Author: Divine Editorial Team
Sydney may command attention with its harbour, beaches and unmistakable skyline, but some of New South Wales’ most memorable landscapes begin once you leave the city behind. Within a few hours of Sydney, vineyards give way to eucalyptus-covered mountains, sweeping beaches and laid-back coastal towns. Venture farther and you’ll find islands, national parks and stretches of coastline that feel worlds away from the city.
There are some words you remember long after the moment itself has passed. Saying “I love you” for the first time is one of them — and when it happens somewhere extraordinary, the place can become part of your story too. Travel has a way of creating those moments naturally. You’re away from routines, work, errands and familiar surroundings. There are long dinners, unexpected sunsets, quiet walks and hours spent discovering somewhere new together. If you’re already thinking about telling your partner how you feel on your next trip, don’t worry about manufacturing a movie scene. Choose somewhere beautiful, wait…
For families traveling with younger children, theme parks can present a surprisingly difficult problem. The biggest roller coasters may be too intimidating, queues can stretch everyone’s patience, and an attraction designed for teenagers isn’t necessarily going to impress a five-year-old. LEGOLAND takes a different approach. Built primarily around families with children, its parks combine rides with enormous LEGO models, interactive play areas and attractions where building something can be just as important as riding something. And you don’t have to plan an entire vacation around one park. From Southern California to Dubai and Malaysia, LEGOLAND resorts can easily become part…
A child doesn’t need to become a musician for music to become an important part of their life. They might spend years learning piano, pick up a guitar for six months, sing constantly around the house or eventually decide that playing an instrument isn’t for them at all. None of those outcomes makes their early experience with music a failure. The goal isn’t necessarily to raise the next great performer. It’s to give children opportunities to listen, experiment, create and discover what music means to them. And if you want that interest to last, enthusiasm usually works better than pressure.
Dubai is the kind of city where deciding what to eat can become one of the most difficult decisions of the day. Within a single weekend, you could start with Emirati breakfast, eat South Asian street food for lunch, order Lebanese mezze at sunset and finish the evening in a restaurant overlooking the city. Its dining scene reflects the extraordinary mix of cultures that call Dubai home — and some of the most memorable meals aren’t necessarily found in the places with the most spectacular views. If you’re visiting for the first time, don’t try to eat everywhere. Instead, build…
We spend a lot of time thinking about what goes on our walls and surprisingly little time looking up. Yet the ceiling can quietly change how an entire room feels — making it appear taller, more architectural, warmer or considerably more dramatic. And a ceiling doesn’t need elaborate detailing to make an impact. Sometimes a simple change in paint, molding or exposed beams is enough to give a previously forgettable surface a much bigger role in the room. From clean flat ceilings to dramatic vaults, these are seven ceiling styles worth knowing — and where each one works best.
The Philippines is the kind of destination that makes choosing an itinerary surprisingly difficult. Across 7,641 islands, you’ll find white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, surf towns, tropical mountains, historic cities, coral reefs and communities with their own distinctive food and culture. That variety is precisely what makes a trip here so exciting — and why a little planning matters. Trying to see too much can leave you spending more time in airports, ferries and vans than actually enjoying the places you traveled so far to experience. Whether you’re dreaming about Palawan’s dramatic scenery, island life in Siargao, beaches around Cebu and…
Boston is one of those cities that can feel historic and contemporary at the same time. Centuries-old streets and landmarks sit alongside lively neighborhoods, waterfront spaces, restaurants, museums and universities, giving visitors plenty to explore without needing an especially long trip. Whether you’re interested in American history, New England food, walkable neighborhoods or using the city as a starting point for a fall road trip, here are five reasons Boston deserves a place on your travel list.
An anniversary dinner should feel different from an ordinary night out. Maybe that means an ambitious tasting menu, impeccable service, an intimate dining room or simply the pleasure of sitting across from someone you love while course after course turns dinner into an experience. San Francisco is particularly good at this. The city’s fine-dining scene combines California ingredients with influences from around the world, making it an exceptional destination when the occasion calls for something more memorable than your usual dinner reservation.
Travel in 2026 feels less like collecting destinations and more like choosing how you want to experience a place. The strongest travel trends are moving toward slower itineraries, restorative escapes, independent journeys and trips built around food, nature or a specific cultural interest.
Solo travel has changed considerably since BookSinglesHolidays.com first arrived on the scene. What was once marketed largely around being single has developed into something broader: travelling independently, choosing your own rhythm and deciding when you want solitude and when you want company. That shift makes the original idea behind BookSinglesHolidays surprisingly relevant. Created by Netherlands-based travel company eBookingServices, the platform was designed to remove some of the planning involved in travelling alone by bringing themed holidays and organised itineraries into one place.
Dating someone who loves to travel can bring a different kind of energy to a relationship. Frequent travelers are often accustomed to changing plans, unfamiliar places and experiences that push them beyond their usual routines — qualities that can sometimes translate surprisingly well into life as a couple. Of course, owning a passport doesn’t automatically make someone adventurous, patient or good with money. People are more complicated than that. But travel can encourage qualities that are genuinely attractive in a partner, from curiosity and adaptability to a willingness to experience something new together.
Some hotels are memorable because of a spectacular location. Others stay with you because of the room, the food, or the way the staff makes you feel welcome. During my stay at Dream Gran Castillo Resort in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, I found a little of all four. Set close to the Atlantic Ocean on Lanzarote’s southern coast, the large resort combines Canarian-inspired architecture with pools, restaurants, family facilities and expansive sea views. I stayed here as a private leisure traveler, so this review is based on my own experience rather than a hosted press visit.
Editor’s note: This guest essay was originally written in the immediate aftermath of the Germanwings Flight 9525 disaster in March 2015. It reflects Nathan Chard’s response to the British press coverage at that moment. We have retained his first-person perspective while adding later context from the completed aviation investigation. After waking up to the disturbing headlines concerning the tragic Germanwings air disaster, and in particular the reporting surrounding the aeroplane’s co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, there was no way I could not make this the subject of my second piece.
El Gouna (Arabic: الجونة, meaning “the lagoon”) is a vibrant resort town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, just 22 km north of Hurghada International Airport. Developed by Orascom Hotels and Development since 1990, El Gouna is now Egypt’s most environmentally friendly destination and a favorite among international travelers.