Holiday Destinations
If you're looking for an eco-escape that's a bit off the beaten track, the latest must-see attraction, hotels with a unexpected twist or a new take on popular destinations, this is your stop.
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Jameel Arts Centre: Inside Dubai's shiny new waterfront museum
November 20, 2018Opened last week, the Jameel Arts Centre is the latest impressive building to carry Dubai’s grand ambitions as a cultural destination for the Middle East. New Atlas swung by to check out the opening festivities. -
OceanSky offers a luxury scenic cruise to the North pole, in the world's biggest aircraft
November 15, 2018There's still some conjecture about exactly who got to the North pole first, but you can have a say in who goes there next. Swedish company OceanSky is selling a 30-hour travel package taking folk for a luxury picnic lunch at magnetic North, in the world's largest aircraft, the Airlander 10. -
Designer geodesic domes in Quebec raise the bar for glamping
November 14, 2018Dômes Charlevoix located in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Quebec, Canada features a series of gorgeous eco-luxury geodesic domes designed by Bourgeois/Lechasseur architects that offer a glamping experience all year round. -
Sculpture by the Sea exhibit dots Australian coastline with the weird and otherworldly
October 22, 2018Now in its 22nd edition, the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Sydney’s Bondi Beach turns one of Australia’s most iconic stretches of coastline into a huge outdoor sculpture park, showcasing the wares of artists from all around the world. -
Image-recognition travel app books trips based on photos
October 17, 2018At some time, we've probably all seen a photo of some great-looking place and thought "If I knew where that was, I'd go there." Well, the new Look&Book iOS/Android app can reportedly figure out where such photos were taken (within Europe, at least), and it proceeds to plan your flights. -
Rustic floating hotel suite graces London's Grand Union Canal
August 27, 2018Gracing London's very first floating park, located in Paddington Basin on the Grand Union Canal, The Boathouse London offers unique floating accommodation for up to four guests. It features Scandinavian decor and makes liberal use of reclaimed wood for a rustic feel. -
Handcrafted treehouse lures adventurers into the canopy on UK heritage coast
August 06, 2018The Treehouse at Ravendere Retreats is a bespoke dwelling with valley views and charming interior, offering an ideal setting to put the feet up after a big day of golfing, biking or deep sea fishing. -
Airbnb tempts travelers with a night on the Great Wall of China
August 03, 2018Airbnb has come up with another of its clever marketing stunts that offers competition winners a stay in one-of-a-kind locations. In a similar vein to its underwater bedroom and Lego House experiences, it's now offering the opportunity to spend one night on the Great Wall of China. -
Shipwreck Lodge offers spooky stays in the boat graveyard of Namibia's Skeleton Coast
August 02, 2018Skeleton Coast in the north west of Namibia mightn’t sound like the most alluring of holiday destinations. But a cluster of luxury cabins inspired by the shipwrecks along this stretch offer spooky stays in an otherwise untouched shoreline. -
Secluded glass PurePods offer unbroken views of spectacular New Zealand wilderness
August 01, 2018Scattered around New Zealand's famed southern island, PurePods are off-grid cabins offering remote getaways with opportunity to explore, along with glamping-like comforts and uninterrupted views when it comes time to put the feet up. -
Converted bridge control stations take tiny living to Amsterdam's canals
July 13, 2018The canals of Amsterdam are an iconic part of the city’s landscape, and the transformed stations once used to control their traffic are now serving as an intimate way to experience them, offering unique waterfront accommodation with a historical flavor. -
Sneak peek inside the world's first undersea villa
May 04, 2018The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island's Muraka undersea villa will accommodate nine guests, stretching over two levels and will boast exclusive views of the surrounding sea life, while guests enjoy an unprecedented holiday experience. -
Secretive off-grid Slow Cabins offer a locational lucky dip
May 02, 2018Everyone loves the idea of a hidden retreat, but usually with an idea of where they’re headed before committing to a weekend away. Belgium’s Slow Cabins maintain an air of mystery, with the remote locations of these self-sustaining sanctuaries only revealed as your departure date draws near. -
Paradise overlooked: The best islands you’ve probably never heard of
April 27, 2018If you’re tired of the crowds and a virtually tourist-free getaway appeals to you, here are a few of the world’s secret islands. -
Glass lodge on Icelandic fjord offers stunning views of the Northern Lights
March 28, 2018These days, there are some pretty special places to sit back and take in the nature's most spectacular light show. Among those near Iceland's capital of Reykjavík is the Panorama Glass Lodge that gives guests a glimpse of the aurora borealis across a shimmering fjord.
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