Guardians of Patagonian Cowboy Culture Invite Guests to Ride, Learn and Heal During the Year of the

As the only property in the Torres del Paine National Park permitted to offer equine activities, Las Torres Patagonia offers guests a taste of cowboy culture – Patagonia-style. Its gaucho baqueanos are longstanding custodians of local horsemanship and share their time-honoured skills and traditions with guests, both on the Reserve’s estancia and while exploring the National Park on horseback.

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.Here Baa Atoll Maldives Opens Somewhere Island

.Here Baa Atoll Maldives has officially opened Somewhere Island, welcoming its first guests on Monday 15 December. Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, the opening marks the first phase of the resort’s ultra-exclusive private island concept, with the second island, Nowhere, scheduled to launch in Q1 2026.

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SeatGuru is dead: Here are the best alternatives

One of our favorite tools for information on the best airline seats is dead. SeatGuru was purchased by Tripadvisor back in 2007, in part due to its popularity with frequent flyers, who counted on the site for granular information on seats for most major airlines. But Tripadvisor stopped investing in the site several years ago, and its usefulness has…

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Africa’s first Edition hotel is opening in Cape Town next year

Marriott’s sleek Edition brand is setting its sights on Africa. South Africa, to be exact. Just announced, The Cape Town Edition will open on the city’s famed V&A Waterfront in 2026. This exciting opening will be the first for Edition on the African continent. Once open, the hotel will feature 142 guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars (including…

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The surprisingly powerful case for carrying both the Hilton Aspire and Surpass

The idea of having two credit cards from the same hotel brand may seem strange, but it could actually benefit your travels. If you’re a Hilton loyalist, going all-in with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card will grant you two welcome bonuses, a breadth of earning categories, an automatic free night…

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Syria – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict. Do not travel to Syria for any reason. The U.S. government suspended U.S. Embassy operations in 2012. The Czech Republic is the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency or…

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