Best luxury hotels in Lisbon, reviewed

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The Top 10 Boating Destinations In Europe—According To A 2025 Report

The colorful town of Varenna in Lake Como, which ranks as the No. 1 boating destination in Europe, according to GetMyBoat.com getty Spending a day on a boat exploring scenic, sun-drenched coastlines or jetting off to hidden coves is the ultimate...

The World’s Best Hotel Bars—According To A Global Hospitality Expert

Max Block, culinary/travel expert and founder of Maison Citrus in Los Angeles, CaliforniaMax Block In a city renowned for outsized personalities, Max Block has carved out his own prominent space as a trusted curator and F+B expert amidst the Los...

I live in beautiful UK city surrounded by the sea that tourists often overlook

A tourist spot in Devon is a popular place for visitors, with many loving the destination for a summertime holiday. Despite being a holiday hotspot, what’s great about this place is that it still has a proper local vibe - and that’s why I love...

Add These Cookbooks To Your Beach Bag This Summer

Cookbooks and the like for the summer; at the beach and in the kitchen. Richard Ness Photography Summer is technically still a few weeks away but mentally the picnic baskets and beach bags have been packed since early Spring. The perfect beach bag...

Hundreds attend San Francisco's annual Festa Italiana

From flying pizza dough to traditional Italian folk dances, North Beach was alive with celebration this weekend as the annual Festa Italiana returned to the heart of the city’s historic Italian district.

I live in Plymouth — and there are a few things tourists should know

Although many Devon towns and nearby Cornish areas have become saturated with second homes or Airbnb premises over the years, thankfully, Plymouth is very much lived in — and don’t you just love our proper local vibe? I feel that Plymouth was...

From Parkview Café To ATAS @ The RuMa Hotel: New Dining Menus To Check Out In KL

If you’re a foodie and always on a lookout for new menus, this month brings a fresh lineup of exciting new dishes to try at some of Kuala Lumpur’s hottest restaurants and cafés. Whether you’re planning a romantic date night, a casual catch-up with...

San Francisco's North Beach comes alive with celebrations during Festa Italiana

From flying pizza dough to traditional Italian folk dances, North Beach was alive with celebration this weekend as the annual Festa Italiana returned to the heart of the city's historic Italian district. Among the vendors lining the streets was...

Bakery tourism: 'There's no limit on how far we'll travel for pastries'

ShareSave Jessica (right) and her mum Louise say they are pastry pilgrims Jessica Morgan-Helliwell admits she would rather meet her mates for a pastry than a pint. The 26-year-old is part of a growing number of people flocking to craft or artisan...

Tourists, Beware: Europe Cracks Down With Bans, Fines And Restrictions For 2025

A packed beach in Tropea, Calabria. As tourism surges, popular European destinations like Italy are introducing new rules, laws, bans and fines to control the crowds. getty Heading to Europe this summer? Think twice before lighting a cigarette on...

Festa Italiana brings pride, food, and fun to the heart of North Beach

One of the highlights of Festa Italiana was a pizza tossing demonstration by 13-time world champion Tony Gemignani of Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. He showed off his skills with KTVUs Betty Yu - spinning dough through the air and explaining the...

You Could Get Free Stuff For Being On Your Best Behavior In These Destinations

Everyone loves getting a little something for free. With travel getting more expensive in many countries, finding a bargain is exciting. Some countries are leveraging the love of freebies to help mold more sustainable tourist practices....

My 36-hour road trip to Ukraine in an old Iceland food van

One Saturday afternoon last month, a procession of seven vans pulled into an industrial estate. A dozen bleary-eyed drivers — myself among them — emerged, blinking, into the sunshine. Legs stretched, necks cracked. Surrounded by Soviet-era tower...

Body of British hiker missing since New Year’s Day found in northern Italy

The body of a British hiker missing in the Dolomites in northern Italy since New Year’s Day has been found, local rescuers said on Saturday. Aziz Ziriat, 36, from London, was discovered buried in snow by rescuers from the Trentino Alpine and...

A selection of new and restored hotels and luxury villas await in Tuscany, Puglia and beyond

This summer, the luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent is rolling out five estates for families and groups seeking plush villas in Chianti, the Tuscan region beloved for its mountains and wine. The properties include renovated farmhouses and...

Pizza tossing among Festa Italiana highlights in North Beach

Ruben Amorim plans brutal pre-season with Man Utd flops quizzed on holidays and told to hit personal bests or face axe

RUBEN AMORIM is ready to get tough with his Manchester United flops as he chases a flying start next season. The Red Devils boss wants to take a hardline pre-season approach in his quest to turn his “chokers” into Champions League material, with...

Tourist tax warning as London may implement new rule

A tourist tax is a way for governments to generate revenue from tourists or the tourism industry. The concept of a tourist tax isn’t new and has long been the norm for many European countries including Italy, Spain, Germany and Greece. In the UK,...

Ten top solo holiday trips from Moroccan retreats and exotic islands to UK walking tours and no-fly cruising

DARE you fly solo? Imagine packing for a getaway just for you and heading off to wherever you choose in the world. You would be among an increasing number of people of all ages taking holidays alone. 4 Enjoy market fun in the Vietnamese capital...