The Israel-Hamas war is affecting traveler confidence and bookings
The Israel-Hamas war is affecting travel across the Middle East and beyond. International arrivals to the region grew in the fourth quarter of 2023 — mainly owing to an increase…
India boycott of Maldives may cost country millions in tourism dollars
Social media posts by Maldivian officials may cost the country millions in tourism revenue, as calls by Indian travelers to boycott the island nation intensify. “We are seeing a 40%…
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…
Cabbing in Italy can be a gnarly affair. Here’s how to navigate it
I knew something was amiss when the taxi meter read 10.50 euros as we pulled away from the Roma Termini train station. While negotiating the evening rush hour traffic and…
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…
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebrating the winter holidays for many means buying presents, arranging travel and planning hefty menus for meals with loved ones. However, this year those preparations may include skipping medications popularly…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s anti-white X-Mas party: Letters
The Issue: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s non-white “electeds of color” only Christmas party. Could some of the Boston city councilors be so utterly oblivious and tone-deaf as to support the…
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…
5 new shops for tea, coffee and meditation
Kyoto’s flat geography makes long strolls easy. And by using bustling Shijo Street — also known as Shijo-dori — as a main street for navigation, it was a breeze to…
What are the best hotels in the world? See the list of the top 50
The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th century villa on the edge of Italy’s Lake Como. That’s according to the 50 Best organization, which announced the results…