Be a better tourist! 28 ways to have a fantastic holiday – without infuriating the locals Overtourism has been in the news a lot lately, as popular destinations such as Mount Fuji, Japan, Venice, Italy and Amsterdam, the Netherlands have put new rules in place to limit the number of tourists who can visit at one time. If you want to travel mindfully, without contributing to crowding and pollution or annoying the locals, what’s the best way to do it? The Guardian has put together a list of 28 things to keep in mind, and number 1 is asking yourself what kind of traveller you want to be: What exp ..read more

The Amalfi Coast Is Stressful. Here’s How You Can Actually Enjoy Yourself The ribbon of coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula has been a tourist destination since Roman times. With its sheer cliffs, rugged coastline, shimmering waters and colourful seaside towns, the Amalfi Coast is packed with honeymooners, students and families in the summertime and into the shoulder seasons. Fodor’s Travel has put together a “comprehensive, stress-free” guide to the best to see and do on the Amalfi Coast, so that you can plan your itinerary and prevent getting swept up in the cro ..read more

Find more travel tips for Canadian snowbirds at SnowbirdAdvisor.ca! The pandemic has changed the vacation rental landscape for snowbirds, and many snowbirds have already started to feel the effects of shrinking supply and significantly higher rents when looking for rentals for next winter.  Unfortunately, all indications are that this will not change for the foreseeable future, and may even get worse. A number of factors have contributed to the vacation rental challenges faced by many snowbirds, including: During the pandemic, many boomers in the U.S. and Canada took early retirement and ..read more

These Blue Flag-Certified Beaches Are the Cleanest in the World Each year, the Blue Flag program awards beaches, marinas and tourism boats based on environmental, educational, safety-related and access-related criteria. Condé Nast Traveler has put together a list of destinations that have the most Blue Flag beaches — so you know they have committed to sustainability as well as offer world-class amenities. From Spain’s Burriana Beach, with crystal clear waters, fine golden sand, a range of water sports, a promenade full of souvenir stands, and even a beach library; to Kampoudi Beach, near Ouran ..read more

4 Reasons The ‘Hush-Cation’ Phenomenon Is Growing Among Remote Workers As remote working is now becoming the norm for many, employees are finding ingenious ways to improve their work-life balance. A growing trend is the “hush-cation,” where employees travel the world while working from café patios or poolside lounge chairs — without telling their employers or disclosing their locations. Why the secrecy? These remote workers fear their managers would take a dim view of mixing work and pleasure. However, they say they’re more productive and creative in a relaxed setting, and that hush-cations he ..read more

The unsung European hot spots that should be on your summer bucket list If you’re planning a summer vacation and want to get ahead of the crowd, Condé Nast Traveler has your back with this list of European destinations will likely be trending. Lisbon, Portugal’s Afro-Portuguese music scene is attracting influencers and party people from across the globe. Greece’s new Cycladic inter-island airline is boosting the profiles of lesser known islands such as Kea, Folegandros and Antiparos. And in Asturias, Spain, foodies and nature lovers are coming together to enjoy an emerging culinary scene. Read ..read more

Spending time at the beach or performing water sports can be a lot of fun. However, exposure to water can be dangerous if you aren’t a strong swimmer. Sometimes injuries occur because of the carelessness of instructors or companies offering tours or boat charters. If you have been injured on an aquatic journey and your injuries were not your fault, you could be eligible for compensation. Your eligibility for compensation depends on how severe your injuries are and how they occurred. This post will explore this topic in more detail and explain six steps you can take to ensure you get compensate ..read more

Sooner or later, summer will be here! All these months being cooped up indoors even though you long to lie on the beach, the sight of a swimming suit will send chills to your veins. But you still have time to get in shape by summer. This is the beach body guide you will love and cannot avoid to get the body you have been dreaming of.   Try to add protein to each meal you have Obviously, the information that protein is a necessary nutrient for increasing muscle mass is common knowledge, yet it also participates in fat loss. The effect of eating protein in all three meals for fat loss was s ..read more

How can one create an effective social media marketing plan for the travel industry if one wants to reach a relevant audience? To start, how exactly has social media advertising changed our travel habits? The travel and tourism sector has seen phenomenal growth recently. Digital media marketing is rapidly replacing traditional ways of advertising, so the hospitality industry must adapt. However, you probably wonder what is the best way to make a social media plan if you are a travel influencer. Let’s check out some amazing tips to achieve this goal. Find the right social media platform The fir ..read more

Traveling as a parent presents multiple challenges, with ensuring the safety and happiness of your children at the top of the list. With that in mind, platforms like Sitly – which is currently present in 14 countries – have simplified travel planning by connecting families with local babysitters and nannies. This guide offers insights into securing dependable child care that allows for a worry-free holiday. Discovering Child Care During Travel Finding child care in new places may seem tough at first. Beyond asking for recommendations or seeking local babysitting services, online plat ..read more