exciting and proud nation’ – little known to western visitors – amid Roman ruins and remnants of warWaking after a night at sea, I was elated to look out of the cabin window and see the city of Algiers, blazing white. The splendid capital rises from its...
Travel and tour operators are getting involved in the country’s relief effort, knowing how vital tourism is to its economy“My family is safe,” our tour guide Sara Chakir said as we huddled in the streets outside Fez’s medina, waiting for aftershocks until the early hours. Morocco’s 6.8...
For one couple, a journey through 12 countries gave an insight into how travel in Africa is still dominated by western tourists. They hope to inspire other black Africans to follow themWhen Ugandans Maureen Agena and Edward Echwalu arrived at the Lesotho border during their five-month road trip...
Famous for its vibrant colour and intoxicating culture, this ancient city has something for all the senses. Here are 15 tips for a perfect breakA remarkable newly restored garden, Le Jardin Secret was the site of one of the largest riads in the medina, belonging to the chancellor of Sultan Moulay...
Thailand’s capital gave me the adventure I craved. But I couldn’t shake the feeling I was missing out on my friends’ lives back in SydneyIn 2016, I scored my dream job at a travel magazine based in Bangkok. I moved there from Sydney with my partner, Leigh, who worked as a photographer and...
Food writer Yasmin Newman shares a typical day of Filipino dining – and her version of halo halo, one of the archipelago’s most-loved dessertsFor cookbook author Yasmin Newman, food was a gateway to appreciating her culture. Born in Australia to a Filipina mum and an Anglo dad, she grew up...
Spectacular mountains and valleys, natural hot baths and a Soviet-era ghost town are all just a day trip away from the Georgian capital, TbilisiSome Helly Hansen-clad travellers consider the Kazbegi area, next to the Russian border, one of Georgia’s more mainstream mountain trips. Don’t be...
Whether you enter the big green pipe to Super Nintendo World, or want to rummage through rare games in Tokyo’s Electric Town, Japan is a video game paradiseThe experience of travelling in Japan is simultaneously overwhelming and freeing. The world feels bigger out there, gilded by how...
Weekend Runner Australia author Emma Kemp runs us through some of the country’s best long-distance races, taking in city footpaths, tropical islands, red dirt and windswept coastlinesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailRunning season is here, and that means running festivals. Whether...
Drag and cabaret performers from near and far travel to Australia’s red centre to celebrate a special anniversary of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the DesertGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMiss Ellaneous wept as the plane descended over the red centre and into Alice Springs....
At the age of 20, Ruaridh Nicoll was sent half a world away by his dying father. Now, with a son himself, he returns to that remote corner of Queensland to imagine his lost, younger self – and wonder at the remarkable decision his dad madeThe red earth of Northwest Queensland is tough country...
After 20 years working as a resort and hotel porter in Australia, the UK and Canada, Raymond Thew has seen all kinds of bagsLuggage. During my time as a porter, I’ve seen all kinds. Big, small. Heavy, light. Wheels, no wheels. Bright, bland. Which is best? The most durable? The most...
From a hideaway with star-gazing spectacular enough to keep you off your phone to a ‘burnout’ retreat and a reimagined coastguard lookoutBordering the Consall Nature Park, a nature reserve featuring 740 acres of woodland, heath and moor, is The Tawny, a “deconstructed hotel”. This means...
A 30-mile route has opened up along this spectacular river that’s great for beginners but has challenges for more experienced paddlers tooIt was a morning of brooding green banks and dark skies on the River Tweed. Heavy rains had hit southern Scotland and the waterway had turned into a fast...
A new website aims to offer a wide network of walking routes from British train stations, and is calling on hikers to add their favourites. Our writer accompanies the founder on a ramble to Bath Spa stationA British railway station can be many things. A place of tended flowers and toytown...
A Wild Weekend on the 42 Acres estate near Frome offers fresh air, cosy rooms, sumptuous food and a chance to get hands dirty with some land regeneration workThe honk of the geese as they take off from the lake is comically loud, reeds quiver and the reflection of the clouds on the water is...
Porto Cervo, Italy; San Miguel De Allende, Mexico; Udaipur, India; and Zermatt, Switzerland are among the top places to visit
ARDARA is developing its flagship destination AlWadi in the heart of Abha in the Aseer region, crafted as a vibrant urban attraction for both local and international visitors.
Other offenders include Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco and Las Ramblas in Barcelona according to a new report on travel destinations and prices.
Following the Handoff in Arizona, Las Vegas Unveiled the Larger-than-Life 'Super Ball', featuring the newly released Super Bowl LVIII logo.
Marketplace tracks the growing charges at restaurants, hotels and attractions
As one of the worlds busiest transit hubs, Dubai now leverages its rich offering of attractions and activities to encourage transferring travellers to spend extended stays there. However, the city aims to establish itself as a complete tourist destination, and it appears on course to...
Orient Express, part of the world-leading Accor group, has signed a partnership agreement with Italian hospitality group Arsenale S.p.A to open the second Orient Express hotel in Italy at the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice.
Los Cabos Welcomed Over 800 Thousand Visitors in Q1 of 2022, an Increase of 13 Percent Over 2019; Record Hotel Occupancy and Average Daily Rate Bolsters Los Cabos' position as Mexico's Top Luxury Destination
The number of guests will be strictly limited as part of Corona's efforts to ensure the island operates with a minimal environmental footprint.
More destinations recognised by the worlds first ever global safety and hygiene stamp
Bahamas Preparing to Resume International Tourism on July 1 with New Health & Safety Protocols in Place
Guests now benefit from an all-inclusive meal plan which offers a culinary journey of 7 restaurants and bars, complimentary experiences and premium beverages from 11am-11pm, as they embrace island life on the magnificent lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll at the northern tip of the Maldives.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts unveils some of the most authentic ways to experience New York, London, Dubai, Paris, Mexico City, Sydney and Shanghai, inspiring and redefining travel in some of the worlds most famous cities in 2020
At the beginning of every year, its great to have a look at the destinations that are making a statement for your next adventure!
Picture the scene. You're on vacation. You've had a slow morning wandering round, a long lunch and a stroll around the city. You realize you're near that gallery you've been meaning to visit -- so you walk over. Even five years ago, you could probably have sauntered in...
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Koucar Management celebrate the official start of construction on Detroit's first Cambria hotel: the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. Slated to open in 2020, the modular-construction, six-story, 158-room upscale hotel will become the...
Sunny Isles Beach is a gem, with a far-flung Oleta River State Park, filled with outdoor activities opportunities, including jogging, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and much more, and world-renowned restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Amidst relatively modest growth in visitor numbers across Europe during 2019, the Balkans region has been this years stand-out success story for the tourism industry. Ask anyone that has experienced the areas rugged mountains, glittering coastline and UNESCO World Heritage sites...
Nashville is the most expensive city in the United States for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org, which compared hotel rates across 50 urban destinations.
Located at 245 S. Wildwood Drive within the Ozark Mountains, Thousand Hills Golf Resort is just blocks from Branson's Country Music Highway 76, which features dozens of live-performance theaters, over 100 restaurants and many other family-friendly attractions.