Travel and leisure time offer families a chance to connect away from everyday routines, especially when planning trips to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. For kids, these moments can be exciting but also challenging if boredom sets in. Long drives, waiting periods, or unstructured hours can quickly drain their energy and patience.

The Kayan Wellness Festival is set to return to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi, from 6 to 8 February 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the Middle East’s most compelling wellness-led travel experiences. Following a widely celebrated debut, the three-day festival will once again transform Fahid Island into a sanctuary of movement, mindfulness, creativity and connection, drawing global thought leaders, practitioners and conscious travellers to the UAE capital. The 2026 edition builds on last year’s momentum with an expanded programme across immersive zones dedicated to the mind, body, heart and soul, alongside the much-anticipated Longevity Hub where science and holistic wellbeing converge.

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana at Dusit International's reimagined flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, has been awarded One Michelin Star in The Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 – the first time an Italian restaurant in Thailand has received the distinction.

Travel planning has taken a lighter and more personal turn lately. Packed schedules and early alarms no longer appeal to travelers who want trips to feel enjoyable from start to finish. Energy levels change throughout the day, and ignoring that often turns vacations into something that feels tiring rather than refreshing. Effective planning that follows personal energy patterns allows travelers to enjoy activities without feeling worn down halfway through the trip.

As we near the end of this year, 2025, we look back at what was a defining moment for the global travel industry. After years of upheaval and transformation, travel returned with renewed energy, driven by shifting consumer expectations, technological innovation, and a deeper focus on sustainability. Across continents and sectors—from aviation to hospitality, and from digital platforms to local communities—the industry underwent meaningful change.

Pittsburgh welcomes new Aer Lingus nonstop making access to the city even easier for UK & Irish travellers in 2026. Following the recent Aer Lingus announcement detailing a new nonstop flight to Pittsburgh International (PIT) from Dublin Airport (DUB), travellers from the UK and Ireland now have even easier access to the vibrant US city of Pittsburgh.