Baring it all in Baden-Baden at the Friedrichsbad bath house
by Ann Ruppenstein Not one to shy away from immersing myself in the real local culture firsthand, I decided to suck it up for the authentic experience. To be or not to be naked, that is the question. I’m in Baden-Baden, Germany, one of the UNESCO-listed Great Spa Towns of Europe, faced with the decision […]
Two bespoke sleep hotels open in Australia and Taiwan
Two new sleep hotels, operated by Emma — The Sleep Company have opened in Sydney, Australia and Taipei, Taiwan. As more travellers seek out a truly restful experience during their vacation, these unique hotels provide a revolutionary travel experience on two different continents. Sleep tourism on the rise Sleep has become a recurring topic of […]
Cruise line adds 10 new Asian countries for 2024-2025 sailings
Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Asia season includes departures from Hong Kong, China; Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; and Singapore to some of the most exciting cities across 10 countries, with a strong focus on Japan. Noordam will sail a series of nine different 14-day itineraries that travel around Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and […]
This Canadian airline is now flying non-stop from Vancouver to Singapore
Air Canada has added non-stop flights between its trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore’s Changi International Airport (SIN). The new route will operate four times weekly beginning April 3, 2024*, onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres, […]
Hyatt brand debuts in Italy with Thompson Rome
Expected to open by mid-2024 in the heart of the Italian capital, Thompson Rome is a 70-room luxury lifestyle hotel that will be the brand’s second property in Europe, joining Thompson Madrid, which opened in 2022, and the previously announced Thompson Vienna, which is slated to join the portfolio in 2025. The Thompson Hotels brand […]
New international train ticketing platform launches in Canada
International rail ticketing platform, Rail Online, has launched in the U.S. and Canada. Rail Online is a new rail booking platform, offering fairer fares for American and Canadian passengers, with carrier fare price matching, instant refunds on e-tickets and, most importantly, no foreign currency transaction fees, with customers able to book in local US or Canadian dollars. […]
Canada’s billion-dollar casino announces grand opening
The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto officially opens June 20, 2023. This landmark development will revolutionize Toronto’s entertainment landscape, creating an exhilarating experience for gaming enthusiasts and entertainment lovers alike. With transformative architecture, the new, modern Great Canadian Toronto encompasses a staggering 328,000 square feet of gaming space, including more than 4,800 slot machines and […]
Celebrity Cruises unveils details of newest mega ship
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled details of its newest resort at sea, Celebrity Ascent, once it launches this November. Celebrity Cruises is once again making waves with the arrival of its fourth Edge Series ship. Celebrity Ascent will be the newest ship based in South Florida for the 2023-2024 Caribbean season. Cruising out of Port Everglades […]
5 reasons to visit Cappadocia at least once
Cappadocia is one of the most breathtaking regions in Türkiye, attracting tourists with its breathtaking natural beauty and historical locations. This ‘fairy-tale region’ offers a unique experience every season with its cave hotels, colourful hot-air balloons, peculiar cultural stops, and thousands of years old viticulture and pottery-making heritage. Here are five reasons why you should […]
Desert oasis opens in the United Arab Emirates
For travellers seeking unparalleled opulence in true Emirati style, the desert oasis of Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in the United Arab Emirates is now offering the chance to stay in complete privacy amid the dunes at the all-new four-bedroom Sahra Villa and two-bedroom Al Sarab Villa complete with its own private majlis. Located a few minutes’ drive from the resort […]