Despite concerns about terrorism, economic instability and air travel safety, international tourism continued to expand, rising 4.4 percent last year to reach a record 1.2 billion arrivals, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. That increase represents roughly 50 million additional overnight visitors to international destinations in 2014, marking 2015 as the sixth straight year … Read more
WWOOF Israel is a growing voluntourism network that connects volunteers with almost 100 agricultural and farming hosts across the country. The initiative is gaining popularity among travelers and locals who want hands-on experience with sustainable agriculture and rural life. WWOOF Israel traces its roots to a grassroots organic farming movement that began in England in … Read more
Located in the heart of Brasov, Romania, Radisson Blu Aurum Brasov occupies a historic site once home to the 1930s Palatul Telefoanelor (Palace of Phones), the city’s first telephone company building. After a careful three-year restoration costing $18.6 million, the property reopened as a modern hotel in late 2022, blending contemporary comfort with respect for … Read more
Spanning an impressive 103,000 square feet, Amrit Wellness & Spa is now Florida’s largest spa. Situated inside the newly opened Amrit Ocean Resort near West Palm Beach, this four-story sanctuary of wellbeing and relaxation sits along 300 feet of private beach on Singer Island. © Amrit Ocean Resort The spa takes its name from the … Read more
Plan your next getaway to one of these luxury villas across Africa. © Ellerman House Ellerman House Situated in the heart of Cape Town, Ellerman House features Villa One, a residential-style villa with a full hospitality team. The villa accommodates up to ten guests across five bedrooms and offers generous entertainment areas and a private … Read more
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which recently handled record passenger volumes, is undergoing a $60 million expansion. The state of Maryland is investing to accommodate growing demand. Governor Larry Hogan announced that the airport’s international Concourse E will increase by 70,000 square feet across three levels. The project adds six new gates, upgraded restrooms, and … Read more
With his spear leveled toward me, the tall Maasai warrior moved in slowly. At about two feet away he paused; his rugged face, streaked with red ochre, and his intense stare filled my viewfinder. When I eased the camera down, his tense jaw relaxed and a broad grin flashed, revealing gleaming teeth. From warriors to … Read more
Infiniti Bar at Grace Bay Club in Turks and Caicos, long celebrated as the longest bar in the Caribbean, has completed an extensive renovation and now welcomes guests with a refreshed, elegant look. Redesigned by acclaimed designer Young Huh, the bar blends contemporary style with a relaxed beachside atmosphere, raising the standard for seaside dining … Read more
© DNDAVIS | DREAMSTIME.COM As your flight approaches Ninoy Aquino International Airport, one corner of Manila stands out as distinctly American. On the right side of the approach, amid crowded rooftops, busy highways and a skyline of modern towers, lies a 152-acre expanse of manicured lawn threaded with concentric paths and rows of white crosses. … Read more
Through March 2018, Costa Cruises guests can enjoy the white sands and turquoise waters of the Caribbean with carefully planned itineraries that showcase each island’s highlights. Three Costa ships operate in the region, including the Costa Deliziosa, which offers seven- and 10-night itineraries in the western Caribbean. Departing from Port Everglades, Fla., these sailings visit … Read more
