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Good news for travelers looking to spend an extended time in Vietnam soaking up the energy of Ho Chi Minh City's frenetic streets, reveling in Hanoi's astounding cafés and food stalls, and sailing amid Ha Long Bay's green-tinged islets: the nation has launched the first phase of its new "golden visa program." The three-part visa initiative was first announced in spring 2025 as part of a larger directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

There was a time - not so long ago, though it already feels sepia-tinted - when London was the sort of place that tourists arrived in with stars in their eyes and left with shopping bags cutting off circulation at the fingers. Harrods bags, Selfridges bags, Mulberry bags, the bright yellow of Fortnum's peeking out of a suitcase being sat on in a hotel lobby. Europe's favourite grown-up playground; Manhattan's chic transatlantic sibling; Tokyo's idea of European swagger with better tailoring and more chaotic restaurants.

Salem's ability to sustain more than one million visitors every October for six consecutive years underscores the city's lasting appeal and the strength of our visitor experience,

The Eisbach wave in the Englischer Garten park has become a landmark in the Bavarian city since rogue surfers in the 1980s turned it from an occasional natural phenomenon to a permanent surfable presence. The city administration is working with the Water Management Office and surfers to find a quick solution so that the famous surf wave will soon be available again as usual, Mayor Dieter Reiter said in a statement Tuesday.

Using data from Airbnb, the study found that 81 percent of French municipalities have at least one accommodation available for rent on Airbnb. In comparison, only 15.6 percent of municipalities have a hotel. In municipalities with fewer than 500 inhabitants, only five percent have a hotel, but more than two-thirds of them have at least one accommodation listed on Airbnb.

Tourists in full costume flooded Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween - the busiest day of the year for the city.

I was born and raised in Philadelphia, and I've encountered so many tourists who visit my city. There are so many great restaurants and cheesesteak shops beyond Pat's and Geno's. Visitors should make time to see the art museum near the Rocky steps and the city's green spaces. Philadelphia is famous for its passionate sports fans, historic landmarks, vibrant culinary scene, and much more.

In the village is a collection of 13 buildings that were previously used as a training centre for France Télecom. When the centre closed, they were bought by a local couple who created Street Art City, the world's only street art theme park. The collection of old buildings now forms an extraordinary canvas - 22,000 square metres, entirely covered in street art.

The more we increase our taxes, the less competitive we're going to be against other cities that we compete with for conventions, for example, she said.

The new updates are set to take effect in March 2026 and some travelers may see an increase of as much as ¥10,000 ($65.33) per night. The fee will scale in proportion to the room rate. Rooms costing under ¥19,999 ($130.66) will be required to pay a ¥400 ($2.61) fee,EuroNews reported. For more expensive and luxury stays above ¥100,000 ($653.32), a maximum tax of ¥10,000 ($65.33) will be charged, according to The Asahi Shimbun, a Japanese newspaper.

Are you ready to be charmed? You might not have to travel far, if you live in California. HGTV recently focused its big lens on a pint-sized subject town centers in America and came away with a basketful of California recommendations. In its story, The 40 Most Charming Small Downtowns in America, the cable channel cites not one but three hidden gems in the state: Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea and that Dutch-inspired wonder, Solvang.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (KFSN) -- A trip to Yosemite National Park came down to a gamble that paid off for one tour group from France. "We flipped a coin. I saw on the internet that it may be open or not, so we made a bet and we won. We're right here in Yosemite National Park," French tour guide Xavier Chanut said. Chanut wasn't sure what to expect on the first day of the government shutdown. He had a backup plan but was relieved to see Yosemite still open.

Are you yearning for a life of adventure and exploration where your office is the world itself? Look no further, wanderers! We've uncovered the secret to having your cake and eating it, too - a curated list of the best travel jobs that will let you earn a living while traversing the globe. So many jobs allow travel, but the first question you should ask yourself is whether your current skillset could be used internationally.

Our working hypothesis is that, until the 1960s, the population of Arzachena was very similar to that of Ogliastra,

People enjoy these games because they provide good chances of winning. For example, slots usually return over 96% of the money that players put in. Blackjack allows players to use strategy to influence their chances, and poker is a real test of thinking. The mix of skill and luck is what often brings people back. Travellers to London often visit the Hippodrome. It's not just the beautiful building that attracts them, but the excitement that comes with the possibility of winning.

