A new study shows American travelers view many Asian nations as safer travel destinations now than they did four years ago. South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, China and Vietnam rose in the annual safety rankings published by travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. The survey in the 2022 “State of Travel Insurance Report” also
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Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In April, we’re setting course for the diverse world of cruises. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or insider knowledge, Monthly Ticket will take you there. (CNN) — Navigating a colossal ship
All-inclusive holidays have changed for the better, offering greater choice, more personalised service and value for money. Whether you’re a couple seeking relaxation or a family wanting a fun-packed adventure, there are plenty of hotels in Majorca to choose from. And when it comes to all-inclusive options, it’s not about bland buffets with nothing to do
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s been a busy week on the food and agriculture beat: There was the House Agriculture Committee hearing featuring top meatpacking CEOs, Beyond Meat’s pop from McPlant fake news, and the first case in the U.S. of bird flu transferring to humans. The Colorado-based worker who
Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — With pandemic travel restrictions easing in much of the region, the annual Asia’s 50
Topline The stock market rebounded sharply on Thursday, paring back some of its losses this week as investors cheered a host of strong first quarter earnings reports from the likes of Facebook-parent Meta, Qualcomm, McDonald’s and PayPal. Key Facts The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.9%, over 600 points, while the S&P 500 jumped 2.5%
In this article LUV A Southwest Airlines jet lands at Midway International Airport on January 28, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Southwest Airlines reiterated its forecast for second-quarter and 2022 profits as bookings and fares outpace a jump in labor, fuel and airport costs. The Dallas-based carrier expects second-quarter revenue growth
(CNN) — Dear River, It’s just over two years since you joined our Little Blue Marble ride through the Milky Way and now that you can say things like “Bill Weir I want banana smoothie,” it’s time to learn the difference between “Happy Birthday” and “Happy Earth Day.” Both are in April, but one of
Barcelona combines everything that is most charming about Mediterranean cities – a relaxed pace, months of endless sunshine, unbeatable food – with the cultural and design clout of almost any city in the cold north. Its patchwork of architectural styles displays dark, Gothic façades next to the harlequin buildings of the Modernistas and the skyline-piercing
While Oscar Wilde is perhaps best known for his embrace of excess, he once said of beauty: “Beauty is a form of Genius — is higher, indeed, than Genius, as it needs no explanation. It is one of the great facts of the world, like sunlight, or springtime, or the reflection in the dark waters
(CNN) — “Cicchetti is the glue that holds Venice together,” says mask maker Sergio Boldrin of Bottega dei Mascareri. “It is impossible to think of finishing work without stopping for a drink and a snack on the way home, meeting friends, catching up on the news of the day.” Ask a Venetian to define cicchetti
Get more details about these things to do in Yangon here: http://wp.me/psd9b-54a 1. Shwedagon Pagoda (ရွှေတိဂုံစေတီတော်) – Probably the most important religious monument and most sacred site in Yangon and throughout Myanmar is the Shwedagon Pagoda (ရွှေတိဂုံစေတီတော်). The golden stupa of the pagoda is covered in gold, and it’s so bright that I you have
Sanlorenzo SL90A. Image: Simpson Marine Sanlorenzo is displaying its new SL90A asymmetric model alongside the SX76 crossover yacht at the Palma International Boat Show from April 28-May 1. An SL90A has already been sold to Asia, with a hull arriving in Hong Kong in March through regional dealer Simpson Marine. One of three new asymmetric
Kilolo Strobert has been in the wine industry for more than 15 years, working at the likes of wine shop Le Dû’s Wines, hotel Le Parker Meridien (now Thompson Central Park New York), Zagat and more. Her latest project takes her back to her roots, with the reopening of a Prospect Heights wine shop where
(CNN) — Being pummeled by strangers, soaked in aromatic waters, or encouraged to throw yoga shapes in beautiful surroundings isn’t going to erase the problems of the past two years. But for those of us still carrying the baggage of anxiety or long-term health consequences brought on by these fraught times, such wellness-inducing activities will
In this article UAL A United Airlines passenger aircraft arrives over the top of residential houses to land at Heathrow Airport in west London, Britain, March 13, 2020. Matthew Childs | Reuters United Airlines says demand for trans-Atlantic travel is heating up, despite higher fuel prices and the Ukraine war. The airline plans to fly
(CNN) — We all know that sinking feeling when you’re at baggage reclaim, waiting for your bag to arrive — and everyone else seems to be getting theirs first. Normally, you’re predicting something that won’t happen — your bag pops out just as you think it’s lost forever. But some unlucky people’s worst fears are
In just a decade, Majorca has proven to be a playground for many of the finest five-star hotels in Spain, the majority offering gastronomic restaurants, roof terraces and deluxe spas. Luxury comes at a price but the best hotels in Majorca provide a truly pampering experience with world-class facilities and attentive, consistently excellent service. From
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Thirst can kill, and so can hunger when essential agriculture goes dry. At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russian forces destroyed a concrete dam in southern Ukraine. Ukrainians had built the structure in 2014, after Russia illegally annexed Crimea, with the aim of blocking
Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Over the recent Easter break, social media feeds were filled with photos of happy