Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced plans Wednesday for a luxury tourism destination on its northwestern coast, the latest in a series of mega projects as the oil-reliant kingdom seeks to diversify. The project…
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Hotspots, not trouble spots: Africa seeks tourism boom
Africa draws just five percent of the world’s tourists despite boasting attractions ranging from the Pyramids and Victoria Falls to wildlife safaris and endless strips of pristine beach. But the continent’s huge potential can be…
#Travel: 3 Tips for traveling during Hurricane and Typhoon Season
On the heels of one of the strongest typhoons in recent years to hit Philippines and Hong Kong, Typhoon Mangkhut, as a traveler, it’s always important to know what to do if you’re ever stuck in…
#Travel: Love Museums? TripAdvisor unveils Top 10 Museums in the World
Love museums? Visiting museums are a great way to learn about local culture, history and make a vacation even more memorable! TripAdvisor®, the travel planning and booking site, today announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice® awards…
Introducing: Qingdao, the modern center of Chinese beer culture
The 28th Qingdao International Beer Festival, held from July 20 to August 26 of this year, featured more than 200 beer brands from over 30 countries and regions. Beer enthusiasts enjoyed the refreshing taste of more than…
What you wear can impact your mood on vacations: Study
Travel and fashion are a perfect match with almost half of all global travelers agreeing that looking their best while on vacation is important. Whether functional or fashionable, a vacation wardrobe is a big…
#Travel: Have you heard of Roatán in the Bay Islands of Honduras?
Travelers seeking the perfect weekend destination in Central America will love Roatán in the Bay Islands of Honduras. The picture-perfect island offers spectacular turquoise waters, plenty of beach and watersports, adventure, nightlife, fine dining, and the comfort of top-notch luxury…
#Travel: Six of the best cities to see from the water
Whether it’s the ocean, a great river or a major lake, some of the world’s most popular cities have been shaped by their proximity to water. And for many visitors, the water remains the best…
#Travel: Morocco’s ancient city of Volubilis rises again
Situated in a fertile plain at the foot of Mount Zerhoun, the sprawling remains of Morocco’s oldest Roman site — Volubilis — have survived pillage and long periods of neglect. After decades of decay, however,…
AFAR Launches New Travel Photography Awards
AFAR Media has launched the AFAR Travel Photography Awards in partnership with United Airlines and LensCulture. The competition is open to entries from around the world and in a variety of image types, including landscape,…