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British tourists head to snowy Lapland seeking Santa Claus 15 Dec 2021 - 03:23 pm

Helsinki: Santa Claus and heavy snowfalls are attracting British tourists back to Lapland, bolstering Finland's industry that has been hit hard by the...

Omicron-related rules cause setbacks for international air travel 07 Dec 2021 - 08:49 pm

New travel restrictions prompted by the Omicron coronavirus variant have dealt a setback to the nascent recovery in international flights, creating delays and...

Is travel safe during the pandemic this holiday season? 22 Nov 2021 - 10:00 pm

Is travel safe during the pandemic this holiday season? It depends. It can be safe if you're fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but officials...

Do look down: Scaling one of NYC's tallest skyscrapers 09 Nov 2021 - 09:20 am

New York: As I climbed the narrow metal steps on the edge of the skyscraper, the safety harness that kept me attached to...

Hotels rethink the concierge: From selfies to sustainability 02 Nov 2021 - 04:09 pm

Looking to increase your vacation selfie game?Don't worry, Eduardo Vallin has you covered. As "Instagram concierge” at the W Punta de Mita hotel...

In the Scottish Highlands, a hiking dream fulfilled 16 Oct 2021 - 02:37 pm

Years ago, when our kids were in preschool, my husband and I had what seemed like a crazy pipe dream: Once a year,...

Putin fans get a chance to holiday like him in Siberia 15 Oct 2021 - 06:14 pm

MOSCOW - Russians will be able to retrace President Vladimir Putin's footsteps in his beloved Siberian holiday spots under plans being developed by...

Uber will now track your flight and wait for you at the airport 07 Oct 2021 - 02:55 pm

Uber is introducing options meant to ease airport-pickup headaches. For travelers who reserve rides in advance, a choice now available at two dozen...

Origami makers take form to new heights at Tokyo museum 22 Sep 2021 - 02:58 pm

Tokyo: Intricate works of art created by folding colorful pieces of paper can been seen at the Tokyo Origami Museum located near the...

Room without a view - French war bunker reborn as guesthouse 25 Aug 2021 - 04:05 pm

Saint-Pabu, France: A bunker built by German troops in northern France during World War Two has been restored and refitted as an underground...

Venice set to charge tourists for entry from next summer 21 Aug 2021 - 01:31 pm

Venice plans to charge visitors for access and set entrance quotas from the summer of 2022, according to newspaper Stampa. The Italian city,...

Moldova invites visitors to enjoy its hidden oasis 27 Jul 2021 - 09:37 am

Doha: A hidden gem in Eastern Europe, The Republic of Moldova lies between Romania and Ukraine and is opening its arms and warmly...

Jordan sees hopes of tourism revival after 2020 collapse 11 Jul 2021 - 04:58 pm

AMMAN: Hoping for customers, Ahmad Nassar is dusting and polishing the trinkets and souvenirs in his tourist shop in Madaba, an ancient town...

Top Ten: These are the world's most powerful passports 08 Jul 2021 - 03:57 pm

Doha: The Henley Passport Index has released its latest ranking and analysis on the world's most powerful passports. The Henley Passport Index is...

All Aboard! 1st post-pandemic cruise ship readies to sail 26 Jun 2021 - 06:41 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida: The first cruise ship to leave a US port since the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to a 15-month standstill...

Blue Origin auctions a rocket trip to space with Bezos 12 Jun 2021 - 04:01 pm

Seattle: Want to bid for a seat on a spaceship ride with Jeff Bezos? You'll need to be quick - and you'll probably...

No camel rides in Tunisian town as Covid slowly kills tourism 25 May 2021 - 01:23 pm

EL JEM, Tunisia: Two Bulgarian visitors stood in the ancient El Jem amphitheatre, one of Tunisia's top attractions, alone apart from swallows flitting...