Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE Decor editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Courtesy La Samanna 1 Otro Oaxaca – Mexico Cesar Bejar Otro Oaxaca is the latest project from Grupo Habita, the hospitality firm behind such design-driven Mexican destinations as nearby Hotel...
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The best Caribbean islands for winter sun
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Islands that stretch from jungle to sea, with rainforests and rivers bordered by captivating coves – it can only be the Caribbean. Though balmy temperatures prevail year-round, swerving the storms of the region’s unpredictable hurricane season...
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December 2023: 6 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
We’ve finally made it to December, woohoo! But before you take a couple of days off and enjoy a small winter break, make sure to keep up to date with these important changes happening in the Netherlands this month! 1. Faster 5G internet to be available across the Netherlands from December 1 From now on,...
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NS hopes new plan keeps some trains running in winter weather – DutchNews.nl
December 1, 2023 Photo: Depositphotos.com Dutch railway operators ProRail and NS have devised a plan which they hope will keep the railways open for some services in case of extreme wintry weather. When excessive amounts of snow and ice are forecast – which means code red and at least six centimetres of snow – the...
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Para athletes hail arrival of latest Airbnb Athlete Travel Grants
Athletes around the world have again welcomed the support offered from Airbnb through the Athlete Travel Grants programme, which opens up for a new round of applications on Athlete365 for athletes hoping to compete at the Paris 2024 or Milano-Cortina 2026 Games. The programme will provide 1,000 Paralympians, Olympians, and Paralympic and Olympic hopefuls with...
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OBITUARY: Hans Spek, 1934-2023
It is with great sorrow that the Spek Family shares the passing of our beloved Hans Spek, an incredible local and international artist, teacher, and dreamer. He passed peacefully in Humboldt County on the morning of November 25th, 2023 knowing he was deeply loved. Hans was preceded in death by his lovely wife...
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Charles to tell world leaders ‘the Earth does not belong to us’ at Cop28 as he ‘prays for action on climate’
1 December 2023, 06:32 | Updated: 1 December 2023, 06:43 King Charles in Dubai. Picture: Getty/Alamy King Charles is set to tell world leaders that “the world does not belong to us” in his opening address at the Cop28 climate conference. Charles, who has been vocal about environmental issues for decades, is the only foreign...
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Flight attendant shares ‘super useful’ hotel travel hack for checking under beds
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email A flight attendant has recommended that hotel guests throw a bottle under their beds when they enter their rooms in order to help check if anyone is hiding there. Esther Sturrus, who works for Dutch airline...
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Cruise travel news: 4 cruising updates advisors need to know
Have you missed any recent cruise travel updates? Expert cruise contributor Sally Macmillan helps bring you up to speed with the latest intel in this weekly wrap of what’s making waves in cruising right now. 1. Seasonal Spirit is back Norwegian Spirit at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal. After a successful maiden cruise travel season...
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Cruise travel news: 4 cruising updates advisors need to know
Have you missed any recent cruise travel updates? Expert cruise contributor Sally Macmillan helps bring you up to speed with the latest intel in this weekly wrap of what’s making waves in cruising right now. 1. Seasonal Spirit is back Norwegian Spirit at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal. After a successful maiden cruise travel season...
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Visa-free travel best way to draw tourists: Booking Holdings CEO
New Delhi: The Indian travel industry is gaining momentum globally, with countries announcing visa-free arrivals for Indian passport holders. It is expected to boost outbound travel from the second-largest travel market. Since a survey by Booking.com revealed that Indians plan to travel more in the months to come, the firm is actively deploying resources in...
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Eight hours stuck on Eurostar train with no power or working toilets
123rf The Eurostar was heading to Amsterdam (file photo). Hundreds of passengers have been stuck for up to eight hours on a train travelling from London to Amsterdam with no power, food or working toilets. The 8.16am Eurostar service was stranded just before the Channel Tunnel in Kent. One of the passengers, Ben Williams told...