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Slovenia tops the list of global driving destinations with its winning combination of natural beauty, road safety, stunning landscapes, and minimal congestion.

The top destinations in the world for road tripsSlovenia, the US, and Singapore are rated as the top driving destinations for tourists.

Flight EZY8054 faces delays, culminating in passenger's restroom mishap, causing a night at the airport and a unique travel tale.

Flight cancelled after passenger poops on floorEasyJet flight plan stank up after a passenger defecated on the floor.

The Rhapsody of the Seas was free to perform an evacuation mission because two Israel cruises were cancelled this month.

Royal Caribbean sails to the rescue of stranded passengersUS citizens stuck in Israel were evacuated to Cyprus on Rhapsody of the Seas.

The HondaJet Echelon is designed for single-pilot operation, capable of a coast-to-coast US flight without refuelling.

It’s a bird. It’s a car. It’s a Honda plane!Honda plans to introduce the a single-pilot light jet with an 11-seat capacity, targeted to take off in 2026.

Trieste doesn’t have anything on the scale of the canals of Venice, but it does have a Grand Canal in its city centre.

Don’t want to fight the Venice crowds? Go to TriesteAs Venice struggles with overcrowding, nearby Trieste is ready to step into the limelight.

Nium aims to provide enhanced payment experiences for its APAC customers, incorporating domestic issuing and funding in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and Japan.

Virtual card solution boosts APAC travel paymentsNium expands its B2B travel payment services in APAC with virtual credit cards to meet rising demand in the growing travel...

Amsterdam’s increase in tourism tax aims to fund local improvements.

Amsterdam raises tourism tax to Europe’s highestAccommodations will be increased from 7% to 12.5% in 2024.

Riviera’s Culinary Discovery Tours will showcase the best of Alaska’s cuisine.

Oceania offers Alaska on a plateRiviera’s one chef to every ten guests ensures a dining experience like no other.

The S.S. Elisabeth.

Uniworld supercharges river cruises with 2 new Super ShipsUniworld introduces two Super Ships, S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, for 2024-25.

The recent surge in oil prices has put financial pressure on the cruise industry.

Will cruises introduce fuel surcharges soon?Spike in oil prices could lead to the introduction of fuel surcharges for cruise passengers.