Category: travel
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A world in three islands on the Mediterranean
Malta itself is the biggest island in the Maltese archipelago, and many visitors see no need to leave it. No wonder – the 95-square-mile (246-square-kilometer) island ticks all the boxes for history, culture, beaches and even nightlife. Start at Valletta, the Maltese capital since 1571. It’s a city intrinsically linked with the Knights of Malta…
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Hawa Mahal: How India’s stunning ‘palace of winds’ was ahead of its time
In the years to follow, Rajasthan’s kings continued their patronage of art and architecture – including descendant King Sawai Pratap Singh. He was a builder with an artistic side – Jaipur’s old palatial city walls feature numerous examples of his love for art. But nowhere showcases that passion quite like Hawa Mahal, which is not…
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Inside Maldives’ only multi-island destination
A private island paradise in a country that’s 99% water, famed for having some of the world’s most stunning coastal scenery? Not a tough sell for most travelers. But there are downsides. Being on a remote island can limit dining options. And opportunities to learn about Maldives’ fascinating history and the challenges it faces as…
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Inside one of the world’s most luxurious airport transit hotels
Passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport in Qatar’s capital can choose to leave the airport and join a free tour of some of the capital’s most famous attractions, including Souq Waqif and the Golden Masjid. But others can opt to book a room at the Oryx, a Qatar Airlines-owned hotel conveniently located near the C,D, and E…