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(CNN) — Forget superyachts, a new residential vessel is on the way that’s so huge, it’s being referred to as a “yacht liner.” Measuring an impressive 728 feet, Somnio is to be the largest yacht in the world “by both length and volume” when it launches in 2024. Somnio, which means “to dream ” in

Britons face a dizzying overseas holiday map this summer. And that’s quite apart from the complications of our traffic light system for travel. Each day seems to bring at least one new development in the entry restrictions of EU countries, with the vaccination status of travellers proving increasingly important. Two of our favourite European holiday

Three sun-and-sand spots — California, Florida and Hawaii — account for a quarter or more of all flights and car rentals this weekend. Erik Isakson | Tetra images | Getty Images As people head into the long July 4 weekend, travel bookings are at last nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis from TripIt

(CNN) — As the tourists head back to Italy, one of the cities that has suffered most at the hands of tourism is fighting back. In a bid to avoid overcrowding during the pandemic, authorities in Florence have announced that people will be banned from the city’s most popular nightlife areas, unless they’ve been eating

Britain is home to some exemplary beaches. As restrictions continue to ease and Britain finally enjoys a heatwave, now is the trime to embrace life and make a dash to the seaside. To help you pick the best stretch of sand, we asked our experts to recommend their favourite beaches around the country. Some of the

Starting July 1, tourists can visit Phuket without quarantining for the first time since March 2020. In Thailand’s much-discussed “sandbox” pilot scheme, its largest island has reopened to vaccinated travelers who are willing to abide by a laundry list of rules designed to safely restart tourism amid the pandemic.      The plan hinges on a

(CNN) — Occupying a special place in adventure lore, mountain huts have been offering a roof over travelers’ heads since the dawn of exploration. If you can reach them, they provide a thrilling and wild escape from civilization down below — a place to marvel at starry night skies and then wake up to breathtaking

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. While there has been a huge growth of small, independent b&bs and townhouse hotels over the last few years in Lisbon, the classic international chains have also

In this article YOU Shares of biometric screening company CLEAR began trading at $38.55 a piece in its market debut Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange. CLEAR priced just over 13 million shares at $31 apiece on Tuesday, above its initial $27 to $30 price range, valuing the company at an estimated market cap

(CNN) — Shanghai‘s already-hot hotel scene just keeps getting hotter. The J Hotel Shanghai Tower, which opened on June 19, isn’t just another high-end property. It claims to be the highest hotel in the world. The J Hotel occupies the top floors of the Shanghai Tower — which at 632 meters (about 2,000 feet) is

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. It’s no secret that London is surrounded by incredible beauty. The rolling hills and quaint country villages are the perfect antidote to frenetic city life and, thankfully,

In this article LUV A Southwest Airlines flight logo is seen as the plane taxis to a gate at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, New York on March 25, 2021. Steve Pfost | Newsday | Getty Images Southwest Airlines is urging employees to pick up shifts and offering overtime in early July to help

(CNN) — Two men in Australia have been fined $760 each for violating Sydney‘s latest round of lockdowns after police found them naked and lost in the bush as they apparently fled from a wild animal. Officers in a police helicopter spotted the pair sunbathing naked on a beach in Royal National Park south of

Hong Kong has just tightened its restrictions on UK arrivals. The Special Administrative Region previously allowed in British travellers with strict quarantine and testing restrictions in place. As of July 1, however, the rules will become even tighter. Here we answer all of your questions on travel to Hong Kong. For all the latest information

The cruise ships “Carnival Sunrise” (L) and “Carnival Vista” (R) part of the Carnival Cruise Line, are seen moored at a quay in the port of Miami, Florida, on December 23, 2020, amid the Coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) DANIEL SLIM | AFP | Getty

(CNN) — The world’s cruise ships were once titans of the oceans, raking in billions in profit as their city-sized passenger populations traveled across the globe. But last year, many of these floating palaces became coronavirus epicenters, turned away from port after port as Covid cases rose on board and the pandemic escalated on land.

Foreign holidays resumed on May 17. They are now governed by a traffic light system that determines the rules for arrivals to England. The latest update to the green, amber and red categories was on June 24, with the changes coming into effect on June 30.  The red list of destinations have the toughest travel restrictions

In this article RCL The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the Adventure of the Seas sits in its port at sunrise on August 24, 2018, in Bayonne, New Jersey. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Two guests aboard Royal Caribbean Cruises‘ Adventure of the Seas ship tested positive for Covid-19 during routine testing and

(CNN) — After going on several big trips together as a couple, Robin Lachhein and Judith Schneider, both from Frankfurt, Germany, wanted to do something extra special for their next vacation. They talked through various potential ideas before coming up with something that excited both of them — traveling to a movie location and recreating

Going on holiday abroad now depends on which list your destination falls under – with categories forming a “traffic light” system of green, amber and red. Some holidays overseas are now allowed, after restrictions were eased last month – but only to a select group of “green-listed” countries. In an announcement on Thursday 24 June, the

After a 15-month, pandemic-induced hiatus, cruising has returned to America. Royal Caribbean‘s Celebrity Edge is less than 24 hours away from setting sail off the coast of Florida, the first passenger cruise from a U.S. port since the Covid pandemic shuttered the industry’s operations across the globe last year. “We’ve waited so long for this

Rome (CNN) — Some things never change in Rome, they say. Now, however, the Colosseum has proved that theory wrong, by opening its subterranean levels to the public. It is not only the first time in 2,000 years that the area — described as the “heart” of the building — has been open; since the

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. With expansive sea views, hidden coves battered by wind and wave, and a coastal path rambling up and over cliff, stile and kissing gate, Pembrokeshire is an

Travel writers make a career out of helping tourists navigate unfamiliar places. Still, even the most savvy traveler is prone to making the occasional faux pas while on vacation. Here, CNBC’s travel contributors share the biggest mistakes they see visitors make in the cities they call home.   Strolling through Singapore “Attempting to stroll around

(CNN) — Just a few years ago, it looked as though European sleeper trains were on their way to becoming a thing of the past as services were continually cut back. But Europe’s night train network has experienced something of a revival over the past 12 months, with a number of national rail providers announcing

Summer travel will be filled with ‘hassle and delays’ The ultimate Covid vaccination travel guide What to know before quarantining after a holiday The countries that could go green this week Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter Malta and the Portuguese island of Madeira are set to be added to the green list today,

In this article CCL H With more workers now returning to offices, it won’t be long until business travel also resumes, according to Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian. “We are already seeing the signs of people starting to travel for work in a more affirmative way, a more significant way,” Hoplamazian said in an interview

(CNN) — If you’re trying to avoid airborne viruses, heading to a near vacuum might not be the worst idea. A Florida company is planning to fly passengers to the edge of space in a high-tech version of a hot air balloon, with a pilot and up to eight travelers riding in a pressurized capsule

Summer travel will be filled with ‘hassle and delays’ The ultimate Covid vaccination travel guide What to know before quarantining after a holiday The countries that could go green this week Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter British holidaymakers will miss out on a second summer of much-needed holidays should the UK Government not

Flight attendants wearing protective masks walk through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Elijah Nouvelage | Bloomberg | Getty Images Air travel demand is rising, and so is bad behavior on flights. Now airline industry groups, flight attendants and lawmakers want the government to do more to stop it.