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These Dog-Friendly Hotels Will Pamper Your Pup in Luxury

Save this for your next road trip.

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.

Want to Keep Deer From Eating Your Garden? Here's What to Plant

If Bambi likes to visit your garden, this list is for you.

How can Hong Kong boost tourism? Industry leaders call for better government coordination, aligned bay area plans

Hong Kong’s tourism industry leaders have urged authorities to avoid working in silos on arrangements that can boost the sector and align the city’s plans with the Greater Bay Area strategy – two key areas missing from its latest blueprint. In drawing up the city’s “Tourism Blueprint 2.0” road map later this year, authorities recently launched its first consultation with industry stakeholders. The exercise is expected to wrap up in mid-June....

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.

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.

30 Southern Hidden Gem Cities That Are Perfect for Retirees

Our study ranked the 30 best cities for retirement that are full of Southern charm — and also affordable.

The year's best Coachella performances ranked

Join us as we count down the best and worst performances from the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Are These Bucket List Trips Actually Worth The Hype?

You might just have to see it to believe it.

7 Hotel Etiquette Rules You Might Be Breaking During Your Stay

How to have proper manners for your time away.

Camping warning as numbers increase at beauty spot

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

Major train disruption for passengers due to landslip

Passengers are warned trains between London Paddington and Reading could be delayed or cancelled.

10 Essential Tips for Exploring the Sky Garden at CapitaSpring

Ascend to new heights of urban tranquility at CapitaSpring's Sky Garden! Discover breathtaking views and lush greenery in the heart of Singapore.

Should Hidden Fees & Surcharges At Restaurants Be Illegal?

They reportedly cost Americans tens of billions of dollars each year.

Chinese artist Yu Hong’s riffs on religious art, showing in a former church in Venice, express the fragility of life

Timed to coincide with the Venice Biennale, Chinese artist's first major show in Europe is in a former church - appropriate given religious art inspires her art She depicts the cycle of life from birth to death in 10 panels styled like Byzantine icons; climate change and a Caravaggio altarpiece inspire other works Visitors to artist Yu Hong's exhib...

13 Nostalgic Photos of Vintage Amusement Parks

What a thrill.

Inside the luxury doomsday bunkers inspired by a Martian city

See inside the survival shelter inspired by a Martian city and Ancient Rome and built for the super-rich. Plus, explore the affordable but impenetrable Nomad Bunker for weathering the worst

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.

10 of the Most Unique Museums In the United States

Add these one-of-a-kind destinations to your travel bucket list.

Migrants pitch dozens of tents along the banks of Dublin's Grand Canal

Photos show the blue tents lined up along a stretch of the canal near the International Protection Office (IPO) on Mount Street.

Europe’s best beach holidays: Pesaro, Italy

I hadn’t heard of Pesaro before my ex-flatmate sent me there in summer 2018. I was writing a book at the time, and Giulia reckoned the best place for me to do such work was in her grandad’s old flat, a modest unit in a block put up in 1946, during the short reign of Umberto II. It had lain empty since her nonno – Dottor Spinicci – died of liver failure, having failed to take his own medicine. The flat’s balcony looked on to a hot and dusty...

Beach town goes to war with locals renting out their homes to tourists

Residents are set to duke it out Tuesday over whether short-term rentals should be broadly legalized on the little island off the coast of Massachusetts.

The 15 Best Mother-Daughter Trips to Take Together

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

13 Beautiful City Skyline Photos Snapped Around the World

Dazzling views from the top await.

Chinese migrants using Mexican IDs to travel to US

It is thought the IDs are being made and sold by cartels so that migrants travelling to the US from Asia and elsewhere can pass checks by Mexican police as they travel through the country.

These famous natural wonders happened by accident

These tourist attractions are extraordinary marvels that came into existence unexpectedly, either through human intervention or strange natural occurrences. They are precious treasures that never fail to astonish visitors from across the globe. Let's explore these remarkable wonders that emerged by total accident. Click through the gallery to get started.

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.

31 Rare Vintage Photos of Palm Beach

The glamorous Florida town has attracted socialites, celebs, and even royalty through the years.

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

Qantas agrees to pay $79 million in compensation and a fine for selling seats on canceled flights

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Qantas Airways agreed to pay 120 million Australian dollars ($79 million) in compensation and a fine for selling tickets on thousands of cancelled flights, the airline and Australia’s consumer watchdog said on Monday. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sued the Sydney-based airline in the Federal Court last year. The commission alleged that Qantas engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct by...

Father’s plan to swap aisle seats with passenger sparks debate on airplane etiquette: ‘Never switch’

Father’s plan to swap aisle seats with passenger sparks debate on airplane etiquette: ‘Never switch’ - ‘The kids will remember the confrontation,’ one person wrote

Mystery as British father, 65, goes missing in Thailand

David Goldthorpe, 65 from Edinburgh, was expected to return home on Sunday but never boarded his flight from Phuket to Doha, Thai police confirmed.

These are the happiest cities in the US

While money can't always buy happiness, a move to a new city might lead to a higher quality of life. A study from personal finance company WalletHub looked at 29 key happiness indicators in 182 of America's largest cities to find which ones had the happiest inhabitants. Those indicators fell under three categories: emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment. Intrigued to find out which cities made the top 30? Then check out the following slides.

I took a 20-minute ferry ride from Europe to Asia for $1. I was shocked I didn't see more tourists on board.

I wanted to visit Europe and Asia during a trip to Istanbul with my kids. The best way to do it was a $1 commuter ferry with great views of the city.

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.

38 top tips to make flying less scary

Flying tips and hacks for a smoother flight experience.

New creature with 'blade-shaped fangs' discovered in a Thailand cave

Reptile hunters scaled a climb 50-foot cliff to catch samples of the new species. The snake has ridged 'keeled' scales on its underbelly, allowing it to 'climb vertical rock faces'

Search for cruise ship passenger feared to have fallen overboard

Two cruise ships - the Carnival Splendor and P&O's Pacific Adventure - were due to dock in Sydney Harbour before 6am on Monday.

30 Rare Photographs Taken at Chateau Marmont

The iconic Hollywood hotel has been a favorite among celebrities for nearly 100 years.

'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'

In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors.

These Norwegian churches are the last of their kind in the world

Nestled in the hills and valleys of Norway’s hostile climate are a series of medieval buildings that are testaments to the test of time. These are the country’s stave churches, and they are significant not only in their architectural splendor, but also in their rich history. What's more, there are only 28 of them left in the whole world! Intrigued? Click through this gallery as we take a closer look at each of them.

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

Yes, it's time to plan a trip!

Stunt plane pilot killed by VULTURE that smashed through cockpit

A champion stunt pilot has died in Spain after a vulture smashed through the windscreen into his cockpit.

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.

Historic bell replaced ahead of Flora Day

A new bell has been installed at Helston Guildhall after the old one shattered.

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.

Fears for the future of Highland Games as events cancelled

They have long been a tradition in Scotland during the summer months, drawing in crowds from all over the world.

5 Expat Tips From a Portugal Insider

Use these tips to make the most of your move overseas and enjoy this beautiful country.

The most memorable designs in Met Gala history

Europe's most captivating abandoned places

From forgotten medieval relics and the decaying remnants of war, to vacant hotels and deserted towns, Europe is full of ghostly reminders of the past...