In the southeast of Africa, in the embrace of the Indian Ocean, you can find the beautiful tropical island of Mauritius, which is surrounded by smaller, equally beautiful island pearls. Are you looking for white sandy beaches, turquoise blue sea waves, but also magnificent nature? This is Mauritius.
When you dream of the perfect vacation, what do you imagine? A view of the ocean, the green hills of the Italian countryside or the stone walls of castles? Airbnb is a great choice for staying in affordable and quirky houses, but our selection took the whole idea of "renting" to a whole new level. Here is a selection of luxury houses, villas, caves in (exotic) destinations where you can actually afford to stay in them.
Will we ride gondolas around New York in the future? If you're thinking of moving to the capital of the world, we suggest you invest in flood insurance and a gondola, you know, that long, narrow boat with curves at the ends that's intrinsically associated with Venice. Why? A new study finds that many floods, like the one in 2012 when Hurricane Sandy ravaged the US and flooded subways and streets, will be three to 17 times more common by the end of the century.
A new hotel with an innovative concept has opened on the Swedish river Lule. Arctic Bath is a floating hotel and spa where you can enjoy a truly unique wellness vacation.
Every year, more than 20 million tourists visit Venice to admire the magnificent architecture, enjoy the excellent food and watch the gondoliers, who stand on the stern and drive the gondolas. Venice is romantic, poetic and extremely interesting, so it's about time you (re)visit it.
Although we love summer, winter has its own special charms. A magical fairy-tale winter idyll, the smell of cinnamon and other winter spices, enjoying under the covers with a good book, movie or series, with a cup of warm drink are just some of the reasons why I love this period. Because winter is so magical, we immediately think of cabins in the woods where we could spend the whole day.
The 34-year-old captain, Liz Clark, set sail for the world in 2005. Today, after ten years of adventures, she doesn't regret it at all, because she feels free, happy and fulfilled on her journey.
How many world capitals have you already visited and how many of these are European? Of course, Paris and Barcelona are wonderful places to visit or two. The only problem? Everyone else thinks so too. Maybe next time you'll think twice and go to one of the least visited countries in the world instead of a country besieged by tourists. From a Polynesian paradise to a hidden European gem, here are the seven countries with the least number of visitors, according to a World Tourism Organization survey.
These are the European cities with the most polluted air. The results of the study may surprise you.
Luxury is still a term that not only expresses the price of something, but also those intangible qualities of exclusivity, uniqueness and pure pleasure that come from experiencing luxury. Everything from cosmetics to fashion, luxury has become a "value" that everyone has decided to pursue. The same applies to catering, both for gastronomy and for accommodation. Although there are many unique accommodation options in the world, there are only six where luxury is awarded with seven stars. Here are the only six hotels in the world that have seven stars.
Yes, Star Wars fans, you read that right. A hotel based on this sci-fi franchise is opening in Florida in March 2022. In it, guests will be able to embark on an interactive space adventure, test their swordsmanship skills and explore a spaceship.
London's black cab has succumbed to progress! The world of transportation is about to undergo a revolutionary change. Uber, a pioneer in the ride-sharing world, is announcing a surprising partnership with London's iconic black cabs. What does this mean for Londoners and the future of public transport?