It’s difficult to do justice to Canada’s awe-inspiring landscapes. Words can never fully capture what you see with your eyes – towering snow-capped mountains, azure lakes and lush evergreen forests filled with fascinating wildlife. Covering nearly 10 million sq km (3.8 million sq miles), Canada was built for adventurous hikers. Scout new ways to explore…
Fans of train travel like me are looking toward 2023 with excitement – and a newly expanded to-do list. The magic date on the European train calendar was December 11, when winter timetables kicked in. While not quite matching the bounty of peak summer services, the update udhered in new and reinstated routes, extended services and…
With spectacular vistas, scenic drives and opportunities to spot wildlife, geological marvels and echoes of ancient civilizations, Colorado’s national parks dazzle. Whether you're looking to go on a short stroll with your kids or do some hardcore hiking, there’s a walk for everyone here. And did we mention the sunshine? There is 300 days a year of it. Not…
When thinking of the USA’s majestic national parks, a massive swamp, a seemingly endless swath of the Atlantic Ocean or a 19th-century fort might not immediately come to mind. Yet these places represent three of the country’s most biologically diverse and captivating national parks. And all three are located at the southern tip of Florida. Among some…
The subject matter, the medium, the context: the best exhibitions bring everything together, turning art into a “here and now” experience. In simpler terms, you have to be there to feel it. And there’s plenty to feel at museums across the country in 2023. Whether you want to rekindle a sense of wonder, trace the…
Towering snow-capped mountains, lush evergreen forests filled with wildlife, deep blue coastlines dotted with little towns: this isn’t the setting of a fantasy novel, this is Canada, home to some of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes. Canada spans six time zones across 10 provinces and three territories, and it’s over 5000km (3107 miles) from the…
Peace, quiet and the freshest of air: some of the world’s most remote destinations are sanctuaries of stillness and solitude. These are the kind of destinations that give you the luxury of disconnecting from the glare of a screen as you reconnect with your natural surroundings – and yourself. The following destinations are highlights from…
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Mohamed El Aghoury as General Manager. Aghoury brings with him over two decades of experience in the hospitality…
A bright future beckons for the Maldivian hotel group formerly known as Villa Hotels & Resorts as it reveals a next-generation transformation and rebranding of its properties. Leading Maldivian hotel…
You’ll see lei at birthdays, weddings, graduation parties, luau, even at the airport when you arrive. Defined as a garland or wreath, lei is so much more than just a beautiful adornment. In Hawai'i, it’s the symbol of aloha, it’s something you give to someone you love, it’s a way of showing appreciation – a…