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(CNN) — At a time when transportation infrastructure projects seem to be taking center stage in US public debate, a Boston-based start-up backed by some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent investors wants to turn the sea lanes along the country’s east and west coasts into high-speed transit corridors. LA to San Diego in 50 minutes?

Millions of British holidaymakers are now able to return from amber list destinations without facing self-isolation – a rule that was extended to double-jabbed EU and US citizens from August 2. The waiving of quarantine for fully vaccinated British adults (and under-18s) returning from amber countries came into effect on July 19, offering fresh hope

Paul Steel | The Image Bank | Getty Images Cancun and Daytona may draw spring breakers and Waikiki, honeymooners, but which beaches worldwide are millionaire magnets? Hong Kong-based consulting firm Nomad Capitalist released its latest annual index of the top sandy spots that appeal to high-net-worth investors looking to not necessarily vacation but actually put

(CNN) — It’s known for its ancient ruins, the seat of Catholicism and some of the world’s best pizza. Yes, in Rome, the art of pizza is up there with the art of constructing buildings that will last for 2,000 years, and guiding one of the world’s major religions. Compared to the original Neapolitan style,

Despite the recent restrictions placed on Thailand, most of south-east Asia is reassuringly absent from the UK’s ‘red list’ of countries (the other exceptions are Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Myanmar) so returning travellers are not subject to hotel quarantine restrictions – but does that mean the outlook for holidays is rosy? Unfortunately not, for the most part. All Asian nations

Italian Americans are forever battling mafia stereotypes. New Zealanders are sick and tired of Tolkien tourists. Italian cops are chasing people out of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. Blockbuster hits like “The Godfather” and “The Lord of the Rings” can bring a massive tourism influx to the places where they’re filmed. But headaches often follow. In 1996,

(CNN) — If you thought you’d seen it all when it comes to innovative luxury superyacht designs, this new hybrid concept may just prove you wrong. Not only does the 65-meter SEE concept hold a unique exterior made up of huge walls of reflective glass, it also has five swimming pools, including a glass-bottom infinity

How to get a Covid PCR test for travel and how much they cost Which countries are on the amber list and who can travel quarantine-free? ​The countries that could turn green, amber and red in this week’s travel list update The five hidden travel rules that are most likely to catch you out Sign

Tourists in gondolas in Venice, Italy, one of Italy’s most famous places for tourists. Ngoc To Vy Nguyen | EyeEm | Getty Images Venice is set to impose an entry fee for visitors in a bid to prevent huge swathes of tourists descending on the city. Italian newspaper La Stampa reported over the weekend that

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Our writers visited these hotels pre-pandemic. Although renowned as a family destination, Tenerife also has its fair share of child-free accommodation. If you’re looking for the best adults-only hotels in Tenerife, our pick

In this article RCL DIS NCLH CCL Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship ‘Allure of the Seas’ in Fort Lauderdale as seen from nearby Hollywood, Florida, November 11, 2010. Joe Skipper | Reuters The delta variant is fueling a resurgence in Covid-19 infections in the United States just as the cruise line industry ramps up operations

Editor’s Note — CNN Travel series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — One of the world’s highest capital cities, Bogotá is touted as “2,600 meters closer to the stars.” While that elevation (8,530 feet)

Why go? Heraklion is Greece’s fourth-largest city, the capital of the island of Crete, and at first glance appears a busy modern metropolis. Look closer, however, and you’ll find a place that retains much character and many historical treasures, as well as providing access for cruise passengers and other visitors to the ruins of the Minoan

There are fun expenses that come with any vacation you’re flying off to — that souvenir t-shirt, a fancy dinner or even a poolside cabana rental — but forking over a fortune to park your car at your home airport while you’re away isn’t one of them. Travelers departing major U.S. airports can often expect

(CNN) — When British traveler Zoe Stephens flew into the South Pacific island nation of Tonga last March, she was only planning to stay for the weekend. Originally from Crosby, Merseyside in the UK, the 27-year-old had been living in China for two and a half years, before taking some time out to travel around

