Don't get FOMO—Experience the magic everyone's raving about Colombia's rise as a top-tier travel destination speaks for itself. In 2024, the country welcomed a record-breaking 6.7 million international visitors—an increase of around 8.5% from the previous year—solidifying its status as the top choice for U.S. travelers in South America. By this time of year and the month of March, the local dry season creates perfect conditions for exploring the Lost City Trek in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, one of the most irreplaceable places on earth. This year, Santa Marta is celebrating its 500th anniversary, adding a cultural dimension to the adventure. "In Spring, AmaWaterways launches its first luxury river cruise along the Magdalena River, giving travelers a new way to expe...
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From colourful tulip fields to flower festivals and streets full of cherry blossoms, Europe has a lot to offer for flower lovers. With spring just around the corner, here are few of the best European cities to visit for beautiful blooms, cities that come alive in spring, making them ideal destinations for flower enthusiasts. Spring is the perfect time to plan a European city break, not only is it less crowded compared to the peak travel season in summer, but it’s also a time when flowers burst into bloom, painting the streets and parks with vibrant colours. Chris Bonnett, the founder of GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “With sunny days and warmer temperatures on the horizon, cities in Europe will be transforming into vibrant flower havens. “Blooming flo...
Read MoreAI is shaking up the travel game. It's gone from basic booking bots to full-on travel wizards that make your trips smoother and more fun. Here's how. The Early Days First, it was just simple booking systems and basic chatbots. You could book a flight or ask a few questions, nothing fancy. But these early steps paved the way for the AI magic we see today. Personalized Travel Now, AI's gotten smart. It looks at your past trips, preferences, and behavior to give you spot-on recommendations. No more sifting through generic options—AI tailors everything to you. More than a quarter of travelers have said they plan to use AI to help plan their holiday vacation. Chatbots and Virtual Assistants Need help? AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are available 24/7. They book...
Read MoreEgypt announces first discovery of pharaoh's tomb in more than 100 years Archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, 1492 BC (or 1502 BC) - 1479 BC. A joint Egyptian-British mission near Luxor discovered the first Egyptian royal tomb since Tutankhamun's in 1922. The tomb, found in 2022, was identified as Thutmose II’s, based on broken alabaster vessels. Thutmose II was an ancestor of Tutankhamun who lived nearly 3,500 years ago. Thought to be buried near the Valley of the Kings, his true resting place was hidden in Luxor’s Western Valleys. Initially, there was confusion, as it was thought to be the tomb of a wife of Thutmose III. Flooding damaged the tomb soon after its creation, but fragments of painted mortar and religious texts linked to royal to...
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