Destinations

(CNN) — On the shoreline of the Dead Sea, Jordanian comedian and national treasure Nabil Sawalha strides chest-deep into the water, with all the confidence of a swan to a lake. “It loves you, the water here, it hugs you,” he says as he allows the sea to collect his legs and buoy his entire

In this article AAL Pilots talk as they look at the tail of an American Airlines aircraft at Dallas-Ft Worth International Airport. Mike Stone | Reuters American Airlines is delaying the implementation of rules that require all staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 until Jan. 4, hours after the Biden administration postponed its deadline for

(CNN) — As Australia reopens to international travel for the first time in nearly 20 months, resulting in some emotional reunions, the country’s flag carrier is setting its sights on recovery. That doesn’t mean it’s given up on Project Sunrise — a Qantas plan to operate the world’s longest nonstop flights, which would allow travelers

Diwali, a five-day festival of lights, celebrates a number of themes, including joy, forgiveness, knowledge, the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and the legend of Rama and Sita. Put simply, the festival represents the triumph of good over evil.  Hindus, Sikhs and Jains both in India and across the world usually take part by decorating houses and public

People scan a QR health code as a preventive measure against the Covid-19 coronavirus, before entering a shopping mall in Beijing on November 2, 2021. Jade Gao | AFP | Getty Images BEIJING — About half the flights to and from Beijing’s two airports were cancelled Tuesday as the capital tightened travel restrictions after a trickle of new cases in

(CNN) — It’s fast. It’s driverless. It has a Gold Class for premium passengers. And it’s one of the most advanced metro train systems ever built. This is the Doha Metro, a gleaming transportation system that will carry fans to their destination in next year’s soccer World Cup and, it’s hoped, will go on to

One of the many depressing things about 2020 was the effect its deep-piled layers of doom and gloom had on Christmas. Think back to it – if you can remember it at all. For here was a stripped-down, under-powered, withered-away version of the world’s favourite winter festival – pinched at the nose, weary around the eyes, shorn of

In this article CAR A customer boards an Avis Budget Group Inc. shuttle bus at the Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Car rental stock Avis Budget surged Tuesday after the company reported a stronger-than-expected third quarter that sparked massive trading

(CNN) — In 2012, Nana Amoako Anin was working as a prosecutor in New York. Although British of Ghanian descent, she had spent her working life in the United States, studying law and entering the legal profession. Then one day, despite the prospects of career advancement in one of the world’s most prosperous cities, she

Expert guide to Cervinia Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic. Italy’s high-altitude hero Cervinia is Italy’s most snow-sure resort in the lee of the mountain Italians call Monte Cervino, better

Some countries have managed the global pandemic better than others. The same can be said for cities. But understanding how cities are faring in the fight against Covid is more complicated that comparing infection rates and mask rules. The London-based analytical agency Deep Knowledge Analytics (DKA) examined 114 variables across five categories of pandemic responses:

(CNN) — In 1973, young British couple Tony and Maureen Wheeler published a guidebook entitled “Across Asia on The Cheap.” Little did they know that one humble guidebook would lay the foundation for a worldwide travel brand called Lonely Planet. Nearly 50 years later, their travel guide empire, Lonely Planet, is still chugging along. As

In this article WH The CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts told CNBC on Thursday that strong travel demand in the U.S. has helped the company shake off its pandemic-related slowdown. While some industries have had trouble bouncing back after Covid pandemic disruptions, business at Wyndham is “absolutely stronger than before the pandemic,” CEO Geoff

(CNN) — New Zealand on Thursday said it would begin easing Covid-19 restrictions that have been in place on its national borders since March 2020. Chris Hipkins, minister in charge of New Zealand’s Covid-19 response, said that from November, travelers from Pacific countries such as Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will no longer need to quarantine

All travellers returning to the UK must take a ‘day two’ Covid test after arriving home. Vaccinated holidaymakers can now book a lateral flow test (from a private testing provider) to take on – or before – the second day of their arrival home, instead of a more costly PCR test. You cannot take an NHS test

In this article AAL An American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER plane takes off from Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, October 28, 2020. Loren Elliott | Reuters American Airlines has canceled more than 1,000 flights since Friday, disruptions it blamed on staffing problems and high winds at its busiest hub. On Saturday, American canceled nearly 460 flights,

(CNN) — It’s a sunny afternoon in Moravia, and people are busy weeding the communal gardens on top of El Morro de Moravia (Moravia Hill), which sits at the heart of this working-class Medellín neighborhood. Others are in the greenhouse, inspecting orchids in myriad tropical shades and rows of bromeliads, whose glossy orange bracts erupt

Come December, there seems to be an unofficial contest to see who can erect the tallest, most densely decorated Christmas tree in the whole of Dubai. Hotel lobbies are where you’ll find the winners, complete with clusters of gift-wrapped boxes and gingerbread houses bigger than some London flats. Book well in advance to join one

Tourist sitting on a swing at a beach in Thailand. © Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Come Monday, Thailand will be lifting quarantine restrictions for travelers from more than 40 countries — even though less than half its population has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. As of Oct. 27, only about 42% of

(CNN) — A coast-to-coast flight was diverted to Denver on Wednesday night after a passenger “physically assaulted a flight attendant,” American Airlines said in a statement. Flight 976 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Santa Ana, California, landed in Denver safely where police “removed and apprehended the passenger,” the airline

The UK Government has announced the removal of all remaining countries from the red list at the latest travel announcement. The decision sees the seven high-risk countries, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Haiti and Venezuela, downgraded to low risk and the requirement to enter hotel quarantine for passengers arriving from these countries removed

Jet fuel prices are rising to levels not seen since before the Covid pandemic and it’s set to drive up airfares, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Wednesday. “Higher jet-fuel prices lead to higher ticket prices,” Kirby told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” “Ultimately, we’ll pass that through.” United forecast average fuel costs of $2.39

On Thursday, 79-year-old American actor Harrison Ford lost his credit card in the beach town of Mondello near Palermo, on the Italian island of Sicily. But all was not lost. A tourist with the honor code of a Jedi Knight found the card and took it to the Palermo police, who discovered the card belonged

So, 2021 turned out to be a bumper year for new British hotels, making the allure of a holiday on home turf even more enticing. Whether it’s a shiny seaside hotel in Devon or an updated Cotwolds coaching inn that you are after, the UK hospitality industry is now burgeoning with suitable options for everyone.

An employee works on the tail of a Boeing Co. Dreamliner 787 plane on the production line at the company’s final assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Travis Dove | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing on Wednesday said flaws in its 787 Dreamliners would cost it $1 billion in added costs and that it

(CNN) — The United States’ new international travel policies are just weeks away from going into effect. While some details still have to be worked out, the firm date comes as a relief to many would-be travelers who have been in limbo since plans were announced on September 20 to implement a new international air

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic. The French lay claim to the best cuisine, the best wines, and the best variety of ski resorts of any country in the world. While the first

People come out to watch the new Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras as it departs on its maiden voyage, a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida on July 31, 2021. Paul Hennessy | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended into January restrictions on the

On Monday afternoon, architecturally rich Ukraine, the second-largest nation in Europe in land area, was moved up from Level 3, or “high” risk for Covid-19, to Level 4, the agency’s highest risk category. These last two updates in October are a far cry from the situation in early August, when the CDC added 16 destinations

With the ski season approaching, travellers from the UK are now permitted to enter Austria.  The rules for entering Austria vary depending on your inoculation status, however. Those who are unvaccinated, or had their second dose more than a year ago, are permitted to visit but must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. If you’ve been double-jabbed