Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
As noted by the 1959 movie, Some Like It Hot, but to many of us, the extreme heat in summer is hard to handle, with heatwave after heatwave making Europe sizzle. It’s only June, and the temperatures are rising, so make sure you know how to handle the heatwaves of 2024. How to handle the heatwaves of summer in Europe As international travelers head to Europe, the...
Many travelers experienced the 2024 total solar eclipse and now, many more will be able to watch the 2026 eclipse from the decks of a cruise ship. Atlas Ocean Voyages is adding stargazing workshops for its guests as well as 2026 total solar eclipse expeditions. Read on to find out more about Atlas’ Cultural Expeditions. Atlas Ocean Voyages to offer stargazing...
Located in the lush cloud forest and mountaintops of the Monteverde Reserve in Costa Rica, Hotel Belmar is excited to support the LGBTQI+ community this summer by offering 2024 Live & Proud events. Meanwhile, on June 22, the hotel invites visitors to participate in the LGBTQI+ workshop titled “LGBTQI+ Social Activism, Empowerment and Leadership in Rural...
Riding through beautiful landscapes on horseback has been a great choice for many years. However, equestrian tourism is so much more than that. In recent years tour companies across Spain are developing the type of tourism where you can enjoy visiting regions of great natural beauty and historic value accompanied by one of the noblest animals. Read on to find out...
Besides gambling, Las Vegas is well known for its entertainment industry and the city’s MGM Grand debuts The FRIENDS Experience later in 2024. The hotel is now part of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy and will be the West Coast flagship location of the exciting show as the sitcom marks its 30th anniversary. MGM Grand to debut The FRIENDS Experience in Las...
Fans of the Vikings TV show would appreciate these fascinating Viking fortresses, located across Denmark. Aggersborg, Borgring, Fyrkat, Nonnebakken, and Trelleborg are now attracting a lot of interest after they were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The monumental, ring-shaped strongholds have the same uniform, geometric design, which reveals the strategic...
It’s only June, but we can already feel a hot summer coming up in Florida but Club Wyndham plans to help travelers keep cool in its new Antarctica-inspired suite. SeaWorld is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and is working in partnership with Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort to give travelers a cool stay in the summer heat. Read on to find out more...
There is nothing quite like a spectacular fireworks display on the Fourth of July and, in partnership with the City of Henderson, M Resort Spa Casino will host a 15-minute display, starting at 9 pm. The extended fireworks display will honor and celebrate the Henderson community and neighboring Las Vegas locals and will start on Thursday, July 4 at 9 pm. Fourth of...
El Huerto de Juan Ranas is a restaurant and bar in the Albaicín area of Granada in Spain and is in the headlines after a client shared a copy of his bill on X (formerly Twitter). The bill has gone viral after the person who shared it showed how high the prices were. However, the owner noted that they offer “a global experience” which justifies the high prices...
Alaska is a hugely popular destination for cruises which has led to the locals getting fed up with the hoards of passengers coming ashore. In an effort to curb numbers, residents are now demanding “ship-free Saturdays” in Juneau to give them a break from the crowds. Due to this, a curb is being put in place in Alaska’s capital to avoid overtourism. Juneau makes new...