The airline’s return to Victoria comes as conflict in the Middle East forces travellers to rethink how they get between Australia and Europe. Key Takeaways Key Background Middle East airspace has become increasingly unreliable since conflict escalated in the region. The UAE temporarily closed its airspace this week as a precautionary measure, and carriers including […]
Have you ever dreamed about escaping to your own private island? Through a new initiative called “Your Swedish Island,” Sweden is giving travelers the chance to win an island for a year. Have you ever dreamed about quitting your job and living in paradise? What about escaping to your own private island? Sweden is making that dream […]
Some parts of the world are not suffering from overtourism and would be very happy with a little travel love. Here’s where to visit to avoid the crowds and follow the paths least traveled in 2026. It’s easy to think of the same destinations when planning a holiday, but some of these are under immense […]
From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, the 68th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the finest hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and cruise restaurants. Luxury travel is sailing into a new era. Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards mark this evolution with historic milestones, including the world’s first Five-Star cruise and the inaugural Five-Star restaurant at sea. […]
From the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix to Slovenia’s Pogi Challenge and Zagreb’s luminous Festival of Lights, here are the 12 best European events this year. This year, over 42,800 travelers worldwide were asked by European Best Destinations which European event would they most like to experience in 2026. From an initial list of […]
Emirates has confirmed plans to relaunch its Wolgan Valley resort on the western side of the Blue Mountains in mid-2026 through a partnership with Marriott International, marking the global debut of the Ritz-Carlton Lodge brand. Key Takeaways Key Background Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort opened in 2009 as an all-inclusive luxury property on the western side […]
Looking to escape the crowds but not the buzz? Tripadvisor’s 2026 awards reveal the destinations that will pop this year, from remote Atlantic islands to cities you already know and love. The birth of a new year always brings with it a raft of awards and top tens covering every conceivable aspect of travel. Many […]
Australia’s passport has slipped one place in Henley’s 2026 global rankings, now tied for seventh as visa-free access falls to 182 destinations. Here’s which countries came out on top. Singapore and Japan, the top two passports a year ago, held on to their superior ranking as the world’s most powerful. In 2026, however, Japan is […]
From Nicosia to Oxford, here are the ten European cities chosen in an annual poll of experts and travellers of the best places to visit for culture in 2026. European Best Destinations (EBD) has selected ten European cities in their annual poll of best places to visit for culture in 2026. The selection was made […]
From the icy frontiers of Antarctica to the beaches of Zanzibar, here are the 20 best places to travel in the coming year. There will be plenty of events worth traveling for in 2026. The Winter Olympics are coming to Italy in February, the FIFA World Cup will sweep across North America in June and […]