Winter is the ‘hottest’ time of year in the Yukon – for festivals that is! Try northern traditions like can-can dancing and chainsaw chucking at the Yukon Rendezvous or watch the legendary Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race or perhaps the Available Light Film Festival. Prepare to join the fun for days of unforgettable entertainment as you discover the authentic, unpretentious Yukon. Meet Yukoners, learn about local traditions and share a story or two at one of Yukon’s lively winter events and festivals.

Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles have entered into a codeshare agreement, allowing customers to travel seamlessly on a single booking between all of Etihad’s destinations and Mahe, Seychelles connecting via the impressive Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, Etihad customers will have access to exotic destinations such as Praslin and Mauritius via Air Seychelles direct service beyond Mahe.

Hilton has announced the opening of the much-anticipated Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles Hotel & Residences. The opening establishes Hilton’s presence in the vibrant Congolese capital.

An international team of over 110 experts from 11 countries has come together to create the most captivating New Year’s Eve celebration in Dubai’s history. Beyond Dreams is a stunning 9-minute performance designed to dazzle audiences worldwide with original music, dynamic light displays, cutting-edge lasers, and explosive fireworks. This extraordinary collaboration will transform Burj Khalifa into not just a towering icon but a symbol of unity, creativity, and technological prowess.

The Outer Banks of North Carolina continues to diversify its accommodation offerings with the opening of several distinctive boutique hotels throughout the past year, riding a significant wave of rebranding, renovations and new construction in the hotel industry on the Outer Banks. “It’s an exciting time to book,” says Lee Nettles, Executive Director of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. “Travelers can enjoy a host of choices for their overnight experience in 2025, from historic hotels to new independent properties, in addition to vacation rental homes, inns, cottage courts and campgrounds that have become calling cards for the destination. Couple this trend with our new direct booking partnership with Ripe and we’re anticipating an exciting year ahead at outerbanks.org.” Beginning early 2025, visitors will be able to book their hotel stays directly from the official tourism website with other lodging types to follow.

Partnering with SpaceCat Astrotourism, the resort welcomes retired NASA astronaut Dominic A. Antonelli and Analog Astronaut Anisa Qureshi for exclusive events under some of the clearest, most unspoiled night skies in the Maldives. Known for its remote location and light-pollution-free skies, Sirru Fen Fushi offers guests a rare opportunity to witness the stars in unparalleled brilliance. This festive season, the resort combines its luxurious offerings with unique astronomy experiences, bringing the magic of the cosmos to life through the stories and expertise of astronauts who have ventured beyond our planet.