When it comes to tourism, Rwanda is acclaimed for its gorilla- and primate-trekking opportunities. But the country known as “The Land of 1,000 Hills” is also gaining recognition among travelers for its natural beauty as well as its commitment to conservation, its rich cultural heritage and emerging destinations like Akagera National Park. Peggy Purtell, a Travel Experts affiliate in Milwaukee, […]

With former President Donald Trump and his namesake company embroiled in a high-profile civil trial in New York, the future of some of Trump’s real estate and hospitality empire, including the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York, remains uncertain. The $250 million suit, brought against the Trump Organization by New York state attorney general Letitia James, accuses Trump and […]

The appeal of the beach vacation is not to be underestimated. In a year when post-pandemic travel seemed dominated by demand for Europe and other long-haul destinations, the Caribbean emerged as a leader in tourism growth and demand. “We’ve had two consecutive years of record growth in the Caribbean in 2022 and 2023, from both a revenue standpoint and a […]

Polish van lifer explores some of the least visited US states and she checks into the world’s biggest truck stop in Iowa along the way – complete with 900 parking spots, movie theatre and dentist Eva zu Beck, 32, explored some of the least visited states in America She has been traveling in a van conversion for the last year […]

With streets lined with independent shops, this pretty commuter town has been named one of the best places to live in the UK. Sudbury in Suffolk has been praised for its “historic town setting” and the “miles of tranquil riverside walks right on your doorstep” by Muddy Stilettos who named it in its 2023 list of the top 250 places to live […]

Italy is mostly known to have been the home of the Romans who for centuries controlled large portions of Europe, including Britain. But in a small area of Apulia, holidaymakers are still able to see the fading traces of colonies established by the Ancient Greeks. Hidden away in the heel of the Italian Peninsula, six quaint villages have retained Greek […]

In an initiative to help South Africa get closer to the goal of attracting 21 million visitors, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) partnered with comedian Trevor Noah to promote South African tourism. The “Best of Us” campaign sees the South African-born comedian showcase the country through a series of packaged video-ads. “Trevor Noah is a true South […]

Laura Hamilton feeds seals at Sea Life in Weymouth The Life at Sea Cruise — which was billed as one of the most luxurious lines in existence — has left behind a sea of irate customers after they canceled the once-in-a-lifetime trip less than a week before it was due to set sail.  Attendees of the cruise forked over a […]

Kamuela Provision Company, the fine dining oceanfront restaurant at Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii, has revamped its menu from top to bottom. The restaurant’s interior has also been refreshed. “The new menu … is a melding of local ingredients and cultures,” chef Robert Love said in a press release. “I love to spotlight unique, locally grown […]

Over the past few years as hotels editor, I’ve covered my fair share of beyond-the-norm wellness experiences. There was the time I met with a crystal healer, as well as chatted with an acupuncturist-slash-clairvoyant, at the Four Seasons New York Downtown. I’ve dabbled in biohacking, partaking in a 10-minute infrared light bed session and subsequently jumping into a full-body cryotherapy […]