Lagos is top of the mind for most people visiting Nigeria. It’s the country’s long-standing commercial and entertainment capital full of thrills and treats. But then, the city can sometimes be too much to handle. At times like these, Lagosians travel the relatively short distance to nearby cities like Abeokuta and Ibadan, both of which…
High-rise Hong Kong has long been a hive of busy worker bees who depend on the city’s efficient transport system to whisk them from apartment to office to mall to restaurant and back again. Most people use the MTR, a swish subway and train network with more than 150 stations dispersed across Hong Kong Island,…
Ancient Andean recipes and the seafood bounty of the Pacific Ocean are essential elements of the cuisine in Chile. Traditional restaurants fire up iconic dishes that transform corn, potatoes and other staple ingredients into works of art, while vibrant markets dole out time-tested favorites and some of South America's best street food. Given the wide-ranging…
The Maldives has been nominated for the most prestigious title at the 29th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) - World's Leading Destination - for the third year in a row,…
It’s no secret that Nashville is a bachelorette hotspot, and it’s claimed that title for good reason – the enticing combo of great food, great drinks and great music make for an excellent time perfect for celebrating the bride-to-be. But with the power that bachelorettes hold comes great responsibility. How do you plan a trip…
Hong Kong is one of the world’s great urban playgrounds, but this place has another side to its personality beyond the gleaming skyscrapers and shopping malls. Three quarters of the territory is green, dotted with hiking trails and secluded beaches, not to mention dozens of outlying islands bobbing in the South China Sea, some just…
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. October is a gorgeous month to visit Washington, DC: the weather is sunny and cool, and the crowds have…
The Commonwealth of Dominica is a paradox. The island nation, which forms part of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, is an unhurried respite for those looking to disconnect from life's chaos. But the mountainous terrain of deep gorges, riotous verdant foliage, endless trails and bountiful rivers also make it an adventurer's playground. …
Here is a comparison of a Sunrise view VS a Sunset view from a water villa at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Sunrise Views VS Sunset Views from a luxury water…
Texas is best known for its barbecue and Tex-Mex cooking, but there's so much more to the Lone Star state when it comes to great food and drink. A deep legacy of raising cattle has made Texas a meat-lover’s paradise with sizzling steaks fired up on the grill. Texas also has a long coastline with…