The Discova Diaries

Catch up on the latest news and insider insights direct from our team on the ground.

News Roundup: July 2021

We've put together a handy news roundup for all our destinations. See a policy summary, a selection of news stories, and a Covid snapshot all in one place.

Exciting News as Educational Travel Comes to the Americas

We're delighted to share details of our two new educational travel programmes in Costa Rica. The programmes focus on conservation in fantastic national parks.

Active Travel: 8 Thrilling Sporting Experiences with Discova

As the world gears up for the Tokyo Olympics, we share our active travel experiences that allow travellers to get sporty while exploring a destination.

Get Inspired: 5 of Our Best Hotels in Japan

With the Olympics in Japan just on the horizon, we thought we'd run through some of our best hotels in Japan offering style and hospitality. Get inspired!

Vegan and Vegetarian Japanese Food: A Helpful Guide

Notoriously difficult to find? We take a look at the options for vegan and vegetarian Japanese food and offer a couple of restaurant recommendations too.

Lessons to Be Learned from the Pandemic: A Reflection

We look back at our performance during the pandemic and reflect on the implications for the future, with insights from some of our staff.

The Experience of Eating: The Traveller’s Table, Riviera Maya

We share details of a fantastic dining experience in Mexico - The Traveller's Table. The expert hosts take travellers on a hands-on culinary journey.

July 1st Phuket Opening: What Exactly is Going On?

Confused about what's going on in Phuket? Thankfully, we have all the latest information on the Phuket opening. Time to get excited about a trip to Thailand.