Rewilding and the Rise of Regenerative Travel
Jonathan Morris explains the importance of rewiliding and regenerative travel in the rebuild of the travel and tourism sector post Covid. It is impossible to predict quite how tourism will…
Amber Kampot Cambodia Luxury Resort
Marissa Carruthers checks-in at Amber Kampot, the first luxury resort in the southern Cambodia riverine town, and experiences the rapid change taking place. As our boat meanders along a stretch…
Experience the Ultimate 40s Travel Trip
The 40s is the ideal age to take a sabbatical and travel the world when all your worries are behind you and go on an ultimate 40s travel trip. Come…
The Future of Travel and Tourism in Venice
Pauline Ronnet ponders whether the post-Covid shape of tourism in Venice will be more sustainable. Venice is a microcosm of many of the global sustainability challenges facing the world today…
Welsh Rarebits Hotels of Distinction
With nearly 30 independently owned hotels spread across Wales coast and countryside, every member of the Welsh Rarebits Hotels of Distinction is different but all offer great Welsh hospitality, fine…
Is 2021 the Year of Staycation UK?
Despite the roll out of Covid vaccines across the UK it still seems as if 2021 will not be a great one for international travel with many people looking towards…
CO2 Emissions: The Flying Elephant in the Room
Mark Bibby Jackson looks into how the aviation industry can reduce its CO2 emissions. My favourite Disney film of all time is Dumbo. As a child, I loved to see…
Discover Mayan Ruins in Central America
Travelling to Central America is a guarantee of enjoying beautiful beaches, dazzling nature, great hiking trails, legendary cities and towns, and the chance to discover Mayan ruins from the vibrant…
8 Easy Tips for Eco-friendly Travel
Liilian Connors gives her eight tips for eco-friendly travel from reducing your rubbish to using the right sunscreen. Going on out-of-town trips or outdoor adventures can be fun, memorable and…
Costa Rica Sustainable Tourism: Leading the World
For many years Costa Rica has rightly been regarded by many as leading the way in sustainable tourism. In an exclusive interview with Travel Begins at 40, and as part…
21 Reasons to Visit Colombia in 2021
Colombia is a country of contrasts. Where the past lives seamlessly with the present; where much loved cities border unexplored terrain; where mountain ranges kiss deserted beaches, all waiting to…
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: a Journey to Cleaner Travel
As Boeing announces its plans to produce planes that can fly on 100% biofuels by 2030, Ciaran Wark explains why Sustainable Aviation Fuel is beginning to take off. Sustainable aviation…
Travel Tales I – From Delphi to Annapurna
Travel Begins at 40 editor and founder Mark Bibby Jackson sets off on a lifetime spent travelling starting with youthful visits to Greece, Egypt and Nepal in his travel tales…
Montenegro: Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
Aleksandra Maksimović, Managing Director of Communications, National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro, explains how responsible and sustainable tourism are key to the country’s development plans. In Montenegro we are extremely committed…
8 Reasons to Visit the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic, one of the most popular Caribbean destinations for British travellers, has some compelling reasons to book for your first holiday out of lockdown. Climb to the very…
Why Sustainability is Vital to the Tourism of Tomorrow
Emiliano García, Councillor of Tourism for the Valencia City Council, shares his thoughts on why sustainability is so important for the Tourism of Tomorrow, and the actions the Spanish city…
Victoria & Albert: Our Lives in Watercolour
A new exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse featuring watercolours collected by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert is set to open this March in Edinburgh. Throughout their marriage Victoria and…
Travel and Tourism : a Clean and Green Future
Travel Begins at 40 Founder, Mark Bibby Jackson, argues that the travel and tourism sector should move towards a clean and green future as it recovers from a calamitous 2020…
A Guide to New York’s Food Truck Scene
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, the food industry suffered huge losses. Restaurants across the globe had to either retrench or shutter completely as fears of infection grew and profits plummeted…
Virtual New Year’s Eve 2020 Celebrations
2020 has been the most forgettable of years, so why not give it a proper send off? Here is our round-up of virtual New Year’s Eve 2020 celebrations. While we…
Things to Do in Bournemouth at the Weekend
Bournemouth has been a favourite seaside haunt since the Victorian era that still scores high on the list for Brits looking for a top-notch beach holiday or weekend away. James…
9 Eco-friendly Travel Hotspots for 2021
Green travel can mean much more than simply carbon offsetting the emissions from your flight. In many ways travel can be good for the environment with many countries and tourist…
The Savoy : a London Landmark Hotel
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise spend a night at The Savoy, discovering the colourful history and wonderful cuisine of one of London’s foremost hotels. Past the exquisite glass Lalique fountain…
A Summer Gastronomic Trip to Verbier Switzerland
James Clark discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew on a gastronomic summer journey to Verbier Switzerland. Verbier is not the first place that springs to mind…
