Destinations

Bali, the renowned Indonesian tourist destination, has implemented a tourist tax, with its official start from February 14th. This initiative aims to contribute to the island's sustainable development and enhance its tourism infrastructure. Travellers planning to visit Bali should be aware of this change, which introduces a modest tax on tourists to support ongoing efforts. …

Bhutan continues to entice travellers with its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainability in 2024. And in a recent development, Bhutan has announced a reduction in its sustainability fee alongside the introduction of an online visa application system, making it even more accessible to UK travellers.   Reduction in Sustainability Fee  Bhutan's…

Recent developments in Paris have drawn attention to a new increase in the accommodation tax following previous increases, prompting strong criticism from many in the travel industry, including the ETOA.  Several prominent voices in the European travel industry have raised concerns over the recent hike in the accommodation tax levied on visitors to Paris. The…

Gorgeous scenery soaring past the window, a fresh breeze sweeping through with the sun shining down on your face, the thrill of exploration with miles trailing past and a glimpse of spectacular places you may need to revisit someday soon. A good road trip adventure can take you places you never predicted finding and great…

When summertime comes around, there's nothing quite like taking off on a great holiday to a sunny and relaxing island paradise surrounded by crystal clear ocean. The Caribbean is known and loved for exactly this, with over 700 islands to choose from. Choosing even the top 8 Caribbean islands to visit is going to be…

Here it is, New Year's Eve, the final day of 2021. It has been quite a rollercoaster of a year and we're certain many in and out of the travel industry and looking forward to what 2022 could possibly bring. But, before we can start planning how to tackle 2022, all around the world some…

We couldn't bring ourselves to pass through the Christmas period this year without talking about why you need to visit Lapland next year, it simply could not be done. As the home of Santa Claus, reindeer, and all the snow you could imagine, Lapland is perhaps the classic Christmas destination we've all been dreaming of.…

So here it is, our 2021 Merry Christmas time! Though the Christmas's of last year, this year, and the next few years may look odd and uncertain, it's still a favourite time of year for so many, and especially for lots of travellers. Whether you love a chilly, winter wonderland, or you're looking to celebrate…

Though Japan is still currently off-limits to British travellers (as of December 10th) the tourism authorities have recently announced the relaunch of their So, of course, we couldn't tell you about all the wonderful reasons to visit Japan without talking about Tokyo. Tokyo is at the centre of a lot of Japan's attractions for some…

When a traveller says they want to visit an 'island paradise' one of the places that so perfectly fits the title would have to be Seychelles. There are so many reasons to visit Seychelles that fit the descriptor, in fact, that we've had to separate them into this fantastic list. Whatever time of year you're…