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The town of Ermoupolis (also called Ermoupoli) is located on the Greek island of Syros. Cavan Images LONDON — European travel stocks soared on Tuesday morning as customers rushed to make new bookings after the U.K. announced its four-step plan to end coronavirus restrictions. Shares of Tui, the German travel group, rose almost 7% in

(CNN) — It was an ordinary Friday for Susanna Stevens-Johnson. She woke up in snowy Mountain Village, on the Yukon Delta in Alaska, and checked her Facebook account. An old school friend had posted a link to a just-published CNN Travel article showcasing beautiful color photos from mid-20th century Alaska under the headline: “Do you

As the Government briefs the country on the next stages for exiting lockdown – the key question remains: when will we be able to go on holiday again? Below we take a look at what we know about our summer holidays so far (both UK and international).  When can overseas holidays resume? Overseas holidays will not

Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain told CNBC on Monday the cruise operator has seen a number of optimistic signs in its early booking data that suggest a positive recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. “Some of the things we thought was going to happen aren’t happening. They’re better than we thought,” Fain said in an interview

Feb. 18th, 2021 For many marine-life enthusiasts, getting up close to the largest fish in the world counts as an ultimate bucket-list travel experience. Doing it at the Maldives’ southernmost tip from the idyllic Raffles Maldives Meradhoo takes it to another level entirely. Opened in 2019, the resort’s far-flung Indian Ocean location in Gaafu Alifu,

(CNN) — In most destinations, being a million tourists short over the previous year would be a huge cause for concern, the result of a horrible natural disaster. But that was before 2020, and before the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we travel forever. The Maldives, an Indian Ocean island archipelago practically synonymous with romance,

For me, switching off means a complete break from work and a focus on family. During the busiest periods in my work life as a designer, I seem to be in and out of home too quickly, running from one place to another, and picking up my children – Mercedes, 7, and Gilberto, 5 – 

A JetBlue Airways plane taxis next to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines aircraft at Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, on Monday, April 6, 2020. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The oil rally is taking jet-fuel along for the ride, posing another headache for airlines still struggling from depressed

Feb. 17th, 2021 Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, has appointed John Downey as President for the Americas, based in its Seattle regional headquarters. Downey will be responsible for Hurtigruten’s commercial growth strategy in collaboration with the company’s senior leadership team.  Downey’s appointment comes at a strategic juncture in Hurtigruten’s growth. Already the recognized

(CNN) — French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique is planning to construct cruise ships topped by striking 80 meter “eco-friendly” paneled sails, made of fiberglass and carbon. The Solid Sail/AeolDrive concept would reduce cruise emissions by up to 50%, according to the shipyard. Chantiers de l’Atlantique — behind top vessels including MSC Grandiosa and Celebrity Apex

Inspired by our story about the Victorian seaside holiday and the enduring British tradition that followed in its wake? Most of us have fond childhood memories of traditional seaside holidays in Brighton, Margate, Blackpool or Llandudno, with their fun fairs, arcades, donkey rides and picnic lunches seasoned with sand. If you are among them, we’d

The beaches in Cancun, Mexico, have been crowded despite the Covid-19 epidemic . Barcroft Media | Barcroft Media | Getty Images Even Sen. Ted Cruz admits his decision to vacation in sunny Cancun, Mexico, this week while his home state of Texas was suffering record cold and massive power outages was “obviously a mistake,” as

(credit: Jade Mountain) When the bespoke traveler plans their next getaway, they are looking for more than just five-star amenities and an insight into local sites and restaurants. The modern traveler wants something unique and special that can only be found at certain locations around the world. A story to share long after the trip

(CNN) — An upscale hotel in South Korea has issued an apology for a mistake that may have enabled outsiders to see into their sauna. The Grand Josun, a new five-star property on the popular resort island of Jeju, issued a statement on their website after a local blog reported that the sauna’s blinds had

