Six Off-The-Beaten-Track Adventures in the Algarve

“Old money on steroids.” That’s how the communications director for Portugal’s new Valverde Santar Hotel & Spa describes both the hotel and the small—but rich in history as well as financial spoils—village in central Portugal that surrounds it.

Qatar Airways has won the best business-class title for years — so I was excited to finally fly it when I traveled to Spain last year. 

With towering peaks and pristine waters, the diverse landscapes in Japan are nature’s playground for adventure travelers. Throughout the year, outdoor enthusiasts flock to Kyushu and Central Japan, drawn by the opportunity to trek through the breathtaking, ever-changing terrain, paddle the crystal-clear oceans and rivers, and delve into the lesser-known pages of Japanese history. Whether you’re an experienced thrill seeker or a newbie enthusiast, these four destinations offer a wide variety of activities—from kayaking to cycling—that will get your heart pumping.

If your loved one loves seafood, embrace that passion with this year’s Valentine’s Day gift. Aquatic creatures, bivalve inspired fashion, maritime feasts and more all will woo a person whose love language is totally understandable under the sea. Show your Valentine you love them more than all the oceans with these gifts for seafood lovers.

Following the success of the inaugural Spain Sustainability Day in 2023, the Spanish Tourist Office (UK) has announced the event’s second edition taking place on 17 April 2024 at The Conduit, London.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett met with the owners of the Pinero Group, which owns the prominent Spanish Hotel chain, Bahia Principe, in Madrid, Spain to discuss the status of their multifaceted resort development in St. Ann. The Group owns the Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica, Jamaica’s largest hotel, with 1,350 rooms. The meeting follows a formal presentation of their development plans to the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness and other officials last year, at the Office of the Prime Minister. The project will be one of the largest resort and real estate projects ever executed in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Thumping with a million mini heartbeats, the jungle never sleeps. Insects hum, monkeys squeal and birds trill to create a rapturous symphony. But in the humid equatorial rainforests, almost everyone needs a rest by midday.

Many adventure travel companies focus on hiking, walking, and biking, along with a smattering of local culture, history, and cuisine. There are far fewer that elevate science to the center of an adventure trip.

Holland America is taking inspiration from the 1920s again for its latest over-the-top Mediterranean cruise.

While traveling in a country as big as the USA can be daunting, you have to start somewhere. Why not a weekend getaway?

When traveling means spending long days on your feet, the right shoes are your superpower. Marry performance and luxury, and you can hit the ground running. Gifting an amazing pair of shoes, both fashionable and functional, is a surprise that elevates every traveler's fashion edits with high marks for ingenuity. Be that person they won’t soon forget: a soul searcher with impeccable taste. Here are ten of the finest footwear for travelers to gift this Valentine’s Day.

Ever fantasized about having an entire hotel to yourself while on vacation? The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora can make that dream come true: For $2.75 million, guests can buy out the entire island property for a week, dining at its open-air restaurants, snorkeling in the lagoon, and playing tennis with the hotel’s pro. Or, you could invite up to 245 of your closest friends to stay with you in the resort’s seven villas and 108 bungalow suites.