Edinburgh thoroughly deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in the world. Of course, you can’t think of Edinburgh without thinking of the International Festival, Fringe and Hogmanay, but it also has its year-round thriving café culture, vibrant and varied nightlife, great shopping and a strong contemporary arts scene. Charming
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Several new forecasts by industry groups painted a gloomy picture for the recovery of the Canadian restaurant landscape this week. Social distancing measures, while essential to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, have added challenges to the daily routines of many operators with the initial shift to delivery or curbside takeout followed by stringent
(CNN) — Gaze out to the English Channel from the southwest coast of the UK right now and you might see something unexpected — a series of gigantic cruise ships haunting the horizon. Their passengers have vanished and they’re going nowhere. While these ships, taken out of the service because of the coronavirus pandemic, are
Oxford is built on wealth, privilege and royal favour but it’s a surprisingly good place to visit on a budget. Along with gloriously handsome streets to meander, many of the city’s finest attractions are free to visit, including a host of world-class museums and some of the prettiest colleges. Its hotels, however, are generally far
The top three-selling tequila brands in the world. Photo Illustration: Brad Japhe We sure do love our tequila in the US. Since 2002, sales volumes here have soared 180%. That’s an average rate of 6.2% per year, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. And it’s not just the States consuming more of the liquid. Throughout
A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. Chris Helgren | Reuters It’s time to say goodbye to the $200 ticket-change fee. United Airlines on Sunday said that it will permanently scrap fees to change domestic flights, a big bet that more flexible
Please note our writer visited York prior to the coronavirus pandemic Whether you’re looking for a hostel, b&b or guesthouse, the choice of budget accommodation in this walled city is seemingly endless and cheap hotels in York don’t have to mean chintz curtains and swirly patterned carpets. There are a handful of good hostels, while
World of Wine overlooks Porto and the Douro River in Portugal. World of Wine World of Wine (WOW), one of the largest tourism attractions to launch in Europe this year, debuted last month in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. True to its name, the project is a wine lover’s dream, and its location is already
Please note our writer visited Edinburgh prior to the coronavirus pandemic Edinburgh is a cosmopolitan city, with a thriving café culture, vibrant and varied nightlife, great shopping and a strong contemporary arts scene. There’s no off season really; festivals – from film to jazz to food and beyond – happen every month, not to mention
Highland Cattle surrounded by some of the best bargains in scotch whisky. Brad Japhe Despite the current administration’s 25% tariffs, the US remains one of the primary export markets for Scotch Whisky. Sure, we plow through a lot of the liquid—$2.4 billion dollars worth of it in 2019, to be exact (according to the Distilled
Tiger selfies in Thailand, donkeys buckling beneath heavy riders in Greece, guests doing yoga atop elephants at a luxury resort — these instances, and others, were the impetus behind new animal tourism guidelines published last week by adventure travel company, Intrepid Travel, and the global animal welfare organization, World Animal Protection. The Animal Welfare Policy Toolkit says
Please note our writer visited York prior to the coronavirus pandemic York has long been a favourite destination for couples looking for a romantic city break, and for good reason. Few cities in the world can rival its history and character, and it’s the perfect size for strolling the atmospheric streets or heading away from
TOPLINE Herbalife, the nutritional shakes and supplements multi-level marketing company, entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday and agreed to pay $123 million to settle charges it bribed Chinese officials, the third time in four years it’s been slapped with penalties by the U.S. government. A worker stacks
Image courtesy of Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Indisputably one of the most stylish resorts in Baja California, the uber-chic Nobu Hotel Los Cabos has reopened its doors in time for the summer season, with an enhanced commitment to safety and focus on health and luxury wellness. Nobu Hotel Los Cabos — which celebrated its grand
Wild moorland, Grecian blue sea and world-class fish and chips Cornwall is on everyone’s lips these days. Those lingering shots of wild moorland, Grecian blue sea and soft pale sand in every episode of the BBC’s Poldark have drawn visitors from around the world. Despite such popularity the county retains its cloak of tradition and
A popular initiative by the UK government to subsidize 50 per cent of all meals out is proving so popular that some restauranteurs will continue the discount out of their own pocket after the campaign ends on September 1, according to The Guardian. The Eat Out to Help Out program was designed to draw diners back
MGM Resorts International said Friday it is sending separation letters to 18,000 U.S. employees who were furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic, making their job cuts permanent for now. MGM’s Empire City remains closed in New York state, as does its Park MGM in Las Vegas. Casinos in Las Vegas, where MGM has an outsized presence on the
Refusing to wear a mask on a Delta flight has serious consequences – a ban on flying. Delta Airlines says that it has banned nearly 250 passengers from flying with the airline for refusing to abide by its mandatory mask policy. Delta has a very strict mask policy, requiring one be worn at all points
You would be forgiven for having heard little about the Alentejo. Despite being the largest region in Portugal, it receives nowhere near as many international tourists as the Algarve, Lisbon and Porto. Fortunately, that also means its natural beauty and human heritage have been well preserved. This vast region is living proof that rural and
getty Starbucks SBUX had a difficult year for a multinational, coffee-roasting, caffeine-boosting corporation. While the company started the year on a strong note – with same-store sales up 8% in Q1 – the pandemic dash all hopes the company had of making 2020 its strongest in four years. In China alone, the coffee conglomerate’s same-store
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