Maharajas’ Express to Palace on Wheels
Luxury trains in India date back to its colonial era, when opulent carriages transported dignitaries, officials and royalty. More trains were built in the 19th century for the country’s maharajas…
Passport-free travel in Singapore is here, but not where you may think
Singapore made global headlines last year when the government announced that biometric processing will replace travel document verifications at Changi Airport in the first half of 2024. But the city-state…
what to do along new bullet train route
Japan is launching a new high-speed bullet train, or shinkansen, extension on Saturday that will make an under-the-radar prefecture far more accessible to travelers. The coastal Fukui Prefecture is some…
Record number of travelers visit city this winter
For many Chinese, Harbin conjures images of ice and steel, a city both cold and tough. But this winter, the heavily industrialized city morphed into a warmly welcoming host, drawing…
Here’s what it may look like
The kingdom of Bhutan is planning a “mindfulness city” that, if built, will cover some 2.5% of the country — an area larger than Singapore. Plans show the 1,000-square-kilometer city…
Japan Rail Passes are much pricier, but the Kyun Pass may save money
A post-pandemic surge in international travelers, coupled with weak exchange rates, may have indirectly ended one of Japan’s most beloved travel deals: the Japan Rail Pass. Prices for the JR…
How much does it cost to Aman’s new brand Janu hotels?
Few names exude “quiet luxury” like the ultra-luxe Aman Resorts. Its hotels bear its moniker: from Amanoi in Vietnam, to Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro and the hotel that started…
Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Hainan, Qantas
Airlines from Asia dominated a new family-friendly airlines list compiled by travel website The Family Vacation Guide. Eight of the top 11 airlines are based in Asia. Thirty-four airlines were…
Hong Kong Disneyland opens world’s first ‘Frozen’ amusement park area
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is opening a new land inspired by Disney’s blockbuster “Frozen” movie franchise. The area, called World of Frozen, is set to open on Nov. 20, 2023.…
Is the party over? New data suggests revenge travel may be ending soon
The era of unabated “revenge travel” may be coming to a close. New reports show that, after years of inflation and rising travel costs, travelers may finally be curtailing their…