19:30, October 12

Dubai in Three Days: From Glowing Sunrises to Cinematic Sunsets over the Marina

Mornings here can feel worlds apart from evenings, while familiar places reveal entirely unexpected sides of the city. In just 72 hours, you can do more than visit the main attractions: you can experience Dubai’s many different moods — its scale, character, flavors, and the particular kind of luxury that can be found even in its most secluded corners...

14:40, October 5

Egypt Without the Crowds: Inside a Luxury Nile Cruise on a Pharaoh-Era-Inspired Sailing Ship

At the mere mention of a Nile cruise, many people think of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile — elegantly dressed tourists, afternoon tea and desserts, and a luxurious yet slightly old-fashioned river liner. But today, there is a completely different way to experience Egypt: aboard a dahabiya, a traditional sailing vessel reminiscent of the ships of the pharaohs, according to the New York Post...

21:16, September 24

Athens Takes on Dubai: How the Ancient Capital Is Becoming a New Haven for Wealthy Expats

Where Athens’ old airport once stood, a futuristic city is rapidly taking shape. Modern residential complexes, green spaces and cutting-edge technology are at the heart of the massive Ellinikon development, which is set to include around 9,000 homes, shopping centers, offices, hotels and the giant Riviera Tower skyscraper, according to the Daily Mail...

22:17, September 22

Beautiful Destinations, Cold Reception: 6 Places Where Tourists Encounter Rude Service

The Eiffel Tower, charming Italian streets and the azure waters of the Adriatic — millions of tourists dream of visiting these places. But behind the picture-perfect postcards, there can sometimes be an unexpected reality: cold looks, curt replies and service that can spoil even a long-awaited vacation...

19:22, September 15

Dubai Like You’ve Never Seen It Before: A Guide to the City’s New Season

A Dubai hotel has long since evolved beyond simply being a place to spend the night. Today, it is a self-contained resort world where you can spend several days without ever leaving the property — waking to the sound of fountains or waves, having breakfast with a view worth getting up early for. In the newest projects, the view from the window, signature cuisine, pool design and architecture of the building itself all matter...

23:01, September 8

A year aboard a luxury liner: £56,000 cruise spans the globe from Alaska to Zanzibar

A two-week cruise may sound like the ultimate luxury. But what if you could spend an entire year at sea, waking up every day in a different corner of the planet...

16:34, September 4

The Ultimate Adventure: Superyachts and Luxury Expedition Ships Take the Ultra-Rich to the Ends of the Earth

A new trend is taking over the luxury travel world: high-end expedition cruises designed for travelers who have already been everywhere but are now craving untouched wilderness and adrenaline-fueled adventure — without sacrificing comfort, according to the New York Post...

23:01, September 2

“Wealth Has Turned Into a Zoo”: Why Luxury Travel Is Starting to Rebel Against The White Lotus

Few television shows have had as profound an impact on the luxury travel industry as The White Lotus. Each new season sends viewers rushing to book the real-life hotels featured on screen, turning secluded resorts into must-visit destinations almost overnight...

22:20, September 1

“Hell on Earth”: Greek Paradise Beach Turns Into a Nightmare as Tourists Swarm the Shore

A picturesque beach in Greece has been branded “hell on Earth” after being overrun by seemingly endless crowds of tourists...

21:31, August 28

Escape From Civilization: Why the World’s Wealthiest Are Choosing the Wilderness Over Luxury Resorts

As ultra-wealthy travelers increasingly seek truly authentic experiences, remote destinations are climbing to the top of their wish lists...

22:22, August 20

American Tourists Accidentally Broke an Unusual Venice Law

An American couple who went for a run through Venice accidentally broke a local law that many tourists are unaware of. Mike Naccarella took off his shirt while jogging, only to discover that appearing in public with a bare torso is prohibited in Venice...

21:19, August 11

"Bring a Friend, Get $800": How Dubai Is Luring Tourists Back After Iranian Missile Strikes

Dubai authorities have launched a new incentive program called "A Dubai Invite," which offers UAE residents and citizens reward packages worth up to 3,000 dirhams (around $816) in exchange for recommending that relatives and friends visit the emirate...

23:01, August 10

An Italian Paradise Without Roads or Connectivity: The Wild Island of Palmarola That Tourists Almost Don't Know About

The island lies west of Rome: close enough to make a day trip, yet far enough that the hustle, crowds, and traffic of the Eternal City seem like problems from another planet. While Roman forums and fountains attract millions of visitors, Palmarola remains a secret even to many locals...

