Author: Eliza

Christmas is not only a special season to spend with family and friends, but also a wonderful time to treat yourself and perhaps even indulge in some of your favorite festive treats. And to make it truly memorable this year, we’ve compiled a list of some mouth-watering gourmet treats – both savory and sweet. Read on to discover some of the ways you could be treating everyone in your household this Christmas-time.

Feast of the Seven Fishes from Wulf’s Fish

Feast of the Seven Fishes is a popular tradition among Italian Americans on Christmas Eve. This custom was inspired by the Southern Italian celebration called The Vigil (La Vigilia). The meal typically consists of seven seafood courses to break a day of fasting on Christmas Eve.

You can have your own celebration with Wulf’s new Feast of the Seven Fishes Set. This set comes with seven different seafood items plus

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Finding her the ideal Christmas present can present something of a challenge. Our round-up of luxurious Christmas gifts for ladies who love to travel in luxury is here to help. With everything from clothing to cosmetics, and much more besides, we hope that here you’ll find the seasonal inspiration you’re looking for, for the lady – or ladies – most dear to you.

Outdoor Blanket from Ritz-Carlton

Whether you’re a homebody or love the great outdoors, the Ritz-Carlton Outdoor Blanket by Pretty Rugged will do more than keep you warm and dry. Perfect for boating, sporting events, picnics, camping and more, this essential throw blanket features durable, waterproof and windproof fabric with a luxurious faux white mink fur top. Fold and roll for easy carrying and storage with sturdy straps or waterproof duffle bag.

Beacon kit from Aesop

An ensemble to show appreciation for mother figures and caregivers alike: a

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OVIEDO, Spain

Spanish authorities said Monday night that three stowaways who had clung to the rudder of a tanker that departed from Nigeria had been hospitalized on the Canary Islands.

The large ship departs from Lagos, according to the ship-tracking website Marine Traffic. Eleven days later, it arrived at the port of Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria.

Throughout the journey, at least three migrants have been hanging onto the narrow metallic rudder, with their feet dangling just a few feet above the Atlantic Ocean.

Spain’s coast guards said they rescued the stowaways after the tanker had docked.

The Canary Islands emergency services reported that the men all suffered from moderate dehydration and needed hospitalization.

They are not the first migrants to have made such an online journey.

In late 2020, Spanish authorities identified six others traveling from Nigeria on the rudders of two tankers.

One of those

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It’s December already which means one thing… Christmas is just around the corner! Not only that, but it means time is running out for your Christmas shopping. But don’t worry… help is at hand with our annual gift guides. In this round-up of festive gifts for him, we have some great items of clothing that are perfect for the traveling man as well as some useful and fun gadgets, and much more besides. Enjoy!

Como ¼ zip from Bluffworks

Luxury destinations demand you look the part, which is why we love Bluffworks. This small company places elegant technical fabrics in classic designs that help you travel light, but always look great.

Bluffworks’ Como ¼ zip is a great addition to a traveler’s wardrobe. It’s soft, stretches, wicks moisture and is elegant enough to layer under a blazer so you can go straight from a long city walk to a

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I thought I managed to beat the tourist crowds on my recent trip to Japan.

On my first night in Osaka, I managed to get a picture with the famous Glico sign without anyone else in the background.

Days later, CNBC’s Abigail Ng saw multiple groups of people flocking to this spot to pose for pictures. —Courtesy of Chen Meihui

But perhaps I should’ve chalked it up to the fact that it was a Monday night.

I wasn’t so lucky later that week: It was next to impossible to get a picture at the top of the forest in Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Grove — about an hour away from Osaka — without being photo-bombed.

And my journey to a Kyoto Buddhist temple, Kiyomizu-dera, was no different — I got off a packed bus only to encounter a human traffic jam in the street leading

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By Kristof Eyckmans on Dec 02, 2022 in Travel Miscellany

Those who’ve been bitten by the travel bug know what I mean when I tell them my bucket list only gets longer, even though I do my utmost best to tick many of the items on it. However, for those who aren’t into travel that much and their ideal holiday consists of lying on a beach while enjoying the all-inclusive hotel they’re staying at, it isn’t a given to have a list. But is that really necessary? please allow me to give my modest opinion.

Do you really need a bucket list?

Just to be clear, I’m talking about a travel-related bucket list, not the ones where you sum up your personal crushes!

With that out of the way, let’s talk about those who don’t really need (or care) to have a bucket list. It’s those who look at a

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November 27, 2022 at 12:30 am EST

A solar-powered stove and cooler sit on the Outback Way near the border of Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia.
A solar-powered stove and cooler sit on the Outback Way near the border of Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia. (Michael Robinson Chavez/The Washington Post)

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What could have been better for celebrating my reporting partner’s 39th birthday than a feast of two microwaveable “pub-sized” meals at a lonely Australian roadhouse some 150 miles from nowhere?

Covered in dust, we’d arrived at the Tjukayirla Roadhouse — pronounced “Chook a-year-la” — and claimed by its owners to be the most remote stop on the continent. That seemed an accurate description. All was quiet save for a desert breeze as we started in on the birthday dinner of chicken Kiev, and bangers and mash. A dingo roamed the grounds as we ate.

So goes life on the loneliest stretch of the 1,700-mile Outback Way, the grueling route, often unpaved, that cuts across

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I take packing very seriously. From packing lists to packing cubes, I pride myself on always having what we need without overpacking — and without having to check bags. But I wasn’t always this way. I’ll never forget the first overnight trip with my then-4-month-old son for a weeklong conference in New Orleans. Being first-time parents, we packed everything we thought we would need and even more that we didn’t. But it’s better to have and not need, right? Not always.

A lot has changed since that last trip over four years ago, including the addition of another kid and countless trips, both domestic and international. Now with a 3- and 4-year-old in tow, I pack more efficiently from head to toe — literally.

Here’s what’s in my bag(s) when I travel with my family.

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THE ANYWHERE 5L SLING/PAKTBAGS.COM

I’m obsessed with my new sling bag from

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Is it just me, or does Christmas come around more swiftly each year? 2022 was a year of recovery for the travel industry and 2023 looks set to be even better still so here is some inspiration for travel-related gifts for men for the year ahead. Treat him this Christmas with one of our 20 luxury travel gift suggestions, with everything from experiences and fashion to gadgets and luggage.

Hot air balloon ride with WonderDays

The ultimate way to travel, a hot air balloon ride with WonderDays offers the man in your life both serenity and a magical experience 5,000 feet in the air! He’ll have the world at his feet when he jumps onboard a balloon flight, only to finish the adventure with celebratory glass of Prosecco or soft drink and a presentation of a certificate signed by the pilot.

If floating through the air might not be what

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Jamaica is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, and it’s no surprise that it’s a popular destination for travelers. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure, Jamaica has it all. When choosing a hotel, there are a few things to remember. Do you want an all-inclusive resort or a more intimate bed and breakfast? To help you narrow down your choices, we’ve compiled a list of the top hotels in Jamaica. So if you’re looking for a luxurious escape, we’ve covered you.

Half Moon Resort

Half Moon Jamaica Resort offers authentic Jamaican vacations. This all-inclusive resort is a top choice for beach lovers. It provides unlimited food, poolside drinks, and ocean-view rooms. You will find it on the Caribbean coast.

The resort sits on 400 acres with two private beaches. These white sand beaches are breathtaking. They are also divided into Sunrise and

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