Tag: Lifestyle
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An introvert’s guide to surviving group travel
[ad_1] The thought of round-the-clock “togetherness” — with friends, family or strangers bound together in a tour group — can be overwhelming to the estimated 57% of people who lean toward introversion. Solo travel can suit introverts, who tend to re-energize by time spent alone. But even as its popularity increases, most trips are taken…
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What’s your single best tip for traveling in Japan? Here’s what frequent visitors said
[ad_1] Japan has long captivated travelers. But many of its most famous qualities — from the cuisine to the country’s nationwide culture of civility — can initially be befuddling for outsiders too. To help travelers bridge the cultural gap, CNBC Travel asked frequent visitors for their single best piece of advice when visiting Japan. 1.…
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Even in the age of Google Earth, people still buy globes. Here’s why they remain so alluring
[ad_1] LONDON (AP) — Find a globe in your local library or classroom and try this: Close the eyes, spin it and drop a finger randomly on its curved, glossy surface. You’re likely to pinpoint a spot in the water, which covers 71% of the planet. Maybe you’ll alight on a place you’ve never heard…
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Richard Branson’s cruise line launches month-long cruise for remote workers
[ad_1] Virgin Voyages is targeting a new type of traveler: remote workers. In March, the Miami-based cruise line owned by Sir Richard Branson introduced a month-long cruise called the “Scarlet Summer Season Pass.” It’s essentially four week-long cruises packaged together to appeal to remote workers who want to spend a month at sea in southern…
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Citizen scientist measured Rockies snowfall for 50 years. Two new hips help him keep going
[ad_1] GOTHIC, Colo. (AP) — Four miles from the nearest plowed road high in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, a 73-year-old man with a billowing gray beard and two replaced hips trudged through his front yard to measure fresh snow that fell during one mid-March day. Billy Barr first began recording snow and weather data more than…
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The reason luxury travel is so expensive these days
[ad_1] The travel industry is largely back on track. But high prices in the luxury sector, which rose in the wake of the Covid pandemic, aren’t returning to normal. In fact, they’re growing higher by the month. Luxury hotel rates reached “peak levels” this year, with average daily rates up 70% compared to 2019, according…
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Sari Style Guide: 5 signs you are draping your sari the wrong way
[ad_1] Comfort is key when it comes to wearing a sari. If you feel restricted or uncomfortable in your sari, it’s likely that you’ve draped it incorrectly. Common discomforts include a tight waistline, restricted movement, or fabric bunching up in certain areas. To achieve a comfortable drape, focus on maintaining the right balance of tightness…
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Italy’s new ‘Orient Express’ isn’t running yet — but rates are already soaring
[ad_1] Reservations for Italy’s new “La Dolce Vita Orient Express” train open Tuesday. Luxury train enthusiasts may want to lock in the current rate now — before it climbs any higher. Starting rates for a one-night journey on the luxury train increased from 2,000 euros ($2,168) per person in December 2022 to 2,500 euros per…
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A new Japanese restaurant tops ‘Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list
[ad_1] Tokyo’s Sézanne is the newly crowned winner of “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024” list. The two Michelin-starred neo-classical French restaurant, located on the 7th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, climbed from No. 2 on the 2023 list to secure the top spot. Japan had nine restaurants make this year’s list,…
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‘Quiet luxury’ was once all about fashion — but now it describes how the top 1% travel too
[ad_1] Heli-skiing on virgin snow in Antarctica for a cool $2.2 million. A polar bear safari in an “off-limits” area of Norway’s Svalbard for $300,000. How about tracking snow leopards in the Himalayas with renowned explorers for $100,000? Big-ticket travel experiences like those are indicative of the “quiet luxury” trend which began in the world…