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. The Caribbean has more than its share of vast all-inclusive hotels. But some islands also offer very enticing, small-scale places to stay that offer a much more

A Boeing 747 cargo freighter belonging to the Atlas Air flies into the clouds after lifting off from Hong Kong International Airport, on 23 October 2017, in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. S3studio | Getty Images Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings on Thursday forecast an increase in first-quarter revenue as the Amazon air contractor continues to benefit

(CNN) — Think of Italy and you’re likely to think of food first, and all the other beautiful things it offers second. Italian cuisine — or some version of it — has colonized the rest of the world so successfully that there are probably uncharted corners of the Amazon rainforest where you can sit down

Britons returning to the UK from 33 countries will have to pay for hotel quarantine from Monday February 15 as part of measures to prevent new Covid variants reaching this country. Travellers will be expected to pick up the bill for their stay, guidance published by the Government on February 11 has confirmed, with 16 hotels currently signed up

JetBlue Airways aircrafts are pictured at departure gates at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Fred Prouser | Reuters JetBlue Airways is getting rid of ticket-change fees for most of its tickets, but travelers who are buying its cheapest fares should pack light. The New York-based airline on Tuesday said starting July 20

Provenance Hotels Any true connoisseur of boutique luxury hotels should be familiar with the Provenance Hotels brand. While not the biggest name in the business, it is among the very best and most distinctive. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Provenance specializes in independent hotels “imbued with the soul of the cities in

(CNN) — As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry, countless destinations around the world are rolling out vaccines to their most vulnerable citizens. Meanwhile, Denmark has announced plans to launch a coronavirus digital passport by the end of February that will act as documentation the holder has been fully vaccinated

As summer approaches, there remains little clarity as to whether summer holidays can go ahead, nor what restrictions will be in place for those of us keen to jet off for some sunshine. As things stand, overseas holidays are banned, while all returning travellers must pay for at least three costly tests and quarantine at

Trivago CFO Axel Hefer Source: Trivago LONDON — The chief executive of European travel booking firm Trivago believes attitudes toward the world’s biggest technology companies have changed. Axel Hefer, who has been at the helm of Trivago for almost five years, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” Wednesday that there has been a “change in sentiment”

Jill Weinlein Perched on a coastal bluff above the Pacific Ocean, the elegantly designed craftsman-style Montage Laguna Beach offers 30 acres of sprawling lawns, sandy beach, and a marine sanctuary. Built in 2003, all the 258 guest rooms and suites in the five story hotel have ocean and coastal views, luxury amenities, and an outdoor

(CNN) — Stanley Tucci wants to put you straight about Italy. A land where the sun shines, the nonnas smile and every plate of spaghetti bolognese comes showered in parmesan cheese? Scratch that. “I think in America there are a lot of very specific ideas about what is ‘Italian,’ and one of the reasons I

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. Parts of Somerset are becoming rather fashionable these days, with sleepy pockets such as Frome and Bruton establishing themselves as in-vogue retreats for well-heeled city-dwellers in search

A flush consumer spending could carry some key stocks to new heights, two traders say. U.S. personal spending in 2021 is expected to grow at its fastest rate in over five years, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey released Monday. The rush could boost consumer discretionary stocks including Chipotle Mexican Grill,

Virgin Hotels Announces 2021 Openings in Las Vegas, New Orleans, and New York City   LuxuryTravel/Hotels Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to open three new hotels in 2021. This spring, the first opening is Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, followed by Virgin Hotels New Orleans

(CNN) — Like many countries around the world, Denmark is desperate to reopen the parts of its economy frozen by the pandemic. The kingdom of under six million people has become one of the most efficient vaccination distributors in Europe and aims to have offered its whole population a jab by June. But before that

If I had been writing this at any time while I was an editor of Brides magazine, it would have been a breeze. I could have told you the latest hotspots without a care in the world. After all, that’s the beauty of being in the honeymoon and weddings industry – it’s joyful and carefree.