PANGASINAN — The return of tourists to the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) and other tourist destinations in the city of Alaminos has begun as the province moved to Alert Level 1 from March 1-15 . (Photo courtesy of Liezle Basa Inigo/MANILA BULLETIN) The City Tourism Office (CTO) recorded 49,277 …
Read More »West Bengal plans ways to boost tourism infrastructure
Indranil Sen, West Bengal State Tourism Minister, told the Assembly that the West Bengal government is planning ways to improve tourism infrastructure in the Sundarbans. According to Sen, the state government was tied to the private sector and foresees a host of new infrastructure opportunities in the Sundarbans.Read also – …
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Declared a national park in 1968 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park is famous for the habitat of the one-horned rhino apart from other animals and birds. Updated: March 05, 2022 10:19 1ten Kaziranga National Park | Photo AP/Anupam Nath A dear eats a silk cotton flower …
Read More »Top 10 best national parks in the world in 2022
With so much to see in national parks, it can be hard to decide which one to visit. These parks were created to protect some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, breathtaking views and stunning wildlife. National parks are a nature lover’s paradise, with everything from tranquil lakes and lagoons …
Read More »The Best Hot Weather Travel Destinations for Seniors – Better Life
If you’re in your golden years, your tastes have probably changed since you were young. This also applies to travel. Maybe the palm trees now look way more appealing than a ski trip (which is totally understandable). If you’re looking for respite from freezing temperatures or want to relax in …
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It’s never too late to learn to ski. But, for beginner skiers, the thought of hitting the slopes can be a daunting prospect. Fortunately, some of America’s most renowned ski resorts also offer exceptional opportunities for beginners, from groomed runs and multi-level learning areas to private lessons and guided mountain …
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Backroads Walking and Walking Tour of Cinque Terre and Tuscany Country roads Just when we thought it was safe to travel again, Omicron arrived. It seems like I’ve spent more time making and canceling travel plans over the past few months than I’d like to admit. Although the coast is …
Read More »Hyatt Launches Destination By Hyatt Brand in Asia Pacific
WHY IT RATES: The independent hotel brand will begin its expansion in Asia starting in mainland China this year, with a mountainside hotel opening this year and a beachfront hotel slated to open in 2026. – Lacey Pfalz, Associate Editor, TravelPulse Hyatt today announced that the Destination by Hyatt brand …
Read More »Planning to visit South Africa? Here is your travel guide
Even though the Omicron variant continues to pose a threat, you can plan a hassle-free trip to countries like South Africa if you adhere to Covid restrictions. Some of the destinations you can explore are here. Discover the Drakensberg full of adventures KwaZulu-Natal is home to the Drakensberg Mountains (the …
Read More »9/11 museum awarded bonuses to 12 highest paid executives
After shutting down for six months during the pandemic and laying off or on leave of 60% of its staff, the cash-strapped 9/11 Memorial and Museum gave each of its 12 top executives $ 1,000 in bonuses paid, The Post learned. The bonus brought total compensation in 2020 for CEO …
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Many of South America’s biggest hits can be found in Ecuador – from the Andean peaks and the Amazon to tropical beaches, Inca ruins, colonial towns and the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Not bad for a country the size of Colorado! The big question is where to start? To …
Read More »Maya Bay reopens | VIDEOS
Maya Bay in Thailand is now open to tourists and visitors after being officially relaunched on New Years Day. Visitors to Koh Phi Phi Leh will need to apply in advance and the number will be limited to 4,125 visits per day and the number of tourists cannot exceed 375 …
Read More »Which of the 6 Hawaiian Islands should you visit?
