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This Overlooked Southern Town Is One of America’s Best Solo Travel Destinations
The Travel
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July 10, 2025
Arkansas rarely gets its proper recognition as a top travel destination in the American South. While other Southern states like Tennessee and North Carolina get acclaim for their incredible natural scenery, and South Carolina for its distinctive...
Seasoned traveller says 'most surprising country' is not on people's radars
Liverpool Echo
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July 11, 2025
Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter 22:32, 11 Jul 2025 A travel enthusiast has shared the 'most surprising country' they've visited, and it isn't a typical destination like Greece, Portugal, or Thailand. Jordynn, known for sharing her...
Going paperless: Why Maldives resorts should embrace digital operations
Hotelier Maldives
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July 10, 2025
The Maldives is globally celebrated for its turquoise waters, luxurious resorts, and pristine natural environment. But behind the scenes of this idyllic paradise, many resorts are embracing a shift toward paperless operations — while others remain...
The Hottest ‘Coolcation’ Destinations, Jurassic Journeys And Other Travel News
Forbes
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.Mountain Resort Feuerberg, Nicho De Biasio The ‘coolcation’ travel trend that started last year shows no signs of cooling down—particularly in summer, when cold-weather destinations often look very appealing. From the Austrian Alps to the lakes...
Maldives’ Fuvahmulah takes centre stage in new Netflix ‘All the Sharks’ competition
Hotelier Maldives
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July 5, 2025
The recently released Netflix reality competition, “All the Sharks,” has cast a global spotlight on the Maldives, with the southern atoll of Fuvahmulah featuring prominently as the first stunning backdrop in the six-part series. The show, which...
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives launches immersive back-of-house experience
Hotelier Maldives
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July 10, 2025
At Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, the allure of turquoise waters and golden sunsets is only part of the journey. As part of its Week in Paradise initiative, they have introduced a rare and eye-opening experience that takes guests behind the...
Direct flight from Tashkent to the Maldives — every Sunday.
Kun.uz
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July 11, 2025
The Maldives are not just a dream — they are a reality, and now they are even closer. This summer, you have a unique opportunity to visit these paradise islands with direct flights, convenient schedules, and pleasantly surprising prices. Why...
Top summer holidays for UAE travellers from Dh1,899
Gulf News
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Unwind in Al Alamein – from Dh3,349 Egypt’s best-kept secret on the Mediterranean coast: Discover Al Alamein, where heritage meets luxury. Lounge on pristine beaches, explore nearby historical landmarks, and enjoy laid-back seaside charm in one of...
Summer 2025 travel trends: What European travelers want from destinations like Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Despite ongoing economic turbulence and climate concerns, European travelers are holding onto their summer holidays with renewed determination. Allianz Partners’ 2025 European Summer Vacation Confidence Index reveals that 75% of Europeans still...
'Maldives aviation should be for the Maldives': Firaq
Sun Online International
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Owner of Inner Maldives, one of the largest travel agencies in the country, Mohamed Firaq on Saturday has stressed on the importance of letting Maldivians run the country's already vulnerable aviation sector. He drew his statement specifically...
IRIS Reps adds Barceló Hotels & Resorts to its portfolio with focus on Maldives and Thailand
Tourism Breaking News
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July 11, 2025
IRIS Reps announces its newest partnership with Barceló Hotels & Resorts, adding yet another prestigious name to its growing global portfolio. This exciting collaboration will place special focus on promoting Barceló’s stunning resorts in the...
Telegraph: Which are the two hotels that "bring" the Maldives to Greece
Tornos News
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July 10, 2025
Two Greek hotels are among the 7 destinations in Europe that give the feeling of a tropical paradise, making visitors forget that they are on vacation in a European resort and that, instead, they are... in the Maldives, according to a relevant...
Holiday really was paradise
Lincs Online
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July 6, 2025
I’ve recently been to paradise, also known as LUX South Ari Atoll, Maldives, writes Travel Counsellor Emma Savage. It was my first time to the Maldives, and I think the bar has been well and truly set high! Lux South Ari Atoll aerial. Photo:...
Francesco Pompilio: Shaping Centara’s vision at Machchafushi, Ras Fushi Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 10, 2025
Francesco Pompilio’s journey in the hospitality industry reads like a tapestry woven with global experiences, cultural understanding, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Now serving as Cluster General Manager for Machchafushi Island Resort...
Dusit International opens first Maldives all-inclusive resort
Sleeper
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July 9, 2025
DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives is preparing to open its doors, marking the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort and its second Dusit-branded property in the country, complementing the luxury Dusit Thani Maldives. Set to soft open in July 2025,...
Jaan Roose rewrites rules with parasail slackline walk in Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Record-setting athlete Jaan Roose of Estonia has completed his most difficult project to date – an astonishing slackline walk between two moving objects. The feat, which saw him make a challenging descent between a parasail and the boat towing it...
Over 50,000 tourist arrivals recorded so far in July
Raajje
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The statistics go on to reveal that about 6,931 tourists arrived on average every day during January, 7,646 in February, 6,563 in March, 6,611 during April, 4,375 during May and 4,726 during June. So far in July, 5,772 tourists are arriving on...
Emirates expands Premium Economy to Maldives, Sri Lanka
Gulf News
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Dubai: Emirates is enhancing the way passengers travel to the Maldives and Sri Lanka by expanding its popular Premium Economy offering to even more flights on these routes. As part of its commitment to providing world-class service, the airline...
EPA advises to plant Maldivian palm trees instead
Sun Online International
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has advised to plant Maldivian palm trees in front of the new international terminal at the main airport, Velana International Airport (VIA), instead of date palms. Many people have expressed concern amid...
New hotels: Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, City of Dreams Sri Lanka and more
TTG Asia
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July 10, 2025
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, the Maldives Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, comprises 142 beachfront and overwater villas and residences, each with direct access...