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Beautiful Cities in Greece That Deserve More Love

Don't overlook these hidden gems!

Tiny Texas town roiled by new German beer festival

Tensions among locals in Muenster, a rural community settled by German immigrants, have been brewing over the competing events which happened over three days in April.

Europe’s best beach holidays: Arcachon, France

The Bay of Arcachon, on the south-west coast of France, is a happy place. It must be, because I’ve been visiting it with my family nearly every year for the past 15 years. We usually rent a small apartment in Arcachon town for four or five days, but such is the draw that we have been known to make a two-hour drive just to spend the day there when we’ve been in that part of the world. Everything about it speaks of summer joy: the promenade...

After a Night at These Luxurious New International Hotels, You’ll Never Want to Come Home.

Wanderlust is not a deadly sin.

22 Adults-Only Resorts for a Well-Deserved Vacation

These romantic retreats have everything you need—except children.

Everything We Know About the 2024 Met Gala’s Theme, Dress Code, and Guests

The dress code is “The Garden of Time.”

20 of America's Best Historic Homes You Definitely Have to Visit

Yes, it's time to plan a trip!

Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Qantas agrees to pay millions to settle lawsuit accusing it of selling tickets to cancelled flights.

The 14 Most Elaborate Hotel Bathrooms

The lighting for mirror selfies is impeccable.

40 Things That Didn't Exist 40 Years Ago

The world really was a different place back then.

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about an annual swimming race being cancelled was among our most read in Berkshire.

The Most Popular Book the Year You Were Born

We had forgotten about so many of these.

Win the ultimate golf trip to Las Vegas or choose $40,000 in cash

The Lucky Golfer is giving away the ultimate golf trip to Las Vegas for four people and the prize includes accomodation at the famous MGM Grand and golf games at the best courses in the area

The World’s 20 Most Beautiful Cities to Visit in Your Lifetime

Some standards and some surprises–all dazzling destinations to tempt you on your next trip.

Moment buffalo is encircled by pride of lions and mauled to death

Tourists on a safari in Kenya were stunned to witness a pack of lions hunt and kill a buffalo. The extraordinary event, which locals said is rarely caught on camera, happened on April 29 in the Maasai Mara nature reserve, southwestern Kenya.

57 Special Mother’s Day Activities That Are Fun for the Whole Family

There are plenty of cheap and even free things to do.

I'm a cruise ship worker... here are six TRAPS first-time passengers always fall into

Seasoned cruise ship worker, Lucy Southerton, has revealed the six marketing traps novice passengers always fall victim to.

Twist of fate that saved man from doomed surf trip in Mexico

Randy Dible, a photographer from San Diego, recommended his friend and neighbour Callum Robinson, 33, stay on a remote stretch of coastline known for its surf breaks in Baja, Mexico.

The Best Solo Travel Destinations in the United States for an Unforgettable Adventure

Whether you're looking for nonstop activity or total relaxation. While traveling with friends and family can be a lot of fun, going somewhere alone has its perks. You get to choose everything — the destination, the hotel, the itinerary, the restaurants, how much money you spend and beyond. Only one opinion matters...yours. It's also a great way to push yourself out of your comfort zone, meet new people (if you so choose), unplug, rejuvenate and bask in moments of reflection — or even just escape reality for a few days. Whether you're planning your first adventure on your own or are a solo travel veteran, choosing a destination can be overwhelming, especially if you still have a lot of places to check off your bucket list. The good news is, you don't have to go far for the adventure or relaxation you crave, because there are plenty of options across the U.S. Weighing variables such as walkability, safety, self care opportunities, number of historic sites and museums and access to nature, we've come up with a list of the best places in the U.S. for solo travelers — ranging from mountain and beach destinations to small towns and large cities. Time to book your ticket for one, plan your itinerary (or don't, remember, it's your trip!) and answer to no one except yourself for a few days.

Disney World theme parks are becoming remote working hotspots

Writers, techies, and social media workers are just some of those heading down to Orlando and sharing their experiences online.

What would a £40m Greene King brewery mean for a town?

Greene King calls time on its base of more than 200 years in Bury St Edmunds.

Camping warning as numbers increase at beauty spot

The narrow South Gare Road becomes congested with mobile homes and caravans at busy times.

Cashless in Japan: Can you travel and spend with just TNG eWallet?

Planning to travel to Japan soon? With the emergence of cross-border eWallet payments, we recently travelled to Japan to find out if it is possible to shop and pay with just the Touch ‘n Go eWallet (TNG eWallet). We also used several other cashless payment options and compared the foreign exchange rates for each transaction […]

The 20 Best Luggage Brands Worth Investing In

From Samsonite to Rimowa, Tumi to Away—here's what you need to know about each one.

These Dog-Friendly Hotels Will Pamper Your Pup in Luxury

Save this for your next road trip.

These Small Towns in California Are Bursting With Beauty and Charm

Nope, this isn't Italy.

Why we’re flying to Macao for this 4-day global tech event in May & why you should too

BEYOND Expo 2024 is an annual tech and business expo happening from May 22-25 in Macao. Here are some of its programmes and free tickets.

13 Amusement Parks in the U.S. That Are Completely Free to Enter

A few even charge you nothing for parking and entertainment. Amusement parks are synonymous with so many wonderful things: fun in the sun, rollercoasters and carousels, games galore and delicious food. And all in a colorful, jubilant, family-friendly setting. The only issue? Joy like that does not typically come cheap. Or can it? Well, at these 13 amusement parks across the U.S., from the Golden to the Garden States, you can save on one very important front: entry. While the vast majority of amusement parks — including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Busch Gardens — require tickets just to walk through the gates, these resorts and parks do not. Of course, if you want to ride the rides or snack on the snacks, you'll still have to open your wallet. (A good thing can only go so far!) But if you're someone who's more about the vibes than the rides, this is the list for you. Make sure you scroll to the bottom: There's one very famous park that's about to go "open gate" with its water parks for guests staying on property. (Hint: It's home to a special mouse!)

