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DoT set to showcase PH at two travel fairs

THE Department of Tourism (DoT) is preparing to promote the country's best tourism offerings at two key travel and trade events in June — the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) and the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) this year. Both events will take place back-to-back in the first and second weeks of May: first, the ATM will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 6 to 9; and second, the Seoul...

2024-05-03T16:18:30Z

Where to Drink and Eat for Cinco de Mayo in Austin

Margaritas and tacos aplenty

2023-05-01T16:46:38Z

The best places to see the spring blossom in the UK

There is nothing better than spotting the early signs of spring. In this gallery, take a look at the UK's top parks, gardens, and woodlands to see the blossom this spring.

2024-03-19T10:29:14Z

Anne Hathaway's house in The Idea of You is available to rent

Travelers who are hoping to stay in the cozy house featured in the new Anne Hathaway film can plan their trip today.

2024-05-03T20:52:30Z

Who invented the plane? For many people in the world, it was not the Wright brothers

The history of aviation has followed a fascinating trajectory. Leonardo da Vinci first envisaged manned flight way back in the 15th century. Then came hot-air balloons, followed by gliders and airships, until the Wright brothers' historic powered flight in 1903. Today there are airliners that can carry hundreds of passengers non-stop half way round the world. And space tourism will one day be a reality. Browse the following gallery and take off for a brief flight through the history of aviation, and meet some of the great pioneers of air travel along the way.

2024-03-19T11:44:23Z

Weekend hangs: Fitness fest, Cinco de Mayo party, and other fun activities to welcome the first week of May

There’s so much going on this May, and there are things for everyone to experience and enjoy this summer. Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or post-Labor Day weekend, you have the perfect excuse to celebrate with music festivals, beer bashes, and even a fitness fest! Check them out below. FitStreet 2024: The Mind-Body Connection If you plan ...

2024-05-03T08:57:46Z

Thai divers seek to take on ‘ghost gear’ threatening marine life

PHUKET, Thailand — Beneath the surface of the turquoise waters off a beach on Thailand’s holiday island of Phuket, divers laboriously collect abandoned fishing gear, much of it made from plastic, that is tangled on coral and trapping sea life. This discarded or lost fishing equipment is known locally as “ghost gear” and is a growing problem […]

2024-05-03T09:20:13Z

The weird & wonderful delights of the Isle of Man Motor Museum

A proper Aladdin's cave of motoring marvels

2024-05-03T21:19:22Z

‘Rent’ in 2024 is a reminder to spend the days you have with love

When “Rent” was first written and staged it was the late ’90s in New York, a city rife with art and culture, social and political activism, picking itself up from the high crime and economic struggles of the decades prior. It was a story of its time, putting forward artists’ experiences and struggles, reflecting the social situation on issues with LGBTQIA+ rights, race, and healthcare, particularly HIV/AIDS. Since then, “Rent” has become one of...

2024-05-04T04:25:51Z

Why coral reefs are disappearing

Coral barrier reefs are notoriously beautiful due to their vibrant colors and majestic structures teeming with life. But while these important underwater havens provide a paradise for snorkelers and fishermen, they are actually disappearing rapidly. Indeed, scientists have estimated that 90% of coral reefs around the world are at risk of being completely wiped out by 2050. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery to see why coral reefs are dying, and what can be done to help.

2024-05-03T11:15:25Z

Voting, Volcanoes and Vatican Guards: Photos of the week

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

2024-05-04T00:44:08Z

9 Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Travel Credit Card

A recent study found that 23% of reward credit cardholders haven't used their rewards in the past year. If you don't want to leave money on the table, it's important that you take advantage of your...

2024-05-03T17:10:51Z

New wood to be planted to celebrate King Charles

Forestry England will release plans for the new Coronation Woods, at Haverah Park, later this year.

2024-05-04T06:29:55Z

Some airline issues get you a refund, some don't. How it works | Cruising Altitude

Why you usually can't get a refund for a broken airplane screen, but you can sometimes get other fees or tickets refunded.

2024-05-01T09:15:36Z

A Wine Cellar, Tropical Lounge, and English Pub Hit the Rio — and That’s Just the Beginning

Big changes are coming to the off-Strip casino

2024-05-03T20:11:04Z

A Guide to D.C.’s Newest Greek Restaurants

Dining and drinking at Balos, Limani, Meli, and Philotimo through a Greek American lens

2024-05-03T21:18:46Z

Singapore's Gardens by the Bay Launches an Aurora Borealis Installation

No visa is needed to see this aurora borealis.

2024-05-04T08:15:16Z

13th century castle hosts drag festival

Organisers of Dragcaster say there is a need and demand for more diverse events in Cumbria.

