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Disney World now home to Michelin star restaurant

Disney recently notched a major culinary feat at Walt Disney World. One of the entertainment giant’s restaurants at the Florida resort, Victoria & Albert’s, scored a Michelin star.

The most picturesque mountain towns in America

Purple mountain majesty is right! The United States is home to some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the world. Snow or shine you can visit one of these towns and find the outdoor adventure of your dreams. Without further ado, here are 50 of the most beautiful mountain destinations America has to offer.

The most common cultural mistakes people make, and how to avoid them

Navigating cultural differences can be a delicate dance, where one misstep can lead to embarrassment or offense. From improper table manners to inappropriate gestures, it's easy to commit many a social crime. But you can avoid this! Check out this informative gallery before you next travel, to find out the most common cultural faux pas and a few tips on how to avoid making them.

Share a tip on a favourite campsite – you could win a holiday voucher

With the weather slowly starting to improve, it’s time to start planning camping trips in the UK. We’d love to hear about your favourite places to camp. Maybe it’s somewhere wild near the sea, or a campsite with the best facilities for a memorable family holiday. Tell us about your adventures under canvas and in glamping pods and yurts for the chance to win a holiday voucher. If you have a relevant photo, do send it in – but it’s your words that...

Fantastic 5: Europe, India, new allies

A lot has been going on in the Philippines these days. In fact, our country is now in the vortex of global geopolitics like never before. Think of the latest edition of the Balikatan exercises, which was unprecedented on many fronts. In terms of size, yes, the number of participants—reaching around 17,000—was just as big as last year’s. But this shows that mega-drills are the new normal for the Philippines and its allies. And then there are the...

The best jazz clubs around the world

Jazz music has an incredible history. It was a genre born and reborn in various small venues across great distances, changing a little bit here and there over many years as it passed through the hands of so many genius musicians, as well as through the various energies packed into the small spaces where the pioneers of the genre went against the grain and made music their own way. The best way to experience jazz is certainly to have it right in front of you, as its founders intended. Sitting in a cozy jazz club and enjoying the atmosphere can be an incredible reset to your own energy. Plus, choosing a jazz club with history can make your experience even more meaningful. Intrigued? Click through to see some of the top jazz clubs around the world.

20 signs you might be a terrible tourist

Being a travel expert and being a good tourist are not the same. While someone might know of the best hotels to stay at in a foreign city or how to combat jet lag, their behaviour abroad might be less than ideal. Here are the signs you or someone you know might be a terrible tourist.

The most terrifying precipices in the world

When it comes to traveling, tourists love to find the perfect viewpoint. Which is understandable, as there's something impressive about admiring nature or a city from far up. But even if it offers astonishing panoramic views, some of these places are downright terrifying. Sure, they're designed to be safe, but it won't always feel like it... From a five-fingered platform in the Austrian Alps to a transparent walkway in China, these are some of the most terrifying precipices that'll take you to the edge...and back. Click on to discover them all.

The big aviation crisis: From flight cancellations to pilot shortage, why has India's aviation story gone sour?

Indian aviation is in crisis. Airlines are grappling with flight cancellations, crew shortages, and complaints about poor service, and are bleeding due to rising costs. Will the fastest-growing aviation market recover?

Check out California's best-kept travel secrets

From San Francisco to San Diego and everything in between, there are plenty of reasons to fall in love with the Golden State. However, many visitors get lost in tourist traps and miss out on hidden gems along the way. Click through the following gallery and discover the most astonishing attractions the California coast has to offer.

London Eye set to be made a fixture of capital's skyline for decades to come

London Eye set to be made a fixture of capital's skyline for decades to come - Lambeth Council set to make attraction permanent beyond current cut-off date of 2028

Must-have gear and gadgets for the great outdoors

Exploring the great outdoors is one of the best ways to unplug from day-to-day life and reconnect with nature. That said, venturing out into the wilderness requires careful planning. But with the right gear and gadgets, you can turn any adventure into a seamless and enjoyable experience! From handy camping tools to high-tech gadgets to keep you connected and safe, this gallery has all the necessary kit for your next trip. Click through to find out more.

