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Ancient Pompeii excavation uncovers lavish private bath complex

January 18, 202592 Views

Archaeologists have unearthed a lavish private bath complex in Pompeii, highlighting the wealth and grandeur of the ancient Roman city before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the site said on Friday. The baths, featuring hot, warm and cold rooms, could host up to 30 guests, allowing them to relax before heading into an adjacent, black-walled banquet hall, decorated with scenes from Greek mythology. The private thermal baths complex discovered by archaeologists in a villa of the ancient city of Pompeii is seen, in Pompeii, Italy, in this undated handout picture released on January 17, 2025. Pompeii Archeological Park/Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism/Handout via REUTERS The pleasure complex lies inside a grand residence that has been uncovered ov...

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Eager visitors flock to see spectacular lava fountaining from Kilauea in Hawaii

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January 17, 202597 Views

People were flocking to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday to get a glimpse of fountaining lava. The eruption that began Dec. 23 in a crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano has paused periodically. It resumed Wednesday morning as a “small sluggish lava flow,” and then increased into a fountain that appeared to be 200 feet (60 meters) high, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. By the afternoon, visitors to the national park on the Big Island were able to see two fountains from an overlook. The observatory said it was possible fountain heights would increase as more gas-rich lava erupted. “The park is already very busy with people eager to see the eruption and we expect visitation to increase as the news gets out again,” Jessica Ferracane, park spokesperson, said...

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Kashmir’s saffron growers experiment with indoor farming as climate pressures mount

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January 17, 2025158 Views

Tucked in a valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas of the Indian Kashmir region is the town of Pampore, famed for its farms that grow the world's most expensive spice - the red-hued saffron. This is where most of saffron is farmed in India, the world's second-largest producer behind Iran of the spice, which costs up to 325,000 rupees ($3,800) a kg (2.2 pounds) because it is so labour-intensive to harvest. Saffron flowers bloom at a field in Kashmir's Pampore town October 30, 2024. REUTERS/Sharafat Ali Come October, the crocus plants begin to bloom, covering the fields with bright purple flowers from which strands of fragrant red saffron are picked by hand, to be used in foods such as paella, and in fragrances and cloth dyes. "I am proud to cultivate this crop," said Nisar Ah...

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Japan gets record 3.49 mln visitors in December, capping new annual high

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January 17, 2025118 Views

Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen. December arrivals of foreign visitors for business and leisure rose from 3.19 million in November, breaking the previous monthly record of 3.31 million set in October, data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) showed. A total of 36.87 million visitors arrived in 2024, exceeding the previous 12-month high of 31.9 million set in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic shut global borders. The December figures were boosted by school vacation and holiday-related demand from many markets, the JNTO said. The tourism boom has been a welcome boost to Japan's economy. Spending by visitors, classified ...

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Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Chengdu Resort to debut in October

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January 17, 2025118 Views

Minor Hotels expands China portfolio with a new collaboration Anantara Hotels & Resorts’ first project in Sichuan province is set to enrich Southwest China’s tourism landscape with high-end skiing and wellness experiences Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates hotels, resorts and residences in 57 countries, has entered into an agreement with Sichuan Dexinhousheng Enterprise Management Co., Ltd to develop Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Chengdu Resort. Slated to debut in October 2025, Anantara’s first property in Sichuan province will provide access to a host of nature-based experiences in the heart of Western Sichuan’s Golden Tourist Route. Located in Dayi County, an hour’s drive from Chengdu city, the 111-key luxury resort will leverage the unique na...

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World first jump over plane at Dolphin Beach in Cape Town

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January 17, 2025155 Views

Dutch big-air star kitesurfer Walker achieves perfect timing with Red Bull Air Race pilot Czepiela for iconic feat in South Africa Extreme big-air kitesurfer Lasse Walker pulled off a world-first feat off Dolphin Beach in Cape Town on Thursday, January 16 when he completed a stunning jump in the water over the low-altitude plane of masterful Red Bull Air Race pilot Łukasz 'Luke' Czepiela. Dutchman Walker grew up on the coast of the Netherlands, where he looked up to the exploits of local kitesurfing legends Ruben Lenten and Kevin Langeree and realised that his future lay in the sport. Lasse Walker of the Netherlands jumps over a CubCrafters Carbon Cub airplane piloted by Luke Czepiela of Poland on Dolphin Beach in Cape Town, South Africa on January 16, 2025. PHOTO: Sebastian Mark...

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Spain expects more tourists this year after record visitors in 2024

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January 16, 2025119 Views

Spain expects even more tourists to flock to the country in 2025 after an estimated record 94 million foreigners visited last year, 10% more than in 2023, Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said on Wednesday, helping to drive economic growth amid a wider European slowdown, Foreign tourists spent some 126 billion euros ($130 billion) during their stays in 2024, up 16% from the previous year, the minister said. He predicted they would spend 36 billion euros in the first four months of 2025, also 16% higher than in the same period of 2024, while visitor numbers should rise by 9%. FILE PHOTO: A Guardia Civil police ship patrols the Mediterranean Sea during the America's Cup Regatta as locals and tourists sunbathe at Barceloneta Beach in Barcelona, Spain August 25, 2024. REUTERS/Nacho Doce ...

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Anantara Veli puts sustainability on the menu

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January 16, 2025100 Views

Michelin Star guest chef series returns to Maldives resort A picturesque island surrounded by azure waters and renowned for its extensive culinary offerings, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort announces the return of its around the world Michelin Star Guest Chef Series with a lineup that promises unforgettable journeys in 2025, but this time with a twist. In line with the resort's effort to drive sustainable practices, the Michelin-starred guest chefs this year are required to inject a sustainable element into their menus – be it using local ingredients from the Chef’s Garden, adapting their menu with the catch of the day, or a zero-waste menu. "Circling back to our first series, I remember Chef Gary Foulkes of Angler Restaurant serving a beautiful wahoo that he caught, righ...

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Four Seasons to manage the iconic Park Gstaad Hotel in the Swiss Alps

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January 14, 2025106 Views

The luxury hotel brand has been appointed to manage the historic hotel in one of Europe’s most renowned mountain destinations Four Seasons, leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, will operate The Park Gstaad Hotel in Switzerland once the property reopens following extensive renovations, which are already underway. Introducing The Park Gstaad as a Four Seasons experience represents a perfect opportunity to contribute towards Gstaad’s positioning as a world renowned, picturesque alpine resort. The Park Gstaad is an iconic property in one of Europe’s best known mountain destinations, and became the first five-star hotel in Gstaad when its doors opened in 1910. Owned by philanthropist, investor and sportswoman Dona Bertarelli, the property is undergoing a full-sca...

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Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to various places

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January 13, 2025106 Views

An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states in US. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations and tourist attractions, feature towers, tunnels, archways and caves, all created by growing, harvesting and arranging thousands of icicles and then blasting them with sprinklers. Youngsters explore caves at Ice Castles, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in North Woodstock, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The company behind the displays has expanded since its first installation in 2011. This year it has operations in Utah, Minnesota, two locations in Colorado and New Hampshire, where the site includes a snow tubing hill and ice bar. After a mild winter last year, officials were thrilled that temperatures were cold enough...