Tallest hotel in the world opens
A hotel in Hong Kong has just become the highest hotel in the world. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is on floors 102 to 118 and offers fantastic panoramic views over…
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Explore Southeast Asia on a single visa
Visitors should soon be able to trek the highlands of Malaysia, visit the ancient temples of Cambodia and dart through the war-time tunnels in Vietnam, without having to apply for…
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Southeast Asia’s most popular destination is…
New figures released by PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) show which countries in Southeast Asia gained the most popularity in 2010. With a visitor growth rate of 35% compared to…
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Coming soon; Ladyboy flight attendants [VIDEO]
One new Thailand airline company has just recruited four transsexual ladyboy flights attendants to work aboard the new carrier, aptly named PC Air. The katoeys – transgender and transsexual –…
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Travel writing competition 2010 winner published
Congratulations to the winner of the PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2010, whose winning entry was recently published in Geographical Magazine. And thanks also to the hundreds of people who submitted…
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Giant pandas return to the UK
Brilliant news for Panda-lovers this week as it was announced that China will send a pair of giant pandas to the UK. The pair Tian Tian (sweet) and Yangguang (sunlight)…
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Where will you watch the Royal wedding?
So Prince William and Kate Middleton have finally set the date for their wedding, which will be held at Westminster Abbey. And London and the UK is anticipating a surge…
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UK launch ultimate luxury vacations
Truly upgrade your next holiday with a super-luxurious option; stay in an opulent stately home or historic castle, shop at world famous stores or play a round of golf at…
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Would you sleep in a box at the airport?
Usually when delayed at the airport, some retail therapy or maybe even a massage is a good way to kill some time waiting for your vacation. But what if you’re…
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Vietnam Plans High Speed Rail Link
Anyone that’s visited Vietnam will know how long it takes to travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City or vice-versa, especially when traveling by road or rail. A journey…
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