‘Hidden Holidays’ Represent A Hidden Gem For Travelers

Think of New York and an image of the skyscrapers of Manhattan likely comes to mind. The Empire State Building and the Rockefeller Center famously provide high-altitude views over that skyline — but there are other alternatives, whether hanging over the edge of a 100-storey building in Hudson Yards or sitting at a picnic table at a brewery in Brooklyn.

WHY IT RATES: Many people in the travel and tourism industry have been impacted by Morris Silver’s expertise.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

For the 12th consecutive year, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi has been titled as the “Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination” by the World Travel Awards, dubbed the “Oscars of the Travel Industry”, reaffirming its position as the Middle East’s #BestBeach destination.

Universal Orlando Resort is ushering in the holiday season with a brand-new offer.

With 333 islands making up this South Pacific dreamscape, it would take a lifetime to truly explore every corner of Fiji. For the past six years, I’ve been living in Fiji’s capital city of Suva and have made many travel mistakes and cultural snafus so you don’t have to. 

Registration for the 2024 edition of digital trade show OurAfrica.Travel, due to take place from 5 – 9 February 2024 is now open – kicking off the tourism show season in style, linking global buyers with properties and suppliers in Africa and Indian Ocean.

Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi was awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the largest display of messages in bottles. The destination’s achievement stands as a testament to its uniqueness and was celebrated with a memorable stunt. 1,100 bottles, each containing a unique message, were collected, and prominently displayed at Saadiyat Beach. Inspired by Paris’s iconic Pont des Arts bridge, Saadiyat Island invited guests to partake in this endeavor. Participants were encouraged to write a brief note expressing their fondness for Saadiyat Island or sharing their personal reflections on the concept of love. These heartfelt notes were then carefully placed inside glass bottles and transported to Saadiyat Beach Club a week later where a local sand artist creatively arranged the bottles into a large installation forming the words ‘I ♥ Saadiyat Island’.

You may not have to fumble with your cellphone in the boarding area very much longer. As the travel industry embraces facial recognition technology, phones are beginning to go the way of paper tickets at airports, cruise terminals and theme parks, making checking in more convenient, but raising privacy and security concerns, too.

Prime Day is an excellent time of year for travelers to save on luggage, electronics, clothing, and sneakers, too. We've rounded up the best Prime Day sneaker deals from brands you know and love—New Balance, Adidas, Asics, Reebok, and more—all available to score during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. If you're in need of a fresh pair of kicks for walking, running, or everyday wear, we've got you covered. There are steep discounts on plenty of comfortable, versatile, and lightweight options for travelers, whether you're looking for a stylish pair of dad sneakers or a supportive performance pair for your next destination run.

There have been plenty of headlines in the past few days about a lawsuit against an Airbnb guest in Brentwood, California, who has allegedly overstayed her reservation, which ended on March 19, 2022 —without paying rent for more than a year-and-a half.

Travelers already looking to 2024 for their next trip now have the opportunity to score major savings.

If you’re planning a camping trip to the great outdoors, now is the perfect time to check out the top Amazon Prime Day camping deals. Travelers can save on all the outdoor gear you'll need for your next adventure. In case you need a quick refresher, Amazon Prime Day is a 48-hour sales event where Prime members can save on products across all categories, including luggage, shoes, outdoor gear, home goods, and more. Amazon is calling its October savings event Prime Big Deal Days, and the sale runs through today, October 11.