What countries have the most amount of allotted vacation time? Recent findings released by Hotels.com, one of the leading online accommodation booking brand, revealed a huge disparity in paid and public holiday entitlements across the globe. Of the 30 nations surveyed, Hotels.com determined the global average of annual leave and public entitlement to be 28 … Read more
The most favorite island for a getaway? Tripadvisor’s inaugural Travelers’ Choice Islands awards recognized more than 100 islands across the globe with amazing ecotourism, snorkeling, swimming, underwater photography, gourmet, entertainment and cultural heritage. “Whether you’re looking for idyllic palm-lined islands, or islands that offer a more cultural experience, you’ll find inspiration in these lists,” said … Read more
Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Stark Differences in National Attitudes Towards Vacation Japanese, Koreans, Americans and Mexicans take fewest vacation days; French, Spanish, German and Brazilian workers take most, according to Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study. Asian workers continue to take the fewest vacation days. Japanese workers trail the field; the average Japanese … Read more
China’s personal luxury market spent 2025 in a state of “recalibration,” which is essentially corporate-speak for everyone collectively deciding to stop panic-buying handbags and start asking if that fifth leather tote is actually worth the price of a small car. According to the latest deep dive from Bain & Company, the market contracted by about … Read more
Forget the “magic mirror” that just tells you you’re the fairest of them all. Clarins has just unleashed the AI Skin Observer, a high-tech looking glass that’s less about flattery and more about a deep-dive into your epidermis. In a move that feels like 1954 met a sci-fi movie and decided to open a spa, … Read more
Sailing yacht is not only a style of life but also freedom, adventure, and an opportunity to discover the world, according to your own laws. By 2025, the world market will be awash with opportunities on the buyer side, both with smooth entry-level cruisers and bluewater boats and high-performance luxury icons. If you are on … Read more