Long Read

10 things we've learnt about St Helena as it becomes easier to get there

A seasonal second weekly service from Johannesburg to St Helena, has begun, bringing more flexibility to clients looking to visit St Helena

Revealed: the city with the finest Asian cuisine outside of Asia

Encourage your clients to make the most of Vancouver’s creative food scene, inspired by its diverse global population.

How to explore the other 'heart' of Australia

Despite stormy weather doing its best to scupper a tightly packed Whitsundays itinerary, our writer still finds plenty of ways to uncover its wonders.

The Japanese region that hopes to tempt travellers from the Golden Route

Toyama prefecture, in Japan’s Hokuriku region, combines natural beauty and craft culture with commitments to sustainable and regenerative tourism.

A jumbo initiative to protect elephants in Sri Lanka

A new project funded by travel companies is helping humans live in harmony with elephants in the Indian Ocean destination.

The short break option that's the best of Britain in miniature

With its heavenly scenery and heritage railways, clients will be chuffed with an Isle of Man holiday.

'It's striking how uncommercialised these islands are'

Mary Carlyle, tailor-made reservations specialist at If Only, joined a Cook Islands Tourism fam trip to Rarotonga and Aitutaki earlier this year.

'The obsession with sending clients just to Machu Picchu is lazy'

The Remote trade show is helping grow Latin America’s tourism industry in a sustainable way with its focus on boutique travel experiences.

All the newest attractions, hotels and talking points in Dubai

The desert city is known for its white-sand beaches, glitzy hotels, record-breaking attractions and lavish restaurants.

Could this be the greatest adventure tourism destination on earth?

Ras Al Khaimah is a natural fit for adventure holidays, with the world’s longest zip line and first Bear Grylls branded accommodation camp offering survival courses.

Think you know Texas? Well, this itinerary will surprise you...

A tour around Texas Hill Country delivers everything you would hope from the Lone Star State and just a few revelations too.

Sorted: the best time of year to visit the Canadian Rockies

A Canadian Tourism Commission fam trip at the end of September showcased the viability of travelling to one of Canada’s most popular regions out of season.

Who is Tourism New Zealand's Pou Arahi Māori and what do they do?

Karl Burrows helps the Iwi, or tribes, tell their stories in authentic ways so that visitors have a deeper understanding of the country and its people.

The budget-friendly alternative to staying in Washington DC

It’s a 20-minute cycle from Arlington County to downtown DC, but investment by Amazon in the capital’s neighbour is turning the county into a destination in its own right.

Why Nan and Phrae are Thailand's best-kept secrets

Thailand’s northern provinces of Nan and Phrae have flown under the tourist radar but they are now being primed for their time to shine.

Grenada's underwater sculpture park just got 50% bigger and easier to view

Grenada is benefitting from increased airlift from the UK, while tourism officials are keen to promote the destination’s sustainable tourism strategy.

'Stop looking now, here's the perfect ending to a Vietnam itinerary'

Travel Counsellor Sorrel Ashton recently returned to Vietnam on a fam trip with Sailing Club Resorts, finding fresh inspiration in her favourite destination.

Hong Kong: time for the return of the comeback kid?

The Asian metropolis is clawing its way back to top stopover status after it was benched by political unrest and stringent Covid measures for nearly four years.

'The magical experience that justifies having Belize on any bucket list'

Sue Aitken from Not Just Travel won a place in a TTG competition for a fam trip to Belize, which the tourist board hosted last month.

Cheers, Harvard mysteries and craft whiskey: the best of Boston

The Massachusetts city is treasured for its revolutionary role in US history, and is now buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit.

'My husband hadn't been in the sea for 20 years… until we went to Antigua'

The Caribbean country is lacking the right infrastructure but bridges a few gaps with a positive can-do attitude, finds our writer.

'It's like dancing among the stars': the story of Quebec's newest multimedia attraction

A luminous multimedia attraction in Wendake, 25 minutes’ drive from Quebec City centre, shines a light on Canada’s Indigenous heritage.

Why community tourism is the way forward for Saint Lucia

The Saint Lucia government wants more islanders to experience the benefits of the tourism industry.

The massive party that celebrates everything Malta stands for

Peter Green, the Malta Tourism Authority’s trade trainer for UK & Ireland, explains why EuroPride has been such a significant event for the island to host.