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(CNN) — For miles on end there are hardly any inhabitants in sight on the French Polynesian island of Nuku Hiva. This South Pacific utopia is one of the world’s most remote locations and is an extraordinary part of the planet where a traveler can be as far from the crowds as it’s possible to

Look outside: Is that the makings of a warm day in the sunshine? With restrictions having easing across England and a much-needed break from the miserable weather, what better place to enjoy both the sun and the company of others than the beach? The question is how to do so without bumping into the crowds. The

In this article WIZZ-GB LONDON — The coordination of travel rules in the European Union has become a politicized process and the rules remain “unpredictable,” the CEO of Wizz Air said as the airline experiences “huge” demand for the summer. “I think the European Union as such has broken down completely, we have failed to

(CNN) — Sometimes all it takes is a little name change to bring attention to an underappreciated park. At least, that’s certainly the case with West Virginia’s New River Gorge. Hidden within a 5,593-page omnibus spending bill in the final days of 2020 was a provision to reclassify this one-time national river as America’s 63rd

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 big beaches, coastal paths and seaside towns within walking distance from many hotels, Cornwall is ideal for holidaying with four-legged members of the family. Many offer

Americans are expected to spend roughly $4.7 billion on gas during the Friday through Monday of Memorial Day weekend, according to GasBuddy, an app and website focused on finding real-time fuel prices. That breaks down to about $1.18 billion spent on gas each day, give or take $1 million, Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum

(CNN) — In non-pandemic summers, both continental Europe and the United Kingdom draw crowds of tourists from around the world. Last summer, they couldn’t get there. This summer many should be able to, though the tangle of entry requirements will vary by country and could change quickly. Here’s a guide to help you determine where

Although it is on the UK’s ‘green list‘, Australia has closed its borders to tourism until at least 2022. These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making a journey. Note that our writer updated this guide pre-pandemic. To the beach – and beyond

Social media personalities Dixie D’Amelio and Noah Beck at Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort on May 2, 2021 in Anaheim, California. Handout | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images The Covid pandemic made the past 14 months a literal roller coaster of a ride for both theme parks and their fans. Parks

(CNN) — Airplane seat designers have long been dreaming up innovative economy cabin concepts, looking for the ideal balance between squeezing in as many passengers in as possible, and keeping the experience relatively enjoyable for fliers. And while the stand-up airplane seats that have been floating around for the past few years have yet to

Although it is on the UK’s ‘green list‘, Australia has closed its borders to tourism until at least 2022. These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making a journey. Note that our writer updated this guide pre-pandemic. Living the good life on Australia’s

A bird flies by in the foreground as a Southwest Airlines jet comes in for a landing at McCarran International Airport on May 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty Images Southwest Airlines said it is delaying plans to resume serving alcoholic beverages, after one of its flight attendants was assaulted and

(CNN) — Growing up in Guang’an, Zhang Yiwen always felt a closeness to late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, who spent the first 15 years of his life in her home city in the country’s western province of Sichuan. “Grandpa Deng has a great image in our heart,” Zhang tells CNN, using the local nickname for

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. The London Eye is one of the most famous landmarks to mark the city’s skyline but a few minutes’ walk either side will take you to the

Incidents of unruly behavior from airplane passengers has risen to an unprecedented level this year, union leader Sara Nelson told CNBC on Friday, the start of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. “This is an environment that we just haven’t seen before, and we can’t wait for it to be over,” the president of the Association of

(CNN) — The long-held dream of a successor to Concorde just got a little farther away as one of the major contenders in the race to build a supersonic passenger jet appears to have run out of financial fuel. Aerion, based in Reno, Nevada, had been developing the AS2 (pictured top), an 8-12 passenger business

More insider guides for planning a trip to Sydney 48 hours Hotels Attractions Restaurants Bars Beaches Although it is on the UK’s ‘green list‘, Australia has closed its borders to tourism until at least 2022. These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making

If you are suffering from post-pandemic sticker shock, you are not alone. From gas and groceries to computers and clothing, everyday items are suddenly more expensive.   As the country recovers in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and Americans put their stimulus checks and stashed cash to work, some of these higher costs are simply the price consumers

(CNN) — Summer is unofficially here, and many Americans are ready to get back to flying, driving cross-country and soaking up the sun after the pandemic hammered travel plans for basically all of 2020. If you’re looking to make your travel debut at the best beach in America, the Island of Hawai’i is where you

“You know it’s more of a hike than a walk, yeah?” says our bus driver Brad, as he drops us at our hotel after dinner. He sports an orange mohawk and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the regional town of Orange, which is located at the base of the dormant volcano Mount Canobolas, 130 miles

The William Hill Sportsbook opened Wednesday inside the Capital One Arena in Washington, marking the first sportsbook to operate inside of a U.S. arena. The development shows the “breathtaking” change in the relationship between sports leagues and team ownership and sport betting companies over the past several years, said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment.

(CNN) — For some people, the gradual and partial opening up of the world again means the chance to revisit favorite places, see family, or simply expand our horizons. But for some, it’s the journey itself that’s the most exciting. Self-styled “avgeeks,” or aviation enthusiasts, saw their hobby brutally curtailed by the pandemic. And while

For the first time in months, holidays overseas are now allowed to a select group of ‘green-listed’ countries. As of May 17, British holidaymakers can travel to 12 countries and territories without quarantine on return home. Other countries are categorised as ‘amber‘ or ‘red‘ depending on vaccination rates, infection rates, the prevalence of variants of

With two major cultural events held last weekend, the international arts scene signaled it has no intention of letting yet another year get canceled by Covid.   Art Basel Hong Kong, which took place from May 19-23, marked the return of one of the world’s most venerated art fairs. The show came on the heels

(CNN) — In 2019, the Sicilian town of Cammarata made headlines around the world with its daring bid for new residents. There was just one problem. So many people applied for the scheme that the town authorities were overwhelmed. Without staff dedicated to the project, the project stalled — and then Covid hit. Not a

The key dates on the travel roadmap Is it legal to go on an ‘amber list’ holiday? The latest rules on hotel stays Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter Thousands of families face yet more travel disappointment, as new advice against non-essential travel from regions across northern England, the Midlands, and London puts half

In this article ABNB The Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France, March 12, 2019. Charles Platiau | Reuters Airbnb announced more than 100 new changes and updates to its platform Monday with a focus on flexibility, ahead of a widely anticipated

Hong Kong (CNN) — In 1997, restaurateur Danny Yip moved back to Hong Kong from Australia. Having worked in the food and beverage industry since the 1980s, he vowed he would never open another restaurant again. “It was overwhelmingly exhausting,” he recalls during an interview with CNN Travel. Instead, upon returning to his home city,

The key dates on the travel roadmap Is it legal to go on an ‘amber list’ holiday? The latest rules on hotel stays Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter As many as 100,000 Britons are expected to fly to Spain this week as the country opened its doors to foreign tourists for the first

Passengers wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of Covid-19 are seen on an escalator at Orlando International Airport. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images The number of people traveling again is on the rise. So are prices. Airfares and hotel rates are climbing as travelers return in the highest numbers