air travel
Are these double-decker lie-flat seats the future of economy flights?Jun 25, 2020 • 2 min read
Strap yourself in, flying in economy class is about to become a lot more comfortable if this start-up company has its way.
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- beachesIdyllic Maldives set to reopen to international travelers
Jun 25, 2020 • 2 min read
The idyllic Maldives is reopening its resorts, liveaboards and hotels on uninhabited islands to visitors from outside the country from 15 July.
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historyPrague transforms old ice vaults into spaces for cafes, bars and moreJun 25, 2020 • 2 min read
Twenty ice vaults along the Prague riverfront have been revitalized to be used as public and cultural spaces.
- Uzbekistan is offering visitors compensation if they catch COVID-19
Jun 24, 2020 • 2 min read
Uzbekistan is reopening to international tourists with a big promise: if they become infected with COVID-19 during their trip, they will receive US$3000 in…
foodDine at a dreamy restaurant scattered around a Swedish nature reserveJun 24, 2020 • 2 min read
Nowhere, a new restaurant experience, allows guests to dine on a raft, in a meadow and in a wooded grove.
Amsterdam plans to restore the balance between visitors and localsJun 24, 2020 • 3 min read
Amsterdam is seeking ways to make tourism more sustainable and make the city center more accessible to local people.
- Staff at this London bar are dressing as beekeepers as a safety measure
Jun 24, 2020 • 2 min read
Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals is striving to adhere to safety regulations creatively and with a sense of fun.
historyThis famous Italian relic has been confirmed as Europe's oldest wooden sculptureJun 24, 2020 • 2 min read
A celebrated statue on display in a Tuscany cathederal was recently discovered to be the oldest known wooden relic in Europe, dating back much further…
Lonely Planet's expert recommendations are coming to Apple MapsJun 23, 2020 • 1 min read
Looking to get top travel tips with just a tap on your screen? Lonely Planet will soon be bringing its expert recommendations to Apple Maps.
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historyBarcelona's legendary Liceu theater reopens with a concert for house plantsJun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
Music returned to Barcelona's legendary Gran Teatre del Liceu on Monday with a string quartet playing to an audience of house plants.
cruiseCruise lines have announced when they will depart from the US againJun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
Cruise companies have decided to voluntarily extend the period of suspended passenger operations from US ports.
train travelNew Zealand’s beloved TranzAlpine train will be back in operation in JulyJun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
KiwiRail has announced the reopening of its beloved TranzAlpine train service between Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island and Greymouth in the…
hotelsNorway’s gorgeous new hiking cabins overlook a glacierJun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
New hiking accommodation in the form of wooden cabins has just opened in Luster overlooking the Jostedalen glacier.
festivals and eventsGet involved in the V&A's week-long Glastonbury celebrationJun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
The V&A is hosting a seven-day celebration of Glastonbury music festival online to mark what would have been the festival's 50th anniversary.
- historyMonument discovered near Stonehenge casts new light on mystery of ancient site
Jun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
A large Neolithic monument was discovered near Stonehenge in England, casting new light on the mystery of the ancient site.
Dubai prepares to welcome international visitors back in JulyJun 22, 2020 • 2 min read
Dubai, renowned for its luxury resorts, designer shopping malls, pristine beaches and expanse of red-tinged desert, is preparing to welcome tourists back…
campingYou can rent these custom-designed camper vans to travel in style and comfortJun 22, 2020 • 2 min read
The Grand Teton van is a custom built home-on-wheels made for a couple to explore the United States in style and comfort.
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train travelPassport-free rail travel is on the way as Eurostar launches face scannersJun 22, 2020 • 1 min read
Soon passengers boarding the Eurostar won't need to present their passports as the rail operator prepares to introduce facial recognition technology.
family travelEgypt is welcoming back travellers in July - but only at some hotelsJun 19, 2020 • 2 min read
Egypt is reopening its borders to international tourists on 1 July, but many parts of the country will remain off-limits.
- air travelWould pre-booked airport security slots make flying safer and easier?
Jun 19, 2020 • 2 min read
Manchester Airport is offering passengers the option to pre-book a security timeslot on a trial basis.
architectureA new temple in India is also a water source and community spaceJun 19, 2020 • 2 min read
An eye-catching, black limestone temple surrounded by water have been erected in Andhra Pradesh to serve as a focal point for the community in the area.
- air travelThese US airlines may ban travelers who don’t abide by mask rules
Jun 19, 2020 • 2 min read
US airlines have revealed the consequences for passengers who won't wear face masks on flights.
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