Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has joined forces with Maldives and UK registered sea turtle conservation organisation, the Olive Ridley Project (ORP) to host a sea turtle biologist on-island. Working alongside Amilla’s own resident marine biologist, Zoe Cox, Maldivian Afrah Abdul Sathaar will be the first ORP sea turtle biologist to be based in the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Baa...
Past economic downturns have seen a reduction in travel, and a squeezing of the market. The latest economic squeeze comes on the back of the pandemic, compounding stresses already felt by the travel market.
But it’s business travel that isn’t rebounding as hard as before, according to business and wellness expert Sonal Uberoi of Spa Balance, and savvy hotels can still make the most...
National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has been voted as one of 20 best airlines in the world for 2023, according to aviation safety and product rating website Airline Ratings .
Judged by five editors with over 180 years’ industry experience, the annual AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards combine major safety and government audits, with 12 key criteria that include: fleet...
MY BOOKING REWARDS REPORTS RECORD BREAKING PEAKS PERFORMANCE
-Agents and Suppliers mark biggest Peaks earnings to date-
Market leader in agent rewards and incentives, My Booking Rewards (MBR), reports record breaking figures for its Peaks 2023 campaign. In the period from December 2022-April 2023, MBR saw UK agents earn £122,000 in tangible rewards from logging more than 22,...
This Father’s Day treat your dad to a ticket to the authentic Caribbean, staying at the Golden Rock Inn, in Nevis where he can escape from the stresses of everyday life.
Families can unwind in this tranquil resort with nature surrounding them as they connect with each other on a whole new level. The 11-bedroom property is a former sugar plantation, which captivates the adventurous...
Global Wellness Day (GWD) 2023 will be celebrated through the medium of dance. Now in its 12th year, GWD encourages people to focus on their health, prioritising their wellbeing and self-care. On Saturday 10th June, Chiva-Som Hua Hin, Thailand and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar will share the joy of dance with guests, in celebration of the annual event. To demonstrate the positive...
Following the news that Lisbon has been named as Europe's best value city break, Visit Lisboa highlights some of the great options that make the city and surrounding region such an appealing short break destination.
Must see sites
Lisbon's most famous attractions include the historic UNESCO World Heritage listed sites of Belém Tower, a symbol of Portuguese maritime power...
The NH Hotel Group, part of Minor Hotels, is delighted to announce the addition of its newly-built NH Feira de Santana property to its portfolio in Brazil, making it the first NH Hotel in the north east and the second in the country overall.
Known as the “Princess of the Sertão”, Feira de Santana in the state of Bahia boasts a privileged geographic position, which offers great...
When we think about holidays, the first things that spring to mind are accommodation and flights. However, beneath these costs lie layers of hidden extras that can often be overlooked.
These can range from a new holiday wardrobe to beauty treatments, and even your pet care. Here, we aim to expose these costs, revealing the true cost of holiday preparation - and offering tips on how...
The prefecture of Shizuoka, one hour by bullet train from Tokyo, has welcomed a range of new culinary experiences, perfect for travellers planning a Japanese escape.
Wasabi tasting course
Producing more than half of all wasabi grown in Japan, Shizuoka is renowned as the birthplace of wasabi cultivation, a method dating back approx. 400 years and recognised by FAO (Food and...