'Unruly and physically combative' passenger to pay $20K to United Airlines

A seemingly intoxicated passenger who fought with his girlfriend and threatened flight crew was fined over $20,000 in restitution fees to the airline.

Spot Stays: Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung

It's just a 10-minute shuttle from an outlet mall.

Bonza enters voluntary administration after abruptly cancelling all flights across Australia

The low-cost airline Bonza entered voluntary administration on Tuesday, after abruptly cancelling all of its flights following the repossession of its entire fleet that caught its CEO by surprise. Passengers were left stranded at a handful of airports when Bonza “temporarily suspended” all services due to be operated on Tuesday with no notice, as the airline’s owners considered the viability of the business’ future. On Tuesday, Bonza appointed...

What do you know about Europe's only desert?

Set in southern Europe in Spain's Almería province is one of the weirdest anomalies in nature—a desert! Known as the Tabernas Desert, this hot and arid environment is the only one of its kind on the continent. It's a world away from the tourist resorts more typically associated with this corner of the continent. And yet the Tabernas Desert is a visitor attraction in its own right, noted for its extraordinary geology and a variety of flora and fauna specially adapted to a seemingly inhospitable climate. Oh, and it's also on the map for a series of influential movies called "Spaghetti Westerns." Intrigued? Click through for some hot tips on where to go and what to do in the Tabernas Desert.

9/11 as seen from space and other out of this world photographs

The outstanding photographs taken in space by orbiting Space Shuttle astronauts and those aboard the International Space Station show our planet in a new light. Countries and continents are captured in hi-res clarity, with cities and natural wonders brought into sharp focus. Weather and atmospheric phenomena appear in extraordinary and sometimes alarming detail. And beyond our world, the sun and the moon are revealed in magnificent close-up. (Pictured above: A thunderstorm over the Indian Ocean) Click through the gallery to launch a spectacular collection of photographs taken out of this world.

Delayed beach hut project facing £200k overspend

A project to build 43 beach huts is over budget after the contractor went bust.

Sandara Park takes some time off at a wellness resort in Batangas

Our Pambansang Krung Krung is back in the Philippines! On Instagram, Sandara Park shared some snaps during her stay at The Farm at San Benito in Batangas. In the photos, Sandara wore a one-piece red swimsuit as she enjoyed her villa’s swimming pool. “It’s good to be back,” she said in the caption. Earlier this month, Sandara was in Paris as a guest performer at Black Eyed Peas’s concert at the Paris La Défense Arena in France. Also in April,...

The emergency slide that came off a Delta 767 washed up in front of the house of a lawyer whose firm is suing Boeing over the Alaska blowout

The emergency slide that fell off a Boeing 767 was found by a lawyer at a firm suing the planemaker alleging it made false statements about safety.

American towns that take us back to the Old West

Most of us get a feel of what the Old West was like through fiction, including Western movies. But what if you could actually visit the real places where it all happened in the late 19th century? Well, you can do exactly that! There are many towns (some now cities) scattered around the US that are packed with history and that you can visit. Some of these really feel like you've traveled back in time! Click through the following gallery and start plaining your Old West vacation today.

Hotel evacuated after fire breaks out overnight

Dozens of guests have to leave the venue as eight crews attend to tackle the blaze.

Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war

LONDON (Reuters) - Sophie, Britain's Duchess of Edinburgh, has visited Ukraine, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife in the first trip to the country by a British royal since the conflict with Russia began, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. Sophie, 59, the wife of King Charles' youngest brother Prince Edward, made the surprise visit on behalf of Britain's Foreign Office to show

Australia’s budget airline Bonza cancels flights, stranding passengers

Chief executive Tim Jordan says flights suspended amid discussions on ‘ongoing viability of the business.’