Dennis Frates / Alamy Stock Photo Pu`uhonua O HÅnaunau National Historical Park The island of hawaii Often referred to as the Big Island, the island of Hawaii is almost twice the size of all of the other Hawaiian islands combined. Some of your many adventure options include chasing waterfalls, seeing …
Read More »Cahokia Mounds Historic Site Offers Augmented Reality Tours
There’s a new way to explore an ancient Illinois place. Visitors to the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site can try to experience it in “augmented reality” or AR, to see the Grand Plaza as it was 1,000 years ago, the stockade as it stood. formerly and the exterior and interior …
Read More »Kuching’s diverse food is recognized
KUCHING, November 29, 2021: Kuching has joined the Creative Cities Network (UCCN) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The capital of Sarawak was one of 49 new cities that were added to CUCN, which was established in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities that identified creativity …
Read More »My 4 Favorite Small Towns in Colorado near National Parks and Landmarks
When people think of Colorado, they think of skiing. The towns bordering the national parks have a different flavor; one worth sampling. One of America’s oldest mysteries surrounds the ancestral publeons, ancestors of today’s Pueblo tribes, and explains why they built elaborate dwellings on the cliffs and then abandoned them. …
Read More »Israel Archaeological Park plans to boost Arab tourism, sell Abraham’s accords
JERUSALEM — Israel has a plan to attract more Emirati tourists, as part of an attempt to cement Israeli-Arab relations after Abraham’s accords normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. But the decision to include a controversial archaeological park in East Jerusalem run by far-right Jewish settlers on the …
Read More »Barra Honda Park in Guanacaste has created a collaborative conservation model
In the Barra Honda National Park they are convinced that a protected area can also be a community development model; And that is why, from there, a new tourist route has been created that offers visitors a natural and cultural experience, while contributing to the local economic reactivation. Dorian Méndez, …
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Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. Join AFP’s 100,000+ followers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising requests: [email protected] (© Rawf8 – stock.adobe.com) For most of us, planning a trip to …
Read More »Biden to protect Native American heritage site from drilling and crackdown on human trafficking
President Joe Biden sought to show his commitment to Native Americans on Monday by announcing a step to help improve public safety and justice for their communities, which experience violent crime at rates more than double the national average. The administration also announced plans to continue a 20-year ban on …
Read More »How to ethically see orangutans in Indonesia
All photos courtesy of Sumatra Orangutan With the number of flame-colored primates decreasing, here’s how to take a responsible jungle trek to see them. I was drenched in sweat. Hours of trekking under the cacophony of jungle insects, surrounded by the overwhelming humidity of Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia …
Read More »A study details the environmental impacts of the first inhabitants of Chaco
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say they have more evidence that Chaco Canyon in northwest New Mexico was more than a former gathering place for Indigenous ceremonies and rituals. Researchers analyzed the pollen content and chemical makeup of soils to help document the environmental impacts of the first residents …
Read More »Scarborough man drowned in Grotto crash last week
Content of the article Police identified the man who died at the Bruce Peninsula Cave on October 20. Content of the article Rahul Makhija, 23, of Scarborough, died after emergency responders were called around 4:15 p.m. at the popular tourist attraction in Bruce Peninsula National Park, Gray Bruce OPP said. …
Read More »Where to travel next: the best trips to take in 2022
“],” renderIntial “: true,” wordCount “: 350}”> The Outside– Modern adventure classics Travel with Outside writers on these four adventures of a lifetime There’s a reason Alaska, Patagonia, Everest Base Camp, and the French Alps are at the top of every traveller’s list: the stunning terrain and adventure story are …
Read More »Perfect places in Britain to immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn
FORESTS, hills, parks and valleys begin to glow and glow as the trees turn red, gold, orange and yellow. Fall is definitely here and there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of a leaf spot – the nickname for visiting trees this time of year as they put on …
Read More »Tourism operators in central Queensland struggle to respond to dramatic increase in tourist numbers
The Demaered’aertrijcke family were “a little afraid to go west” but after a taste of the bush they joined the hordes of Australians opting for road trips over international trips. Key points: The number of visitors during peak periods has doubled to Carnarvon National Park since 2019 Tourism operators say …
Read More »Seabourn Encore now returns in February 2022 with Canary Islands and Mediterranean travel, open for booking October 5, 2021
Seabourn Encore explore and celebrate the beauty and culture of the Spanish archipelago, as well as the charming island of Madeira, between February and April 2022. In addition, the ship will make a 15-day trip along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea from Lisbon To Athens, Greece, where it will …
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Like many people, I am with caution adventurous. When it comes to the outdoors, there are a lot of things I would love to do, from hiking and mountain biking to surfing, but I’m often not confident or qualified enough to do them myself – same. I need a guide, …
Read More »Hawaii National Parks Aerial Tour Plans Still Underway | Hawaii News
HILO, Hawaii (AP) – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has yet to submit a court-ordered management plan for aerial tours on its public lands. The action is required 21 years after the Air Tour Management Act of 2000 was enacted and one year after a federal judge ruled in favor of …
Read More »Sundarbans National Park reopens: West Bengal Sunderbans set to reopen from October 1
West Bengal has opened national parks, tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries for tourists, with appropriate security measures in place, after the state government announced the easing of restrictions on safaris and rides. According to reports, the state government has also decided to reopen the Sundarbans National Park from October 1 …
Read More »15 unforgettable trips to China – Thatsmags.com
6-Day Changbai Mountain and North Korea Border Tour Image courtesy of Dragon Adventures Located in Jilin Province, Changbaishan is one of the nature conservation areas in China and has an ecosystem with world famous precious animals like tigers, sikas, sable and more. It is the global nature existence typical of …
Read More »Afghanistan: historic sites at the heart of concerns after the return of the Taliban
An Afghan praying outside a mosque in Herat during Ramadan in 2018; there are fears that the devastating destruction of the country’s cultural heritage 20 years ago will return Photo: Hoshang Hashimi / AFP via Getty Images Afghanistan’s cultural heritage is vast and still partly unrecognized. For millennia, it has …
Read More »Pleasant Holidays and Journese Announce Major Expansion in Europe and UK
WHY IT RATES: With this latest expansion of its vacation products, Pleasant Holidays and its Journese subsidiary began operating in over a dozen new countries and added more than 160 hotels and 90 tours across Europe and the UK. – Laurie Baratti, Associate Editor of TravelPulse On August 3, Pleasant …
Read More »Here’s how World Heritage status is helping destinations around the world
UNESCO recently added a number of new lists of âOutstanding Universal Valueâ to its much-vaunted World Heritage List. The Trans-Iranian railway, the great spa towns of Europe, a lighthouse in France, 14th century frescoes in Italy, adobe mosques in Ivory Coast, an ancient solar observatory in Peru and a âfloating …
Read More »Is the trip next in the struggle to see who benefits from Native American culture?
