Aruba Steps Up to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Leading the way in offsetting the carbon footprint involved in promotional activity, the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) is to pay CO2 emission compensation on flights…
Travelling to Europe After Brexit
With over 58 million trips each year, Europe is the number one overseas destination for UK travellers, says travel association ABTA. But how easy will travelling to Europe after Brexit…
Hull Lights Up Maritime City Project
Hull city centre is set to light-up during a spectacular three-day event celebrating the city’s rich seafaring heritage this month – while predicting the weather will never be the same…
Buenos Aires Travel Trends 2020
With the dawn of the new decade comes a fresh perspective on the travel trends that will shape our holidays throughout 2020. The changing climate, Brexit fallout and the impact…
Woman Set to Be First Space Tourist
$250,000 is the price paid by Ketty Maisonrouge in 2005, when she purchased her ticket to become the first space tourist. The 61-year-old business school professor…
The World’s First Plastic-Free Ski Resort
Trentino, the region of Northern Italy that stretches from the northern shores of Lake Garda up into the Dolomites mountains, has become home to the world’s first ever…
Swedish Airports See Decline in Flights
The number of people flying via Swedish airports has seen a 4% fall. This atypical decline for a European country could be linked to the “flight-shaming” movement. A survey by…
Philippines Volcano Eruption Fear Rises
Eight thousand people have been evacuated from their homes as fears of a potential Philippines volcano eruption rise. A kilometre-long plume of ash was seen stretching into…
Four Underwater Museums to Open in Greece
The ancient shipwreck of Peristera found next to the island of Alonissos and known as the ‘Parthenon of Shipwrecks’ with over 4,000 well preserved amphoras or wine vases…
David Hockney: Drawing from Life
The National Portrait Gallery in London, will stage the first major exhibition devoted to David Hockney’s drawings in over twenty years, between February 27 and June 28…
2020 Katharine of Aragon Festival
Turn the clock back to Tudor times at Hidden England attraction Peterborough Cathedral for the 2020 Katharine of Aragon Festival from 23 to 26 January…
Hong Kong New Year Sees Continued Protests
Hong Kong new year celebrations for 2020 were dominated by further protests causing major disruption, but also provided a unique new year experience for tourists…
2020 Cultural Highs in Saxony and Thuringia
From classic music festivals to cutting-edge immersive experiences – get ready for Saxony and Thuringia’s event highlights 2020. A trio of top festivals in Thuringia…
Flight Shaming Making Air Travel Slump
While Flygskam or the Flight Shaming movement is reducing air travel in favour of rail travel, planet-heating CO2 emissions caused by planes are still set to triple by 2050. According…
Alternative Christmas Yard Opens in Vilnius
Through the winter holidays, the Alternative Christmas Yard is going to welcome residents and guests of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius to the courtyard of the former…
Travel by Train Quicker than Plane
Omio, a leading European platform for booking travel by train, bus and plane, has come up with a list of 25 of Europe’s most popular routes they say are faster…
Special Readers Offer for Mongolia Tour
When we established Travel Begins at 40 we made a committment to offer our readers the best, most responsible and adventurous ways to explore lesser explored parts of the world…
Dragoman Embracing Trend for Slow Travel
Dragoman has been travelling in the slow lane for 37 years and so are loving the trend for “slow travel” that has been highlighted in a recent Travel Trends report…
Travel for Less in Buenos Aires in 2020
According to the latest ABTA report, holidays offering value for money and authentic experiences will be key booking motivators in 2020. So, cash conscious travellers looking…
Aruba Plastic Ban Comes into Force
Aruba’s ban on single-use plastic throughout the Caribbean island came into force December 2019. The Aruba plastic ban covers items including straws, stirrers, cups and plates…
World’s Best Vegan Friendly Cities Revealed
HappyCow, a popular online hub that helps travellers find vegan, vegetarian and healthy food worldwide, has published its yearly listings of top 10 vegan friendly cities…
Sindhorn Midtown Debuts in Bangkok
Siam Sindhorn has announced the launch of Sindhorn Midtown, a new Thai-born hospitality brand in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighborhood set to open in March 2020…
The World’s Best and Worst Marathons Revealed
Whether you’re running your first or in training for your next personal best, choosing the right marathon can make all the difference to your experience. But with so many marathons…
Vilnius Christmas Tree Dazzles the City
Visitors to the Lithuanian capital over the festive period should ensure they take in the spectacular Vilnius Christmas tree next to the Ducal Palace in the centre of the city. …