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Some of these hotels were visited pre-pandemic. From an iconic Art Deco grand dame, to the latest boutique address; a quiet, classic inland retreat, to a beachside, all-facilities, no-need-to-leave resort, Malta has five-star

In this article LUV A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 jet taxis to the gate after landing at Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on April 6, 2021. Kamil Krzaczynski | AFP | Getty Images Southwest Airlines is considering fourth-quarter schedule changes after labor unions repeatedly complained about exhaustion during a surge in travel this summer,

(CNN) — Lord Byron called it the Pearl of the Adriatic when he passed through on his Grand Tour in the early 19th century. Fast forward 200 years and the mighty walled city of Dubrovnik still stands as a symbol of strength and stability in a region that has seen its fair share of upheaval

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Our writer visited these hotels pre-pandemic. There’s more to the UAE than gleaming metropolises you know? Beyond Dubai’s towering horizon of look-at-me landmarks and hotels lie rustic retreats nestled between the dunes, eagerly

A Singapore Airlines plane is parked beside Scoots passenger planes on the terminal tarmac at Changi International Airport in Singapore on March 15, 2021. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images Interest in travel between Singapore and Germany shot up after a so-called vaccinated travel lane between the two countries was announced, which means that

(CNN) — It was August 2011 and Natasha Fisher was 17 and traveling from her home in England to the United States for the first time, desperate to spend a summer in New York living out a fantasy she’d only ever seen in TV and film. Only NYC wasn’t on the cards. Instead she ended

Millions of British holidaymakers are now able to return from amber list destinations without facing self-isolation – a rule that was extended to double-jabbed EU and US citizens from August 2. The waiving of quarantine for fully vaccinated British adults (and under-18s) returning from amber countries came into effect on July 19, offering fresh hope

A bar at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. May 28, 2021 Leslie Josephs | CNBC American Airlines this week extended its suspension of domestic main cabin alcohol sales through Jan. 18 an effort to curb unruly traveler behavior that has surged this year. American in May said it would hold off on resuming alcohol service in

(CNN) — Visit Caño Cristales during the wet or dry seasons in Colombia, and you’d be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about. However, travel there from July to October, the moderate months between the extremes of the wet and dry seasons, and you’ll witness one of Mother Nature’s crowning glories. The 62.1-mile-long

How to get a Covid PCR test for travel and how much they cost Which countries are on the amber list and who can travel quarantine-free? Comment: Stop shaming those with the guts to take a holiday Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter England’s tourist attractions saw a 65 per cent drop in visitor

In this article DIS In this handout photo provided by Walt Disney World Resort, guests stop to take a selfie at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on July 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Matt Stroshane | Walt Disney World Resort | Getty Images For theme park empires such as Disney,

(CNN) — It’s May 11, 1926, and a giant airship, the Norge (meaning Norway), has just been unhooked from its mast at one of the world’s most remote settlements, Ny-Ålesund, in the Svalbard archipelago. This cluster of rocky, barren islands, closer to the North Pole than to the Norwegian mainland, is the natural jump-off point

How to get a Covid PCR test for travel and how much they cost Which countries are on the amber list and who can travel quarantine-free? Comment: It’s time to scrap the day-two holiday test rip-off Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter Researchers have developed a new Covid-19 test that is designed to provide

A “Face Masks Required” sign at Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) in Springfield, Missouri, U.S., on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Transportation Security Administration on Tuesday extended a federal requirement that travelers wear masks on commercial flights, buses and trains through Jan. 18. The measure is the latest sign

(CNN) — The artist behind the world’s first underwater sculpture park has just unveiled his latest sub-aquatic project — a spectacular sunken forest located off the coast of Pernera beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The Museum of Underwater Sculpture in Cyprus (Musan), which cost €1 million ($1.1 million) to bring to life, is made up