Travel in Philippines

Anyone who has waited this long to do holiday shopping would be wise to take some instant inspiration from the 2023 Forbes Holiday Gift Guide—an A-to-Z list of letter-perfect presents for all the alphas in your life.

India is firmly in the sights of a rapidly expanding Saudi low-cost airline. Flyadeal has ambitious plans to more than double the size of its fleet during the next four years. This will see it transform from a largely domestic airline to one with much greater international connectivity.

Not long ago, I made a return visit to Baha Mar, the luxury über-resort in the Bahamas, for an industry conference. Despite all the meetings, presentations, and panel discussions, I still found time to get a little sand between my toes, eat conch prepared several different ways, and, best of all, hug a flamingo. (No joke!) And it wasn't just the sunshine and brilliant blue water that I soaked up while there—it was also the positive energy of hundreds of families and couples who'd come with no agenda other than to lie on a beach chair with a book, plummet down a waterslide, enjoy a tropical cocktail, and generally have fun. Even though I was going a mile a minute the whole time, I still felt my heart rate slow, my shoulders unknot.

I've flown over 1.5 million miles, and one of my favorite ways to save money on airfare (and get into business class on a budget) is with "positioning" flights.

On an early June morning off the southeastern shore of Siargao, pro surfer Ikit Agudo skillfully maneuvers her board through the waves. This teardrop-shaped island in the Philippines, long a domestic secret but on the verge of becoming a hot spot, has always been home for Agudo, who was born and raised on Siargao, in a community she describes as uniformly friendly and thoughtful. During the morning we spend out on the sea, I see friends and strangers saluting one another on the lineups. Experts guide amateurs; fellow surfers extend invitations to break bread together after the session. All paddle out together to face the ocean as one.

As a frequent cruiser, I've been on a few port-heavy itineraries, but none hit me quite as hard as Norwegian Cruise Line's 13-day Asia cruise last fall.

Whether you’re seeking to reconnect with your family heritage, move overseas, or simply want a second passport at your disposal, at least 50 countries offer some version of citizenship by descent. But brace yourself: The process of obtaining dual citizenship can be quite tedious, fraught with red tape and byzantine rules.

"If Trump wins this election, I'm moving out of the country."

The position of park ranger, especially in our national parks, has always been one of authority. There’s the uniform for one thing, which changes with the seasons and weather and varies from park to park, but is invariably best worn ironed with the shirt tucked in. And then there’s the knowledge of the land they maintain, and how best to appreciate and interact with it. As tourists continue to behave moronically, that latter duty becomes an especially serious, potentially punitive one. Which is why, in part, the park rangers have taken their talents online.

Manila, Philippines, is in a continuous state of flux, but Makati Central Square or MCS, dubbed “Manila’s most eccentric mall,” remains a constant. It’s a hodge-podge establishment strewn with shops selling cell phone accessories, children’s toys, guns, secondhand clothing, and crystals; located inside Little Tokyo—a neighborhood with a cluster of Japanese izakaya. It’s been an eccentric fixture in Makati City, Metro Manila’s central business district, since the 1980s.

During a time when new airport lounges are constantly aiming to one-up each other—with landscaped patios and over-the-top shower suites—Delta Air Line’s newest offering sets a high bar.

Japan Airlines is giving free domestic flights to international tourists, making travel to smaller cities and hidden gems far easier.

United Airlines is making bold route decisions as it continues to expand its giant international presence.

Oman Air hopes to finalize its membership in the global airline alliance, Oneworld, sometime in the second quarter of next year, CEO Con Korfiatis said.

This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Anu Verma, a trauma recovery coach , podcast host, and author of the book "Victim 2 Victor."

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Japan is a popular spot for tourists, and a new initiative will make it easier – and more affordable – to visit than ever before.

To encourage travelers to Japan to get off the beaten path, delve deeper into the country’s cultural heritage, and venture beyond the popular tourist destinations, Japan Airlines is offering complimentary domestic flights all across the archipelago.

Nestled in the heart of the Circum-Pacific seismic zone, Taiwan has rightfully earned its moniker as the "Hot Spring Kingdom." 

Warning: This article contains spoilers for "Emily in Paris" season four.

Cruises can take you to amazing places, including bucket-list destinations like the Galápagos or Greenland and tried-and-true favorites like the Caribbean and the Med. But so much of the fun comes from being on the ship itself. Here, we’ve expanded on our long-running column Onboard Obsessions, spotlighting all the little things we’ve loved while cruising lately. From an unexpected plein-air performance and chic libraries to possibly the most unique New Year’s party of all time, these are the kinds of moments, big and small, that turn mere passengers into cruisers for life.

Seabourn will have two ships sailing in Asia in late 2024 and 2025.