Travel & Tours

Returning home after a long trip should be a relief, not a chore. Yet, a stuffy bedroom and a high power bill can quickly ruin the welcome. Creating a restful, eco-friendly sanctuary pays you back every time you return with lower stress, smaller utility bills, and a lighter carbon footprint. This guide focuses on two…

The torch-lit hall of a historic castle echoes in your memory long after you’ve returned home to white walls and flat light.  Many of us relish the thrill of wandering ancient ramparts, yet our living spaces rarely reflect those goose-bump moments. What if the same sense of awe that seized you in a stone fortress…

There’s a special kind of buzz in an airport café: the clinking of cups, boarding calls echoing through glass, and a modern explorer editing drone footage before the next flight boards.  Look closer at that sleek machine perched between a croissant and a passport. It’s not the latest $1,500 ultra-book; it’s a certified refurbished laptop…

You finally arrive in Reykjavík after three flight connections, toss your backpack on the hostel bunk, and realize you have not eaten a real meal or stretched in 14 hours. This feeling is common among solo travelers who often feel run-down during the first 48 hours of a trip.  The good news is that a…

Few thrills beat watching the departure board flip to your dream destination, unless you have eczema or easily irritated skin. Then the countdown includes a side-order of nerves: Will the hotel soap set you off? Will the eight-hour flight leave you red and itchy before you even land?  The strategies below will help keep your…

Set in the sparsely populated Vaavu Atoll, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives offers guests uninterrupted access to abundant marine life, a wide lagoon, and expansive ocean views. Its contemporary overwater villas and…

Students planning to study abroad in the United States have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to educational resources. Whether you are interested in enrolling in an Ivy League school or a technical university, there is a broad range of programs that will cater to your personal academic needs. Take a Course…

Velaa Private Island has announced the official launch of the newly redesigned Lha Velaa Kids Club, developed in collaboration with Worldwide Kids. The refreshed space features vibrant outdoor areas designed…

Now that the warm summer weather is quickly becoming a distant memory, many of us are hoping to enjoy a winter getaway to regions of the world such as the Caribbean. Not only are temperatures here balmy throughout the year, but there are countless islands to explore.However, we also need to remember that planning ahead…

Traveling is one of life’s best experiences, but without a solid budget, it can also become one of the most stressful. From airfare and accommodation to meals and activities, the costs can quickly add up if you don’t plan ahead.  It happens to almost everyone at some point. That’s why having a solid travel budget…