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The immersive Kissimmee villas that have to be seen to be believed
Clients can get comfortable in a home-away-from-home, surrounded by Florida’s natural beauty and with the major theme parks right on their doorstep.
How Kyoto intends to tackle its cherry blossom crowds
Japan’s cherry blossom season begins in late March, presenting unique challenges for Kyoto, the country’s most iconic springtime destination.
The Caribbean island that's out of bounds to cruise ships
Virgin Atlantic’s new non-stop direct flight has put Turks and Caicos on the radar for clients seeking a more untouched corner of the Caribbean.
Why it pays to venture beyond Tallinn and explore more of Estonia
Tartu’s tenure as European Capital of Culture in 2024 provides fresh impetus to explore more of this Baltic destination that’s ripe for slow travel
Inside the hotel that's brought the magic back to Disneyland Paris
The reimagined Disneyland Hotel, in the heart of the French theme park, opened its doors at the end of January
This Canadian province offers the quintessential seaside experience
Nova Scotia is Canada’s ocean playground, with appetising seafood, salty fishing towns and a deep sense of maritime history
Why this corner of Corfu is the perfect place for a villa holiday
By booking a villa holiday, agents can help clients find authentic experiences for themselves in a satisfying way, as our writer discovers in Corfu.
Florida enlists star power to reveal culinary secrets
Jimmy Doherty, best known for the TV show Jimmy’s Farm, headed to the US state to explore its surprisingly diverse culinary scene.
‘A Rhine cruise in the bleak midwinter? You've got to be joking...’
Preparing to endure – not enjoy –  the Rhine in January, our writer was happy to be proved wrong when she experienced the advantages of cruising at this unconventional time.
These Florida experiences exceeded agents' expectations – here's why
Last year’s TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies Champions Trip saw category winners experience the best of Anna Maria Island, Universal Orlando Resort and Tampa Bay.
‘Nothing prepares you for that initial majestic sighting of a whale shark’
Western Australia’s coastal town of Exmouth is where aquatic dreams are made, when you dive into the water for a close encounter with whale sharks.
Check in and chill out in Greater Palm Springs
From new boutique hotels and enticing spa resorts to glamorous mid-century modern architecture and novel activities, Greater Palm Springs continues to evolve. 
Is this the most fun you can have in St Moritz?
During a visit to one of Switzerland’s most exclusive boltholes, the Carlton Hotel, Madeleine Barber discovers mixing a luxury stay with snowy adventures is the perfect recipe for a winter holiday
The authentic Mexican festival that's best enjoyed in San Antonio, Texas
While honouring the dead, Dia de los Muertos is an extraordinary celebration of life, finds our writer, witnessing the city’s processions, parades and altar building
From a bird paradise to a gamified go-kart track: fresh ways to sell Singapore
A popular client stopover, there’s a flurry of new attractions and hotels making a Singapore fling even more worthwhile. Here’s what to see, where to stay and what to experience in the city.
Show your clients a more adventurous side to Tenerife
Those who venture away from Tenerife’s more built-up resorts to immerse themselves in the island’s nature are amply rewarded, finds our writer.
Can Venice forge a new path for tourism that respects its past?
TTG explores the potential impacts of new curbs on mass tourism to the famous lagoon city, and what they will mean for visitors and residents alike
'I thought this island was just for cruise ships – I was wrong'
Aaron Petty, personal travel consultant with Hays Travel, visited the sister islands of St Kitts and Nevis on an educational last November.
Authentic expedition cruising at its best in Greenland

It’s a lazy afternoon, and I’m gently falling into a slumber when a procession of giant statuesque icebergs floating gracefully past our balcony jolts me awake.

The scene is one of tranquil beauty, but in an instant it shatters as one starts disintegrating, sending a colossal wall of ice crashing into the sea with such force it creates a mini tsunami that rolls towards our ship, rocking us from side to side. 

The trends that will define touring and adventure in 2024
Focus on big-ticket family holidays, solo travel and premium tours, say leading touring and adventure operators, as they share their new products for the coming year.
Spain's most underrated city, where outdoor living is easy
The European Green Capital for 2024 wins plaudits for its network of bike lanes, farm-fresh cuisine and climate-neutral targets
The island where Sweden does slow living and organic wine best
Gotland is a popular summer escape for the Swedish domestic market, but off-season the Baltic island still has plenty of charm.
DC ramps up promotion for its biggest ever Pride event
Destination DC launches World Pride 2025 in London with 12 branded black cabs promoting the event taking to the capital’s streets.
How Napoleon’s box office boom will benefit Malta’s tourism industry
The destination’s tourist board hopes Hollywood’s latest epic historical drama will bring blockbuster visitation figures to the island.