Travel safety

Ship that travels the world full time — here’s how much it costs

Ship that travels the world full time — here’s how much it costs

Bob Elliott

A floating apartment. A residential yacht. A holiday home that travels the globe. The World, a luxury liner, has many ...

North Korea to reopen for international visitors, tour operators say

North Korea to reopen for international visitors, tour operators say

Bob Elliott

North Korea will resume international tourism this winter, ending a COVID-era ban on travelers, according to operators that organize tours ...

Singapore launches biometric processing at airport

Singapore launches biometric processing at airport

Bob Elliott

From Monday, some passengers arriving in Singapore’s Changi Airport won’t need to show their passports to clear immigration. As part ...

Travel to Paris dropped because of the Summer Olympic Games

Travel to Paris dropped because of the Summer Olympic Games

Bob Elliott

Was it the Parisians who bluntly told travelers “do not come” to the Summer Games? Or did sky-high prices for ...

Singapore is named the safest destination in the world for travelers

Singapore is named the safest destination in the world for travelers

Bob Elliott

Singapore is the world’s safest city for tourists, according to new research by Forbes Advisor. The study, which analyzed factors ...

Barcelona residents squirt travelers with water to protest overtourism

Barcelona residents squirt travelers with water to protest overtourism

Bob Elliott

Mass tourism troubles hit fever pitch in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday as protesters threw items and sprayed travelers with water ...

Here are the world’s top 25 airlines, according to AirlineRatings.com

Here are the world’s top 25 airlines, according to AirlineRatings.com

Bob Elliott

Qatar Airways is 2024’s “Airline of the Year,” according to AirlineRatings.com. The Doha-based airline is back on top, after falling ...

Best things to do in Africa beyond safaris: Cruises, wine tours, hikes

Best things to do in Africa beyond safaris: Cruises, wine tours, hikes

Bob Elliott

Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices ...

Bhutan introduces Gross National Happiness 2.0 to help economic crisis

Bhutan introduces Gross National Happiness 2.0 to help economic crisis

Bob Elliott

Bhutan’s governing philosophy of “Gross National Happiness” has been heralded the world over for balancing economic growth with the well-being ...

All-inclusive resorts add services to attract more luxury travelers

All-inclusive resorts add services to attract more luxury travelers

Bob Elliott

All-inclusive hotels are making a big play for luxury travelers. In the wake of the pandemic, demand for all-inclusive resorts ...