Maldives, Oberoi Rajvilas, Singapore Airlines, Istanbul Airport, among top winners at Travel + Leisure Awards Travel + Leisure reveals the winners of its highly anticipated 2024 World's Best Awards, highlighting the best travel destinations and organizations across the globe. In its 29th year, the 2024 World's Best survey results showcase the dynamic nature of the global travel landscape, highlighting emerging trends and destinations that are resonating with today's travelers. The complete list of award winners is available now on TravelandLeisure.com and in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands July 19. Spanning 125 category lists, this year's survey results showcase a range of surprises and milestones, including the emergence of a new top domestic airline JSX, iGA Is...
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Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort has announced the arrival of Yantra, Singapore’s celebrated Indian dining destination, for an exclusive month-long pop-up event. From 25 July to 25 August, Yantra will transform the culinary landscape with a rich tapestry of flavours that honour India’s vibrant culinary traditions. Under the creative direction of culinary historian Pritha Sen and Executive Chef Pinaki Ray, Yantra Unveiled promises an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Embracing a philosophy that blends reverence for tradition with innovative flair, the menu showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. Each dish is meticulously crafted using rare and premium ingredients sourced from across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, promising a sensory adventure u...
Read MoreAuthentic program is part of DAS FEST in the Günther-Klotz-Anlage Karlsruhe Music, dance, culinary delights, a bazaar, yoga, hands-on activities and information about India - all in the heart of Karlsruhe: this year's INDIA SUMMER DAYS will once again offer a wide range of activities from Friday to Sunday, 19 to 21 July 2024. Parallel to the activities around the DAS FEST stages in the Günther-Klotz-Anlage, the “Indian village" will once again be integrated in the area of the active playground with free admission. Whether classical, folk or popular music, table or string instruments, classical dance styles from many regions of India, the Bollywood moves familiar from films, cricket demonstration, puppet show, workshops or hands-on yoga: the Indian village offers numerous insights, allo
Read MoreThe sand dunes of Chile's Atacama desert, the driest on the planet, have been blanketed by white and purple blooms in recent days after early rains caused flowers to spring up in the dead of the Southern Hemisphere winter. The Atacama has been dubbed the "flowering desert," with resistant seeds and bulbs enduring the harsh weather to pop up as flowers every few years in the spring. But recent heavy rains, attributed to the weather phenomenon known as El Nino, have caused them to bloom early. There have not yet been enough winter blooms to officially be considered an occurrence of the "flowering desert," according to Cesar Pizarro, who heads biodiversity conservation for the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), an organization run by the Chilean government. But more rains are expe
Read MoreLast month was the hottest June on record, the EU's climate change monitoring service said on Monday, continuing a streak of exceptional temperatures that some scientists said puts 2024 on track to be the world's hottest recorded year. Every month since June 2023 - 13 months in a row - has ranked as the planet's hottest since records began, compared with the corresponding month in previous years, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly bulletin. FILE PHOTO: Muslim pilgrims drink water during extremely hot weather, on the first day of the Satan stoning ritual, during the annual haj pilgrimage, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2024. REUTERS/Saleh Salem The latest data suggest 2024 could outrank 2023 as the hottest year since records began after...
Read MoreTo get tourists to act more sustainably Wonderful Copenhagen is launching a new initiative: Pay for a variety of Copenhagen attractions with climate-friendly actions. There is a need to change the mindset of tourists and encourage green choices. Data show a large willingness as 82% say they want to act sustainably, but only 22% have changed their behaviour. This is why Copenhagen's official tourism organisation introduces CopenPay - a new initiative transforming green actions into currency for cultural experiences. It is Copenhagen's ambition to inspire visitors to make conscious green choices and help bridge the large gap between the desire to act sustainably and their actual behaviour. CopenPay rewards actions such as cycling, participating in cleanup efforts, or volunteeri...
Read MoreWego and Jordan Tourism Board Join Forces Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its strategic partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board, aimed at promoting the diverse and captivating travel offerings of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Jordan is renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, making it a sought-after destination for travelers seeking unique and unforgettable experiences. Through this collaboration, Wego and the Jordan Tourism Board are committed to showcasing the country's myriad attractions, from the ancient wonders of Petra and Jerash to the natural wonders of the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum. "Wego is excited to partner with the Jordan Tourism Board ...
Read MoreWith a third of Brits opting for a staycation this year, families should look out these most stunning hidden beaches in the country to travel to this summer. Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have named the seven prettiest hidden gem beaches for those seeking to find undiscovered yet beautiful coastlines across the country. With a third (33%) of Brits planning to spend their summer holidays in the UK rather than go abroad this year, experts have researched unique beaches across the country. There are many picture-perfect beaches where Brits can avoid the hordes of tourists and escape the crowds. With striking sand landscapes, ancient dunes and turquoise waters, many remain undiscovered making the perfect spot on a sweltering summer day. Lantic Bay, a coastal spot in Cornwall, is...
Read MoreCleanup not easy, likely to take few years The highest camp on the world’s tallest mountain is littered with garbage that is going to take years to clean up, according to a Sherpa who led a team that worked to clear trash and dig up dead bodies frozen for years near Mount Everest’s peak. The Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons (24,000 pounds) of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton from Everest during this year’s climbing season. Garbage collected en route Mount Everest, at a facility operated by Agni Ventures, an agency that manages recyclable waste, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, June 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Sanjog Manandhar) Ang Babu Sherpa, who led the team of Sherpas, said there could be as much as 40-50 tons (88,000-110,000 pounds) of garba...
Read MoreEach year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the fast-diminishing Mendenhall Glacier. Now, long-simmering tensions over Juneau’s tourism boom are coming to a head over a new voter initiative aimed at giving residents a respite from the influx. A measure that would ban cruise ships with 250 or more passengers from docking in Juneau on Saturdays qualified for the Oct. 1 municipal ballot, setting the stage for a debate about how much tourism is too much in a city that is experiencing first-hand the impacts of climate change. The measure would also ban ships on July 4, a day when locals flock to a downtown parade. The “ship-free Saturdays” initiative that qualified this week will go to voters unless the local Assembly enacts a simil...
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