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I’m a professional travel writer who has visited 45 countries across six continents, but the South of France is my number one favorite place to visit in the world. If you’re planning on spending a few days there, this list will help you decide which of the region’s many attractions to include in your itinerary, from the charming beaches along the Côte d’Azur to the colorful lavender fields and vineyards of the Luberon. Best Places to Visit: Old Nice, Underrated Hidden Gem: Gordes, Best for Families: Saint-Tropez, Best for Couples: Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Best for Solo Travelers: Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery For a complete…
Paka Pride Guest Ranch. The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual coffee chat event on Tuesday, July 16th focused on tourism marketing. “Coffee Chat: Visitor Trends and Data-Driven Tourism Marketing” will provide insights and tips to boost tourism in Snohomish County. The event will be moderated by Alliance Interim President and CEO Wendy Poischweg and will feature local experts in tourism marketing, including: – Molly Spector, Senior Director of Client Experience at Datafy, explains how businesses can use data to attract potential tourists. – David Capocci, owner and operator of Paka Pride Guest Ranch, will speak…
A trip through the Jordan Valley or the Golan Heights can be heartbreaking. The normally bustling tourist sites, beaches and restaurants sometimes seem deserted. Only a few brave souls understand that the people of the North need us. They need a livelihood, a kind word, a sense of normalcy in the midst of the madness they are experiencing.The north is heavily affected by the security situation, and the whole region is affected, as not everyone takes the time to check where is safe and where is not. As I walked around Galilee and the Golan Heights, I repeatedly came…
The balance of power in the European Parliament is shifting again, with Spain’s far-right parties shifting from the European Socialist Group led by Mr Meloni’s party to a potential new coalition led by Mr Orban’s Fidesz party. advertisementSpain’s far-right party Vox, which currently has six MEPs, has formally announced that it is leaving the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group to join a new party led by Hungarian Prime Minister Orban’s Fidesz party. Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch far-right Party for Freedom, also announced he would join Prime Minister Orban’s party. He posted on X: “We are PVV patriots…
JERUSALEM — Just as Israel’s tourism industry was recovering from the effects of COVID-19, thousands of workers in the industry are once again struggling to survive in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks that sparked the Hama war. According to the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, 15,000 tourists entered Israel on October 6, 2023; on October 8, 26. Since then, it has been a long, slow, devastating struggle for those who depend on tourism for their livelihood. “We expected 2023 to be the best year in Israel’s history for tourism,” Peleg Lewi, a foreign affairs adviser to the Israeli Tourism…
Cases of the potentially deadly virus have been reported in Spain and Italy. advertisementA dengue fever outbreak in Europe in the spring prompted travellers to be on alert, but now cases of another potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus have been reported.West Nile virus has been detected in two people in Spain and Italy, and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) says the infection was acquired locally and not during travel to tropical regions.The Italian case was discovered on June 20 in Modena, a city in the northern Emilia-Romagna region, following a case identified in Seville, Spain, in March.What…
Azerbaijan is actively working on the reconstruction and revitalization of the economy in the territories liberated from occupation, especially in Garabag, and is directing all the country’s resources and capabilities towards establishing the local economy on the most modern standards. This effort is a key focus area in the “Azerbaijan 203jan: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development” program, which focuses on the implementation of the Great Return Initiative. The Government is creating a favorable environment for returnees, while at the same time removing mines, developing modern infrastructure and stimulating economic activity. These initiatives form the basis of the Government’s economic policy…
TEHRAN – The Iranian government wrapped up its East Asia Tourism Roadshow on Thursday with a final event in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, after stops in Vietnam and Malaysia.The one-day event in the Indonesian capital brought together key government officials and private sector leaders from both countries for business meetings and discussions on future tourism agreements, IRNA reported. Iran’s Deputy Minister of Tourism Ali Asghar Sharbafian stressed the importance of such events in strengthening bilateral ties and met with Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Martini Mohammad Parham. Highlighting Iran’s diverse travel attractions, Sharbafian said the country is…
Following the introduction of a new ban on urinating in the sea, Spanish authorities have moved to clarify what the law means in practice.The law was quite unique, but by no means the first of its kind, and it warned people against urinating on the high seas.Under the new rules, proposed as a way to curb anti-social behaviour, tourists and locals alike could face fines of more than £1,200 for using the sea as a urinal for a penny.A first offence carries a hefty fine of 750 euros (around £635), and if you’re caught doing it more than once the…
Share this article Last updated 2 minutes agoKnown for its beautiful rice terraces, Jumanji-like jungles dotted with sleepy ancient villages, and turquoise waters, Bali is a bucket list destination for any adventurous traveller, but there’s one little caveat: it’s one of the most restrictive travel destinations in Asia. The island is known for its strict laws regarding tourism and visitor monitoring, and although most people come here just for the sun, sand and fun, they are still subject to regulations and prohibitions that don’t usually apply elsewhere. Recently, authorities have taken this a step further by adding three more rules,…