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Art in Voyage • 15th May 2025

Magical Amami Oshima

To be honest, those in Japan probably don’t want me to share their guarded secret, so please, don’t tell. Well, what is it? Amami Oshima. This small subtropical island southwest of Japan’s mainland has been described as “better than the Maldives”. And when you glimpse images of this paradise, it’s not hard to see why. Read more!

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Art in Voyage • 27th March 2025

Paradise Found in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been ranked the most family-friendly country for 2025 (according to Remitly’s latest Immigration Index report), leaving no doubt about its safe and welcoming appeal. But there is so much more to this island than just kid-friendly amenities.
As a travel destination, Sri Lanka is being seen as Bali 2.0, more exciting than the Maldives, and far less tourist-trodden than Thailand. And it’s not just its golden beaches and turquoise waters — though it has those in spades. There are many...

IOL | News that Connects South Africans • 31st August 2023

What do women want? Decoding female travel preferences and moving beyond stereotypes

Patricia Johnston, area leader for the KZN region, Flight Centre South Africa, believes that when it comes to travel, gender-biased beliefs like women shouldn’t travel alone, women aren’t interested in active travel experiences, and that catering to women means hairdryers, bubble baths and baby changing stations, still exist.Johnston said this puts not only women at a disadvantage but the industry as a whole. “The statistics show that women love to travel more than men: 64% of worldwide travelle...

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Art in Voyage • 20th March 2025

Five Surprising Things About Truffles That Will Make You Want to Go on a Truffle-Hunting Adventure

We’ve been busy creating cozy fall Piedmont journeys and, as a result, we can’t stop dreaming about truffle-hunting! Though chocolate truffles are always in our thoughts (to let you in on a secret, the Art In Voyage team gives new meaning to the term “chocoholic”), we are talking about the mysterious fragrant underground fungi that cost up to $9,000 per pound.
What is so special about truffles? Why are they so expensive? These are two questions that are often asked. Though we can’t answer them i...

2024 ATW Trend Report • 10th April 2024

Culinary Tourism Exploring Africa through its flavours and stories

African culinary tourism is emerging in forms as diverse as the hundreds of cuisines across the continent. From food movements to test kitchens to tours that reveal the history of Africa through its spices, they are as cutting-edge as they are extraordinary in their origins.

From the 2024 ATW Trend Report – Chapter 8: Exploring Africa through culinary tourism.

Dukes Avenue • 16th December 2024

20 Great Ways to Maintain a Positive Mindset and Find Contentment

With so much self-help information out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are 20 surprisingly simple ways to maintain a positive mindset and find your happy place.

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Art in Voyage • 14th March 2025

Step into Meghan Markle's Montecito Paradise

By now, you’ve probably heard about, if not watched, “With Love, Meghan”, the Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix series. This cooking and lifestyle show set in Montecito has sparked many reactions, but for us, the only reaction was a yearning for our own royal vacation in this idyllic spot in California.
Filmed in a farmhouse villa with lush gardens, orchards, and a chef’s dream veggie garden and kitchen, you can’t help but want a slice of that paradise for yourself — and you can.
You can actually...

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Art in Voyage • 8th May 2025

What Do Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day?

One of my fondest (and funniest) memories of my mom is from Mother’s Day, 2002. Her birthday falls on April 29, and in this particular year she told us, emphatically, not to worry about gifts or doing anything for Mother’s Day, as it fell so soon after her birthday. The day came and we didn’t make a fuss as per her wishes. Oh, how very wrong we were. Read on for what happened next!

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Art in Voyage • 20th February 2025

And, of Course, “The White Lotus”

The hit show “The White Lotus” has sparked a travel phenomenon. This dark comedy has seduced audiences with its luscious destinations, gripping plots, gorgeous cinematography, and swoon-worthy 5-star hotels — so much so that series fans (and there are many) have flocked to the destinations, specifically the luxury hotels featured in the show, causing a noticeable spike in tourism in its filming locations.
And with the first episode of season three released on Sunday, travel interest in Thailand...

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Art in Voyage • 14th February 2025

Love, Travel, Repeat - Art in Voyage

Solo travel can be a profoundly romantic experience (and not just because you could meet that special someone on your journey). On your own, you can fall in love with a place and find yourself in the process.
Sipping coffee in a tropical rainforest, inhaling the heady scent of frangipanis strewn as offerings on the ancient steps of Bali’s temples, or making couscous in Marrakech — sometimes, these experiences can be even more intoxicating when you’re flying solo.
We’ve taken inspiration from Eli...