Lewis and Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, has been ranked fifth best island in the world by TripAdvisor, as Scotland dominates lists with two more isles named in Europe’s top 10
Increased Demand for Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations & Authentic, Local Experiences. The spa travel is on the rise in North America, which is the now the world’s largest wellness travel market, generating over 40% of the total dollars spent in that global segment, according to ‘State of Spa Travel’ report by SpaFinder Wellness 365, an annual insight … Read more
Panama is the best place to retire, while Spain is top retirement haven in Europe Panama is the “World’s Best Retirement Haven in 2014” according to InternationalLiving.com’s Global Retirement Index 2014. Panama, Ecuador, Malaysia, Costa Rica and Spain are the top 5 best destinations for good-value living around the world. The index features 24 countries, … Read more
For travelers looking for inspiration for their 2014 travel planning, TripAdvisor put a spotlight on some amazing destinations that caught the eye of travelers this past year. Havana, Costa Rica, Nepal, Israel are among the winners of the 2013 Travelers’ Choice™ Awards for Destinations on the Rise. The awards highlight 54 spots globally that … Read more
An emerging travel trend is good news for both the eco-tourism industry and the environment, according to The Lodge at Chaa Creek, a Belizean eco-resort specialising in comfortable back to nature adventures. “You’re hearing words like ‘rustic-luxe’ and ‘glamping’ now, along with descriptions such as casual luxury, which we coined as our tagline back in … Read more
The Riviera Maya or Mayan Riviera extends along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, from Puerto Morelos in the north to Felipe Carrillo Puerto in the south. The locale is often described as full of magic, with a rich habitat of flora and fauna and many natural wonders, including the deep turquoise … Read more