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Two new Covid-19 testing programs may be the key to unlocking travel between the United States and Europe. Select passengers flying on American Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines flights are eligible to participate in testing programs that are evaluating whether preflight Covid-19 tests can be used to relax travel restrictions imposed by both countries.

Images credit the Doyle Collection What was once a forgotten spot on the tourists’ to-do list has now become a born again hot destination for jetsetters.  Dublin has again become the UK’s go-to destination with an exciting offering of cultural activities, shopping, nightlife, and fine dining. The address for the traveling elite and bastion for

Travelling to China can be a rather memorable experience. It’s a destination that feels like you’re travelling to a whole other planet.  Whenever I get asked, have I travelled to China, I’m always reluctant to say yes. I have a love/hate relationship with visiting China as it’s not a comfortable place to travel around. But please, don’t

(CNN) — It’s the ultimate dream for many — move to a big city and make a glam new life. But as we all know, metropolitan living comes at a cost — especially if you pick Hong Kong, Paris or Zurich, which are the world’s most expensive cities according to new research. The Economist Intelligence

With a second ‘lockdown to save Christmas’ now in force, it’s easy to feel like the festive season is a million years away. But the small matter of a pandemic won’t stop Britain celebrating, even throughout a national lockdown. While this year’s Christmas lights switch-on events have been blown out of the water, with the

SINGAPORE — The world will be watching closely to see if the quarantine-free travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong will succeed, according to one of the region’s major travel operators Klook. “All eyes are on this bubble, making sure that it’s going to get pulled off,” Eric Gnock Fah, co-founder and chief operating officer

Photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh Such is the pedigree of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, history records Gene Kelly dancing on the steps of its grand staircase and Laurel and Hardy enjoying a jolly ride on a luggage trolley. In the annals of Scottish hospitality, surely no transformation has been as impressive as that

Koh Phangan, Thailand (CNN) — Michael Doyle started making regular trips to Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand in the mid-1980s, enjoying laid-back life in rustic beach bungalows around the island between stints as a psychiatric nurse in Australia. Eventually, he took up residence in Hat Rin, a sunset-facing beach at the southern tip

Decisions, decisions… From the serene topaz atolls of the Maldives and the wildy romantic ribbons of sugar-white sand in the Seychelles, to the raw, other-worldly island of Madagascar, the Indian Ocean presents an irresistible array of choice. Our writer breaks it down, so you can select the longed-for, sunny Indian Ocean break that is just

An Airbus A380-800 passenger plane of the Emirates Airlines at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport. Mikhail Tereshchenko | TASS | Getty Images Emirates is working with global pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, to address the logistical challenges of distributing coronavirus vaccines, according to Emirates President Tim Clark. “The industry is trying to establish best practice involving the third-party

Marriott Puerto Vallarta The golden beaches and majestic Sierra Madre Mountains of Puerto Vallarta have drawn visitors since Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton put this pretty Mexican resort town on the map way back in 1963. Today, it’s a mecca for sunseekers, surfers, and travelers who can admittedly be spoilt for choice when it comes

(CNN) — The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the travel industry, as hotels, restaurants and airlines in destinations around the world find themselves going broke or dramatically cutting back costs as they try to survive. But there’s one place on the planet where there are too many tourists right now: the Chatham Islands. Haven’t heard of

From seabed suites and surf simulators to coral restoration and vegan cookery classes, Lee Cobaj reveals a world of innovation that will make your Indian Ocean escape great Soneva Fushi wasn’t the first private island resort to open in the Maldives – that honour goes to Kurumba, launched in 1972 – but when it welcomed

SINGAPORE – Air travel bubbles rely on both sides having “full confidence” in each other, and Singapore needs to be in the right position before loosening measures further, said the chief executive of the country’s tourism board. “We fully support what (Education Minister Lawrence Wong) has said about the need for us, for Singapore to

Courtesy of Haven Riviera Cancun I wade into the cool waters of the serenity pool, a large, quiet oasis on the resort with sapphire water and a sloping zero-entry access. A seagull glides on the soft breeze above and the palm trees surrounding the pool gently rustle in the wind. The Haven Riviera Cancun is

