Basking beneath palm trees on powder-soft sand, snorkeling warm turquoise waters amid multicolored fish, catching waves, hiking through rainforest to crystal-clear waterfalls, breathing in flower-perfumed air… a dream tropical vacation can be a reality, even on a budget. Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, 36% of the earth's landmass is tropical,…
Dreaming of Maldives readers have nominated Six Senses Laamu for Maldives Best Resort 2023 in the 12th Edition of the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts. Six Senses Laamu Best Maldives…
Bigger than Rhode Island and large enough to influence the weather, Grand Canyon National Park can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Millions make a special effort to visit the park each year but some don't account for the blistering desert heat, sporadic monsoons, trail safety along a whopping 595 miles of hiking routes, or the…
Dreaming of Maldives readers have nominated The Nautilus Maldives for Maldives Best Resort 2023 in the 12th Edition of the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts. The Nautilus Maldives Best Maldives…
Most middle or upper class Brazilians will warn you off from visiting favelas. They're too dangerous, they'll tell you. It's too risky. Then the question will inevitably follow: why would you want to go to one anyway? Slum tourism is a tricky subject. Visiting neighborhoods just to gape at residents is akin to visiting a…
On March 8, 2023, Marriott International Maldives conducted two inspiring events to celebrate women achievements and progress towards equality. These events were held at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort &…
Lonely Planet’s “Give It a Try” series makes a case for mainstream travel experiences that most consider too touristy or unsophisticated. Austin Bush discovers why Porto’s “Worst Tour” might be the perfect way to get under the skin of Portugal’s second city. Walking tours are undoubtedly one of the best ways to get your bearings…
The Lux Collective’s beloved LUX* South Ari Atoll welcomed extraordinary guests for this year’s Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th of March. Following the tradition, the renowned island resort hosted…
With a wealth of sandy beaches and national parks teeming with wildlife, Ghana is a small country with loads to offer adventurous travelers. Not only is Ghana relatively easy to navigate, but the country boasts a stable democracy, welcoming residents, and an array of unique attractions, from incredible festivals to the studios of artisan coffin…
A beach-and-bush holiday in Africa rarely falls into the discount vacation category. But with flexible dates, an open attitude to slow travel and a willingness to trade deluxe wilderness camps for rustic lodging, a trip to Malawi doesn’t have to drain your savings. The bad news is the bulk of your budget will go towards airfare…