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05/31/2024

Tourism is booming but some say there are now too many tourists…

Locals in some of the world's tourism hotspots say they are being overwhelmed. What can be done about it?

05/27/2024

Allow Fantasia Travels to take you to the roof of the world…

Set against a stunning Himalayan backdrop, this high-altitude hike is one of the best ways to experience one of Asia's oldest religions and search for one of its most elusive animals.

03/28/2024

Why Do I Feel Gassy on Airplanes?
There are a few reasons that air travel can cause bloating. We have tips for making your next flight more comfortable.

There are a few reasons that air travel can cause bloating. We have tips for making your next flight more comfortable.

03/06/2024

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02/17/2024

Old ways survive in Bali despite mass tourism, but for how long? Fantasia Travels has been taking tourists to Baki for over 20 years.

The Balinese anomaly
Putu’s hopes for the future are shared with the vast majority of Balinese, an island where a hybrid Hindu-Buddhist religion based on ancestor worship and animism dating back to the first century has survived and even thrived in the face of mass tourism.

By 1930, tourist numbers reached several hundred per year. Last year, 5.2 million foreigners along with 9.4 million domestic holidaymakers visited Bali, according to government data, and the island is developing at breakneck speed to cater to the demand.

The negative effects of such tremendous growth are illustrated in the murals of Balinese artist Slinat, who marries the iconic photographs of Balinese dancers with contemporary emblems like gas masks and dollar bills.

“These old photos were the first images used to promote tourism in Bali and convey that it is an exotic place. They kick-started tourism in Bali,” Slinat told Al Jazeera. “But then we had too much tourism and it ruined the exoticness of Bali. So I created this parody to express how much things have changed here since those photos were taken.”

Nevertheless, Balinese traditional culture and religion have remained resilient in the face of the tourist onslaught, which is something of an anomaly compared with other tourist hot spots around the world.

“When local people entertain tourists, they adapt [to] tourists’ needs, attitudes and values and ultimately start to follow them. By following tourists’ lifestyle, young people bring changes in the material goods,” was the finding of a study on the impact of tourism on culture that was published in 2016 in the Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports.

Bali, Indonesia – At dawn, as the first shards of light dance over the rice fields in the seaside village of Seseh on Bali’s west coast, Putu and her husband Made, who like many Indonesians go by one name only, spend an hour reciting prayers and distributing small palm leaf baskets containing of...

01/19/2024

Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024
At the start of what promises to be a very busy year, we look ahead at what you’re likely to encounter.

At the start of what promises to be a very busy year, we look ahead at what you’re likely to encounter.

01/05/2024

The 41 bestselling travel accessories people can’t stop buying

There are thousands of travel accessories out there. These are the 41 travel products that CNN Underscored readers can’t travel without.

01/01/2024

From Snoopy Island to the hills of Texas — 24 places to go in 2024 with Fantasia Travels

Sumba, Indonesia

Turkey’s Black Sea coast

Tartu, Estonia

and more…

With international tourism nearly back to normal levels, it’s time to think a little differently about destinations. Here are 24 ideas for 2024.

12/31/2023

New Year’s resolutions for 2024 travel

It’s the final week of 2023, and here’s the travel news: An island resort is eradicating mosquitoes, a bridge in Vietnam was designed for aesthetics instead of transportation, and people around the world are enjoying New Year’s traditions.

12/29/2023

They Sold Everything to Go on a 3-Year Cruise. How It All Unraveled.
The Life at Sea cruise was supposed to be the ultimate bucket-list experience: 382 port calls worldwide over 1,095 days. The only thing missing was a trip-worthy ship.

The Life at Sea cruise was supposed to be the ultimate bucket-list experience: 382 port calls worldwide over 1,095 days. The only thing missing was a trip-worthy ship.

12/16/2023

‘So good I went five times’: travel writers’ favourite discoveries of 2023

We asked 23 Guardian travel writers to share their best experiences of 2023, from elegant spas and an art deco cinema to a new ‘megalith’ and a futuristic hotel

12/15/2023

The next Kumbh Mela will be in Allahabad.
Scheduled Dates:The Kumbh Mela 2024 is going to be held at Allahabad (Prayag) from January 15 th, 2024 to March 8th, 2024.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is held every three years in each of four different locations, returning to each of four places every twelve years. An Ardh (half) Mela (festival) takes place six years after the Maha Kumbh in each location.

How dates and period of Kumbh Mela is calculated

Hardwar (Haridwar) – when Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun is in Aries during the Hindu month of Caitra (March-April); 1986, 1998, 2010, 2021-2022.

Allahabad (Prayag) – when Jupiter is in Aries or Ta**us and the Sun and Moon are in Capricorn during the Hindu month of Magha (January-February); 1989, 2001, 2012, 2024.

Nasik – when Jupiter and the Sun are in Leo in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August-September); 1980, 1992, 2003, 2015.

