Each year, this day asks everyone to stop and learn about the vast stretch of blue that is home to more than a million species, and an essential part of human survival. cntraveller.com/gallery/photog…
The ocean regulates climate, generates oxygen, provides medicine, food and water, as well as supplying endless opportunities for travel and the exploration of our planet.
Scroll along to find inspiring pictures of beaches, surfers, sea life, coastlines, coral reefs and islands… cntraveller.com/gallery/photog…
📍Sea anemone at Bramble Reef, Australia
📍The crystal clear waters of Bawah Reserve, Indonesia, make it a dreamy spot for canoeing. 🚣♀️
📍The cupola of a church in Oia, Santorini, looking out over blue water.
📍 Silk Caye in Belize🇧🇿
📍 Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu has 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing and windsurfing 🏄♀️
📍 Spotted eagle rays, which have a wingspan of up to three metres, on the Great Barrier Reef 😍
📍 The bright white sands of Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia, are made up of 98% silica 🤍
📍An island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique 🏝
📍Whale watching in Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica 🐳
📍A young boxfish in the Maldives – the bright yellow colour fades as the fish ages 🟡
📍Cliff jumping at Cape Kamenjak in Istria, Croatia 🇭🇷
Read the full article to see more pictures, illustrating exactly why we need to protect our marine life – and inspiring us all to learn more about the wonderful world beneath the water's surface. cntraveller.com/gallery/photog…
👩🔧The world’s highest building is about to get one hell of a lot cooler. This is the latest futuristic concept for the Burj Khalifa. trib.al/LNKup7x
💚Designed to be self-sufficient and sustainable, the Downtown Circle project is a spectacular idea envisioned by the architecture firm ZNera Space. trib.al/LNKup7x
The magnificent 550-metre tall ring is stated to be a mixed-use facility consisting of houses and public and commercial blocks.
🏆Islands can be enchanting; a safe haven to escape to when the world gets a bit much. Below, we can now officially reveal the world's very best islands. trib.al/RvhOSDs
🗳Selected by you for their beauty, sustainability efforts, restaurant offering, and wildlife in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2022 survey. Keep scrolling to see the winning islands from around the world, or click on the link to see the full list. trib.al/RvhOSDs
“Seeing an organisation take steps to recognise your needs and embrace your individuality so openly is incredibly affirming.” This is why Virgin Atlantic’s new policy is a really important step in the right direction. trib.al/PbCoSid
“As a non-binary person, seeing the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s campaign this week, which welcomes all staff wearing whichever of its uniforms feels most comfortable, was incredibly empowering.
Even more empowering though, was the work that has clearly been done behind the scenes to ensure this is much more than just a PR stunt. ✅
✈️The latest in a series of futuristic designs to take over the internet, Spanish designer Oscar Vi has unveiled a super streamlined jet, dubbed the Hyper Sting, set to take travellers from London to NYC in less than an hour and a half. trib.al/vL62UQH
🚀With a combination of theoretical cold fusion nuclear systems and innovative Mach 3.5 technology, the plane would shoot through airspace at almost 2,500mph.
🏎That’s almost five times the current average speed of commercial planes undertaking the journey.
The pound’s plummet is making the phrase “cheap and cheerful” sound more appealing than ever 💸These are the lesser-known hotels that our editors have discovered over the years, where the more affordable tagline doesn't come with scrimped quality. trib.al/LbwCagw
1️⃣Casa Brava, Portugal 🇵🇹Rooms from about £60 🤑Hidden away from the crowds of Portugal’s popular beach towns, swap sand and sea for slowness and simplicity at this eco B&B; a restful, rustic retreat, with sun-speckled terraces surrounded by undulating Algarve landscapes.
2️⃣Casa Cook, Greece 🇬🇷Double rooms from about £100 🤑In a tucked-away bay on the breezy north coast of Kos, this whitewashed cubist hotel is a masterclass in beach shack, pared-back aesthetic.