Todos los famosos que se han subido al escenario en los conciertos de Bad Bunny en Puerto Rico

Por Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español No fue St. Barts, Mustique, Fiji o las Maldivas. La isla que fue un imán para ricos y famosos este verano de 2025 fue Puerto Rico. La razón: la residencia del cantante Bad Bunny en la isla, una serie de 30...

Hotel and Resort News and Notes for September 2025

While most big hotel news is covered by TMR and hosted on its Hotels and Resorts page, some smaller news bits deserve attention. Below you can find rolling hotel news bites from the last four weeks that travel advisors, industry professionals, and...

Chinese investment reshapes global tourism destinations

Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative is quietly transforming holiday hotspots from the Maldives to Montenegro, reshaping destinations while opening the door to potential new geopolitical tensions. Olivia Palamountain reports China's Belt and Road...

MAFS star reveals he’s engaged AGAIN after after disastrous show marriage

MARRIED At First Sight Australia's Dion Giannarelli is engaged to a new woman after splitting from his TV wife. Dion confirmed he successfully proposed to Jaclyn Sainsbury three years after his MAFS wife, Carolina Santos, cheated on him and they...

EXCLUSIVE: Beauty guru Ruby Hammer shares her little luxuries from Cocoa Island getaways to Zimmermann dresses

Ruby Hammer began her career assisting backstage at London Fashion Week, later creating catwalk looks for designers including John Galliano and Jasper Conran. In 2007, she was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to cosmetics. The...

Game-changing Siyam World’s Ausy Waseem on turning childhood fantasies into resort reality

By Maaish Mohamed and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed In the Maldives’ ever-evolving luxury hospitality scene, where breathtaking villas, turquoise lagoons, and impeccable service are the norm, standing out requires more than delivering the expected. It...

Ministry launches Treasury Bill sale to raise MVR 1.8bn for budget support

Now in its 16th year, the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race is the first and only race in the Maldives recognized by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), with a World Athletics-certified route. This year’s race is...

The best relaxing adults-only, all-inclusive resorts for a kid-free vacation

Over the last decade, the all-inclusive concept has been embraced and reimagined by some of the world's most luxurious and character-rich hotels. Travelers who would previously flinch at the notion of a one-size-fits-all formula — exemplified by...

Luxury hotels with the best service: The world’s most impressive stays loved by billionaires

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

PM Narendra Modi Returns After 4-Day Visit to Japan and China, Calls SCO Summit 2025 ‘Productive’

New Delhi, September 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China, which spanned from August 29 to September 1. In China, PM Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation...

10 Best Honeymoon Destinations: The Ultimate List for Newlyweds

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - When looking for the best honeymoon destinations, many couples often put similar wishlists into consideration, and postcard-worthy scenery might be the most important one. For this, some holiday superstars like the Maldives,...

Media opposes bill, urges repeal at committee

Media representatives attending the Parliamentary Committee on Independent Institutions on Monday expressed opposition to the proposed bill that would grant the government control over media. Media representatives attending the committee meeting...

Beond Airlines Makes History as First Luxury Carrier to Launch Operations at VIA Terminal 1

In a landmark development for the Maldives aviation sector, Beond Airlines officially commenced operations at Velana International Airport's Terminal 1, marking a significant milestone as the first luxury airline to utilize the state-of-the-art...

The 20 greatest all-inclusive holiday destinations

The all-inclusive package at Ozen Life Maadhoo in the Maldives, includes drinks, mini-bar replenishment and moreUnexpected costs on holiday can play havoc with your budget. You may have opted to pay for flights and accommodation upfront, but once...

Power, Order, and Responsibility: Rethinking India’s Regional Role in South Asia’s Political Economy

Caption: India at the Helm: Circumnavigating Power, Partnership, and Responsibility in South Asia’s Evolving Political Economy. Rethinking Power in South Asia through Hegemonic Stability Theory (HST) In times of uncertainty, rising inequality, and...

Hishan Singhawansa new CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

Hishan Singhawansa Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has appointed Hishan Singhawansa as its new Chief Executive Officer, unveiling the vision to strengthen the brand’s role as one of the largest contributors to Sri Lanka’s tourism sector and position the...

Coco Bodu Hithi Elevates Island Experience with its Grand Premier Beach Villa with Pool

Amid the tranquil waters of North Malé Atoll, Coco Bodu Hithi unveils its newest retreat – the Grand Premier Beach Villa with Pool. Designed to embody the spirit of barefoot island living, this spacious hideaway pairs contemporary elegance with...

How Freediving Brought Me Back Into My Own Body

After reading Deep, by James Nestor, I developed a zeal for freediving and its healing and restorative effects. At first, I wanted to compete. Freediving is one of the few sports in the world where you can start middle-aged and become a champion....

Kajal Aggarwal On Beach Romance With Hubby Gautam Kitchlu

The Bollywood actress is embracing the sun-soaked serenity of the islands, and her stunning getaway is sparking major vacation envy among her fans. From intimate sea moments to carefree beach walks and vibrant poolside fashions, her social media...

World News | Nepal PM Departs for China to Attend SCO Summit in Tianjin

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 30 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli departed for a five-day visit to China on Saturday morning for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025. Oli, leading a delegation from Nepal, departed from the...