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Hotels Showing Puppy Love on International Dog Day

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Being a dog lover is a 24/7/365 thing, but the annual International Dog Day on August 26 gives everyone – including hotel companies – an opportunity to recognize the canine companions in our lives. More hotels than ever are pup-friendly,... Read more

This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’

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The pickleball craze continues! Not content to dominate community parks around North America, the sociable, ‘tennis light’ paddle sport is taking root in holiday destinations – not just on land resorts and hotels, but also at sea, and, in the... Read more

New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture

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A new selection of activities for visitors to Australia allows you to experience the country’s history and nature, with the added richness of Aboriginal culture.  Australia’s Aboriginal people are the island continent's original inhabitants, with a history that dates back over... Read more

Famous Hotel Chain Opens its First All-Inclusive Resort

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Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, has opened its doors to guests. The newest resort for Marriott Hotels is more proof of two growing travel trends: multi-generational family vacations and redefining the increasingly popular all-inclusive holiday. There are 600 Marriott Hotels around... Read more

Panda-monium! New Pandas Debut This Year in Two American Cities

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There will soon be two new places in the U.S. to visit China’s iconic and endearing national animal. The giant panda, with its unmistakeable black and white markings and adorable fuzzy features, is a keystone species and symbol of global... Read more

The Caribbean's Newest Overwater Suites

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You don’t have to travel half way around the world to the South Pacific to experience the romance and luxury of overwater suites. Antigua is the latest Caribbean island to bring overwater luxe close to home. The newly opened Royalton CHIC... Read more

3 Idyllic Places to Practice Japanese 'Forest Bathing'

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Your next vacation may be the perfect time to take up shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing.’ Wellness fans around the world are embracing the Japanese practice of immersing yourself deeply into the atmosphere of the woods, and the broader concept of... Read more

Get In On This Summer's Hottest Cocktail Trend With These Next-Gen Sips from MSC

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Gin is in! Cocktail culture is back, and one of the original ingredients of cocktails is having a renaissance, too. MSC Cruises has ‘tapped’ into the of-the-moment trend that’s seen a boom in types of gin and new gin cocktails. The... Read more

Surf’s Up! The Summer Games Competition Happening 10,000 Miles from Paris

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On the other side of the earth from the epicenter of the Paris Summer Games, one competition is returning to its roots – while still flying the French flag. For the second Summer Games in a row, surfing is part... Read more

Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords

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Norway is so famous for its fjords, the Norwegian word has become part of the international travel dialect. In languages around the world, ‘fjord’ means a deep, natural sea channel reaching far inland, surrounded by dramatic cliffs carved millennia ago... Read more