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Why Palau is one of the world’s best dive destinations – yet still under the radar

Palau is known as one of the world’s best dive spots, often mentioned in the same breath as the Maldives and Galápagos Islands for its marine biodiversity.

Bali’s waste crisis: Changemakers tackle the root of the problem

Kedonganan Beach clean-up. Bali’s waste challenge is reflected not only in viral beach clean-up photos, but also in hard numbers and uneven policy responses.

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Free SPH Media Travel Fair with attractive tour deals on May 2 and 3

Tianmen Cave is a massive, high-altitude natural karst arch located in Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, in the northwestern part of Hunan province, China.

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Labour Day long weekend

ICA encouraged travellers to plan their journey ahead and consider travelling during non-peak hours.

‘Coolcation’ trend heats up as travellers flee rising temperatures

As climate change reshapes travel preferences, cooler destinations are drawing stronger interest from global travellers, especially during summer.

In deep doo-doo: Woman in Australia trapped in waist-high waste for hours after toilet floor caves in

According to media reports, the woman was trapped for three hours “in deep sh*t” while her family sought help.

Lufthansa to charge extra for carry-on bags beyond certain size under new low-cost fare option

The new fare will come at a discount to the established Economy Light class, which will be enhanced to include an option to rebook reservations for a fee.

News analysis

Record demand can’t save US airlines from Iran war fuel shock

Airlines are already cutting flights, even as planes remain full, because some routes no longer make sense at current fuel prices.

Flights delayed at Japan’s Haneda airport after international check-in system glitch

This comes just two days after the airport suffered a glitch in its air traffic control system.

Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free stays to screen out unwanted visitors

Data showed that around 90 per cent of tourists stay in Thailand for no more than 30 days.

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