13:03, August 7

“Navasard” Armenian-Iranian Festival Celebrates Anniversary: ​​Two-Day Cultural and Culinary Celebrations Expected in Sisian

This year, the “Navasard” Armenian-Iranian Cultural and Culinary Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary...

15:18, August 6

"Descended Like Locusts": Iconic Saint-Tropez Resort Turned Into a Nightmare for Tourists Because of Influencers

Once a quiet fishing village on the French Riviera, made famous by Brigitte Bardot, Saint-Tropez is now suffocating under the weight of tourists, astronomical prices, and an insatiable thirst for social media content, The Post reports...

15:24, July 30

Italy Bursting at the Seams: Jammed Streets, Endless Queues, and Resorts Suffocating Under Tourist Surge

Picturesque towns, world-famous landmarks, and idyllic beaches draw millions of vacationers to Italy every summer. Today, however, the country’s biggest tourist hotspots are quite literally buckling under the weight of record-breaking crowds, the Daily Mail reports...

16:42, July 15

Armenia Named Among the Most Affordable Destinations for Solo Female Travelers

Armenia has been ranked among the most affordable and appealing destinations for Russian women traveling solo, according to a new market analysis by package tour booking platform Onlinetours, covering the first half of 2026...

23:03, July 8

No swimsuits or bare chests: Lake Como town introduces fines for tourists over "inappropriate attire"

The picturesque fishing town of Varenna, nestled on the shores of Italy's famous Lake Como, has introduced fines of up to €200 for tourists who wander the streets with bare chests or in swimwear. This marks the latest effort by Italian resort destinations to curb unruly visitor behavior...

19:30, July 8

Hunting for tourists: Majorca plagued by a surge in pickpocketing

With the start of the summer season in Majorca—one of Spain’s most popular resort destinations—the long-standing issue of street theft has flared up once again. Viral videos are racking up views online, clearly showing pickpockets ruthlessly robbing holidaymakers...

21:22, July 7

Living on the Edge: The World’s Most Incredible Settlements, From a Village Inside a Volcano to a Town at 5,000 Meters

Forget gray, monotonous megacities with cookie-cutter high-rises built on flat, unremarkable plains. Scattered across the globe are towns, villages, and settlements nestled in truly mind-boggling locations—ranging from the mouth of an active volcano to the highest inhabited point on the planet....

19:36, June 26

Titanic before bed and sharks outside the window: Blogger spends 5 days at the world's most isolated hotel

A prominent Spanish travel blogger has opened up about his stay at one of the planet's most unique "hotels"—a floating paradise drifting in the Atlantic Ocean somewhere between Florida and Cuba...

19:27, June 24

A Parallel Universe of Luxury: Where and How the World’s Wealthiest Spend Their Vacations

Where exactly do the ultra-rich go to escape the camera lenses? A fresh ultra-luxury tourism report by consulting firm Maui Elite Property provides a detailed breakdown. Experts analyzed the world's most exclusive resorts, grading them across premium benchmarks: private jet accessibility, the density of five-star hotels and villas, the presence of haute cuisine, high-end leisure offerings, and average suite rates...

22:16, June 23

Free hotel stay in Dubai: Emirates launches massive promotion for transit passengers

Emirates has announced the launch of an attractive new promotion for travelers. Passengers booking tickets to Dubai or selecting flights with a long layover (stopover) in the megacity will be able to stay at high-end city hotels completely free of charge...

22:15, June 16

No Money, No Holiday: Spain Drops New Border Bombshell for Summer Tourists

While millions of tourists are heading to Spanish beaches this summer, travelers should double-check their bank accounts in advance. Without solid financial proof, a long-awaited vacation could come to an abrupt end right at the passport control desk...

21:30, June 8

Dubai Hotels Slash Prices Fourfold to Survive on Local Demand After Foreign Tourist Exodus

Dubai’s five-star hotels, once accessible only to wealthy international travelers, are now increasingly relying on local residents. Deep discounts on “staycations” — holidays spent within the city — have become the main strategy to attract guests, as a sharp decline in foreign tourism follows the conflict with Iran, AFP reports...

21:19, May 20

Luxury train La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Rome–Istanbul journey to cost from €20,000 per passenger

The new luxury train La Dolce Vita Orient Express, launched in Italy in spring 2025, will for the first time leave the country this autumn and travel internationally to Istanbul, according to Robb Report...

