Inside Saudi Arabia’s $800 Million Moonshot

Whatever your preconceived notion of Saudi Arabia as a travel destination is, it’s about to get a major renovation. The Middle East kingdom is on an $800 billion building spree to boost tourism—creating private islands, luxury hotels, theme parks, cruise ports, and even a desert ski resort. The question remains: If they build it, who will come?

Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaways

For those who value experiences over things, a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway is infinitely more memorable than that red sweater you were thinking of. From a glamorous trip to Paris by private jet to a cozy golf escape in Massachusetts to a wine country rendezvous in Napa Valley, here are some seductive packages for the New Year’s Eve of Love.

The Best Places to Visit in Italy This Year

There is so much more to Italy, of course, than Rome, Florence and Venice. For those dolce vita lovers, who want to explore more than the classic cities, here are some travel recommendations for Cinque Terre, the Dolomites and other Italian escapes.

TravelWise

Travel can be plenty frustrating at times, but good customer service can usually ease the pain. This year’s Elliott Advocacy Readers’ Choice Awards are a roadmap for travelers who want an upgraded travel experience. From the top domestic and international airlines to the top cruise lines, here is where you will find the best customer service in the travel industry.

The Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs

Dreaming of remote work that will allow you travel the world or at least work from home—on a beach? FlexJobs recently released its annual list of the Top 30 Companies for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs. Best of all, top destinations now understand the allure of working remotely. This year, for instance, several countries began offering digital nomad visas.

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