According to National park service, architect Frank Redford, who had patented his design for a tipi-shaped building, didn’t like the word, so he called them wigwams instead. Wigwams are domed, cone-shaped, or rectangular structures used by the Algonquins and some other Indigenous peoples of the eastern half of North America. …
Read More »10 of the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK
The UK is fortunate to have access to thousands of miles of coastline and hundreds of beaches, but at the height of the holiday season dog paddlers are generally left out of tourist areas. However, there are some glorious, truly dog-friendly beach destinations that cater for choppy tails without any …
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As the rollout of the vaccine allows international travel to wake up from its slumber, it is natural for travelers to seek more calm, crowd-free alternatives to some of Europe’s most popular destinations. Spain in particular is blessed with hidden gems to visit all over its continent and its islands. …
Read More »Death Valley hits 130 degrees as heat wave sweeps west
FURNACE CREEK, Calif .– For Gary Bryant, walking a tenth of a mile from his modular home to the air-conditioned restaurant where he worked on Saturday was âenoughâ time outdoors. Mr. Bryant, 64, knows the risks of summer temperatures in Death Valley. He once collapsed under a palm tree from …
Read More »Letters to the Editor | The Economist
July 3, 2021 Listen to this story Your browser does not support the item . Enjoy more audio and podcasts on ios or Android. Letters are welcome by e-mail at [email protected] Close rivals The role of Afghanistan’s close neighbors is missing from most analyzes of what happens when America withdraws …
Read More »Ministries seeking global recognition for 5 national parks: Asahi Shimbun
Two ministries ended a turf war and embarked on a joint mission to place some of Japan’s national parks on a list of the world’s top 25 curated by an influential travel journal website. The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have designated five priority …
Read More »Abercrombie & Kent’s Bespoke Private Jet Tours
Geoffrey Kent and his parents, Valerie and Colonel John Kent, embarked on a new adventure in 1962 to deliver a new style of luxury adventure travel, and since then, Abercrombie & Kent has set a new benchmark for high-end experiential travel. From a team of three, their vast reach includes …
Read More »Bungle Bungles dispute rumbles, ‘hand brake’ on potential of UNESCO-listed Purnululu park
One of Western Australia’s top tourist destinations, the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park remains at the center of a three-decade dispute between its recognized traditional owners. Key points: Decades-long dispute between two groups over traditional ownership of UNESCO park remains unresolved The Federal Court ruled that neither of the two …
Read More »Where to travel after the pandemic? Hawaii, Mexico and Oregon are the best bets
Chances are, if you’re like most of us, you’ll want to travel and make new memories. After a year of staying (and possibly working) at home, finally, many states are relaxing restrictions and hotels are reopening, ensuring the safety of their guests by following social distancing and mask-wearing procedures. You …
Read More »Viking prepares to launch new “Welcome” trips from Valletta as Malta reopens to American travelers
LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced new details about its upcoming Happy to see you again trips to the Mediterranean that start in July 2021. During the summer and early fall, Viking will host three sister ships, the Viking star®, the Viking Sea® …
Read More »Lizard Island: Inside the Australian resort better than the Maldives
I float on my back gazing at a sunny, cloudless blue sky. A sea eagle flies overhead then, nearby, I hear the soft âpopâ of a green turtle sticking its head out of the balmy ocean around me. It is a happiness. But I can’t get too lost in my …
Read More »7 tips for visiting Utqiagvik
True Traveler Confession: This is the one time my exploration bucket list has grown solely because of the urge to social media. My friend posted a photo standing in a place that didn’t look like his house at all. It was midsummer and she was bundled up in diapers and …
Read More »UTB issues guidelines on tourist vans during inter-district travel ban – PML Daily
Only registered passenger cars will be allowed to drive during the travel ban (PHOTO / Courtesy) KAMPALA – The Uganda Tourist Board (UTB) has issued travel guidelines for tour operators – guiding tour vans on inter-district bans. UTB Director General Lilly Ajarova warned in the new guidelines that only vans …
