Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) is thrilled to introduce an elevated concept for the highly anticipated TTM Travel Summit 2023. Building upon 6 years of success, this year's summit promises an…
With a well-deserved reputation for being costly, San Francisco and the entire Bay Area regularly top the charts of the USA’s most expensive places to live. While it’s possible to spend unlimited sums on a visit to SF, there are ways to make your trip more affordable. Discounted flights aren't hard to find, thanks to plenty…
When your taxi to the nightclub is a 2.5-hour journey on a 5500-ton CalMac ferry, you know you’re in for an interesting time. Some 40 miles west of the Scottish town of Oban in the dreamy archipelago of the Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Coll is a place for relaxation and exploration, for dodging the crowds and daydreaming…
In Lonely Plan-it, we take you step by step through how we put together some of the most complicated travel adventures. We asked Juan Martinez to explain how he planned an overland trip across West Africa. West Africa can often test your patience in unexpected ways. And it also rewards you with an unmatched adventure.…
Let’s be honest, Alaska isn’t the US’s most economical destination. But with some creative planning and an ability to trade luxury for a grittier experience, a trip up north doesn’t have to destroy your credit card. The good news is that an entry ticket to Alaska’s abundant wilderness is refreshingly gratis: hiking and backcountry camping are invariably…
Want an adrenaline-fueled adventure? Would you prefer to relax by the sea? Or maybe you’re keen to absorb some culture at a festival? August is prime time for an epic escape, and whatever you’re after. So check out some of our recommendations for where to travel this August and start planning your next adventure. Where…
Boston is an incredible outdoor interactive museum, perfect for people of all ages to explore. From wandering the historic sites where patriots fought for US independence to studying Boston's art collections, both indoors and out, with elements that are quirky, creepy, funny and funky, there is plenty to appeal to children's creative little minds. There…
Zürich ticks all the family-travel boxes when it comes to order, cleanliness and safety. It has efficient, reliable transport systems and ubiquitous amenities such as baby-changing facilities and parks with play areas. Many hotels have dedicated family or interconnecting rooms, and it’s usually no problem squeezing in a cot or an extra bed at guesthouses…
For all its lavish castles, ornamented palaces and hunting estates for the well-to-do, Scotland is a nation of shrewd spenders. Small wonder locals are said to have short arms and deep pockets, meaning theirs is a culture often driven by the need to save money, spend wisely and maximize fun. Virtue is always found in…
The French-speaking Swiss city of Lausanne is often overlooked by visitors in favor of its bigger, more famous neighbour, Geneva, but that’s a mistake. Rich in art and culture, with a youthful vibe and a gorgeous lakeside location, Lausanne may be a small city, but it has a lot to say for itself. From beaches and boat…