[ad_1] Now is definitely the time to become a New Zealand specialist. Tourism New Zealand’s 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Program has upped the ante for agents with a $500 trip credit available to the first 50 agents who book an independent fam trip. Through its fam program, Explore Plus, …

[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: Renowned chefs from around the world converge on the city to demonstrate their culinary talents. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer Now in its ninth year, the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) is an opportunity to experience Qatar’s rich culinary offering, learn culinary tricks from internationally renowned …

[ad_1] Golden beaches, lush landscapes, excellent surf and mastery of the good, barefoot lifestyle aren’t Hawaii’s only accomplishments. These beautiful Pacific islands also host delicious gastronomic experiences. It’s all thanks to its luscious island ingredients (fresh seafood, tropical fruits) and influences from its Polynesian roots as well as China, Japan, …

[ad_1] If you want to get away from the cavorting beach scenes of Los Cabos, just for a little bit, then head some 47 miles north. A stone’s throw away from the Pacific coast is the verdant oasis town of Todos Santos, a Pueblo Mágico and one of Baja California …

[ad_1] On International Women’s Day, Intrepid Travel is launching new women-only expeditions in the Middle East. In places such as the Middle East, where mixed-gender experiences may be limited, new limited-edition itineraries will give women an opportunity for unique, immersive local experiences. The new journeys in Morocco, Jordan, and Iran …

[ad_1] Research shows that a staggering amount of plastic straws—a half billion to be exact—are thrown away every day in the United States. Many of these straws end up as debris on beaches around the country. Even more disturbingly, a study by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found …

[ad_1] Qatar is a land full of ancient cultures, authentic traditions and plenty of adventure. Create lifelong memories, meet new friends and experience new things in Qatar. After all, exploring new places and trying new things is what travel is all about. The past meets present in Qatar, so be …

[ad_1] Volunteering abroad is one of the best ways to turn an ordinary travel experience into something life changing and unforgettable. There are endless choices when it comes to travel-related volunteering, but not all of them are created equal. GoAbroad.com, one of the leading voices in the volunteer travel world, …

[ad_1] The tiny island of Holbox, off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, has declared it will accept no more construction or development plans. An article in Galu, a Spanish-language publication says island officials have declared that Holbox has reached capacity and any further development would put its fragile ecosystem at risk. “The …

[ad_1] So everybody’s traveling to Croatia to live out their Game of Thrones fantasies, descending upon the walls, staircases and forts of Dubrovnik like madness and pouring into the Fortress of Klis as if Daenerys was still storming Meereen. All this GoT tourism is certainly helping put Croatia on the …