Vacation costs

More Indian travelers are choosing extreme road trips to see the world

Meenakshi Sai, 51, looks like any other Indian woman, dressed in a saree and sporting a bindi on her forehead.…

Debate heats up as Singapore PM says Taylor Swift deal isn’t ‘unfriendly’

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday that a closed-door deal for Taylor Swift to perform in the city-state…

The Eastern & Oriental luxury train is back — here’s what it costs

After nearly four years, the Eastern & Oriental Express is back on the rails.     The train, which is operated…

Japan Rail Passes are much pricier, but the Kyun Pass may save money

A post-pandemic surge in international travelers, coupled with weak exchange rates, may have indirectly ended one of Japan’s most beloved…

How much does it cost to Aman’s new brand Janu hotels?

Few names exude “quiet luxury” like the ultra-luxe Aman Resorts. Its hotels bear its moniker: from Amanoi in Vietnam, to…

Is the party over? New data suggests revenge travel may be ending soon

The era of unabated “revenge travel” may be coming to a close. New reports show that, after years of inflation…

5 new shops for tea, coffee and meditation

Kyoto’s flat geography makes long strolls easy. And by using bustling Shijo Street — also known as Shijo-dori — as…

What are the best hotels in the world? See the list of the top 50

The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th century villa on the edge of Italy’s Lake Como.    …

Chinese tourists are traveling but staying in China

Are you prepared? That was the question that many in the travel industry asked following China’s surprise reopening announcement in…

Best luxury train rides in Asia: Eastern & Oriental Express

The Eastern & Oriental Express is heading back to the tracks. Services for the train service are restarting in February…