Salerno, Italy is the top emerging holiday destination for Brits in 2026: Skyscanner

2026 will be the year that Travel Gets Personal with shared journeys and collective experiences influencing where we’re going next From hotels over destinations to solo connections and multi-generational trips, global travel app Skyscanner reveals...

These are the top 10 holiday destinations set to be big in 2026 from European beach cities to African capitals

SKYSCANNER has revealed the destinations set to be big next year with the top spot going to an Italian coastal resort. Coming out on top was Salerno, often seen as a more affordable alternative to the Amalfi Coast. 4 Skyscanner has revealed the...

Revealed: How Brits are now choosing where to holiday - and it has nothing to do with the destination

We’ve had ‘workations’ (working while on holiday), ‘babymoons’ (pre-baby romantic getaways) and ‘coolcations’ (travelling to colder climates). But it seems our holidays could be based on even more obscure trends next year. Skyscanner has launched...

From Palau to Phnom Penh — where to travel in 2026

Tbilisi, in Georgia, also looks to be an attractive destination: flights there are 21 per cent cheaper than usual. Or of course, you could head for Goa in India, where flight prices are down 34 per cent.

10 visa-free destinations to travel to this Diwali break

Diwali is just around the corner, and with the long weekend beckoning, it is the perfect time to trade diyas and fireworks for sunsets and new horizons. If you’ve been craving a break without the visa hassle, this season has you covered. From the...

Three Singaporeans sanctioned in US bust of major Cambodian crypto scam network

WHO ARE THE SINGAPOREANS? The involvement of the Singaporean individuals and entities was first reported on Wednesday by Singapore newspaper The Business Times. Ms Chen Xiuling, Mr Alan Yeo Sin Huat and Mr Nigel Tang Wan Bao Nabil are the...

What are the Most Popular Travel Destinations in Europe for Americans?

Picture this: you’re sitting at your favorite coffee shop, scrolling through Instagram, watching your friend post stunning shots from Rome or maybe those dreamy Northern Lights in Iceland. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone in that wanderlust...

Paradise with perks - Your ultimate military dive getaway to Palau

Blue Holes (Photo by Fish ’n Fins & Ocean Hunter Palau) The siren song of the Pacific is calling - and for U.S. military personnel, it’s louder than reveille. Imagine swapping the grind of the base for the electric blue waters of Palau, where...

How mines, bombs and US military plans fuel a monkey island takeover

A lone monkey, about the size of a toddler, leaps from branch to branch above the wreckage of a World War II plane. It looks harmless, but it is one of about 5,000 long-tailed macaque monkeys overrunning Angaur, a remote island just 4 square...

Palau Youth Congress Leader Reflects on Challenges, Urges Greater Inclusion of Young Voices

Mia Kuartei ends her NYCC tenure, urging stronger youth voice, safe spaces, and cultural leadership in shaping Palau’s future policies. By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Mia Kuartei has wrapped up her tenure as executive director of the...

Indian Passport power slides to 85th on Henley Passport index: Full list of 57 visa-free countries

The latest ranking of passport power has been out, and the rankings suggest India still has some catching up to do. So, as per the latest rankings by the Henley Passport Index 2025, India is in the 85th position globally, giving Indian passport...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

Palau President Whipps meets United Airlines CEO and officials 

WASHINGTON,25 SEPTEMBER 2025 (PALAU GOVT)—Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr recently attended a United Airlines Board of Directors event in Washington, D.C. The event provided an opportunity for President Whipps to meet with CEO Scott Kirby and...

Palau affirms Digital Residency data secure amid cyber extortion attempt

By: Laurel Marewibuel NGERULMUD, Palau — “No new or recent digital residency data files have been compromised,” Palau’s Digital Residency Office Director and Chief Information Security Officer J.H. Anson said Thursday, as the government warned of...

GTI Adds Rockefeller Center, MTA-Mobile Travel Agents, Oceania Cruises & Hurtigruten To Growing Client Roster

Tourism marketing and PR agency, GTI, is building on a successful first half of 2025 with a slew of new client acquisitions and strategic team expansion, adding Rockefeller Center, MTA-Mobile Travel Agents, Oceania Cruises and Hurtigruten to its...

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers

For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...

Palau budget bill stalled as House leaders travel abroad; shutdown looms

The Palau Capitol in Ngerulmud. File photo KOROR (Island Times/Pacnews) — With just over a week before the new fiscal year begins, Palau’s 2026 budget bill is stalled as House leaders travel overseas. Their absence means there is no quorum to call...

Palau Government Begins Transition to Electric Vehicles with New Solar Charging Station

Palau has taken its first step toward cleaner transportation with a new solar-powered charging station for government electric vehicles. 🚗⚡️ Powered fully off-grid, the pilot project marks the start of a broader plan to cut fossil fuel use and...

Palau Finalizes Independence Day 2025 Schedule Amid Funding Challenges

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Palau has announced the official schedule of events for its 2025 Independence Day celebrations, with organizers confirming that the popular boat race will go ahead despite major funding challenges. “The...

Belau DIMS to Streamline Tourism Strategy and Support Local Businesses

Palau’s new Sustainable Tourism Strategy puts local businesses at the center — and the Belau Destination Information Management System (Belau DIMS) is the tool to make it happen. From tracking projects to sharing resources, DIMS will help...