Lovers of Korean food had a field day at the JW Marriot Hong Kong recently when guest chef Kang Dong Jin came into town from Seoul. With more than two decades of experience under his apron, he gave Hong Kongers a taste of his authentic home-style cooking. Rather than take the modern or fusion route, [...]
Cruise holidays have never been more popular, with the low prices and luxury on offer attracting thousands of new holiday-makers every year. So why not try something new for your getaway, and discover why millions of people are certified cruise addicts? Forget about juggling itineraries, tickets and packing suitcases every few days, and explore the [...]
Edinburgh is a stylish and historic capital city that wows visitors with its scenery and charm. Set among seven hills, the city’s historic streets and buildings contrast interestingly with its ultra-hip nightlife and arts scene. Travelers can get a pretty good idea of what to expect by reading our one-day itinerary, but trust that not [...]
Visitors may be torn between traveling independently or traveling with a group tour the first time they visit a destination, and both options have their pros and cons. Independent travel is ideal for travelers with an adventurous spirit and is good either solo or in small groups. It allows travelers to move at a slower [...]
Rocky outcrops strategically located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, the Maltese Islands have long been sought after by empires as a way to solidify control over the vital shipping lanes of the Mediterranean. The crusade-era order Knights Hospitaller made the islands their own personal fortress, repelling invasions by the Ottoman Empire, until eventually [...]
Burma, despite its authoritarian government, is rapidly opening its doors to foreign tourists and allowing visitors to explore one of Asia’s last refuges of unspoiled beauty. Burma holidays can lasts as long as a traveler wishes, but the highlights – places like the golden city of Mandalay and the Bagan Plains – can be done [...]
When most travelers think of the Greek Islands they think of islands in the Aegean Sea like Santorini or Mykonos. And though those are amazing holiday destinations, the Greek Islands in the Ionian Sea have a lot to offer travelers as well. Situated just west of mainland Greece and across from the southern tip of [...]
The sun-soaked island of Catalina, only 20 miles off the coast of Southern California, is a Mediterranean-style paradise that’s a world away from the traffic and crowds of Los Angeles. The island was uninhabited when it was purchased in the early 20th century by industrialist William Wrigley, who set about turning it into a world-class [...]
Turkey is a fascinating country with a rich past, a diverse landscape and some incredibly friendly people. Starting from the capital city of Istanbul, the only limit facing travelers face to Turkey is the amount of time they have to spend, as there are countless destinations and regions awaiting to be explored. Istanbul This will [...]
Whether it’s for a destination wedding, school trip or conference, traveling with a large group can bring about a unique set of challenges. Here are some tips to make the process a bit more manageable. [Also see "Independent Travel vs Group Tours"] Set Expectations In a large group it’s virtually impossible that everyone’s interests and [...]
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