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Victoria Beckham proudly watches son Romeo display his football skills on their yacht trip - but David's too distracted by the cocktails!
Romeo Beckham proved he had inherited his father's impressive football skills as he performed keepie-uppies on their family yacht trip in Italy on Thursday. The star, 22, who turned his back on football last year to sign with a top Paris fashion...

3 Georgia havens that encapsulate luxury travel
Cloudland at McLemore offers stunning viewsPhotograph courtesy of Cloudland at McLemore ResortCLOUDLAND AT MCLEMORE RESORT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON Sitting atop Lookout Mountain in the northwest corner of Georgia, Cloudland has...

Italian swimmers returning home from worlds detained briefly at Singapore airport for shoplifting
ROME (AP) — Two Italian swimmers returning home from the world championships in Singapore were stopped and briefly detained by airport authorities on the Asian island for shoplifting. Benedetta Pilato, who won a bronze medal in the 50-meter...

Tourists sent warning as Europe's largest volcano erupts
Geologists in Italy have issued a warning to tourists flocking to Sicily to see the latest eruption of Mount Etna. The volcano began to spew out large plumes of ash and smoke already back in June and has remained active throughout the summer.Now...

10 best things to do with kids on your next Dubai holiday
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Shhh, I’m Vacationing—The Rise of ‘Calmcations’ for Stressed-Out Travelers Luxury resorts are offering packages and experiences for those seeking a tranquil escape from reality. By Kayla Webley Adler
The Ratliff family may have been horrified and dismayed when they were asked to surrender their cell phones in the latest season of The White Lotus, but in real life, disconnecting from the fire hose of daily life is exactly what many travelers...
The once-sleepy fishing village Taghazout is now Morocco’s trendiest beach town
Taghazout, Morocco, once a sleepy surfing destination, has become more popular over the years for its yoga, hiking, wellness activities, and yes, for its surfing. Photograph by Zodyakuz, Shutterstock"What are you so afraid of?" Akrou Ayoub, my...

Forbes Travel Guide’s Most Anticipated Hotel Openings For Fall 2025
From Lake Como to Los Cabos, these 11 new properties offer every amenity under the sun—from a floating pool to a private ski lodge. As the leaves change and the air begins to chill, it’s time to start planning a fall getaway. Whether you’re...

Italy's Meloni condemns stolen photos on porn sites as outrage grows
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday urged women to report images shared online without their consent, as the number of complaints rose and it emerged that the premier herself had been targeted. "I am disgusted by what has happened",...

Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry
Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent, Rome ShareSave Italy's prime minister said she was disgusted by the site while MEP Alessandra Moretti called for a change in the law An Italian website that posted doctored images of...
8 Best Travel Accounts on Instagram That I Follow Obsessively
Last week, I covered popular travel destinations that get a little overblown and over-romanticized thanks to social media feeds, from Venice to Bali to Vegas in the daylight. Videos by TravelAwaits But that doesn’t mean all travel accounts on...

Moment ferocious 100mph storm blows passenger plane around on holiday island as aftermath of Hurricane Erin lashes Europe
This is the terrifying moment a ferocious 100mph storm blew a passenger plane around on a holiday island. Wind gusts nearly overturned the aircraft while it was stopped on the runway at Cagnano Airport in Corsica this morning. Dramatic footage...

One Charge Trip: US Open in Flushing
Friday, August 29, 2025 3:58PM On this One Charge Trip, we show you some fun things to do on your way to the US Open. FLUSHING, New York (WABC) -- Dani Beckstrom is hitting the road again, heading to Queens to capture some of the borough's beloved...

US, Canada, and Australia Lead Tourist Spending in Greece in 2024
Tourism revenues in 2024 rose by 4 percent to 20.6 billion euros from 19.7 billion euros in 2023, with travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia ranking among the top spenders, according to a study by INSETE, the research body of the Greek...

Ganesh Festival Walk: Foreign tourists and Punekars get to sample Ganeshotsav history, culture, modaks
When Davide Brugnatti from Italy signed up for a Ganesh Festival Walk in Pune, he expected music, colours and rituals. What he didn’t expect was to be walking shoulder to shoulder with Punekars, tasting Ukadiche modak and learning stories behind...

Bespoke Wilmington Reopens as Italian Aperitivo Bar
Brooklyn’s Former Grand Army Beverage Director Reimagines Wilmington’s Beloved Bespoke as All-Day Italian-Inspired Aperitivo Bar Robby Dow brings world-class cocktail culture to downtown Wilmington with a draft cocktail program and North...

Finding Peace: Former teacher buys bargain home in a rural Italian village for a simpler life
(CNN) – She was craving peace and quiet after working as a teacher for 20 years, and Amelia Butler from the U.S. said that buying a bargain home in Italy has given her just that. The 57-year-old now spends half of the year in the rural village of...

Italy's Meloni slams photo sharing in lewd sites scandal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday urged women to immediately report intimate photographs shared online without their consent, after it emerged that even the premier herself had been targeted. "I am disgusted by what has happened",...

'Haunted' Glasgow hotel with Michelin-recognised restaurant put up for sale
One of Glasgow’s most historic and allegedly haunted hotels has been put on the market, with its owners confirming the decision after seven years at the helm. Cathedral House Hotel, the Scottish baronial-style landmark dating back to 1896, has...

Visiting the same holiday spot every year might be better for your brain than you think
Are you a repeat traveller? Well, if you’re someone who loves returning to the same Spanish beach or quaint coastal town in Italy year after year, it turns out you might be doing your brain a favour. Clinical psychologist Dr Ravi Gill says that...