2024-05-04T06:15:08Z

The best free exhibitions in London – get your culture fix and keep your money for coffee

The best free exhibitions in London – get your culture fix and keep your money for coffee - Want to have a fun day out but also save those pennies? These free London art exhibitions are perfect

2023-01-16T12:02:30Z

Phinda Forest Lodge: close encounters of the furry kind in South Africa's unique sand forest

Phinda Forest Lodge: close encounters of the furry kind in South Africa's unique sand forest - First-timer India Block takes in breathtaking wildlife sightings and seven meals a day on a safari experience that’s full of surprises

2024-05-04T06:07:56Z

7 things you need to pack on your European summer tour

Plan for easy packing so you can easily get in and out of towns on your grand European tour this summer.

2024-05-03T12:46:13Z

Inside US airport terminals, banks are merging elite travel clubs with branch offices

Airport terminal bank branches with airline club amenities are growing as financial brands seek to catch the attention of travelers and remote workers.

2024-05-03T16:37:30Z

Sandara Park jams to 'In or Out,' 'Festival' while touring Pagsanjan Falls

Sandara Park once again proved that she is the most fun tour guide! For the second episode of her vlog series “It’s More Fun with Dara Tour” in the Philippines, the K-pop idol brought her fellow 2NE1 member Minzy to Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna, which is her favorite adventure for beginners. While sailing along the river, Minzy was surprised to see how many Filipino tourists as well as their tour guides recognized Sandara and greeted her. Dara then...

2024-05-04T05:09:30Z

Florida Retirees are Fleeing: 7 Items That Are Simply Too Expensive in the Sunshine State

Florida, known for its sunny beaches and vibrant retirement communities, is experiencing a surprising trend: retirees are leaving in droves. The reason? The cost of living in the Sunshine State has...

2023-12-10T14:11:41Z

Boost for travel agents as Race Across the World grips viewers

No celebrities, no luxuries and a miserly £20,000 in prize money. On paper the BBC One series Race Across the World never looked like a hit. And yet the travel programme, in which backpackers battle across distant sections of the planet, is now into its fourth season with audiences rising faster than a tuk-tuk driver can get you down Bangkok’s Khao San Road. This time 5.5 million viewers have watched five two-person teams head off from Sapporo...

2024-05-04T06:12:23Z

Travel as a team: 5 simple tips for a (nearly) perfect family vacation

As a travel pro and a parent, I've spent more than a decade testing out what works and what doesn't on family vacations.

2024-05-04T07:11:49Z

Move over Tokyo. Universal Studios Hollywood is getting Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

The coaster themed after Universal Pictures’ popular “Fast & Furious” film franchise will mark a first for Universal Studios Hollywood.

2023-07-12T18:00:25Z

What is culture shock, and how can you deal with it?

Whether you're a tourist or moving somewhere unfamiliar to study, work, or retire, you are at risk of suffering from culture shock. But what is culture shock, exactly? How does it manifest, when, what are the symptoms, and what can you do about it? In this gallery, you'll find the answers to these and many other questions. Click on for more.

2024-02-29T17:29:21Z

Ruins in ancient Jerusalem could prove the Bible was true

Scientists have linked events mentioned in the Bible to archaeological findings unearthed in the city of David - the historic site that formed the original Jerusalem.

2024-05-03T09:26:50Z

Frantic Friday begins! Bank Holiday travellers face long queues

Pictures show holidaymakers facing a long wait to get into Manchester Airport today with a queue that snaked all the way back to the car park as travellers tried to get away for the weekend.

2024-05-03T17:21:40Z

Bodies found in Mexico where Australian, US tourists went missing

By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican authorities have located three bodies in the state of Baja California where one American and two Australian tourists were reported missing, the local prosecutor's office said in a statement late on Friday. Australian brothers Callum, 33, and Jake Robinson, 30, and American Carter Rhoad, 30, were last seen on April 27, the Baja California state

2024-05-04T07:23:52Z

Best bank holiday getaways in Europe for less than £150 return - with Dublin topping the list

If you're struggling to choose from these budget friendly destinations, a new AI travel tool is here to help

2024-05-03T12:00:40Z

Hilton hotel in Paddington evacuated and road closed after laundry fire

Hilton hotel in Paddington evacuated and road closed after laundry fire - Around 40 firefighters are tackling the flames

2024-05-03T14:49:54Z

Boeing gives Alaska Airlines $61million in credit as compensation

Boeing has given Alaska Airlines $61million in supplier credit memos for the disaster which temporarily grounded a fleet of 737 MAX 9 jets.

