Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is captivating in its own right: from the sprawling Fushimi Inari-Taisha shrine to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in the western suburbs. But its location at the heart of the Kansai region makes it a great base for exploring farther afield, including nearby castles and fabled hot springs. These are the…
Jamaica is its own ting man, unlike any other place. Be it the creativity of its arts scene, the cuisine or the culture that birthed reggae music, Jamaica lives up to the hype as one of the most popular Caribbean destinations. The 14 unique parishes encourage a slower type of travel, which explains why so many visitors find themselves coming back…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) is representing the destination to travel trade and consumers at Tourism EXPO Japan. This is the first in-person event MMPRC…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) is gearing up to promote the Maldives as a destination in the French market through two consecutive activities this September;…
As the year draws to a close, Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of resorts in the Maldives have curated special packages and themes inspiring guests from around the world to come together…
Namibia, located on the southwest edge of southern Africa, is one of the continent's safest and most budget-friendly countries to visit. If you want to stretch your money and get the most out of your vacation, there are cheap options so you don't sacrifice any of the magnificent sites and experiences the country has to…
Florida is blessed with more than 1300 miles of beautiful coastline and a party vibe that pervades everywhere from the Panhandle to South Beach and the Florida Keys. But for travelers who want to dive deeper into the Sunshine State, all manner of surprising adventures and wildlife encounters await. Obviously, there's a time and place…
With 5000 years of art in galleries occupying some 2.2 million sq ft, the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers enough to keep an art lover occupied for years. But what if you only have an hour? A visit to this great New York City institution doesn’t need to be a schlep – provided you do…
Vast landscapes stretch between volcanoes and ice-capped mountains. Coastal roads snake around fjords, passing fishing villages, isolated churches and the odd sheep bleating on the roadside. Iceland’s countryside is as diverse as it is grand. It's also relatively tiny – at roughly 40,000 sq miles, it's a tad smaller than the state of Ohio. But…
Natural playgrounds and all-season outdoor recreation define the “City of Trees.” Boise’s 160 miles of trails, picturesque river, community ski hill, unique urban parks and pedestrian greenbelt practically demand adventure. Though Boise might feel a little more lived-in than touristy, its laid-back, friendly demeanor is refreshing; want to stop at the brewery in your bike…