San José has changed a lot since 1821, when it was dubbed the new capital of Costa Rica. That sleepy town grew steadily through the decades, swallowing up pueblos (villages) and turning them into barrios (neighborhoods). Yet each fragment of San José remains small and distinct; you may not realize you’re leaving one neighborhood and…
Whether you’re cruising in a chrome-plated RV or sputtering along in a vintage VW, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of hitting the road in a camper van, where you’re beholden to no timetable and limited only by your ambitions. Most travelers set their satnavs for the smooth highways of the old dependables – North…
With epic national parks and stunning landscapes, inspiring Māori culture and hospitable Kiwis, your New Zealand trip will be packed with amazing adventures. From hiking through the wilderness on Stewart Island to soaking up Auckland's live music scene, there's so much to experience in this beautiful little country that you'll want to keep coming back. Here…
Riding a scooter through the streets of Hanoi in Vietnam is one of those things I’ve always wanted to do but was too afraid to attempt. Patrick Radden Keefe’s 2017 New Yorker profile of Anthony Bourdain described it thusly, “Bourdain told me that the only way to see Hanoi was on the back of a…
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort celebrates the newest addition to the resort’s acclaimed Guest Chef Series, welcoming Chef Christophe Marleix, Executive Chef of CORD by Le Cordon Bleu, the…
Visitors to London may have heard of Oxford Street and Soho, the South Bank and the City, but, as with any sprawling city with a large population, there's way more to it than that. To help you choose where you want to spend your time, we've pulled together this neighborhood guide. Whether you're looking for the best…
All year long, families flock to Costa Rica, where beaches and biodiversity enthrall travelers of all ages. Whether by necessity or design, you and your children will most likely find yourselves in San José, the nation’s capital, upon arrival. Most travelers fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport, and they routinely spend a night or two…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is thrilled to announce our participation in Malaysia's premier travel extravaganza, MATTA 2023, from March 17-19, 2022. MMPRC will be joining forces with…
Japan has a reputation as an expensive place to travel to, but it’s an image that doesn’t hold up on the ground. With a little strategy, a visit can be very reasonable – budget-friendly, even. Many of the country’s major sights, for example, cost nothing, and free festivals take place year-round. With these top tips…
JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing island retreat of its’ kind in the Maldives welcomed Head Chef Patrick Godborg in March 2023. Between the 16th – 22nd March, Patrick Godborg, Head…