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Cruises took a hit during Covid-19 lockdowns, but they’re most certainly back, with bigger boats than ever. After Royal Caribbean launched its Icon of the Seas—the largest cruise ship ever built—in January,...
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Travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plan to increase their spending on breaks and holidays over the next three years and will have more...
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Starting operations in 2025, this train will offer scenic journeys across Saudi Arabia’s deserts from Riyadh to Qurayyat in 40 custom luxury cabins, embracing the growing trend of sustainable, slow travel. In...
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Looking to travel more sustainably in 2024? Luckily for you, ecotourism is booming. As the planet hots up and honeypot cities grapple with the impact of over-tourism alongside the climate crisis, there...
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After the COVID-19 pandemic grounded flights and upended travel plans for many, "revenge travel" has been taking off.And there’s little sign of it relenting, said Kari Mullikin, president of Bon Voyage World...
Connecting with communities Places like Socotra are not used to tourism at all, or Westerners like us. But everywhere we went we were greeted with warmth, curiosity and smiles, whether it was in...
“On an expedition cruise, it’s better to do a few things well than a lot of things,” says SH Diana Expedition Leader Scottie Kiefer. “As we move away from civilization, we do...
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Skift Take Tourism executives believe visa processing delays are holding back the industry's recovery. Rashaad Jorden Some countries, including the United States, have yet to make a full tourism recovery from the...
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Almost all travelers require a visa to enter Egypt, but fortunately, the process is pretty simple, and a little advance planning goes a long way. This guide will walk you through the...
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Revolut is offering Revolut Lite in Latin American countries to make cross-border transactions and transfers more accessible to the unbanked. Revolut Lite will provide users with free transfers as a taster of...
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File photo used for illustrative purposes Published: Wed 19 Jul 2023, 2:08 PM Four Filipino expats, who had been jailed for three to five years in Saudi Arabia, were flown back home...
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Which countries are best to retire abroad? Many retirees chase the warm weather and choose their second residence accordingly, but other considerations exist. This article outlines the foreign countries that make the...
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File photo used for illustrative purposes Published: Sat 8 Jul 2023, 11:27 AM One Filipino expat died and five others were injured in Saudi Arabia after the car they were travelling in...
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