In Namibia, Damaraland emerging as an ecotourism hot spot

Damaraland has long been at the forefront of environmental conservation in Africa. Animal populations in the area, situated in northwest Namibia within the Kunene region, once faced significant threats from wildlife hunting. However, the tide has turned in recent years, with ecotourism initiatives and community-managed concessions flourishing. As a result, Damaraland is now poised to grow in popularity with today’s […]

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Savoring Summer’s End at 5 Country Getaways

It’s late summer, when farm stands are bursting with color, piled with fruits and vegetables in the weeks before the season draws to a close. And where better to enjoy a summer harvest — or to try your hand at activities like beekeeping, foraging, even the art of ax-throwing — than at a farm or vineyard hotel? Whether you want […]

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A Speck of Old Iceland in Ice-Cold Lake Michigan

Five hours after leaving Chicago, we ran out of pavement. At the tip of the Door Peninsula in northeastern Wisconsin, the ice cream parlors disappeared. The wine shops and art galleries, too. Just a simple tollbooth, and the breakwaters beyond, and a small archipelago gathered like clouds on the horizon. A grinning crewman waved us aboard a 92-ton ferry, and […]

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British families can eat out at beachside restaurant for free this summer

Brits and tourists alike can enjoy a delicious meal on one of the UK’s prettiest beaches this summer – for free. Great British Bake Off star Manon Lagrève is using her cooking and baking expertise to bring French food to Bournemouth. Her pop-up bistro will serve free, restaurant-quality British main meals inspired by Brits’ most commonly wasted foods. READ MORE: […]

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Silversea achieves a breakthrough in luxury ship design with the Silver Nova

ONBOARD THE SILVER NOVA — In just four years, Silversea has grown from seven ships to 12, making it the largest luxury cruise line.  This month, the line debuted its largest and most ambitious ship yet, the 728-passenger Silver Nova, the first in its class and a game-changer in the upmarket cruise sector, with a truly unique design that refocuses […]

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Hyatt sued over use of resort fees

A legal dispute involving “junk fees” has been initiated against Hyatt Hotels Corp., making Hyatt the latest major hotel company dealing with a fee-related lawsuit.  Consumer advocacy group Travelers United filed a class action against Hyatt with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, alleging that the hospitality company “has been systemically cheating consumers out of tens, if not […]

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Flight attendant says being late to airport could get you free extra legroom

Going on holiday is expensive enough without any additional add-ons. But, gone are the days when you could simply request extra legroom for free and now even selecting your preferred seat costs extra. Luckily, there are some ways that you can try and get a more spacious spot without shelling out any extra cash. READ MORE: Flight attendant shares secret […]

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