From crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnels to grabbing a coffee at the famed Café Apartment Building, here's the essentials for your Ho Chi Minh City itinerary
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Make it a priority to get your jabs in order in 2025, writes Dr Marion Sloan
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High cliffs, prehistoric intrigue, ruined castles, golden beaches and a green and hilly middle – the Gower Peninsula is a little like Wales in miniature
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Whether you want to see the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay or boat down the Mekong Delta, here's when to book that trip...
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Ancient and beautiful, these stunning aqueducts have stood the test of time to become must-see constructions
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The pink and white blooms generally last for just two weeks each year
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Listen to author, historian and long-time resident of Türkiye Pat Yale as she discusses Turkish breakfasts, her favourite Bosphorus cruise and a moving place of reverence
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This guide takes UK readers through the best options to enhance their travel options when going on holiday.
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Originally built in the 18th century, the property conjures up the storybook opulence of the Sultanate
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Hvar’s captivating blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, relaxing beaches and delectable gastronomy is impossible to resist. Discover the flavours and fragrances of Croatia’s sunniest island and feel time slow down as you experience the joys of Dalmatian life.
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From visiting the Instagram-famous Train Street to learning about the city's myths and legends, here's what to do in the Vietnamese capital...
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Immense in both scale and beauty, these paeans to the Buddhist faith make quite the impression, whether you’re a believer or not
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Three iconic Four Seasons properties have served as stand-ins for the eponymous fictional hotel chain
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For the travellers who care Written by Sustainability Editor at Large Ketti Wilhelm When we think realistically about what sustainable…
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The Edo period saw the building blocks of modern Japanese cuisine take shape. Even to this day, you can still find its influence across Tokyo and beyond
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Fantastic offers on last-minute getaways to Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados, flying from…
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As the city's annual architecture and design festival kicks of its 20th anniversary event, we get the lowdown on exploring the city like a local...
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From a night in a hide to the latest luxury glamping experience, we pick some of the best new wilderness stays that make the most of Africa’s wildlife
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From mass weddings to love spoons, these unusual Valentine gestures are as diverse as the countries they originate from — but all speak the same language of love...
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Legends has it that the healing quartz crystal which keeps the sand of Siesta Key Beach cool was once part of Atlantis.
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 1, 2025 is:
cynosure \SYE-nuh-shur\ noun
A cynosure is a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest. As a proper noun, Cynosure may refer to the North Star or its constellation Ursa Minor.
// He was the cynosure of all eyes as he walked into the room.
"Look at any picture of Kashmir and you'll understand why it is called heaven on earth. And Srinagar, framed by the majestic Zabarwan Mountains, is the cynosure of all travel itineraries, offering a mix of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and spirituality." — Mallika Bhagat, Times Now (Mumbai, India), 17 Dec. 2024
Did you know?
Ancient mariners noted that all the stars in the heavens seemed to revolve around a particular star, and they relied on that star to guide their navigation. The constellation that this bright star appears in is known to English speakers today as Ursa Minor, or the Little Dipper, but the Ancient Greeks called it Kynósoura, a term that comes from a phrase meaning "dog's tail." Kynósoura passed into Latin and Middle French, becoming cynosure. When English speakers adopted the term in the 16th century, they used it as a name for both the constellation and the star (which is also known as the North Star or Polaris) and also to identify a guide of any kind. By the 17th century, cynosure was also being used figuratively for anything or anyone that, like the North Star, is the focus of attention or observation.