London’s Oxford Street Goes Traffic-Free Ahead of Christmas
Oxford Street’s central shopping stretch is now traffic-free. Here’s what changes for buses, taxis and visitors, and what is still planned for 2027.
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Dubai Opens Glass Ledges 240 Meters Above Palm Jumeirah
Eight glass ledges now extend beyond The View at The Palm, 240 meters above Dubai. Access is included in admission, with adult tickets from AED115.
National Geographic Names 25 Best Places to Travel in 2027
From Norway’s fjords to Jaipur’s 300th anniversary, National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027 list offers 25 ideas for your next trip.
Portugal Named Europe’s Leading Destination at World Travel Awards 2026
Portugal takes Europe’s top destination title for 2026, with Algarve, Lisbon, Athens, Montenegro, Kotor and Turkish Airlines among the award winners.
Shanghai’s Pink Muhly Grass Turns Binjiang Forest Park Into a Cloud-Like Landscape
Pink muhly grass is in bloom at Shanghai’s Binjiang Forest Park, with cloud-like colour in Phase II’s Flower Sea Valley and free park admission.
Five Guys Weddings in Las Vegas Start at $255 With Travelmation
Travelmation offers weddings at two Five Guys locations on the Las Vegas Strip, with packages for couples and small groups, plus help planning the trip.
Hokkaido Named Japan’s Most Attractive Prefecture for 18th Year
Hokkaido tops Japan’s 2026 prefecture ranking, while Sapporo, Hakodate and Otaru take the leading city spots. Here’s what travelers should know.
Balearic Islands Bid for European Region of Gastronomy 2030
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are joining a 2030 gastronomy bid designed to support local producers and deepen the islands’ food-and-wine travel appeal.
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 Spotlights U.S. Escapes and Global Adventures
From California’s redwoods to Okinawa and Montserrat, Lonely Planet’s 2027 picks pair 25 destinations with 25 experiences for travelers worldwide.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airports and Strands Thousands of Travelers
Volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau has forced airport closures around Jakarta, disrupted thousands of flights and stranded hundreds of thousands of passengers.