Read More »French Navy personnel visit to visit Yala Park today (08)
COLOMBO (Info 1er): The group of soldiers from the French Navy arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday (June 07), will embark on a visit to Yala National Park today (8). Visiting French Navy personnel will have the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, at the request of the French Embassy …
Read More »Komodo National Park – WorldAtlas
Covering an area of ââ1,904,569 km², the island nation of Indonesia comprises more than 17,504 islands and is considered the largest and most diverse archipelago on the planet. This Southeast Asian nation is also home to around 54 national parks and currently there are a total of 9 UNESCO World …
Read More »New proposal submitted to make the Tr’ondëk-Klondike region a World Heritage site – Yukon News
A new request is submitted to make the Klondike a World Heritage Site, with the indigenous experience of the Gold Rush at the center. âIt is important for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizens to have their stories told honestly and sincerely. For me, Tr’ondëk-Klondike recognizes the challenges we have endured as a …
Read More »Top 10 tourist destinations in Greece
In 2019, more than 34 million tourists traveled to Greece, breaking an all-time record. Last year the number of inbound visitors to Greece fell 78.2% to 7.4 million from 34 million in 2019, according to data from the Bank of Greece. Greece tops lists of ‘safe destinations for travelers’ this …
Read More »Quiet places are becoming rare. How do you save them?
There is a 20 minute audio clip on the SoundCloud music sharing portal, uploaded by Yale Environment 360, an online magazine published by the Yale School of the Environment, United States. He has no human voices. No traffic noise or any other anthropogenic noise. You hear only the natural sounds …
Read More »Seip Earthworks will be nominated for inscription on the World Heritage List
One of the wonders of the ancient world is just 12 miles west of Chillicothe, Ohio. Seip Earthworks is one of five Native American earthworks monumental complexes included in Hopewell Culture National Historic Park. These national park sites are nominated for inscription on the World Heritage List as âHopewell Ceremonial …
Read More »NOTICE | SA’s rich plant heritage: combating the loss of biodiversity
South Africa is unique in its biodiversity, which faces threats in some neighborhoods where European ideals of what landscapes should look like are perpetuated, writes Alanna rebelo. A wave of solidarity is spreading across the world as the international community counts the days before the adoption of a new global …
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Breadcrumb Links Diet and fitness Author of the article: Jody robbins Publication date: May 22, 2021 ⢠31 minutes ago ⢠4 minutes to read ⢠Join the conversation Be prepared if you hit the mountain hiking trails this summer, courtesy of Travel Alberta / George Simhoni jpg Content of …
Read More »How to live the Northern Territory of Australia in a sustainable and ethical way
The Northern Territory is the perfect place to learn about Indigenous Australia, to witness the connection between Indigenous Peoples and the land, and to appreciate the unique art that developed within the oldest living culture of the world. Learning the stories of the traditional custody of the land can also …
Read More »KB Home announces the opening of Roberts Ranch, its new community in Hollister, California
HOLLISTER, Calif .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Roberts Ranch, a new community in scenic Hollister, California. The community is conveniently located off of Highway 25, providing easy access to US-101 and major Silicon Valley employment centers. Roberts Ranch is also just …
Read More »Just back: Guatemala | Luxury travel advisor
Hope Smith, Founder of Born to Travel, spent time in Guatemala with Maya Trails in December 2020, visiting famous places such as Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Tikal, as well as off the beaten track sites such as Semuc Champey and Rio Dulce. Here she shares some of the highlights of …
Read More »High winds shatter glass panels on Chinese bridge, stranded visitor
If you enjoy walking on glass-bottomed pedestrian bridges that stretch over rocky canyons, you might want to stop reading here. Last week, a man stranded on a glass-bottom pedestrian bridge 330 feet above a canyon in the Piyan Mountain Cultural Tourism Scenic Area, outside of Longjing City, in China, after …
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