Think Maldives and it might conjure up images of pristine water and white powdery beach. Some resorts are redefining beach getaways for families looking to reconnect with a blend of adventure and relaxation. Across three island properties of AAA Hotels & Resorts – Medhufushi Island Resort, Filitheyo Island Resort, and Hondaafushi Island Resort – there are enough activities and experiences to keep every member entertained and engaged. Family fun at its best Each resort is nestled on a lush tropical island, offering a paradise for beach lovers. Families can spend their days building sandcastles, splashing in the turquoise waters, and exploring the vast house reefs teeming with marine life. Hondaafushi Island Resort, located in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, is renowned for its extensiv...
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Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and — in some parts of the US — especially vibrant foliage. Leaves around the northern U.S. are starting to turn orange, yellow and red, inspiring legions of leaf lovers to hop in their cars and travel to the countryside for the best look at fall’s fireworks. Leaf peeping — the act of traveling to witness nature’s annual kaleidoscope — contributes billions of dollars to the economy, especially in New England and New York. But this year, some of the most colorful displays could be in the Midwest. AccuWeather, the commercial forecasting service, said in early September that it expects especially vibrant foliage in states such as Michigan and Illinois. The service also said powe...
Read MoreThe historical Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel has launched as the most recent Tivoli property in Italy. This luxury palace from the 16th century is located in the historical centre of Florence and is now open after a complete renovation over the last couple of years. Originally made up of two historical buildings belonging to two aristocratic Florentine families - the Gaddis and the Arrighettis, Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi is a living testimony to a noble past with unique historical and artistic treasures, such as frescoed rooms, artist’s paintings and art objects, many dating back to the 16th century. The building features typical Florentine architecture and has recently been renovated by internationally renowned interior designers, Patrizia Quartero and Guy Oliver, preserving the charac...
Read MoreOktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival. Thousands of beer lovers celebrated in the Munich fairground as the first to clink their mugs during the world’s largest folk festival. Servers immediately began ferrying trays — each carrying up to 8 glass mugs — to tables. Revelers started clinking their mugs and taking deep gulps of beer in the stuffy heat of the tent. The celebration runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the Theresienwiese fairground. This year’s festival includes stepped-up security in the wake of a deadly knife attack in Solingen, a city roughly 470 kilometers (292 miles) northwest of Munich. The violence on Aug....
Read MoreBangkok’s premier fine dining event is an opportunity to indulge, experience something new and give back Taking place at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 24-29 September, the 24th World Gourmet Festival is once again bringing the culinary crème de la crème under one tastefully appointed roof. Whether it’s your first time rubbing shoulders with star-studded culinarians or you’re a seasoned chef yourself, the week-long celebration of global talent promises an activity galore. Here are the top five reasons why this year’s event should be in your diary. 1. More Michelin Stars Than Ever This year, festival-goers will bask in the light of 30 Michelin stars – a record for the festival. As 22 globally acclaimed, Michelin-starred chefs converge in Bangkok, they will be joined by a tea...
Read MoreVinpearl, Vietnam's premier hospitality brand fulfils the desire to reconnect with nature In an increasingly developed world, where experiences are often neatly packaged for convenience, it can feel like a chore to have a truly “real” experience with nature. The concrete jungle, while having its own allure, can leave us yearning for the raw, untamed beauty of the natural world. This innate tendency to reconnect with nature, or biophilia, is more than just a passing trend; it's a deep-seated human need. And this need is also shaping the travel industry. Research suggests that time spent in nature offers a multitude of health benefits, including lowering blood pressure, improving immune system function, and reducing levels of stress hormones. It is, therefore, no surprise that imm...
Read MoreAnantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel showcases a series of immersive wellness experiences Anantara Spa is world-renowned for its unique wellness offerings, drawing from the healing traditions of the desirable destinations in which Anantara hotels and resorts are located. With its new menu in Amalfi, Anantara Spa combines the serenity of convent life with locally inspired ingredients to create uniquely blissful experiences. In honour of World Wellness Weekend over 21-22nd September, guests seeking to restore balance and harmony during their visit to the Amalfi Coast can indulge in the ‘Retreat of Natural Energy’ wellness package at Anantara Spa. Beginning with an hour long Hammam Ritual for physiological wellbeing and a 90-minute blissful balance body massage ending with a reg...
Read MoreImmersive consumer event from September 25-October 2: Visas in 48 hours, travel discounts and exclusive giveaways Saudi’s national tourism brand, 'Saudi Welcome to Arabia' will be hosting its first-ever immersive consumer event ‘Spectacular Saudi’, from September 25 to October 2, from 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at R2 Ground in BKC, Mumbai. Slated to transport visitors straight to the Heart of Arabia; the 8-day extravaganza promises a sneak peek into Saudi’s many wonders and iconic experiences, all while extending the warm Saudi welcome. People standing outside the At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site Visitors can expect unique immersive experiences–including exhibits, culinary delights, Ardah dancers, Saudi coffee, traditional scents, and fashion–all under one r...
Read MoreZimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed people facing drought
Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions in the southern African countries. Zimbabwe said Monday it would allow the killing of 200 elephants so that their meat can be distributed among needy communities, while in Namibia the killing of more than 700 wild animals — including 83 elephants — is under way as part of a plan announced three weeks ago. Tinashe Farawo, a spokesman for the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, said permits would be issued in needy communities to hunt elephants and that the agency also would kill some of the overall allotment of 200 animals. FILE PHOTO: A group of elephants are seen near a watering hole inside Hwa...
Read MoreTourism Malaysia has welcomed the reinstatement of Air India's direct flight from 15th September, connecting New Delhi to Kuala Lumpur. In addition to existing flights by Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, and Batik Air, these new daily flights will enhance air connectivity between India and Malaysia, boost tourist convenience and foster closer relations between the two nations. "We are excited to have Air India back in Kuala Lumpur after a 16-year hiatus. This new route provides travellers from Northern and Eastern India with greater choice and seamless travel options to explore Malaysia's diverse attractions. Now you can travel to Malaysia from 17 cities by various airlines from India," stated Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia. "Building upon the r...
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