Ujjain – when Jupiter is in Leo and the Sun is in Aries, or when Jupiter, the Sun, and the Moon are in Libra during the Hindu month of Vaisakha (April-May); 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.

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12/13/2023

Is shipping luggage better than checking bags? We tried it 4 ways.

For about $100, shipping your luggage lets you go to the airport without worrying about bags. Is it worth it?

12/07/2023

9 ways to prepare for a holiday travel meltdown, from easy to extreme

As the old saying goes, better to be safe than sorry. Here are 9 ways to prepare for holiday flights.

12/03/2023

Why flying is miserable
Ahead of the holiday travel season, Harvard Law graduate Ganesh Sitaraman argues in a new book that deregulating the airline industry has led to higher costs, less choice, and more misery for the flying public

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Ahead of the holiday travel season, Harvard Law graduate Ganesh Sitaraman argues in a new book that deregulating the airline industry has led to higher costs, less choice, and more misery for the flying public.

11/28/2023

A paradise island vacation with no mosquito bites – and no chemicals

Soneva Fushi in the Maldives is working toward the ultimate luxury – a bug-free beach holiday.

11/24/2023

10 Black Friday travel deals you’ll actually want to buy

Holiday travel sales offer deals on hotels, cruises and even luggage.

11/16/2023

10 travel partner red flags that give us the ick
Do you insist on eating at chain restaurants on vacation? It might be a dealbreaker.

Are you rude to airport workers? Do you go barefoot on planes? It might be a dealbreaker.

11/15/2023

What to do if you get sick on a cruise

What to know about medical facilities, doctors and emergencies on cruise ships

What to know about medical facilities, doctors and emergencies on cruise ships.

11/11/2023

The secret best week for cheap international flights is coming

Thanksgiving is the best time for a cheap trip abroad.

11/08/2023

Chinese tourists are returning - but not to Thailand

For Chinese tourists in Bangkok, 76 Garage, an open-air restaurant on the northern outskirts of the Thai capital, has long been near the top of the list of places to visit.

A slowing economy and safety concerns are some of the reasons why Chinese tourists are staying away.

11/02/2023

No Nation in the World Is Buying More Planes Than India. Here’s Why.
While most Indians travel by road or rail, the country is engaged in a major expansion of its aviation industry to serve the needs of its middle class.

While most Indians travel by road or rail, the country is engaged in a major expansion of its aviation industry to serve the needs of its middle class.

10/28/2023

Will dressing up get you first class? Flight attendants debunk old myths.
Yes, they have secret places to sleep. No, they can’t give you an upgrade.

Yes, flight attendants have secret places to sleep. No, they can’t give you an upgrade.

10/20/2023

How to plan a multigenerational trip and still like your family
Resist your urge to overplan

Multigenerational family trips can bring some of life’s most cherished moments — but also some of the most stressful.

10/09/2023

It’s not just you: Jet lag is worse after the flight home
�Returning home can be harder because of an overall lack of sleep

lag

Vacation indulgences can hit hard after the flight home, especially if you’re traveling from west to east.

09/30/2023

The best seat on the plane is in the very back�Sometimes the last row is even better than the front of economy. Here’s why.

Sometimes the last row is even better than the front of economy. Here’s why.

09/26/2023

Hiking France’s brewery coast�In the northwest region of Brittany, scenic trails and craft beer go hand in hand

In northwest France, Brittany is home to more than 200 breweries and an abundance of trails that take hikers across woods, medieval towns and Atlantic cliffs.

09/25/2023

Singapore's Raffles Hotel and Capella make the cut on the inaugural World's 50 Best Hotels list

Singapore is home to some of the world's best bars and restaurants. And now the Lion City has joined the ranks of the World's 50 Best Hotels. This inaugural list, released on Tuesday (Sept 19), is compiled by the same company responsible for the 50 Best brand, which is renowned for its annual award....

09/25/2023

This country has more of the world’s 50 best restaurants than any other

That distinction goes to Spain, where six restaurants earned honors this summer on the 2023 list. (Italy had five and France had four, as did Peru, where the capital city of Lima is home to the No. 1 spot).

You wouldn’t be far off if you guessed Italy or France as the country with more of this year’s “World’s 50 Best” restaurants than any other. But no, that distinction goes to Spain.

09/18/2023

Highlights of the Seven Sisters: why Northeast India is the place to travel right now with Fantasia Travels.

Of the countless pictures you’ve seen and travel tales you’ve heard of India, it’s unlikely many – if any – focused on its remote Northeast States. This triangular-shaped piece of land is wedged between China, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Myanmar, and consists of seven states, known collectively as the Seven Sisters. Long neglected by even the most intrepid of travellers because of their notoriously troubled past, the Sisters have slowly come of age, and may soon grow into India’s most sought-after travel destination.

From mountain monasteries to rhino-filled national parks, these are the highlights of Northeast India – just make sure you get there before the crowds do.