Want to re-live your gap year without the grog, the grunge and the go-go bars? Try Koh Yao Yai. God is important here. The evocative call to prayer is carried on the island breeze five times a day. A subtle reminder you may be in Thailand, but Koh Yao Yai offers a more ethereal experience. […]
The 24-metre maxi-catamaran, Spirit of Ponant, is set to launch in June this year, as the cruise operator looks to broaden its intimate sailing options. The new luxury catamaran accommodates up to 12 guests and four crew (a chef selected by Ponant, a seaman, a steward and a captain) and provides guests a cruise experience […]
Dubai International Airport offers the most luxurious experience for passengers, but there’s one Australian airport to make the top five, according to data from travel insurance provider, AllClear. Across the globe, the most luxurious airports feature indoor gardens, swimming pools, Michelin-star restaurants and even gold courses. After analysing 1,800 airports and scoring them on their […]
TripAdvisor just released its 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award for the world’s best beaches – and just one Australian foreshore has made the cut. Much to many Australian beachgoers’ dismay, just one local shoreline has made the top 25 cut-off, with Manly taking out the seventh spot. Sorry Bondi. Praia da Falesia in Portugal’s Algarve is the number […]
Nestled between a mountain and the ocean, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal enjoys a setting filled with natural beauty. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel blends into its landscape with sand-hued buildings covered in stone, but it also adds all the right touches: a sinuous infinity pool on the beach; circular spa treatment rooms connected […]
North Korea will welcome its first foreign tourists since closing its borders during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to news reports, a hint the isolated nation may be considering a revival of its small tourism industry amid growing tensions on the international stage. Key Facts A group of Russian tourists are expected to visit North Korea […]
An unprecedented six countries share the top spot this year, providing visa-free access to a record 194 countries, Henley & Partners’ 2024 Passport Index reveals. Four European countries join previous champions Singapore and Japan in the 2024 Passport Index, which is based on data from the International Air Transport Association, providing their citizens with access […]
Hong Kong’s highly anticipated Regent Hotel had its grand opening last month, marking a remarkable evolution since its debut in 1980. Escape the commotion of the city as you enter the new Regent Hong Kong. The lobby surrounds you in sleek serenity. Black granite covers the floors and walls, 16 translucent screens come embedded with […]
In a cozy corner spot off Gilbert Street in the Adelaide suburb of Goodwood, you’ll find a three-year-old wine bar called Good Gilbert. So far, so ordinary. This story appeared in Issue 8 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy or become a premium member. But Wilson Shawyer’s part-bar-part-diner was recently named Australia’s […]
Online accommodation marketplace Airbnb has revealed where app-users are searching for their next holiday destinations. As 2023 comes to a close, Airbnb has revealed the emerging destinations that holiday-goers are looking up on its app. In a blog post, the company said 2024 will be a “year of globetrotting”. Of course, the Paris Olympics is […]