SEEN Beach Club Samui is making waves this season with an unprecedented lineup of world-class DJs, transforming Chaweng Beach in Thailand into the ultimate party destination. Following a stellar end to 2024 with global headliners Kryder and Sirus Hood, SEEN Beach Club is set to elevate Koh Samui’s nightlife scene in 2025 with SEEN Presents, an unmissable lineup of global heavyweights and rising stars every Friday and Saturday, as well as Mustache White Night parties and themed Island Bloom brunches from January to March. The new season promises an electrifying lineup featuring some of the biggest names in music. Headlining the season are Grammy-nominated DJ, Mark Knight, legendary house DJ, The Shapeshifters, and remix maestro Riva Starr, celebrated for collaborations with ico...
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Tripadvisor reveals 2025's must-visit destinations loved by travelers Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has announced its first Travelers' Choice Awards category for 2025: Best of the Best Destinations. Each year, Tripadvisor pores over millions of reviews shared by a global community of travelers to uncover the most trusted recommendations, helping future explorers create unforgettable memories on their next adventure. Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations span seven categories; Top Destinations, Trending Destinations, Culture Destinations, Food Destinations, Honeymoon Destinations. This year Tripadvisor introduces two new subcategories; Solo Travel Destinations and a special sub-category in celebration of Tripadvisor's 25th anniversary hon...
Read MoreKerala’s famed Kappad beach in Kozhikode and Chal beach in Kannur have been bestowed with the coveted Blue Flag certification by Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) for meeting stringent environmental and safety standards. State Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said the Blue Flag status not only enhances the global appeal of these beaches but also firm up Kerala’s reputation as a leading sustainable tourism destination. Noting it as a ‘milestone,’ Riyas said Kerala continues to set global benchmark in preserving its picturesque landscape while promoting and implementing eco-friendly initiatives to provide a unique experience for tourists. According to him, it is a significant step towards boosting tourism and attracting environmentally conscious trave...
Read MoreArchaeologists have uncovered intact portions of the foundation wall of pharaonic Queen Hatshepsut's valley temple in Luxor and the nearby tomb of Queen Teti Sheri, grandmother of Ahmose I, the first pharaoh of Egypt's golden New Kingdom era. An artefact is displayed inside the tomb of Jehuti-Mes, that was discovered by archaeologists from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities along with the staff of Zahi Hawass' archaeological and heritage mission, near the Queen Hatshepsut Valley Temple's in Deir El-Bahari on the Nile's west bank in Luxor, Egypt, January 8, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Sheashaa The discovery of more than 1,000 decorated stone blocks on the outskirts of Hatshepsut's funerary temple above was announced on Wednesday by team leader Zahi Hawass, an Egyptian archaeologist and ...
Read More188 nights, 5 continents, 37 countries and 103 unforgettable destinations Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, is excited to reveal details and open reservations for its 2027 World Cruise aboard Azamara Quest. This extraordinary 188-night journey around the globe explores 37 countries, 103 destinations, and 5 continents. This once-in-a-lifetime cruise combines Azamara's signature intimate small-ship experience with visits to some of the world's most celebrated cities, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Amsterdam, and Stockholm. Departing from San Francisco on January 5, 2027, the World Cruise will head to Hawaii before turning south to Polynesia (Bora Bora, Tahiti, Samo...
Read MoreHistoric Space Launch On 15 January At exactly 01:11 AM (UTC-5), on 15 January, a little piece of Sweden will boldly go where no red cottage has gone before. History is about to be made as the Swedish MoonHouse takes off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mastermind behind this cosmic escapade? Swedish artist Mikael Genberg, who cheekily admits, "It only took 25 years." Turns out, turning a whimsical idea into lunar reality is no small feat. The Swedish MoonHouse Computer Rendered A cottage like no other This isn't the plot of Fly Me to the Moon or the next blockbuster sci-fi. Soon, an original Swedish red cottage – the iconic symbol of Swedish charm – will set up shop on the Moon. It's not a vacation rental (yet), but a testament to Genberg's passion for blending art, ...
Read MoreOn December 24th, AES Andes, a subsidiary of the US power company AES Corporation, submitted a project for a massive industrial complex for environmental impact assessment. This complex threatens the pristine skies above ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert, the darkest and clearest of any astronomical observatory in the world. The industrial megaproject is planned to be located just 5 to 11 kilometres from telescopes at Paranal, which would cause irreparable damage to astronomical observations, in particular due to light pollution emitted throughout the project’s operational life. Relocating the complex would save one of Earth's last truly pristine dark skies. An irreplaceable heritage for humanity Since its inauguration in 1999, Paranal Observatory, built ...
Read MoreOrganized by IFEMA MADRID, the International Tourism Trade Fair brings together over 100 pioneering companies in booking management technology from around the world, from January 22 to 26. In a world of constant transformation, the travel industry has embraced technology as its greatest ally. Booking management, a critical component of customer experience, is one area undergoing significant revolution. Driven by technological innovation, current trends not only optimize operational efficiency but also reshape how people plan their journeys. Amid this digital transformation, FITUR 2025, organized by IFEMA MADRID, will host the sector's most pioneering companies under the TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY banner from January 22 to 26. This event will unveil key te...
Read MoreSingapore and Japan have broken away from the group of six countries that shared top spot last year to secure gold and silver, respectively. Singapore reclaimed its crown as the most powerful passport in the world with visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide, leaving Japan as runner-up with a score of 193, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, which ranks all the world's 199 passports according to the number of destinations they can access without a prior visa, and is based on exclusive official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Several EU member states — France, Germany, Italy, and Spain — drop two places to 3rd position, and are joined by Finland and South Korea, which each lost a place over the past 12 months and now have access t...
Read MoreFreshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many marine and terrestrial ecosystems, however, they are in distress. A new study looking at some of the denizens of freshwater habitats offers a stark illustration of this biodiversity predicament. Researchers assessed the status of 23,496 species of freshwater animals in groups including fishes, crustaceans such as crabs, crayfish and shrimp and insects such as dragonflies and damselflies, finding 24% of them at a high risk of extinction. FILE PHOTO: A scientist holds a calico crayfish (Orconectes immunis) in Rheinstetten, Germany. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski "Prevalent threats include pollution, dams and water extraction, agriculture and invasive species, with overha...
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