In the age when not even a secretive communist state is spared from the Internet, Bhutan remains one of the most mysterious lands in the world. The world largely knows the majority Buddhist country for its stunning, cliff-side Taktshang Lhakhang temple and unique Gross National Happiness index. “Economists the world over have argued that the key to happiness is obtaining …
More than half of Americans surveyed by travel risk manager On Call International said they would cancel their plans to travel to countries affected by Zika virus. Of 1,934 consumers aged 18 and older in the United States who were surveyed, about 64 percent said they would not travel to areas where outbreaks have occurred, Reutersreported. [Source:- travelplus]
The Meek family swapped mortgage, work and school for a year of adventures around the UK – their home: a caravan, their classroom: the great outdoors In a class of their own … the Meeks catch up with some maths It was a normal evening in February 2014 when I experienced what felt like a seismic event. It didn’t shake …
Many panelists at last week’s Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) suggested that North American lodging demand is due for a slowdown and that the best development opportunities now lie outside of the so-called gateway cities where demand has been the highest in recent years. While 2015 marked record-high U.S. hotel room demand, doom and gloom prevailed, with terms like “clouds …
When it comes to travel, most of us usually look for hotels that are conveniently located, affordable and comfortable. But sometimes, we want something out of the ordinary. Need inspiration? These 12 eccentric hotels highlighted by TripAdvisor provide an unforgettable sleep. MORE: 9 outrageous luxury hotels coming soon Inntel Hotel Zaandam (Amsterdam) At first glance, this hotel appears to be made up of …
Want to know what it’s like to give everything up and escape to more exotic climes? These inspiring travellers have made it work in all sorts of ways Into the sunset … the beach idyll of Langkawi, Malaysia, is a dream holiday escape for many. Photograph: Getty Images From NHS to global adventure Emma Robson, 35, from London is an …
After almost 20 years of losing market share to OTAs and suppliers’ direct-booking websites, recent research by Phocuswright suggests that the traditional travel agent’s share of bookings has leveled off as the agent role has evolved into a more expert level of service. The report shows money spent on bookings in the U.S. grew 5% for the fourth straight year …
Beaches, rainforests, waterfalls, vibrant coral reefs, inactive volcanoes (the last eruption was an underwater one in 1973). When it comes to the ideal South Pacific island, the Independent State of Samoa pretty much has what we’re all looking for. Samoa is also one of the larger island nations in the South Pacific — you can fit all of the Cook …
Yes, New York City is a noisy place, but it might get a little quieter if legislation passes to cut back on helicopter sightseeing tours in the city. Helicopter pilots who carry tourists over The Big Apple have agreed to reduce the number of tours they give by 50 percent by 2017, according to the Associated Press. That would mean …
If you dream of swapping the nine-to-five for more fulfilling work overseas, take a look at these courses and sharing websites that could see you teaching, farming, or looking after a millionaire’s pad, for free Teaching yoga on the beach in Anguilla. Photograph: Gary Calton for the Observer Transportable skills Yoga instructors can work all over the world – and …