We're happy to announce that Matouring is now an affiliate of Fred Olsen cruises. One of the things we like about Fred Olsen is the playful approach they have to cruises and touring. They're a not the biggest name in the cruise industry, but being family-run, they can do things the way they want, and…
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Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatan Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists…
Can you believe this? On June 14, 2021, the Hard Rock venues turned 50 and that doesn’t happen every day. To mark this day, they want to share with you their new campaign. It is built on the principles that have guided Hard Rock since the beginning – providing a fresh approach and a call…
Alert: don't expect to find David Hasselhoff, nor Pamela Anderson here. But, who can say? With the world's infatuation with South Korea, you never know. Those who do (or have) visited really enjoy the sites, sounds and flavours of The Bay 101 in Haeundae. Haeundae became a division of Busan Metropolitan City in 1976 and attained…
We're very excited to welcome a new affiliate friend, one who has always been a favourite of not only much of Europe, but also of the smarter half of the Matouring.com team.
We are, of course, talking about Desigual. As they say themselves, "In reality, Desigual isn’t a brand. It’s a group of people who believe…
British blood flows through the veins for some of us here at Matouring.com, so we are super chuffed* to add British Airways as one of our valued affiliates. Our love of the airline started in 1959 when we made our first BOAC flight as a wee tot.* Since then, we've always looked forward to the…
Let's celebrate the adventurous female travelers who are blazing a path of their own abroad and at home. While there's no question women need to be more cautious when on the road, there are plenty of countries that are accessible and extremely fun to explore alone. From a secluded wine region in Portugal to the…
There's nothing worse than booking something - anything - and then finding out that you've be bumped. Especially when you've been counting on it, you're tired and it's late at night in a city that you don't know. Companies have codes of ethics, don't they? The customer comes first, correct? They have contingency plans for…
Raise your hands, those of you who have visited Brescia, Italy.
If you haven't, let us assist you in exploring this rich and varied place.
Brescia is a city and comune in the region of Lombardy, Northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometers from the lakes Garda and Iseo.
With a…
Ah, Roma. No matter how many times you visit, something pulls you back again and again. The Italians are never shy in sharing their singular country and its thousands of splendors. But, one sight-seeing treat has - mysteriously - always been off limits: the "basement, or the hypogea of the Colosseum as it's correctly known.…
For those who haven't visited Britain's city of Brighton, be sure to put it on your list. Arguably the second most groovy city it England (behind London, of course) Brighton harkens back not only to its Royal past, but it is also one of the most open and friendly cities on the planet. Boasting a…
Art is always something that should be celebrated, especially if it breaks new ground, or reinvents itself. Or maybe, in this case, it is art that accumulates purely from the artist's love of art. God's Own Junkyard is the baby of Chris Bracey, who has been the Neon Man for 37 years creating iconic art…
Now here's a good idea . . . pay-as-you-go travel.
The Indian aviation world is all set to be disrupted by Prince Air - the first subscription-based airline in the country which allows its subscribers limitless travel within its matrix.
Travelers subscribing to this new model will be able to enjoy an advantaged experience, far different from…
Medellín, Colombia (pronounced medi-jeen) is yet another eye-opening, mind-blowing, mind-opening world city that is recognised as a must-do adventure, but often bubbles under in people's minds. Why not surprise yourself and put it on your list? There's loads to do in Colombia's lively Medellín, but to help you get started, our affiliate friends Tiqets have…
You don't need to schmoke a pancake to enjoy this place. (But it won't hurt.) Since its opening in 1968, the Amsterdam comics store Lambiek has played an important role in giving comics public attention and appreciation, not just in the Netherlands, but on an international scale. Historically important as the oldest comics store in…
We're excited to announce that we've become affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World group, a marketing organization, representing more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries. And a key attribute is that they feature some of the most luxurious and exclusive properties around the world. In addition to booking through our existing affiliates,…
We're talkin' about Nyoo Yawk, here, so listen up. Most people have heard about Long Island, New York. Just a short train ride from Manhattan, it is a world unto itself. It was once - and in many ways, still is - the essence of Bohemian. But, the ocean-side mansions also are there, so that's…
As if Covid-19 wasn't bad enough, bringing the world back into its original position presents all kinds a challenges to humans. Mask, or no mask? Moderna or Pfizer? Eat in or take-away? Concerts or Netflix? But here's a conundrum that most of us probably never think of: snakes in planes. And, yes, it's a thing.…
If you happen to be on the left coast of North America, and you find yourself in the surrounds of Seattle, you might have to wait for one of the (interminably long) trains that girdle the country. And, if you do, you may gasp when you see what looks like a space-age passenger train, but…
One of the many joys of the United Kingdom is an afternoon walk. Much of the UK's land has been set aside for the public to use freely for walking. And, it is a tradition that families do that, usually on a Sunday, and perhaps after a rather over-generous lunch. The paths are always well-marked,…