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Disney Adventure launches four-night sailings with stop in Langkawi from Dec 31

Disney Adventure offers three- and four-night sailings and is homeported in Singapore for at least five years from 2026.
Disney Adventure offers three- and four-night sailings and is homeported in Singapore for at least five years from 2026.

The hottest travel souvenir is learning a new skill

Some travellers surveyed are planning a trip specifically to develop a skill while on vacation.
Some travellers surveyed are planning a trip specifically to develop a skill while on vacation.

Travel news

Go beyond Fukuoka City and enjoy deals on hotels and tours

Yanagawa in early summer. The city is roughly an hour from downtown Fukuoka and among the areas where discounts on hotels and attractions can be used.
Yanagawa in early summer. The city is roughly an hour from downtown Fukuoka and among the areas where discounts on hotels and attractions can be used.

Staycations and ‘coolcations’ are the new ways to holiday

With temperatures rising in Southern Europe, there is potential for regions offering less traditional summer getaways, such as Norway, to exploit their more comfortable climate through so-called ‘coolcations’.
With temperatures rising in Southern Europe, there is potential for regions offering less traditional summer getaways, such as Norway, to exploit their more comfortable climate through so-called ‘coolcations’.

Fukuoka food guide: Best value markets, sushi, oysters and yatai 

After a dozen visits to Fukuoka over the past two decades, the writer recommends value-for-money, quality dining spots worth either a queue or lengthy detour.
After a dozen visits to Fukuoka over the past two decades, the writer recommends value-for-money, quality dining spots worth either a queue or lengthy detour.

Does your hotel room exist? What to do when AI makes it hard to trust photos

As AI use becomes increasingly prevalent, holidaymakers may find themselves falling into traps, not realising pictures such as these are generated.
As AI use becomes increasingly prevalent, holidaymakers may find themselves falling into traps, not realising pictures such as these are generated.

Weekend Trip

Why Thai families love Pattaya: 8 attractions beyond the nightlife 

Pattaya is a popular family destination with aquariums, zoos, water parks, beaches, golf courses, and botanic gardens.
Pattaya is a popular family destination with aquariums, zoos, water parks, beaches, golf courses, and botanic gardens.

Travel News

Seasonal China tours, Europe river cruises among highlights at NATAS Travel Fair 2026

The 2026 fair will occupy 25 per cent more exhibition space than its 2025 edition, with close to 100 exhibitors.
The 2026 fair will occupy 25 per cent more exhibition space than its 2025 edition, with close to 100 exhibitors.

As southern Europe overheats, The Hague is a spot for a ‘coolcation’

Looking for respite from European heatwaves, summer tourists are flocking to The Hague, the centre of justice and politics, but city leaders are wary of overcrowding.
Looking for respite from European heatwaves, summer tourists are flocking to The Hague, the centre of justice and politics, but city leaders are wary of overcrowding.

The allure and peril of riding an Alaskan wave for 10km

Pete Beachy walks along the shore of the Turnagain Arm near Bird Point, 48km south-east of Anchorage, Alaska on June 18, 2026. The tidal bore that rockets up the Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage can carry a surfer for an hour; it can also kill.
Pete Beachy walks along the shore of the Turnagain Arm near Bird Point, 48km south-east of Anchorage, Alaska on June 18, 2026. The tidal bore that rockets up the Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage can carry a surfer for an hour; it can also kill.

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