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Parents grumpy about price hikes at ‘happiest place on earth’

There's a lot of grumbling about the happiest place on earth following news that Disney is hiking admission prices in an effort to ease traffic during peak season. Introduced this week,...

Istanbul’s venerable Grand Bazaar to get much-needed facelift

Over 500 years old, surviving fire and earthquakes, it welcomes up to 400,000 people a day and takes pride in being the world's most visited destination – more popular than the Eiffel Tower. So...

10 best family hotels in Asia

Have you always had trouble finding the right hotel to accommodate your entire family? Worries and headaches begone as travel site, TripAdvisor, has done the looking for you and compiled 10 of...

New list reveals the world’s most powerful passports

German passport holders have emerged the most mobile travellers, with visa-free access to more countries than any other passport holder in the world. According to the results of a new ranking...

Malaysians second most vacation-deprived in the world

Malaysians ranked the second most vacation-deprived worldwide due to their willingness to sacrifice off days for a higher salary, according to a survey by online travel site Expedia. Taking...

Italian resort in Dolomites tops list of best hotels for families

With spring break around the corner, TripAdvisor has released the most popular family-friendly hotels around the world, with a luxury, all-inclusive resort in Italy taking the top spot. In...

At US$7 million per room, Macau hotel could be world’s most luxurious

An extravagant hotel billed as the most luxurious in the world is set to open in Macau later this summer at an eye-watering price tag of US$1.4 billion (RM5.9 billion) – or US$7 million per...

Saison in US, Lalique villa in France joins Relais & Chateaux group

Luxury boutique hotels and restaurants spanning the UK, the US, France and Australia are among the newest members of the Relais & Chateaux hotel group, which counts castles, manors and heritage...

How to save on spring break vacation

This year, spring break will be a tricky affair for some, with the school break coinciding with an early Easter weekend. But travel experts have a few insider tips on how to save a few bucks for...

It’s a ‘purrfect’ life for Singapore’s pampered cats

Cats who are tired of the rat race in fast-paced Singapore have a new high-end leisure option – a top-of-the-range hotel complete with designer beds, Roberto Cavalli wallpaper and Swarovski...

Legendary steam train ‘Flying Scotsman’ returns after 10-year restoration

The Flying Scotsman, a steam locomotive seen as a jewel of British industrial heritage, left King's Cross Station in London yesterday on its first official journey after a 10-year restoration...

Fashionistas, match your designer dress with your Airbnb rental

For fashionistas who are sticklers for coordination, Airbnb has rounded up a list of boho chic, tribal and monochromatic rentals that match designer wear with uncanny resemblance with fashion...

Tokyo business hotels most expensive in Asia Pacific

Tokyo, Sydney and Singapore are the top three cities with the most expensive business hotels in the Asia Pacific region, according to a travel site. Tokyo took over Melbourne's top spot with an...

Western European cities dominate quality of living ranking

Vienna, Austria has emerged the most utopian of world cities, topping a new quality of living index dominated by Western European cities. Maybe it's the city's quaint coffee culture. Or its...

Forbes Travel Guide reveals record number of 5-star hotels for 2016

Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its 58th list of worldwide "Star Rating" recipients, naming some of the most luxurious hotels around the world. The list includes 42 new five-star hotels, 101...

10 incredible heritage hotels

Heritage hotels have had the privilege of living through the ages. Tasteful, charming and elaborate, their walls hold the secrets to history. From grand European architecture to the exotic...

Canada tightening visa-free travel to its shores

Canada will tighten its rules on entering the country next month, adding a layer of security that will impact Europeans and others previously allowed to visit without a travel visa. Formerly...

Long-awaited Charlie Chaplin museum to open in April

A museum showcasing the life and works of Charlie Chaplin will finally open at his former Swiss home on April 17 after more than 15 years of planning, organisers announced yesterday. The...

Slovenian town to build beer fountain

A Slovenian city hopes to attract more tourists by building a fountain that spews beer instead of water. From a marketing standpoint it makes sense: the primary economic activity in Zalec,...

Why Iceland was one of Europe’s hottest destinations in 2015

Iceland was the top-growing European destination in 2015, recording an impressive 30% increase in international visits in 2015. That’s according to the latest figures released from the European...