The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Langkawi Island, Malaysia

A stay at the Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Langkawi Island, Malaysia with kids.

At the very North Western tip of Malaysia as it meets Thailandand 30 kilometers out to sea sits the archipelago of Langkawi. A group of over a hundred islands.

The main island of Langkawi is home to around sixty thousand people. It is one of only five islands in the group which are inhabited.

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A weekend in Fife with children, Scotland

A weekend in Fife with children, Scotland. When Visit Scotland invited us to spend some time trying out the food in Fife I really wasn’t sure what to expect. Especially as a family of vegetarians and pescatarians.

But Fife is undergoing a foodie revolution with many farms and producers rejecting large-scale production and returning to traditional methods. It’s an effort which is really bringing about quality over quantity.

The peninsular is just an hournorth of Edinburgh by car and is filled with new and exciting tastes, way beyond any of our hopes, or fears of dare I say

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These Stunning Yachts Are the Best Way to See Idyllic Indonesian Islands

As Asia reopens to travelers, Travel + Leisure takes a look at the artfully designed charter yachts plying Indonesia’s waters.

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The Dunia Baru ship off the Indonesian island of Komodo.

Indonesia has drawn hard-core sailors and scuba divers for decades, but these days a flotilla of more luxurious, all-inclusive ships is bringing a new breed of adventurers to the archipelago’s 17,000 islands. Aman helped change

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Shangri La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – a review

On our summer adventure to Malaysia with kids our first stop was the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur. Full of color and fun and somewhere to recuperate after our long travels. We decided to stay at the Shangri La Hotel Kuala Lumpursomewhere really luxurious during this time.

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A family stay at the Shangri La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A family stay at the Shangri La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Hotel and Location

The Shangri-la Hotel is set right in the heart of

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Pandemic Travel Restrictions Are Now the Exception, Not the Rule

(Bloomberg) — Covid-19 vaccines and boosters are losing their importance for world travelers. There are now more countries and territories—118, according to Kayak.com data—that welcome any US traveler without restrictions. Of the 109 destinations that still require testing, quarantines, or both for unvaccinated travelers, 17 don’t allow US tourism anyway.

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It’s a welcome turn for a global tourism economy that’s been hammered by the novel coronavirus, and a bright note for those looking for signs of the pandemic’s end.

The pullback in restrictions is “an acknowledgment that we’re in a new phase of this pandemic, where

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glamping at Port Lympne in the Elephant Lodge, Kent

Globalmouse writer Louise discovers the wild at Elephant Lodge glamping at Port Lympne Animal Reserve.

Elephant Lodge glamping at Port Lympne Animal Reserve, Kent – ​​An unforgettable trip!

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“Mum! I can see an elephant!”.

As a parent, you get used to being woken up with all sorts of weird and wonderful news, but this one was a new one for us.

We jumped straight up to investigate, and found that from the front

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Sunday lunch at the Old Boathouse Pub, Cotswold Water Park

There are not many English pubs which can boast sumptuous lunches coupled with views of tranquil lakes, swans and ducks. The Old Boathouse Pub at South Cerney, sits in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold Water Park. Within walking distance of the De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel, this smart pub and restaurant is a perfect spot for lunch with the family. In fact, as food is served all day long, you can grab a bite and gaze out at the tranquil views whenever you like.

Sunday lunch at the Old Boathouse Pub, Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire

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Florida airport closures, airline travel waivers

As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida’s Sarasota County, some Florida airports have announced closures, and airlines are offering travel waivers for those impacted.

Many travelers have already had their plans disrupted. Nearly 2,000 US flights slated for Wednesday have been canceled, according to the flight-tracking site Flightaware.com, with the highest cancellations at Florida airports.

At a White House briefing, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said the entire state will likely be affected by heavy rains, strong winds, flash flooding, storm surge and power outages this week.

“Floridians are going to experience the impacts of this storm for a very long time,” she

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