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Maison Sport, Europe’s leading ski lesson booking platform, has recorded its strongest ever season in 2024/25, reflecting a major shift in how travellers approach their ski holidays. The company posted a 40% rise in revenue and a 53% increase in bookings, highlighting the growing move away from traditional ski school models towards more flexible and tech-enabled services. Today’s travellers are placing greater emphasis on authenticity, personalisation, and control when booking experiences. Maison Sport meets this demand by giving skiers and snowboarders direct access to more than 1,300 vetted instructors across over 400 resorts in Europe. The platform enables customers to…
Italy has a special kind of mountain magic. Peaks feel close, lunches stretch a little longer, and even quick weekends deliver proper mileage. For British travellers, Turin, Milan and Venice airports unlock very different mountains, from the high, snow-sure Aosta Valley to the cinematic Dolomites. The question is not whether to go, but which corner suits your group, budget and appetite for adventure. Italy packs a lot into a small alpine footprint. The west leans high and glaciated, with wide, confidence-building pistes and big-sky views. Central ranges favour long linked circuits that let strong intermediates roam for hours. Further east,…
Secret Atlas, the innovators behind Expedition Micro Cruises, are once again changing the way travellers encounter the polar regions. This September, the company introduced its most intimate group sizes yet for journeys to Antarctica and South Georgia, with sailings beginning in October 2026. Carrying no more than 42 guests, these new voyages are setting a new benchmark for polar exploration. Unlike traditional expedition cruises which can accommodate hundreds of passengers, micro cruises place emphasis on authentic, small-group adventure. Travellers benefit from itineraries that can be flexibly adapted to wildlife encounters, visits to hidden, off-the-beaten-track locations, and access to areas unreachable…
Cora Cora Maldives has taken another significant step in its pioneering Coral Restoration Project with MARS, Incorporated, now recognised as the second largest of its kind in the Maldives. On 30 and 31 August, the resort’s management team, freedom fighters and guests joined forces to place 200 reef stars – specially designed coral nurseries – across two key areas of the lagoon. The resort has set itself a bold target of cultivating 15,000 coral fragments by the close of 2025. To help achieve this, Cora Cora Maldives has partnered with NGO Save the Beach Maldives and MARS, Incorporated, employing the…
With global obesity expected to reach nearly 40 per cent of adults by 2035, Buşra Nur Özger, founder of Nur Ozger Health in Türkiye, stresses that surgery is just one stage in a much longer process. She calls for continuous aftercare that addresses both physical health and psychological wellbeing. For many, bariatric surgery provides a vital turning point. Yet Özger explains that this is only the beginning, with recovery involving lifestyle adaptation, aesthetic care, and psychological support. After battling weight problems herself for more than twenty years before undergoing surgery, she now shares her experience with others. To date, she…
Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, the design-inspired boutique destination set on Palm Jumeirah’s prime shoreline, has unveiled a refreshed identity this season, defining itself as Dubai’s first luxury lifestyle boutique resort. Taking inspiration from art, fashion, and music, the property has transformed from a chic beachfront escape into a place where modern luxury is expressed through bold aesthetics, personalised service, and carefully curated guest experiences. The name Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort carries a deeper meaning beyond its numeral. The number eight represents infinity, symbolising endless experiences crafted for guests. This philosophy underpins every element of the resort, ensuring each…
Intentional holiday destinations have never been static; they shift with economies, tastes, and technologies. What once counted as luxury soon becomes baseline, and what once was hidden now shapes global demand. Portugal’s golf holiday scene is no exception—it’s being redefined not just by better courses but by smarter ecosystems. The changes aren’t cosmetic. They speak to how strategy, expertise, and foresight shape destinations that want to stay leaders rather than followers. 1. Courses Reimagined for the Modern Traveler Golf in Portugal isn’t standing still—it’s pivoting to match global expectations. Courses are being reshaped not just for technical challenge but for…
Why Holidaymakers Visit Pakistan Pakistan is not always the first country that comes to mind when people in the UK plan their holidays, but it is a destination that offers more variety than many realise. From trekking in the towering peaks of the north to unwinding beside the Arabian Sea, Pakistan has something for every kind of traveller. Its cities are filled with history, lively markets and modern restaurants, while its countryside ranges from lush valleys to high-altitude deserts. In recent years, Pakistan has slowly been gaining recognition among adventurous holidaymakers who want something beyond the usual European or beach…
The Mileo Luxury Boutique Hotel has carved out a reputation for harmonising five-star indulgence with eco-friendly practices on the celebrated island of Mykonos. With only 25 suites, situated on a slope overlooking Kalo Livadi beach, the property has quickly become synonymous with intimate sophistication and green innovation. Sustainability is not an add-on but an integral part of the hotel’s DNA, enabling guests to enjoy a stay that is both stylish and environmentally responsible. Its results are clear in the high satisfaction ratings sustained over two years. “We haven’t simply built a hotel; we’ve created a living space that elevates our…
Seventeen per cent of property sales in Dubai involve Britons, and the newly launched Quality of Life Strategy 2033 is predicted to further increase the city’s draw for UK families, expatriates, and entrepreneurs. With more than 200 projects underway, the strategy focuses on creating a human-centred city. It brings together improved transport, stronger community services, and environmental upgrades, enhancing the liveability of the city while supporting its global business ambitions. The Times reports that Britons already represent 17% of property buyers. With these initiatives, Dubai is set to become an even stronger magnet for UK investors seeking both business opportunities…