Tokyo (CNN) — Of the past 148 days, I’ve spent nearly one-third of them in quarantine. I started in Beijing and have journeyed to Hong Kong and now Tokyo. At each destination, I’ve been through a 14-day quarantine and taken multiple Covid-19 tests. Spending weeks without stepping outside feels normal now, as does the tedious

More insider guides for planning a trip to Dubai 48 hours Attractions Restaurants Nightlife Shopping Hotels Shopping is a national pastime in the UAE, a place where high street and designer brands from around the world stand side-by-side in shiny, air-conditioned mega malls, while old-school souks still look much like the mock historic market on

JetBlue planes at a gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Mark Kauzlarich | Bloomberg | Getty Images Get ready to fight over the armrest again. JetBlue Airways on Thursday said it will sell all seats on its flights starting Jan. 8. It is the latest carrier to cite advanced filtration systems

Boasting 2,400 square feet with sweeping 180-degree panoramic views from the 24th floor of the Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown’s Empire Suite is the perfect backdrop to the city that never sleeps. Featuring a living room, dining room, media room, study, walk-in closet, two bathrooms, master bedroom and a full catering kitchen, the

(CNN) — He’s the towering musical genius who didn’t let his deafness prevent him from becoming one of the world’s greatest composers. Ludwig van Beethoven may have been born 250 years ago, but his story of achieving musical greatness despite his disability feels like a thoroughly modern story. And with the 250th anniversary of his

Expert guide to Val Thorens Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports The concrete edifices of Val Thorens’ early years have largely been re-clad with more favourable materials, and more recent construction is in a more sympathetic Savoyard style. The resort’s increasingly wealthy and discerning clientele demands – and receives – a clutch of some

Despite rising Covid-19 infections throughout the United States, Europe and beyond, people are preparing to travel in late 2020. According to a survey by travel booking app Hopper, 39% of Americans are expected to travel during the upcoming holiday season. By that estimate, nearly 130 million people will be hitting the road in the United

Although Belgium is not so big, it still offers all kinds of different activities. One small region is particularly worth a visit: Walloon Brabant! Whatever the season, there is always a good reason to get some fresh air and go to discover less known places. Here are some ideas that will delight young and old…

Audacious architecture and gold-dipped glamour in a desert metropolis Dubai is often described as Las Vegas without the casinos. It certainly likes to do things on a grand scale. Supersized hotels, buffets, malls, amusement parks, aquariums, designer cars and luxury yachts are all commonplace. Expect to crane your neck looking up at the world’s tallest

For decades, millions of Americans have travelled abroad to places like Thailand, Brazil, and Singapore for medical care. Medical tourism has been on the rise domestically, too, with employers in areas lacking access to top health-care professionals paying for their workers to seek help farther away from home. But the coronavirus pandemic has hit medical

Photos Credit: Belmond Taking place over three days, Belmond’s Eastern and Oriental express train takes travelers from Singapore to Malaysia and ends in Bangkok. The train can accommodate up to 200 passengers, and based on the number of guests, will add or take away railway cars. Indoors the cars feature rich rosewood and elm paneling,

As an Iranian interacting with many foreigners, I encounter with many interesting questions in my day-to-day life and I also discover some interesting, yet overlooked details about my country and its culture. The questions normally range from more general topics like politics, economics and religion to tiny details about everyday life of people in Iran.

Please note our writers visited the following hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic While Mexico may well be known for tequila, Mayan pyramids and verdant jungles, it’s the country’s sun-soaked beaches that truly come to mind when dreaming of a Mexican holiday. From the gorgeous sands of Cabo San Lucas in the north, to the

JetBlue has not yet experienced a decline in demand for flights around the upcoming holidays despite increasing coronavirus cases across the United States, Chief Executive Robin Hayes told CNBC on Tuesday. “We continue to see a fair bit of interest for travel around the Thanksgiving and holiday period,” Hayes said on “Closing Bell.” “You’ve got

Sep. 29th, 2017 Frankfurt is one of the main financial centers of Europe. There are skyscrapers filled with multinational corporations, banking conglomerates and it just happens to be the center of the European banking system and the Euro. This city is located along Germany’s Rhine River and offers so much more than an international business