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Four Seasons launches exclusive ‘The White Lotus’ private jet itinerary

The luxurious World of Wellness itinerary has an eye-watering price tag.

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Roll out the red carpet for these Oscars-inspired travel destinations

And the nominees for countries we most want to travel to after being featured in a film are …

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The Uber setting making your trips cost more – and how to turn it off

Uber might be more convenient, but this little-known setting may also make your overseas holiday more expensive.

Africa

Egypt just unearthed its first pharaoh’s tomb in 100 years!

All eyes are on Egypt after the recent discovery of a pharaoh’s tomb, the first to be excavated since Tutankhamun's in 1922. But it's just the latest development stoking interest in this ancient land. Here’s why Egypt is shaping up to be a must-visit destination for 2025.

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Would you pay to board a mystery cruise? Thousands do – here’s why.

The element of surprise is helping travellers reconnect with the spontaneous joy of travelling.

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The two phone hacks you need to know before your next overseas trip

Sick of complicated maths and apps when you're trying to convert currencies? This phone hack will change everything.

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AllTrails reveals 25 must-hike trails for 2025

Pull yourself up by the bootstraps, because AllTrails have just dropped the 25 trails you need to have your eye on this year.

The new Kangaroo Route by Captain's Choice

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Australia’s global Kangaroo Route returns with a $50K price tag

The once-in-a-lifetime aviation tour will span 14 days and seven global destinations.

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This new supersonic plane could get you to your destination in half the time

Overture, the new supersonic plane from American aerospace company Boom, is designed to get travellers to global destinations twice as fast.

7 places you’re most likely to be pickpocketed – and how to avoid it

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Are we living in a new golden age of travel? Why travellers have never had it so good

We’re always looking back with nostalgia and looking forward with anticipation, but what about now? A century on from the dawn of commercial aviation, travel is more exciting, expansive and responsible than ever before. Here’s why travellers have never had it so good.

The travel styles defining how we holiday now

From quiet travel and analogue escapes to multigenerational trips and stargazing, discover the dominant trends shaping how people are travelling today.

The writer's children in the doorway at Nagataki Inn

The Gen Alpha effect: how today’s kids are driving travel decisions

They may be the youngest travellers, but Gen Alpha are setting big trends when it comes to family travel.

a bathtub with a view at Desert Rock Resort, Saudi Arabia

RRachael Thompson

Hyper-localisation is the new benchmark in world-class hotel design

Today’s hotels are increasingly becoming part of the environment they sit within, embracing the local culture and inviting both visitors and locals inside.

Pride Parade, West Village, Manhattan, NYC

Inclusive travel in 2026: LGBTQ+, accessible and neurodivergent-friendly journeys

As the travel industry responds to the diverse needs and identities of travellers, vendors going the extra mile to curate value-aligned offerings are winning. These neurodivergence innovations, accessible leisure hotspots and welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations are shaping inclusive travel experiences.

Why sustainability is no longer enough: the shift to regenerative travel

For years, the travel industry has spoken the language of sustainability – though the reality has often been more complicated. At times, sustainability appeared more visible in messaging than in measurable outcomes. But something has shifted.