William Webb sells cruisers to people who expect solid gold fixtures, an onboard beauty parlour, and a tailor. Hot tubs and jet skis are a “basic” expectation of his mega-rich clients – mostly elite businessmen with millions set aside to…
Read MoreFascinating map reveals every country's bucket list experience
What the world wants on its bucket list: Fascinating map reveals every country’s dream experience – and it’s visiting the Maldives that’s No.1 overall Country names have been supplemented with their residents’ most-searched-for bucket-list experiences Researchers studied 12 months’ worth…
Read MoreDiscovering Skagen, Denmark's answer to St Tropez
Secrets of the Scandi jet set: Skagen is Denmark’s answer to St Tropez but remains delightfully quiet and old-fashioned Ulla Kloster visits Skagen, a fishing village in the north of mainland Jutland She learns that Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik is…
Read MoreLocal resident rages at tourists ‘ruining the place’
Tourism can bring a big economic boost to an area. But huge numbers of tourists can also create tension. A person who said they lived in a busy tourist destination took to Reddit to complain about irritating tourists. ‘Frequent_Artichoke’ said:…
Read MoreEnsemble enters partnership with Jamaica Tourist Board
Travel agency consortium Ensemble and the Jamaica Tourist Board have entered a strategic partnership designed to highlight Jamaica’s luxury products. The partnership and Jamaica’s new “Come Back to Luxurious” campaign were announced last week. The partnership includes training and marketing…
Read MoreClub Med has discovered a hidden South African gem
When people think of South Africa, the big names like Kruger National Park, Cape Town and Johannesburg often steal the limelight. But also worthy of attention is KwaZulu Natal, the country’s answer to a tropical paradise. Known and loved by…
Read MoreAngry locals put up blocks for ‘dangerous’ influencers taking autumn snaps
Residents of a picturesque town in the United States have closed down the main road to stop influencers using it as a photoshoot spot. The beautiful road looks like a dream come true when the leaves turn orange, but social…
Read MoreUK’s most cultured city is a ‘real gem’ and it’s not London – full list
Looking for a cultural autumn staycation? New research has revealed the UK’s most cultured city and it’s not London. The printing experts at Aura Print ranked the UK’s most creative and artistic cities, looking at factors like the number of…
Read MoreTravelodge opens hotel on same street as Del Boy’s home in Only Fools and Horses
Travelodge is super handy when you’re staying in a city in the UK and want to get a cheap deal. Now, they’re opening another branch in a rather unexpected location – Peckham, London. The setting of the famous sitcom Only…
Read MoreMost ‘quirky’ UK town is ‘every bookworm’s dream’
Hay-on-Wye: Aerial views show Welsh town in Powys This eccentric town is world-famous for being the ‘Town of Books’ as it is home to over 20 bookshops and hosts a yearly book festival which has been described as “the Woodstock…
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