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The cost to ride on India’s luxury trains may surprise you
Luxury trains in India date back to its colonial era, when opulent carriages transported dignitaries, officials and royalty. More trains…
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An introvert’s guide to surviving group travel
The thought of round-the-clock “togetherness” — with friends, family or strangers bound together in a tour group — can be…
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Italy’s new ‘Orient Express’ isn’t running yet — but rates are already soaring
Reservations for Italy’s new “La Dolce Vita Orient Express” train open Tuesday. Luxury train enthusiasts may want to lock in…
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Richard Branson’s cruise line launches month-long cruise for remote workers
Virgin Voyages is targeting a new type of traveler: remote workers. In March, the Miami-based cruise line owned by Sir…
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Southeast Asia’s first luxury hotel made from retired buses opens in Singapore — take a look inside
The resort hotel has 20 rooms which will be open for stays from Dec. 1, 2023. Source: The Bus Collective…
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Revenge travel is over — even in China, says CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group
Pent-up travel demand — which drove global travel recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic — is over, said Intercontinental Hotels Group…
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Is the party over? New data suggests revenge travel may be ending soon
The era of unabated “revenge travel” may be coming to a close. New reports show that, after years of inflation…
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Chances are you haven’t used A.I. to plan a vacation. That’s about to change
According to a global survey of more than 5,700 travelers commissioned by Expedia Group, the average traveler spends more than…
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The ‘breakout travel trend’ of the decade: What to know about expedition cruising
It felt as if we had the jungle to ourselves. As we explored Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park, we spotted…
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No, you can’t ride a lion on safari — why more companies are telling travelers ‘no’ these days
“No.” It’s one of the dirtiest words in hospitality — and travelers may be hearing it more these days. The…
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