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Festive is truly here as the year comes to an end, and Santa is busy getting everything ready for Christmas. One such gift he comes bearing all the way from…

Earlier this week, IMTM hosted a weekend full of lively discussions on sustainable tourism in the  Maldives. The 2-day Sustainable Tourism Forum (STF) was held on 3rd and 4th of…

There’s gotta be a dozen people on your holiday list who could use an escape and are dreaming of far-off lands. Keeping in the tradition of our annual gift guide, we scoured our years of packing lists and looked to our circle of globetrotting friends for their tested-and-approved picks. What we’ve come up with are…

With rows of Christmas trees lending the sidewalks their piney scent and glittering lights everywhere you look, New York City is a magical place around the winter holidays.  It’s also massively crowded and often cold, with the propensity to be very expensive (all that holiday cheer can really add up). Since you’ll want to be prepared,…

India seems like dozens of countries rolled into one. Every Indian state is as large and diverse as a nation, and you’ll want to take your time navigating this enormous and fascinating country. The good news is that visas are easy to obtain and allow plenty of time for exploring.  Here’s everything you need to…

As one of the most isolated inhabited archipelagos on the planet – more than 2000 miles to the closest mainland in either direction – it’s rarely cheap to get to Hawaii, let alone to check off must-do bucket-list items across the state. But in the land of aloha, free attractions, activities and events abound if…

Looking for a great reason to start planning your next adventure? In this series, we share the most compelling events, attractions and experiences that will have you booking a trip to the world’s most exciting destinations.  Poetry pilgrims rejoice: the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts has reopened after a two-year closure. Part of a…

California's bounty of gorgeous interior mountains reveals a whole new side of America’s most geographically diverse state. With some of the best ski resorts in the country – rivaling those from Colorado to Switzerland – along with nearly three dozen options to choose from, it’s time to discover why winter in California might just be the best…

Austin, Texas, is known as a great outdoor destination, the live music capital of Texas and the center for all things ‘weird’ in the Lone Star State. Although it may not be renowned for being a family-friendly destination, the reality is that families with kids of all ages will discover that the capital of Texas is…

While February may be the shortest month in the year, you can pack some serious travel into this 28-day delight. Whether you need a restful break after the holiday season or an exhilarating adventure to kick-start your year, there’s a perfect destination just waiting for you.  Here are some of our favorite places to go…