Sweetens Cove, the top public course in Tennessee, to close all summer

Sweetens Cove, Golfweek's No. 1-rated public-access golf course in Tennessee, announced Sunday it will be closed all of June, July and August this year. In a social media post announcing the move Sunday, the course owners explained ho

Broken promises: Heritage buildings in KL left to decay

TWO heritage buildings within the historic enclave of Jalan Raja in Kuala Lumpur, near Merdeka Square, have been virtually abandoned even as the nation’s capital city prepares for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Read full story

Parents identify bodies of U.S., Australian tourists missing in Mexico

By Raul Cortes and Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican authorities on Sunday confirmed the American and two Australian tourists who went missing in northern Mexico last week are dead after their bodies were identified by parents. The bodies of Australian brothers Callum, 33, and Jake Robinson, 30, as well as American Carter Rhoad, 30, were found at the bottom of a well in Baja California

The 8 Oldest Restaurants in New York City

These iconic restaurants have withstood the test of time.

Qantas will pay up to about $79 million to resolve claims it sold tickets for canceled flights

Qantas Airways agreed to pay approximately 20 million Australian dollars to more than 86,000 customers who were sold tickets to canceled flights.

Can cherished former hostel be saved from ruin?

Many people have happy memories of Viewhill House youth hostel which was destroyed by fire in 2007.

Alarming map shows American South sea levels rapidly rising

Cities, towns and vacation spots across the American South are 'drowning' under rapidly rising tides that could soon put them underwater.

Qantas passengers to receive up to $450 after major blunder

Qantas will pay millions of dollars in compensation to passengers after reaching an agreement with the ACCC to settle a lawsuit against the airline for selling seats on flights that had already been cancelled.

Homeowner goes to war with small town after fencing off a beach

A Colorado woman is embracing the nickname of 'Wicked Witch of the West' after she battled with her small town over fencing off a beach that was next to her land and drew tons of visitors.

Labuan's tourism landscape set for rejuvenation to amplify island's allure

Labuan gears up for increased tourist influx with Asean 2025 on horizon

Chiltern Railways asks passengers not to travel giving FOUR excuses

Chiltern Railways, who operate the line from London Marylebone to Bicester Village, declared a 'DO NOT TRAVEL' warning this afternoon - throwing people's Bank Holiday plans into turmoil.

Dozens of migrant tents pitched along Dublin's Grand Canal

A view of tents which have been pitched by asylum seekers along a stretch of the Grand Canal, Dublin, near to the International Protection Office (IPO) on Mount Street. A makeshift migrant camp was dismantled earlier this week.

Phish at the Sphere: See the best pictures from the incredible light show

See the best photos of jam band Phish at the Sphere in Las Vegas during a four-night run.

34 Rare Vintage Photos of The Plaza Hotel

It’s always been the place to be.

These Stunning Treehouse Hotels Let You Totally Relax

Goodbye, cell phone beeps. Hello, birdcalls.

15 Countries Worth Visiting for an Epic Drive

Whether it's the awesome roads, incredible terrain, or lax driving laws, plan your next road trip with this guide to our international favorite driving spots.

The 15 Best Mother-Daughter Trips to Take Together

Celebrate mom more than once a year with these curated trips!

Body is found after cruise ship passenger fell overboard

NSW Police received reports a passenger had gone fallen from the Pacific Adventure 10 nautical miles off Sydney Heads just after 4am.

This will be the largest city in the world with 500 million inhabitants

It's Official: We Found the 40 Prettiest Flowers in the World

How many of these breathtaking beauties do you recognize? As is often the case with beautiful things, we've given flowers meaning—so much so that even looking at one can make you feel more alive. A plain red rose has become a romantic expression of love and sunny daffodils represent the rebirth of the planet every spring. Of course, because they're plants, we also use them in more practical ways: Silky flower petals have been crushed and distilled into essential oils and perfumes for centuries, and we've figured out how to eat some of them and make tea with select leaves, stalks, and blooms. But to put it simply, the joy of admiring a gorgeous, colorful flower is unmatched. (Though we should note that some are best admired from afar because of toxicity.) Not to mention, no two flowers are exactly the same. Some rise out of the water to bloom while others sprout vines that go where they want…permanently decorating the side of your house. Even low bushes can produce incredible blossoms, like giant peonies, and if you've ever sat under a cherry blossom tree with a cool breeze blowing tiny petals around you, you know how magnificent flowering trees can be. A person who loves flowers is called an "anthophile," and if this describes you, you'll probably recognize most—if not all—of the flowers below. Rare or common, bright or soft, simple or complex, these beautiful flowers from around the world are certainly sights to behold.

10 UK stays that take tranquillity to the next level

The Tawny, Staffordshire Bordering the Consall Nature Park, a nature reserve featuring 740 acres of woodland, heath and moor, is The Tawny, a “deconstructed hotel”. This means that instead of a single house with rooms there are a collection of boathouses, huts and treehouses scattered around the woodlands and lakes. At the top of the hill is a modern glass building, the Plumicorn restaurant, and a heated outdoor pool looking out over the...

The Most Beautiful Small Towns In Every State

Why yes, we would love to reside in a place where we can pan for sapphires.