The Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced a multiphase reopening of Thailand to foreign tourists from 1 August 2020. In doing so it has launched Buy Now, Stay Later: Thailand that enables travellers to plan and save money on future trips through the purchase of hotel bonds today that increase in value over time. It is hoped that, in this way,...

Thanda Safari, a 'Big 5' reserve on 35,000 acres in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu Natal, also has an abundance of giraffe. The giraffe is the tallest mammal on earth, no two giraffes have the same coat pattern and their tongue is long to navigate around the thorns of the Acacia tree. Less well known is that these herbivores eat bones, are essentia...

​ Hotels throughout Italy are starting to open throughout Italy, including those in the Green Pearls, sustainable properties portfolio. Eco Park Hotel Azalea, Trentino Trentino is an autonomous province in the north of Italy, which stretches from the Dolomites to the Garda lake. The region is known for its many lakes, including Lago di Garda and La...

The Eco Beach Tent by Billiton is an eco-retreat located in the North West of Belitung Island on the Belitung beach. To protect the environment and reduce the CO2 footprint, the tents in the Eco Beach Tent by Billiton have built using local wood and natural materials including nipa palm, coconut leave and dolken logs. Many trees and green areas are...

Skiathos, a Greek island in the northwest Aegean Sea, is part of the Sporades archipelago. The ELIVI SKIATHOS, which is located within a wildlife refuge, natural lagoon, and pine forest, has reopened for the 2020 season. The five-star beachfront hotel is offering a range of new activities to encourage guests to reconnect with nature. These include ...

The Ile de Ré is an island off the west coast of France. Its beaches like the Plage de la Conche des Baleines are backed by dunes and pine trees. The main town of St-Martin-de-Ré has the 17th-century Fortifications of Vauban, plus outdoor cafes overlooking the marina. Bicycle paths crisscross the island. The island claims to enjoy as many hours of ...