South China Morning Post culture editor Kevin Kwong is among travellers stranded at Dubai International Airport after the United Arab Emirates experienced its worst storm in decades, submerging airport runways. He shares details of the chaos he is encountering. It was at around 10.15pm on Thursday when I noticed that my scheduled 9.10pm connecting flight … Read more
It is aimed at those seeking a magical experience, rather than just a comfy base, during their Hong Kong stay. The Safari Adventure room at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong. Photo: Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong What are some of the features that make the family floor special? Upon arriving at the hotel, which is around … Read more
The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, stranding dozens of workers at quarries and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings. The quake, which also injured more than 1,000, was centered off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County, where some buildings … Read more
And intrusions don’t always happen on the day of checkout. I was recently lounging on a sunbed on my expensive hotel room’s veranda, listening to music with headphones, when a cleaner tapped my shoulder, asking whether I wanted the room attended to. This was despite the “Do not disturb” sign being displayed. 2 Check-in and … Read more
One flight attendant is warning travellers to be vigilant when entering a hotel room for the first time. Allyah McIntyre is a 27-year-old American airline attendant who has a clever safety method to check if someone may be hiding in your room while travelling. On her TikTok account @flightattendantbaelee, Allyah said: “I don’t care how … Read more
A part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, it sits a mere 20-minute boat ride from the main harbour town of St.Peter Port. With more beaches than places to get a shower, from Guernsey it basks in the sunshine like its many visitors, eventually glowing sunrise red, just like those same visitors who dare forget their … Read more
The buzz in your veins and pulsing in your head. That special something is in the air, and the adrenaline surge promising its potential in the back of your mind. The pre-show buzz. The promise that excitement is on the way. That’s exactly how the festive season feels according to a seasoned Hotelier in the … Read more
Lisa and Dave Parsons were in Jamaica for their son’s destination wedding, a week-long dream vacation that was picture perfect — until they unpacked their bags. Travelling with 40 wedding guests from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, to Lindsay, Ont., on Monday, the couple says that nearly half the group had expensive gadgets, fragrances and clothing stolen … Read more
I’ve been very fortunate as a documentary and adventure series filmmaker, having the opportunity to travel all over Canada and the world doing what I love. But my latest project sent me on a mission to a lunar landscape in Canada’s Far North — one of the most difficult places I’ve ever had to reach. … Read more
A relaxing vacation in Cuba was what Jeff Phelps thought he was signing up for when he booked a 20th wedding anniversary trip with Sunwing. That’s not what they got when they arrived at the Grand Memories Varadero, listed as a 4.5-star facility, during the holidays. The family opened the door to the room and “the first thing that … Read more
