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When I first journeyed to the United Arab Emirates solo, I have to admit, I was a little bit nervous. Would I be stared at? Would I be safe? Should I cover my hair? Is there really no alcohol anywhere? What I found was a country full of friendly people and dynamic attractions that I…
London, Paris, and New York are often at the top of the most-visited destinations list, but the amount of visitors they’re seeing each year isn’t necessarily growing much. To see which cities are actually the fastest growing travel destinations, Mastercard published their Global Destination Cities Index, which looked at the compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and the seat of the country’s government. It’s undoubtedly more quiet and conservative than flashy Dubai, located just an hour and a half away, but that’s exactly its charm. Here are our favorite things to see and do in Abu Dhabi, and where you…
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are two of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and they differ greatly in their personalities. Here’s a little more about these two destinations, including what you should see and where you should stay while you’re there, which will hopefully help you choose which destination suits you…
We travel the world to see new sceneries, taste new cuisines, discover new customs, explore new sites, and meet new people. Holistically speaking, we hit the road to experience an unfamiliar culture. It’s an added bonus when the destination we’re visiting happens to be home to not one, but several cultures, thanks to its diverse…
While the swimming pool was originally created for athletic training, it has also become a space for both relaxation and play. Hotels offer all sorts of pools, from infinity to plunge to kid-friendly, and some hotels even go a step further with fear factors. From blood red waters to suspended structures, these hotel pools are…
Vacations are all about seeing a new place, right? But what if you could also experience a new era? While we love historic hotels with old-timey charm, we’re also partial to those that transport us to the future. From properties with intergalactic, pod-like bedrooms to hotels with robot helpers, these Jetsons-worthy accommodations offer a glimpse…
When thinking of a ski vacation, most people probably picture the United States’ Rocky Mountains or the Alps over in Europe. And it’s true—these destinations are the crème de la crème of skiing with pristine slopes, gorgeous lodges, and plenty of activities for the whole family. But for those looking for a different kind of…
Recently named the seventh most visited city in the world, Dubai dazzled over 14 million visitors last year with its glittering skyline, man-made islands, massive shopping malls, and luxury hotels. While there are many reasons why you should choose Dubai for your next vacation (like ascending the Burj Khalifa, sky diving over the Palm Jumeriah,…
Courtesy of Flickr/Studio Incendo Each year market research group Euromonitor crunches the numbers from national statistics offices, airports, and hotels to determine the top 100 cities visited by international travelers, and the results for 2015 (the most recent year with complete data) were announced today. According to the report, the world’s 10 most visited are…
