Taiwan’s giant ‘shoe church’ gains foothold

A giant blue stiletto heel dubbed Taiwan's "shoe church" is bringing a touch of oversized glamour to the island's southern coast. The shoe is not a place of worship but its creators hope it...

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Why 2016 is being called ‘The Year of the American Traveller’

The year 2016 has been declared "The Year of the American Traveller," thanks to the strength of the US dollar, plummeting oil prices, relaxed visa rules and Cuba. It's a bold declaration made...

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Chinese tourists looking beyond group travel

Chinese travellers are leaving the tour groups behind in favour of striking out on their own, according to travel site Agoda.com. A list of the top 10 destinations that saw the most significant...

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Best airlines in the world for WiFi

If in-flight WiFi is an indispensable amenity for you when you fly, best book on Delta, United or American which have been named some of the leading carriers when it comes to connectivity in the...

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Asian travellers most addicted to smartphones, Europeans the least, says study

Chinese, Taiwanese and Thai travellers are the most addicted to their smartphones, according to the results of a new international survey. In a report that looks at the use of mobile devices in...

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Who stole the desk, say travellers after redesign plan dumps tables

The online grumbling is growing louder and louder after the Marriott hotel chain began taking out in-room desks as part of a larger redesign plan aimed at pleasing millennials. One of the most...

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Tree houses topping the charts on Airbnb

A charming treehouse hideaway in Atlanta, Georgia has emerged the most popular bucket-list retreat on Airbnb, garnering the most votes on the site’s "Wish List", a feature that allows users to...

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Burlesque stripteases, yoga for kids among spa and wellness trends 2016

From surfing spas and sexual well-being resorts to spas for kids, 2016 is poised to see the growth of spa and wellness trends that will chart new territory for the industry – and...

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A haven in the heart of George Town

When people tell me a particular hotel is charming, I get a little suspicious as that’s usually a politically-correct way of saying it is lacking in modern amenities, comforts or services. So...

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Disney opens Shanghai theme park in June

Disney's long-awaited theme park in China's commercial hub Shanghai, its first on the mainland, will open on June 16, the company announced on Tuesday. The US$5.5 billion (RM24 billion)...

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Dances with monks at Tibetan festival

Thousands of metres above sea level, high on the Tibetan plateau, hundreds of Tibetan Buddhist devotees in brilliant hues of pink and blue gathered for the Gedong festival. Lamas young and old...

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Burj Khalifa’s sky-high observation deck named best attraction in 2015

The Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, has been named the world’s best attraction of 2015 for allowing visitors to take a walk in the clouds. The towering landmark in Dubai took the...

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The hotel with the fastest guest Internet speed in the world

Web addicts take note – a new hotel in Abu Dhabi is claiming to have the fastest Internet speed in the world. Managers of the Jannah Burj Al Sarab in Mina say their upgraded WiFi boasts a speed...

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Austrian ski resort named Europe’s best ski destination

An Austrian ski resort which hosts a cult event dubbed the longest ski race in the world has been named the best in Europe by readers of CN Traveler magazine. Located in Western Austria, Lech...

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Lonely Planet lists hottest travel experiences for 2016

The opening of the new Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi, a trip to one of the most remote islands in the world, and a hike up Nicaragua's tallest active volcano have been named as some of the best new...

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The consummate guide to a festive February in Singapore

With Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day just around the corner, Singapore promises an exciting array of activities to usher in a festive February. Find out just what the island state has in...

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8 best locations for a beach holiday

Some eagerly wait for winter with dreams of skiing, snow and mountain scenery, while others prefer to escape the cold with a break in warmer climes. A swimsuit will be more use than a ski suit...

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Neighbourhood in Japan named Airbnb’s top trending destination 2016

​Airbnb has named Chuo-ku in Osaka, Japan the top trending destination of 2016, after the neighbourhood famous for its historic castles and street food vendors experienced a whopping 700% growth...

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AirAsia to fly 3 new routes from Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Penang

AirAsia is set to launch three new international routes from Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang later this month. It will inaugurate direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Wuhan on January 22,...

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Top 10 travel trends in 2016

Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, get the most out of your travels with the top 10 trends of 2016 for the savvy Asian traveller, according to accommodation booking site...

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