How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris
Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the …
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Tips on traveling to Paris during the Summer Olympics
During the six years that I was lucky enough to live in the center of Paris, I learned a lot about the ups and downs that come with being a …
What are the best hotels in Jaipur? The city has a new Raffles hotel
The iconic Raffles hotel brand announced the opening of Raffles Jaipur on July 8 — the second to open in the Indian subcontinent. The first, Raffles Udaipur, opened in 2021. …
Protests will spread if European cities don’t address overtourism
Protests in Spain will spread if European officials fail to address mass tourism’s negative effect on the lives of residents, UNESCO’s Peter Debrine told “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. “It’s …
Barcelona residents squirt travelers with water to protest overtourism
Mass tourism troubles hit fever pitch in Barcelona on Saturday as protesters threw items and sprayed travelers with water guns and canned drinks, while shouting “tourists go home.” The protesters …
Why did Airbnb host reject me? Hosts are looking up travelers online
When a woman in her early twenties requested to book Vicky Borman’s one-bedroom Heritage-listed cottage in the English village of St Neots last summer, something didn’t feel right. The user …
Six Marriott hotels are providing free helicopter transfers into NYC
With New York’s congestion pricing plan indefinitely delayed, traffic into Manhattan this summer is set to be gridlocked as usual. But travelers staying in some of the city’s top luxury …
What to know about Asia’s first Disney cruise
Enchanted valleys, vibrant street markets and fantastical forests. Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect on board the upcoming Disney Adventure, according to details announced …
Taiwan’s April earthquake deals another blow to its tourism industry
As a bed and breakfast owner in Taiwan’s Hualien County, Chen Rei-jia was used to the minor tremors that sometimes disturbed her work. But this time, something felt different. “The …
Chateau de Villette is French manor home that costs $270,000 a week
Chateau de Villette is more than a French manor house — it’s a walk through history. Built in the late 17th century with the help of Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Andre …