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter gave the Oktoberfest in the Bavarian capital its traditional launch on Saturday, opening a barrel of beer and marking it with the time-honored phrase "O'zapft is!" (Bavarian for "It is tapped"). Reiter then handed the first mug to Bavarian Premier Markus Soder with a wish for a peaceful festival, with the day's sunny late summer weather auguring well for its success.

Archermit presents the Nujiang River 72 Turns Canyon Scenic Area in Tibet, an infrastructure that translates the peril and grandeur of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway into a visitor experience. Completed after six years of high-altitude construction, the project is located in Buze Village, Baxoi County, along the G318 Highway. It centers on a dramatic glass viewing platform cantilevered 37 meters from a cliff face above the Nujiang Grand Canyon, echoing the legendary hairpin bends of the 'devil's road', the 72 turns of Nujiang.

Villeneuve lez Avignon has a long and rich history. Legend has it that in the 1 st Century AD, Saint Martha, the Patron Saint of Avignon "resurrected" a shepherd from the town after he drowned in the Rhone (resurrections were rather more frequent in those days). Some 400 years later, another Saint settled in Villeneuve as the locals call it, a Visigoth princess-hermit who devoted her life to God on Puy Andaon, the hill that dominates Villeneuve.

The Northern Lights are a popular bucket list activity for many, but nature puts on another light show in a tiny Texas border town that once caught the attention of Hollywood heartthrob James Dean. Marfa, a desert city that sits between Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas, has become a niche tourist attraction for those looking to see mysterious, unexplained orbs in the sky.

In the front rows that are filled with tourists, phones are raised to film the fighters with commentary in English, French and Japanese. In the stands, there's a torrent of insults and cheers typical of local long-term fans. The scene reflects a recent change: once the poor man's sport in Mexico City, lucha libre a popular form of wrestling in Mexico has become a tourist and cultural attraction with a global reach.

New York City is known as the city that never sleeps, and for cannabis consumers, the demand for late-night options has grown alongside the state's legal market. Visitors arriving in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens often want the same convenience they expect from food delivery-fast, discreet access to premium weed, vapes, and concentrates, right to their hotel or short-term rental. This trend is driven by both tourism and local culture.

The sun had just begun its descent when the Mane Street Band took the stage for their weekly Honky Tonk Sunday set at Pioneertown's Red Dog Saloon. Young adults in hiking gear sipped beers beneath chandeliers shaped like wagon wheels as old timers with gray ponytails and cowboy hats chatted with a tattooed bartender. Outside, a group of parents sat around long picnic tables, ignoring their kids who were messing around in the dirt.

Originally known for its bohemian spiritual community and pristine coastline, Tulum has transformed from a secluded seaside paradise into a small city and bustling tourist spot with design-forward resorts, world-renowned restaurants, nightlife spots aplenty, an international airport, and a plethora of exceptional villas to call home. First-time tourists may flock to Tulum's glam beachfront hotels, but booking a stay at a villa means more space for a

The study analyzed cities across 12 different categories (each scored out of 10), awarding the Japanese capital a total score of 91. Pipping Rio de Janeiro, Budapest, Seoul, and Barcelona to the top post, Tokyo ranked highly for its access to Wi-Fi and broadband speed, best-in-class transport network, almost mythical levels of public safety, and storied cultural offerings. This year was the first year Tokyo was included, following the launch of a digital nomad visa targeted at high-earning remote workers from 51 countries,

"Conservation is a team sport," says DeJong, "We need more players and now are hoping that naming these two animals after our beloved Blue Jays provides us with another way to get the community excited about two of our city's great passions - baseball and conservation."

While many of the country's museum capitals are in major metropolitan areas like New York City and Washington, D.C., some of the country's richest museum environments exist far from any urban corridor. In these remote cities, strong historical preservation, unique local industries, and support from academic communities support vibrant networks of cultural institutions. Many showcase cultural heritage sites, university research collections, historical battlefield or archaeological sites, birthplaces of notable figures, or local art scenes.

Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service relaunches for the first time since 2005, offering twice-daily departures between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, with stops at key Gulf Coast cities.