Travel & Tours

In celebration of Global Wellness Day on 10 June, JOALI BEING - the first wellbeing island of its kind on the pristine isle of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll, Maldives –…

Scotland is a stronghold of child-friendly favorites, and you’re here for superlative, soul-stirring experiences that ambush parents as much as itchy-footed kids. Take the road north from Edinburgh — leaving behind three fantasy brick-block castles and passing through a storied countryside home to tales of giant water spirits and a humped, ancient loch monster— and,…

Intour Maldives, leading luxury travel agency and the only Serandipian DMC partner based in the Maldives, is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 27th year of operations. Since its…

It’s no exaggeration to say the movement for LGBTIQ+ rights would not exist without lesbian bars.  Yet even before the challenges of the pandemic, these crucial community spots were becoming an endangered species. Today, of the nearly 69,000 watering holes in the USA, a mere 27 of them are lesbian bars – down from about 200…

Depending on whom you ask, the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia is either at the pizza shop without a phone number, in a Home Depot parking lot, or only available in the visitors’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park baseball stadium.  Other regions may have their signature dishes, but in Philly, the cheesesteak is our civic identity.…

Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, an oasis of serenity nestled in the  heart of the Maldives, joyfully marks its 6th anniversary. As the resort reflects on this milestone, it  humbly extends…

JOALI Maldives, the first and only art-immersive resort in the Maldives located on Muravandhoo Island in the Raa Atoll, announces its 2023 Kids’ Summer Camp. Fringed by pristine white-sand beaches…

Is Venice overpriced? In some ways, sure, but not in others. The bad news is that hotels and restaurants tend to charge premium rates in this small city, where there’s no room to build anything new, and public transport tickets are eye-watering. But then there’s the good: the main sights are free, cheap bar snacks…

Lonely Planet’s People You Meet series profiles people we think you should meet on your journey – those who make lasting impressions and help you connect more deeply with the destination.  “How do you like my artwork?” says Almir Ahmetagic, a wry smile creeping across his face as he points to a large dent in…

Little did I know when I moved to Switzerland a decade ago, that I’d still be here now. But with its supermodel looks, fine weather, easy-peasy public transport, multilingual mindset and penchant for cheese and wine, this is a country where it’s easy to get comfortable – even if it is a bit on the…