Rich history behind Biliran nature park

BILIRAN, BILIRAN—People flock to a nature park named after a fodder grass that still thrives in these foothills, originally cultivated for a former cattle ranch. These tourists, however, do not realize the rich history behind Kumpay Nature Park in Barangay Canila, about 4 kilometers from the Biliran town proper. In the 1760s, the Spanish colonial government experimented with the secularization of parishes in Eastern Visayas. At the time, the...

Incredible mansion that includes its own FAA-approved private AIRPORT

Nestled atop a hill with breathtaking views, this modern estate sprawls over 49 acres, offering 5000+ square feet of living space and a private airstrip.

Five 'incredible' British museums nominated for arts prize

Museums in Manchester, London, Skipton and Dundee are nominated for the prestigious Museum of the Year prize.

Jetstar launches huge sale for its 20th anniversary

The budget airline will have more than 200,000 return for free fares across 64 domestic and 33 international destinations.

The best country singers in history

Brit tourist dies after having breathing problems during India holiday

The 61-year-old was staying at the Pachkunda Hotel in Pushkar, northern India, when he experienced breathing problems on April 26, according to local media reports.

Chase all kinds of thrills in E. Samar

Eastern Samar almost always gets overlooked as a tourist destination, perhaps because it has yet to completely shake off its image as a home to rebels and typhoons. But it is nevertheless coming into its own, as local businesses continue to open shop to cater to visitors and Philippine Airlines flights between Manila and the capital city of Borongan via Cebu have become regular. A variety of thrills awaits intrepid visitors with the appetite for...

Ferry funding millions belatedly signed off

The £4.58m will go towards building a new jetty for the service at North Shields Fish Quay.

Dubai's new airport will be five times the size of its current one and aims to be the largest in the world

Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport will be the biggest in the world once completed.

Have an eccentric stay: the world's most unusual hotels

For many travelers, accommodation is just a necessary part of their trip. But for others, hotels are the destination. If you're among the latter, these quirky hotels are for you. Click through the gallery and take a tour of these fascinatingly strange hotels and hostels.

The most beautiful and iconic libraries in the United States

Some of the world’s most important collections of books, manuscripts, and other sources of information are housed in libraries found across the United States. Many of these libraries are in themselves buildings of great historical significance. Designed by esteemed architects, they stand as important cultural landmarks. But how many do you know? Browse this gallery and read through our list of favorite public, private, and academic libraries.

Air France KLM adds flights to North Africa amid Middle East conflict

(Reuters) - Air France KLM said on Tuesday that weak demand for leisure travel to Egypt and Jordan since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel had forced the group to redeploy a big portion of that capacity to North Africa. Chief Executive Officer Ben Smith said during a call with analysts that the airline was "cautiously optimistic" that demand for Tel Aviv and Beirut flights will recover, but those

Train operator extends discount ticket scheme

It brings in £9 fares on routes from London Euston to Rugby, Coventry, Nuneaton and Birmingham.

Ireland's picture-perfect towns and villages

Not for nothing is Ireland described as the "Emerald Isle." This is a verdant and bucolic nation carpeted with a countryside of lush, green fields and steep rolling valleys, a landscape complemented by a spectacular coastline of precipitous cliffs and yawning bays. Dotted across this scenic quilt are numerous towns and villages that add unique character to a land already personified by centuries-old Gaelic culture and tradition. So, are you planning a visit? Click through and discover Ireland's picture-perfect destinations.

Dutch scale down World War II remembrance to keep ceremony safe

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The city of Amsterdam on Tuesday said it would severely restrict attendance to the annual national World War II remembrance on May 4, in a bid to keep the ceremony safe and to curb potential disturbances amid tensions over the war in Gaza. The war between Israel and Hamas and heightened tensions throughout the Middle East have raised the risk of protests and of "spontaneous

Some of first Airlanders could fly Scottish routes

Six large electric aircraft could potentially be used to fly passengers and freight on Scottish regional air routes. Bedford-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has been looking at how its Airlander 10 transport could operate from sites in Orkney, Shetland, Western Isles and the Highlands. Full-scale production of the part-plane, part-airship could beg...

