From the surf beaches of the Pacific coast and the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the Galapagos Islands and the humid Amazon Basin, Ecuador serves up epic travel experiences in every season, all in an area only slightly larger than Colorado. Compared to its enormous neighbors, Ecuador offers a taste of South America on…
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives has partnered with Middle East based wellness center, SEVA Experience, to bring its leading yoga, meditation and holistic program to the beautiful Maldivian blues from 7-11th…
A team of journalists from India are visiting the Maldives, upon invitation by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives), to immerse themselves in the tourism offers,…
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San Francisco is an easy place to visit. Dress codes are nearly nonexistent, and its self-aware laid-back culture keeps formalities to a minimum. But there are a few things a savvy traveler can do ahead of a trip to make the most of their time in the Bay Area, such as reserve restaurant tables. Once…
Marriott International Maldives and the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT) have collaborated to launch the Maldives' first Laundry Certification Program, which has been approved by the Maldives National Skills Development…
The drive along Italy's Amalfi Coast, preferably in a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider, is the stuff of travel legend. And it's just one of dozens of epic road trip routes in this fascinating, richly layered country. Don't be put off by stories of impatient local drivers – the countryside here was made for exploring by…
Regularly cited as one of the best-value countries to visit in South America, Colombia is a place where your cash is destined to go further. With fixed-price lunch menus and inexpensive pola (beer), you can dine like a king, and hostels are plentiful and cheap. A network of affordable interregional buses and low-cost airlines means you…
India is a place that overwhelms your senses in the best possible way – nowhere else delivers quite the same barrage of sights, sounds, sensations – and yes, even smells – as this continent-sized country at the heart of Asia. It would take a lifetime to see all of India, let alone understand every nuance…
If you're going to Dubrovnik, chances are you're wondering where you should stay to make the most of your trip. Depending on how long you've got, you could experience Dubrovnik's fascinating history and rich culture first-hand, or perhaps spend the bulk of your time relaxing with a leisurely break by the sea. You might want a…