Devorah Lev-Tov

1 month ago | afar.com | Devorah Lev-Tov

Singapore is a popular stopover destination for U.S. travelers going to Asia on long-haul flights, but most spend fewer than 24 hours in the small island country. Now, the Singapore Tourism Board is giving travelers a chance to stay longer—for free. On March 18, the destination marketing organization launched a new Stopover, Do-Over campaign in partnership with Singapore Global Network, a community of Singaporeans living abroad and expats living in Singapore.

1 month ago | afar.com | Devorah Lev-Tov

Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour proved that traveling for a concert is more popular than ever. While traveling for music isn’t new—think Woodstock in 1969—Swift elevated the trend to an unprecedented level. A survey by AAA and Bread Financial in 2024 found that 65 percent of Gen Zers and 58 percent of millennials traveled more than 50 miles for concerts, sports games, and comedy shows–or planned to travel within the year.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Devorah Lev-Tov

7 hours agoThe wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to get out of the ceasefire with Hamas that he agreed to in January. Since the start of the war, Netanyahu has faced dueling, …

1 month ago | afar.com | Laura Begley Bloom |Devorah Lev-Tov

Necker Island’s residences are the ultimate in exclusive luxury. Photo courtesy of Necker Island When it comes to beach vacations, exclusivity is the ultimate luxury, and that’s why private island resorts are so appealing: Imagine waking up steps from an empty beach with few to no other travelers, the natural soundtrack of birds chirping and waves crashing playing outside. For Afar’s latest Hotels We Love series, we’re focusing on the best private island resorts the world has to offer.

2 months ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Devorah Lev-Tov

Are you ready to think beyond chocolate and champagne for Valentine’s Day this year? There’s no need to stress and overplan: Instead, lean on the wisdom of your favorite hotel’s concierge. While nearly every hotel in the world will be offering some sort of Valentine’s Day extra (typically something involving those aforementioned chocolates and champagne), only the best will go well beyond cliches.