Colic: What it is, what causes it, and how you can treat it

Welcoming a child into the world can be one of the happiest and most beautiful experiences in a person's life. Countless people around the world hold newborns in their arms and look towards a purposeful future of love, nurturing, and, of course, hard work. Caring for an infant is a roller coaster of emotions, oscillating between extreme joy and extreme exhaustion. For many new parents and caretakers, one of the first extreme hardships will be caring for a colicky baby. Babies with colic are known to cry incessantly into the night, suffer from gastrointestinal pain, and be subjected to so much stress that their face turns red. Thankfully, colic is rarely dangerous, but it can take a massive toll on both the baby and the caretakers who can suffer from irritation and sleep deprivation as well. The more one knows about colic, however, the easier it can be to handle this condition. Read on to find out all you need to know colic, and how to get you and your baby through it.

Countries to visit that love American tourists

It isn’t until you leave the US that you become aware of your Americanness. While some places are actively working to decrease tourism, others still very much appreciate the incoming dollars. Besides, our ways are celebrated in many parts of the world, contrary to what you might hear. Check out some international travel destinations that happily welcome American tourists!

Inside the genius architectural tricks medieval castles used as defense

Medieval castles today seem largely ornamental and charming, but they were actually very complex weapons in and of themselves, designed to defend against and debilitate all enemies. Builders in the Middle Ages fitted the impressive structures with cunning innovations that greatly distinguished them from passive buildings. Check out this gallery, based on information from Scribol, to see castle features you know, and many you don't, for their clever true purpose.

‘You can walk virtually everywhere in England by using the train’: the man connecting rail-based walks

A British railway station can be many things. A place of tended flowers and toytown paintwork. A concourse of shuttered ticket booths and overpriced pasties. A terminus, a meeting spot, a gateway to escape. It can be heart-lifting or drab, bathed in birdsong or heaving with commuters. It can also be the starting point for a properly good walk. National Rail serves 2,593 stations, their locations scattered across the map like cartographic...

How Bonza went from bad to worse in little more than a year

Bonza entered voluntary administration on Tuesday after suddenly cancelling all of its flights and leaving hundreds of travelers stranded.

Slow cities: what they are, and where to find them

The city life isn't for everyone. For some, the energy, excitement, and growth of the world's major cities are attractive characteristics, but for others it sounds like a nightmare. Many cities in the world also pose environmental threats, destroying the wilderness with unchecked development projects, producing tons of trash each year, and inviting a car-centered culture that creates massive clouds of smog. Thankfully, there are a group of towns and small cities that have banded together under the guidelines of Cittaslow and have pledged to actively fight all the negative impacts that urbanization can bring. These areas, called "slow cities," are the perfect locations for anyone who prefers life at a slower pace in a greener place. Read on to learn about just a few of the many slow cities around the world.

French day tripper scheme unlikely to be extended

About 17,000 day trippers visited Jersey from France last year using just an ID card instead of a passport.

3 aesthetic cafes in Bulacan for a mid-road trip coffee break

The province of Bulacan is home to many great things, from heritage and religious sites to the heroes who shaped our country’s history, to even the world’s largest indoor arena. But a recent discovery on one of our many trips to the north is that Bulacan is also home to several quaint and “’grammable” coffee shops. We visited three to check out the vibes, the views, and, of course, the coffee. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

Premier Inn owner Whitbread to axe 1,500 jobs

The owner of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre today announced it will close 200 restaurants and axe 1,500 jobs to focus more on Premier Inn hotels.

Thousands stranded as Australian airline weighs its future

The nation's new low-cost carrier has cancelled all flights, as its business hangs in the balance.