Vacations
Taking a vacation from work may soon become mandatory
Ezra Bailey Ezra Bailey | Stone | Getty Images With burnout prevalent in the workplace, some employers are considering mandatory vacation, full office shutdowns and other ways to get workaholic employees to take a break. Only a small number of employers today — 8.7% — require workers to take a minimum amount of vacation, and […]
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5 methods to maximize your family vacation times
D3indicator | Second | Getty Photos Americans are not excellent at taking family vacation. About 62% of employees say owning a career with paid out time off — for holidays or illness — is “particularly vital” to them, extra so than rewards like health insurance, a 401(k) approach or compensated parental leave, in accordance to […]
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Go inside one of the world’s most legendary lodges: Raffles Lodge Singapore
Handful of motels are as synonymous with old earth grandeur and colonial architecture as the Raffles Resort Singapore — the hotel of option for the metropolis-state’s going to elite since it 1st opened in 1887. Company from Rudyard Kipling to Catherine, Princess of Wales have graced its hallways, which like the relaxation of the resort […]
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It is hosted Thomas Jefferson and Tom Cruise — stage within the $270,000 a week French chateau recognised as “Little Versailles”
Chateau de Villette is additional than a French manor property — it can be a walk by means of history. Created in the late 17th century with the assistance of Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Andre Le Notre, both of whom were instrumental in building the planet-renowned Palace of Versailles, the chateau attributes 7 suites in the […]
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Gen Zs are spending big to travel this summer — even if it means going into debt
Move over family travelers. Gen Zs are set to make the biggest splash this summer, with surveys showing they are upping their vacation plans and spending more than older travelers. No longer satisfied with road trips to their parents’ homes, Gens Z are planning international trips at higher rates than other generations, according to a […]
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Safaris aren’t the only tourist attraction in Africa. From cruises to wine tasting, here’s what else you can do
Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the surface of what the continent has to offer. From wine tours to vibrant coastal cities, other experiences await those who are willing to go […]
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‘We have failed economically’: Bhutan turns to ‘Gross Countrywide Contentment 2.0’ as crisis deepens
Bhutan’s governing philosophy of “Gross Countrywide Pleasure” has been heralded the world over for balancing economic progress with the perfectly-becoming of its citizens. But modern conversations of “Gross Countrywide Happiness 2.” by its freshly elected Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay suggest that improve on some stage is underway as the region struggles with an economic crisis […]
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Think Bhutan’s $100 daily tourism fee is pricey? It could go even higher, says prime minister
Bhutan may reconsider its controversial $100 daily tourism fees if the country’s tourism industry recovers soon, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told CNBC on May 10. But the fees are likely to go higher, he said. Bhutan reopened its borders in September 2022 with an increased “Sustainable Development Fee” of $200 per person per day […]
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No walk-ins allowed: What to know when touring the world’s best wine regions
Gone are the days when wine tasting was confined to local wineries or national borders. Today’s consumers crave authentic wine experiences in the land where it’s cultivated. In Europe, where the wine economy is predominantly export-driven, tasting rooms tend to be family-operated. That means there may be just one person serving visitors, and appointments are […]
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Fallout among the Maldives and India is ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka, claims tourism minister
Calls for Indian travelers to boycott the Maldives is “unquestionably” aiding Sri Lanka’s travel sector, the country’s Tourism Minister Harin Fernando explained Thursday. “The Maldives challenge is … helping us,” Fernando explained to CNBC, referencing a social media row in January that resulted in a sharp drop in Indian people to the Maldives this 12 […]
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