WELLNESS TRAVEL HITS THE ROAD WITH LEXUS "REATREATS IN MOTION"
WELLNESS TRAVEL HITS THE ROAD WITH LEXUS "REATREATS IN MOTION" - Automaker offering self-guided retreats to recharge travelers Lexus is elevating the American road trip. To meet the growing need for deeper, meaningful experiences that promote wellbeing, Lexus is putting travelers behind the wheel in its first-ever “Retreats in Motion” program. These five-day, four-night driving retreats allow guests to take a scenic, restorative drive in a new 2021 Lexus IS between two of the brand's luxury hotel partners, with curated self-…
ONLY 12% OF AMERICANS PLAN SPRING BREAK TRAVEL, POLL SAYS
ONLY 12% OF AMERICANS PLAN SPRING BREAK TRAVEL, POLL SAYS - The spring break season is traditionally the first major travel period of the year—but only about one in eight Americans plans a spring break trip this year, according to polling data by Destination Analysts. And despite the nationwide progress on vaccines, spring break travel intentions actually appear to be dropping: the 12% who plan to travel for spring break is down from 16% the week prior—the first time that question was polled. The data suggests that Americans remain wary ab…
YEAR ROUND SURFING AT ITS BEST AT NIYAMA PRIVATE ISLANDS MALDIVES
YEAR ROUND SURFING AT ITS BEST AT NIYAMA PRIVATE ISLANDS MALDIVES - Renowned professional surf photographer, Erick Proost is to start a three-month residency at Niyama Private Islands in the Maldives, the only luxury resort in the Maldives with its own wave breaking onto the shore and a perfect island to surf in Maldives . Returning to the resort for the third time, Erick will be available from 8 March to capture action images of guests riding the waves during their stay at the resort. Niyama Private Islands has two islands – Play and Chi…
4 WAYS TO GIVE BACK WHILE TRAVELING
Photo by Ishan @seefromthesky on Unsplash 4 WAYS TO GIVE BACK WHILE TRAVELING - Traveling is a superb way to open your mind and understand that not everyone has the same privileges as you do. With the increase in cheap air travel and social media, the travel industry was thriving before the pandemic struck. But, while traveling gives you the adventure of a lifetime, it shouldn’t be solely about you. Any traveler interested in ethical exploration should also consider how they can give back during their journey. Shop Local If you mak…
THAILAND'S TOURISM SECTOR SEEKS TO REOPEN COUNTRY BY 1ST OF JULY
THAILAND'S TOURISM SECTOR SEEKS TO REOPEN COUNTRY BY 1ST OF JULY - Inbound international tourism sector in Thailand says vaccines are a game changer that allow for the reopening of the country and for quarantine requirements to be dropped L eading international tourism companies in Thailand have launched a campaign to reopen the country’s borders from 1 July 2021. The #OpenThailandSafely campaign was launched 2 March with the support of over 15 major companies including YAANA Ventures, Minor Group, Asian Trails, Capella Hotels and Reso…
THAILAND REMAINS OPEN FOR ALL VISITORS
THAILAND REMAINS OPEN FOR ALL VISITORS - Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn has confirmed that the Special Tourist Visa program is still ongoing and open to all countries, including the UK. Bangkok and five other provinces are currently under restrictions but this has not had any effect on the number of STV applicants wanting a relaxing beach holiday in Thailand. Tourists can also fly to the country using the 45-day tourist visa that enables you to visit the kingdom for up to 90 days. It's just like Quarantine in Th…
TOP IDEAS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE VACATION
Photo by Marianela O.M on Unsplash TOP IDEAS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE VACATION - 2020 has not been a good year for travel enthusiasts. As travel restrictions start to lift and resorts and others in the industry find ways to offer safe vacations, travel is starting to open up again for 2021. If you’ve missed out on your usual trips this year, then you might want to make up for it with an unforgettable vacation in 2021. But where should you do it? Book An Experience Vacation Instead of just booking your usual trip, and going sightseeing or…
BANGKOK NAMED 'BEST LEISURE CITY IN ASIA-PACIFIC' FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
BANGKOK NAMED 'BEST LEISURE CITY IN ASIA-PACIFIC' FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR - Readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific have once again named Bangkok the 'Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific', helping Thailand's capital city retain its crown for the fifth consecutive year. This also marks a record 10th time Bangkok has won this award since 2008. Each year , Business Traveller Asia-Pacific confers the awards based on votes cast by its readers and subscribers. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Autho…
CHASING THE AURORA BOREALIS IN ALASKA
CHASING THE AURORA BOREALIS IN ALASKA - What do walrus heads, warriors and dragons all have in common? They all play a role in the mythos surrounding the aurora borealis. Nowadays we look to the heavens and know that electrons from space are colliding with nitrogen and oxygen gases in the sky to create ethereal auroras in greens, reds, pinks and blues. But in the days of yore peoples would craft fantastic stories about what was occurring in the night sky. Here in Alaska, the most well-known aurora legend told by the indigenous people of the …
A WARM MESSAGES FROM NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Delivers a Dose of Kiwi Hospitality - A series of films showcasing New Zealand's values of kaitiakitanga (care for the land), manaakitanga (hospitality), integrity, and ingenuity were launched today in Singapore The series is produced in partnership between Tourism New Zealand, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Ministry for Primary Industries, Education New Zealand, and New Zealand Story. The films aim to showcase New Zealand as a great place to live, study in, buy products from, invest in, and visit again when the tim…
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