Should heavy travellers pay more?
Following a controversial decision by Samoa Air to charge passengers according to their weight, we investigate whether a “fat tax” could become mainstream practice.
Read more…A tango-tempo massage in Argentina
At the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, guests can book the Porteño Tango, an 80-minute massage treatment performed in sync with the beats of Argentinean tango music.
Read more…In brief: Two million boycott travel to the Maldives
Every Friday, we help you navigate the week’s most important and interesting travel news stories.
Read more…How airline pricing works
Long gone are the days when government regulation forced flight prices to be based on flight lengths. Today, the final fare is much more dependent on the person buying.
Read more…New ways to earn miles faster
New websites Rocketmiles and PointsHound pinpoint online promotions that help you quickly stockpile frequent flyer miles.
Read more…Does the cruise industry need regulation?
In light of recent cruise ship accidents, a New York senator is pushing for a passenger bill of rights to protect US cruise customers in the case of emergency.
Read more…London’s first female-only club
Grace Belgravia – where the mantra is “beauty on the inside” – is a nurturing space for women to focus on their health, wellbeing and lifestyle.
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