Ever since the world reopened, flight tickets and hotel fares have seen unprecedented hikes, making international travel a lot more expensive. This can partly be attributed to inflation, a pent up travel demand and the global economic upheaval, but multiple destinations shoulder some of the blame by openly discouraging budget travelers from returning. Tourism may …

Just last week, I was a guest at the marvelous Sofitel Villa Borghese, a true gem of Italy’s Accor portfolio. Besides a stellar service, one thing that sets it apart from thousands of other upscale hotels is the fact that it has partnered with some of the city’s best independent guides to offer guests more …

Now that airfares are getting increasingly expensive, the era of train travel is officially back, and countries that up until now had invested primarily in road infrastructure, or their aviation sectors, are turning their gaze to the railway. One of the world’s top tourist destinations, Mexico is among them, planning to have 11 train routes …

Cancun may have established itself as the world’s top vacay hotspot, but sargassum remains its biggest foe. The Mexican city, home to an array of luxury resorts and cultural attractions, has been battling the phenomenon for the better part of 2022, with future guests now wondering: When, exactly, should they book a Cancun getaway to …

The first restriction-free summer may not have gone entirely according to plan, as an overwhelming surge in demand led to a capacity strain in numerous airports and airfares increased in response, but there might be a silver lining as we slowly approach the fall. In case you haven’t heard, an ultra-low cost airline is launching …

Digital nomadism may be the number one trend worldwide right now, but it’s clear some destinations are far outpacing others when it comes to adapting to this reality, simply by loosening their once-strict immigration curbs, or even launching new visas for the category. Now, the numbers are in, and this one tiny country has ticked …

If you’re planning on going on a sunny break this January, you may want to set aside some money right away, as waiting to book until it’s winter may prove a bigger issue than it once was (especially if you’re on a budget amid the pandemic-led global recession). Trust us when we say that, this …

In a new development even the most optimistic didn’t see coming, Thailand will outpace the vast majority of Asia, and even the Western Hemisphere, in treating Covid as an endemic disease. From October, the once ultra-strict country will downgrade the pathogen to the same category as the flu virus, effectively treating both the same. After …

Summer is nearing its end, and as soon as the bitter cold starts creeping in, the focus will shift from idyllic European holidays to the year-round warm Caribbean. Luckily, we have done a fair bit of research in advance and have come across 8 all-inclusive luxury resorts you can book for your next Cancun trip …

With all the craziness going on in the States right now, what with the loop of political controversies and economic upheavals, are you thinking of relocating elsewhere, even if only for a while? Perhaps somewhere far from all the culture wars and where life is not as cripplingly expensive? Well, we might know just the …

Sun-seeking Canadians, rejoice! Flair Airlines has got you covered for the upcoming winter. In what’s perhaps the most exciting piece of news coming from Flair since the travel season started, three Canadian airports will have new nonstop flights to both Cancun and Cabo, starting at only $109 one-way. Talk about a good deal, especially now …

If we’re ever gonna do Rome together, we better do it in style. Those were my exact words to my partner amid all the planning for our romantic three-day getaway in Rome. While we don’t normally indulge ourselves with luxury hotels, and rarely ever go on all-inclusive holidays, I felt like our first joint trip …