16:16, May 13

London named the world’s cultural capital in the Time Out 2026 ranking

London has been officially named the best city in the world for culture in the Time Out Best Cities for Culture 2026 ranking, which evaluates major global metropolises based on their level of arts, museums, theatre, and cultural life...

22:22, May 11

Elon Musk reposted a video of a Swiss village — and now local officials fear a tourist surge

Elon Musk has once again sparked global travel frenzy after sharing a viral video on X (formerly Twitter) featuring the Swiss village of Lauterbrunnen. The clip, originally posted by creator James Lucas, showcased the iconic Staubbach Falls, which cascade nearly 300 meters down dramatic cliffs...

21:20, May 7

Luxury public toilet becomes tourist hit: people travel just to take photos in restroom

In the Chinese city of Dunhuang (Gansu province), a luxurious public toilet has unexpectedly become a popular tourist attraction, turning into a full-fledged sightseeing spot and a photo destination during Labour Day holidays, The Standard reports...

15:18, April 30

Capri, Italy Introduces Fines for “Tourist Harassment” as Island Cracks Down on Overtourism

The luxurious island of Capri, located off the coast of Naples and long considered a symbol of high-end travel, is introducing new rules aimed at curbing aggressive solicitation of tourists...

22:07, March 25

Luxury hotels in Thailand slash prices amid US-Israel war on Iran

Luxury hotels across Thailand—from Andaman Sea beach resorts to Bangkok’s iconic riverside properties—are offering steep discounts to attract local guests, as the usual stream of international tourists slows amid travel disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict in Iran, Bloomberg reports...

19:30, March 17

$70,000 a night: Inside the ultra-exclusive Cheval Blanc Randheli private island in the Maldives

If you thought overwater villas in the Maldives were the ultimate dream, Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island takes luxury to an entirely new level...

21:12, March 12

Dubai luxury hotels slash prices amid travel restrictions, push staycations

With air travel limited and governments advising against trips to the UAE, Dubai hotels are offering enticing staycation deals to attract local guests and offset the drop in international tourism, reports Business Insider...

21:19, February 25

Escape from Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah emerges as the UAE’s new expat paradise

While Dubai is synonymous with luxury and glamour, some expats are growing weary of its drawbacks: a perceived “soulless” atmosphere, influencer culture, long workdays, and high living costs, reports the Daily Mail. For those looking to flee what’s been dubbed “Dubai depression,” a nearby emirate is becoming the chic alternative...

18:22, February 14

Experience the world’s oldest horse race aboard Italy’s first luxury train

What could be more spectacular than witnessing the world’s oldest horse race aboard Italy’s first luxury train? This summer, La Dolce Vita Orient Express is offering two exclusive trips to Siena for the legendary Palio race. Over three days, travelers can immerse themselves in the Tuscan countryside while enjoying the elegance and charm of la dolce vita...

21:30, February 11

From prison to five-star: Luxury resort opens in famous Australian jail

A place once known for fear and infamy has undergone a stunning transformation. B Division of the former HM Prison Pentridge in Melbourne is now home to the five-star hotel The Interlude...

14:42, February 10

Japan cancels sakura festival over ‘tourist chaos’

Authorities in Fujiyoshida, near the iconic Mount Fuji, have announced the cancellation of the annual cherry blossom festival at Arakurayama Sengen Park. The reason: an overwhelming number of unruly tourists seeking Instagram-perfect photos, which “disrupt the peaceful life of local residents.”...

14:17, February 10

$125,000 for 22 days around the world: How the ultra-rich travel by private jet

For the world’s wealthiest travelers, the globe becomes one continuous luxury adventure aboard a private jet. Dubai-based company Lushescapes has launched the exclusive Meridian One tour, offering 22 days of travel across five continents and eight countries — all without a single commercial flight — for $125,000 per person, reports Gulf News...

19:27, February 9

Luxury travel soars: Ultra-high-end hotels hike prices as wealthy guests keep paying

The world’s priciest hotels set record rates in 2025, even as the broader luxury sector showed signs of slowing. Affluent travelers are happily paying top dollar for exclusive wellness and lifestyle experiences, from hyperbaric oxygen therapy to immersive sound baths...

21:22, February 2

To the Moon for $250,000: First lunar hotel to open by 2032

When you truly want to get away from it all, sometimes even a remote island doesn’t feel remote enough. But if a few ambitious entrepreneurs and designers have their way, we may soon be able to literally step off the face of the Earth...