2024-05-03T14:51:29Z

Nationalism's greatest trick? Making people believe its empty promises

The energising skirl of the bagpipes echoed across the Firth of Clyde on the rainy morning of November 21, 2017.

2024-05-03T21:37:38Z

Enter Ayala Museum For Free on International Museum Day

Here's something fun to do this May.

2024-05-03T12:02:53Z

We Found It: A New Go-To Destination for Your Next Family Vacation

Planning a vacation for your family is no easy task. You need a place that appeals to everyone’s interests (kids included), easy-ish to get to and with enough things to do that it doesn’t lose its appeal after the first day. You’re probably thinking, “Does a magical place like this even exist?” It does, in fact, and it’s called Serenité Private Residence Club. Located on Camelback Mountain in the Poconos, it’s the area’s first 5-star community...

2024-05-03T13:03:07Z

Europe’s best beach holidays: Donoussa, Greece

Elias, quiet and unassuming, meets us at the tiny harbour and says he could drive us to the house but it would be quicker on foot. He directs us up a narrow alley past a bustling kafeneio, where people are debating the news of the day over coffee. One of a little cluster of houses, ours has a pergola of rough-hewn logs and bamboo, and looks out to sea across a garden of rosemary and agave, a vegetable patch and composter, and the pen that is...

2024-05-04T06:04:48Z

Inside the airport that has not lost a single piece of luggage in THIRTY YEARS (and the special touches staff take to make sure your items aren't damaged… or even wet from the rain)

The major transport hub has long been praised for its efficiency, but it also has a flawless record when it comes to lost baggage claims - since they don't get any.

2024-05-03T11:38:49Z

Incredible hidden attractions in US cities

Everyone knows the basic monuments you need to see in America's big cities. If you go to New York, see the Empire State Building! If you're in San Francisco, check out the Golden Gate Bridge! However, there are plenty of other attractions in these US cities that you may never have even known were there. Are you looking for a more unusual travel experience? Here are some offbeat and unusual urban must-sees that most tourists fail to find. Browse the gallery for your city and places to go that others will miss.

2024-01-10T13:23:55Z

The latest 'Fyre Festival'? A Denver book expo that drove Rebecca Yarros away

Readers Take Denver promised attendees the chance to meet their favorite authors line-free. What they got has been described as a Fyre Festival of lit

2024-05-04T00:12:00Z

Are Airbnbs banned in Hawaii? New law seeks to cracks down on short-term rentals.

Short-term rentals make up a significant portion of Hawaii's housing supply. A new law the governor promised to sign will change that.

2024-05-02T20:51:40Z

Ferry travel disruption: What are your rights?

A Jersey consumer champion explain your rights if your ferry journey is disrupted or delayed.

2024-05-03T11:42:17Z

Two PH Beaches Voted Among 50 Best in the World

It's likely you haven't heard of these slices of paradise.

2024-05-04T08:15:12Z

Hawaii's famous black sand beach could become a resort area

Punaluu Black Sand Beach is a famous and sacred place, and a proposed resort development is causing the local community to be divided.

2024-05-03T20:10:24Z

The biggest unsolved mysteries from each U.S. state

The world is full of unsolved mysteries, and the US is certainly no exception (in fact, far from it). For example, did you know that a teen in Missouri died of AIDS-related complications nearly a decade before the condition was discovered? Or that a woman in Minnesota was found frozen and made a full recovery? From disappearances, to crimes, and everything in between, in this gallery you'll find the most famous unsolved mysteries from each state. Can you guess which one is the strangest? Click on to find out.

2023-12-18T11:33:07Z

Royal artefacts on display at stately home

The exhibition at Holdenby House showcases its historic sovereign connections.

2024-05-04T05:44:50Z

Museum spotlights ancient Egypt beyond the mummies

Curators showcase environment of the ancient Nile Valley in a new display.

2024-05-04T07:24:18Z

Brilliant facts about the American bison

Not only is the bison one of the most iconic animals in North America, but it's actually the United States' national mammal. These majestic beasts are as American as apple pie and have been inhabiting its lands for centuries. In this gallery we are giving the fantastic animal its flowers. Click on to learn some fascinating facts about the American bison.

2024-01-19T22:52:55Z

Tagaytay is most visited tourist spot in Cavite in Q4 2023

MANILA, Philippines — Tagaytay City was the most visited local government unit (LGU) in the province of Cavite, according to the Cavite Office of the Provincial Officer Tourism. According to the office on Monday, the city had more than 6.5 million same-day visitors from October to December 2023. READ: Embrace the chill of mountain paradise Around 268,000 visitors also went to Tagaytay City for an overnight stay during the same period. Tagaytay...

2024-05-03T09:30:07Z