ISLA MUJERES, Mexico — The Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets resort aims to position itself as “the pinnacle of luxury all-inclusive.” It’s a lofty claim, but as I sat on the terrace of the property’s Unik The Kitchen rooftop restaurant, a plate of perfectly seared scallops atop a parsnip puree in front of me and the lights of Cancun’s Hotel […]
Read moreISLA MUJERES, Mexico — The Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets resort aims to position itself as “the pinnacle of luxury all-inclusive.” It’s a lofty claim, but as I sat on the terrace of the property’s Unik The Kitchen rooftop restaurant, a plate of perfectly seared scallops atop a parsnip puree in front of me and the lights of Cancun’s Hotel […]
Read moreBuxton: ‘Blue Lagoon’ FREEZES over as heavy snow hits the UK Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, a popular tourist destination, has been closed out of an abundance of caution for the potential earthquakes and volcanic explosions in the area. In addition to closing the vacation hotspot, residents of the nearby fishing town in the southwestern part of the country have been evacuated. […]
Read moreTravel continues to boom, and with what appears to be a busy holiday travel season ahead, that trend is likely to continue. And with that boom has come an increase in demand for travel advisors to help plan all those trips. It begs the question: Can the travel agency community provide enough advisors to meet that demand, now and in […]
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Read moreThe Ineos Grenadier takes on the Land Rover Defender and Ford Ranger Raptor to see where it fits in the 4×4 sector Starting a car company from scratch is no easy task, but when petrochemical boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe decided that the new Land Rover Defender wasn’t for him, that’s exactly what he did. The end product is the Ineos […]
Read moreFormer residents of the area dubbed ‘Britain’s roughest estate’ claim the place is not unrecognisable – while current residents live in constant fear. Blakenall Heath, Walsall, West Midlands locals have compared the previously “vibrant place to live” full of “great people” to the warzone in Ukraine. They claim that gangs of yobs rip live pigeons apart and the area is […]
Read moreIt’s easy to see why Europe is a popular place to explore. With its array of countries that are easy to travel between as well as its huge diversity of cultures and landscapes, there really is something for everyone. But not everyone wants to visit somewhere that people flock to – and instead many hanker for a place that a […]
Read moreAs the holidays quickly approach, tourists will be looking to explore Europe’s famous Christmas markets. Although some of Europe’s largest capitals may top the list, the Christmas market in Tallinn, Estonia has been branded one of the best on the continent and shouldn’t be overlooked. In 2019, it was named the best Christmas Market in Europe and is still one […]
Read moreIf you suffer from Acrophobia – a fear of heights – this is not the shop for you. A small hut is attached to a cliff face in China and has captured the imagination of many on socialk media, with one dubbing it an “inconvenient convenience store”. It is 120m (394ft) above the ground in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, […]
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