This country has 10 of the world’s best hotels

And new flights to the beach starting at $39 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Matador]( [India Hotel]( This Unexpected Country Has 10 of the World's Best Hotels Hi there, The Matador Network team is dedicated to publishing inspirational, on-the-ground stories and guides about where to travel. But we are equally dedicated to helping you travel better (and fact checking which of those viral travel hacks actually work and which are all hot air). Each year, a luxury travel survey asks travelers from around the world to share their thoughts on properties, experiences, and travel companies that deserve recognition. However, the most illustrious award is always the list of the World’s Best Hotels. You might be surprised to learn [which country snapped up more than 10 percent of the top awards](. In other "best of" news, thousands of SKYTRAX reviews were analyzed to determine the [airports that offer the best shopping experiences](. New flight routes have just been announced. Allegiant will launch nine new routes in November, with one-way fares starting as low as $39. To take advantage of these super-cheap rates, you'll need to [book your flights before July 17, 2024](. Luxury airline Etihad Airways also announced [new direct flights from North America to Abu Dhabi]( this week. Speaking of the luxe life, glamorous air travel is making a comeback with [the return of Pan Am Airways in 2025](. Don't rest your head on the window, as tempting as it might be. Flight attendant Tommy Cimato has shared a list of [things you should never do on a flight]( under any circumstance. If you get sick on a cruise ship, don't panic—there are [medical facilities]( on board. We spoke to Liz Baugh, an HSE Offshore Medic and Scenic Group’s Lead Medical Consultant, to get the inside scoop. [THE WORLD'S BEST HOTELS]( [Senior Editor Nick](mailto:Nick.h@matadornetwork.com?subject=Ask%20Nick) Ultimate Travel Hacks Our weekly guide to take the headache out of travel. [beach summer days]( This Airline Just Launched New Routes to Beach Destinations, Starting at $39 The new routes begin on November 13 or 14, 2024, but to take advantage of the super-cheap rates, you’ll have to book your flights by July 17, 2024. [BOOK YOUR BEACH TRIP TODAY]( [shopping in an airport terminal]( Ranked: The Best Airports in the World for Shopping Three US airports also made the top 10. [READ MORE]( [flight attendant and airplane]( A Famous Bygone Airline Is Returning to the Skies in 2025 The famous Pan Am Airways is returning to the skies in 2025 for a luxury long-distance trip—but it'll cost far more than your average flight. [READ MORE]( [Cruise Ship’s Medical Center]( What It’s Like Inside a Cruise Ship’s Medical Center To learn more about what happens when you get sick on a cruise ship, we interviewed Liz Baugh, an HSE Offshore Medic and Scenic Group’s Lead Medical Consultant. [READ MORE]( [Etihad Airways]( Etihad Launching Direct Flights From North America to Abu Dhabi This Fall New direct flights between Boston and Abu Dhabi in October, along with a flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi. [READ MORE]( [window seat on a plane]( Flight Attendant Explains Why You Shouldn't Lay on Plane Windows And other things you should never do on a plane according to a flight attendant. [READ MORE]( Gear Up Discover our favorite tech and travel gear essentials. [amazon prime day picks]( Amazon Prime Picks Matador editors rounded up the best travel and outdoor gear for Prime Day. [EXPLORE]( [osprey backpacks]( Over 50% Off Select Osprey gear is over 50% off for Prime Day. [EXPLORE]( [Open email in your web browser]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR — FOLLOW US HERE [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [Pinterest]( [Linkedin]( [X.com]( [Threads]( Move this email to your primary inbox or add Hello@MatadorNetwork.com as a contact so you never miss an email from us. [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here]( or simply [unsubscribe](. We'll be here when you need us. Copyright © 2024 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States