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25 of the most beautiful places around the world
The world’s a spectacular place, full of hidden and overt beauty in every corner. But beauty’s also subjective. It’d be impossible to get a unanimous decision on the most beautiful places around the world — but we think this list is a good start to plan your travels. In celebration of Earth Day, we’ve rounded up the best of the best. From lush African forests to vast Latin American deserts, watery Balkan paradises to ancient Middle Eastern cities, here are our picks for the world’s top breathtaking, beautiful destinations… [read more]
See Komodo dragons up close on this luxury cruise around Komodo National Park
I had been wandering Komodo for over an hour when I encountered its most famous resident. Covered in muddy, chainmail-like scales, the world’s largest lizard half-heartedly flicked his long, forked tongue, then heaved his awkward limbs and kept moving. A grinning ranger walked up to me, wielding a stick and playing twangy Bahasa ballads from his cell phone: “I guess you didn’t look good enough to eat.”… [read more]
Sri Lanka fears up to $2 billion tourism losses
Sri Lanka fears its lucrative tourism industry could see arrivals drop by up to 30 per cent, with losses of US$1.5 billion (S$2.05 billion) this year, after deadly Easter attacks, the finance minister said on Friday (April 26). “Tourism will be the worst affected,” Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera told reporters… [read more]
World Superyacht Awards 2019: the nominees not to miss
TBoat International Media in association with Oyster Yachts will hold the 14th annual edition of The World Superyacht Awards 16 – 18 May 2019 in London. The awards are aimed to recognise remarkable design, engineering and construction innovations of the world’s finest luxury yachts. This year’s ceremony will take place in the heart of the City, in Old Billingsgate, returning to London after several other venues, such as Venice, Amsterdam and most recently Florence… [read more]
‘Four Seasons Jet 2.0’ to take flight in 2021
The Four Seasons Private Jet is getting a very glamorous upgrade. A fully customized Airbus A321 LR, part of the new Airbus NEO family, is being brought in to replace the current model, the luxury group has announced. Due to take flight in early 2021, the new aircraft will feature “the widest and tallest cabin in its class” as well as spacious lavatories and an expansive lounge area… [read more]
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