Travel & Tours

The Maldives is home to over 25 species of sharks, including the magnificent whale shark. There are several species you will often encounter like blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, hammerhead…

LUX* South Ari Atoll, a well-loved resort of The Lux Collective, is proud to present its upcoming Artist in Residence programme with international motivational speaker, world-class athlete and celebrated artist…

It was blizzarding in Quebec City; the forecast was calling for ten inches of snow and a high temp of 8°F. You’d think this would’ve been a day to stay home, but no, that’s not how the Quebecois roll. They bundle up the kids, put grandma on a ski-wheelchair (no joke!), and pack their Caribou…

Some people like to relax on their summer vacations. Some like to stay active. And yet others seek out invigorating, adrenaline-pumping, even grueling holidays that test their endurance and deliver the ultimate in thrills. If you’re in the last group, read on. Adapted from Lonely Planet’s The Bikepackers’ Guide to the World, the itineraries below…

A trip to Kenya is synonymous with safari, and rightfully so. Kenya’s national parks teem with wildlife, with the most famous being Maasai Mara Game Reserve, famous for the Big Five – lion, leopard, black rhino, elephant and buffalo – and the Nilotic Maasai tribe with their distinct red traditional shuka (checkered cloth). But Kenya…

Of course you’re going to Bermuda for the beaches. But there’s much more to do on this tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean than plonk yourself on the sand. While Bermuda is not part of the Caribbean, it shares the same history of colonial influences, pirate outlaws and distilling rum, and a similarly fascinating hinterland…

Cuba is a Caribbean paradise, but because of the island’s tumultuous history and international relations, its visa rules can be complicated – especially for visitors from the US. We've rounded up all the key information you need to know about Cuba’s entry requirements, including details on the various types of visas, how to secure them and…

San José and the Central Valley of Costa Rica have some of the most pleasant weather in the world, with average daily temperatures of 24–28ºC (75–82ºF). Days can be warm and nights cool, but the mercury stays consistent every month of the year. The climate is so accommodating that josefinos tend to get spoiled, complaining about the…

To a first-time traveler, Cuba can seem like a confusing jigsaw puzzle, particularly if you’re breaking free of the resorts and traveling around on your own. The Spanish spoken here is fast and hard to decipher, every street has two different names, and the country’s fickle and highly complicated monetary situation could fill its own…

Emptied your pockets on world-class habanos cigars and Cuban añejo rum? Don't fret, Havana still has plenty to offer you.  From stunning views to small, leafy gardens hidden in plain sight and underground bunkers dating back to the Cold War, these seven free things to do in Havana will make going gratis a breeze. Get local…