Around the World in 80 Hours charts realistic courses across the globe for those looking to recreate the journey from the classic Jules Verne novel, travelling by either car, train, boat or plane.

Yourself, a friend and the open road; what could be more thrilling than exploring America by car? Crank up the radio and get your road trip partner to do the navigating as you hop from hot spot to hot spot in the beautiful state of Florida.

Travel is an education for the soul. Sadly, most people who want to travel don’t because they know the first thing about it. They don’t know where to go or what to do when they are there. Cities are the heart and soul of travel. They are home to a vast array of cultural experiences. Here is a list of some of the best cities people can travel to and activities to go along with them.

Visiting Durban for Africa’s Travel Indaba earlier this year, Sapphire Goss here weighs up the environmental impact of tourism and questions whether it can even be beneficial to local communities

Some of the globe’s most charming cities have rivers running through them, and Florence Italy is at the forefront. If you’re looking for a 5 star hotel in Florence Italy where you can savour sunsets overlooking the iconic Arno River with a view of the Ponte Vecchio, then a stay at the Lungarno Hotel may be just what you need.

Triptease is today announcing the launch of the Hotel Heroes, bringing expert voices from across the hotel industry together to educate and empower hoteliers of all levels. Members include leading executives from Best Western, Starwood, Wyndham, Sands, Deutsche Hospitality and more.