Destinations

Four Seasons It’s been hard for travelers to enjoy their summer with the outbreak of COVID-19, but for golf players, there’s a little respite. With the amount of natural distance between players and the outdoor nature of the game, it’s considered one of the safest sports and activities during this pandemic. But don’t think you’re

Voted Best Small City, Lausanne is for sure a town where it’s impossible to be bored. Discover the places absolutely not to be missed when you visit, with our tips to explore the town like a local!   1. Lausanne Cathedral You can’t miss it! Lausanne Cathedral is undoubtedly a must-see attraction of the Vaud

(CNN) — The summer before I turned 40 — with my fertility ebbing, as everyone with a vested interest in such things felt the need to remind me — I decided to set sail on the biggest adventure of my life. Together with four men aboard a small sailboat named Barba, we cast off from

Boggled by air bridges? Anxious about flying during a pandemic? Embrace the Great British summer and make the most of beautiful Blighty instead, whether you’re holidaying with friends, the entire family or going solo The Blue House, Camber Sands, East Sussex Best for… big families Who needs to dream of Malibu when you can stay

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 (LN2318) on final-approach after a pre-delivery test flight at dusk. aviation-images.com | Universal Images Group via Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday instructed airlines to inspect some stored Boeing 737 planes for corrosion that could lead to engine shutdowns as hundreds of aircraft remain idled because of a drop

Jul. 24th, 2020 As the first half of 2020 has taught us, the human tribe is resilient.  We have learned that when life gives us lemons that we make lemonade and to focus on what we can do versus what we cannot. Part of that learning is our newfound appreciation of the great outdoors. To

Seagulls, waves crashing, fireworks, amusement parks… Ahh the sweet sounds of summer in the great ol’ US of A. From coast to coast you’ll find iconic boardwalks and piers that will bring so much more than sand to your next vacation. Here’s our top picks:  For the East Coast lovers Myrtle Beach  What to do: Whether you’re looking to try a zipline and thrill rides like a

Kangaroo Island (dubbed KI) is considered an icon of Australia. Not only is the wildlife worth the visit (and yes you will see kangaroos), but it also offers surfing, swimming, snorkeling and diving opportunities along with the best off Australia’s shores, along with gourmet food and a rich history that really is worth exploring. Located

(CNN) — When the Netherlands introduced lockdown measures in mid-March, Amsterdam’s Red Light District transformed into a ghost town overnight. Coronavirus dealt a devastating blow to the Dutch capital’s notorious window brothels and left over 300 legally operating sex workers without an income for almost four months. The district in Amsterdam’s historic center, known locally

Please note our writers visited these destinations prior to the coronavirus pandemic England! That green and pleasant land. An inspiration to poets and painters, writers and filmmakers, from Cornwall’s rugged cliffs and golden beaches to the gentle rolling hills and honey-stone dwellings of the Cotswolds, and then again the granite fells and glassy meres of the Lake

Twitter signage at the New York Stock Exchange. Scott Eells | Bloomberg | Getty Images Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading. Whirlpool – Shares jumped more than 10% after the company’s second quarter results blew past Street estimates. The appliance maker earned $2.15 per share on an adjusted basis, which was more

Humpback Whale Southern Migration If your planning a trip to Sydney from October to December then you should definitely put whale watching on the top of your “things to do in Sydney” list.  This is the time of year humpback calves are escorted by their mothers, and sometimes a second female, to the southern feeding grounds

(CNN) — From isolated English beaches to plunge pools in the Costa Rican cloud forest. Icy ponds at five-star hotels in the heart of Peru to quiet riverbanks in the Japanese Alps. These swimming spots are the ultimate escape for those looking for adventure once the months of being unable to hit the road finally

Glitz and glamour on the water A one-hour drive north of Milan, Lake Como is the most glamorous of Italy’s lakes, hemmed in by the snow-capped Alps with picture-perfect villages on the water. Milanesi pop here for the day for a breath of fresh air and to soak up the fabulous vistas, while international visitors

Less than three weeks after reopening to international travelers, the Bahamas is closing its borders to U.S. residents after a rise of coronavirus infections on the island nation.  In a national address on July 19, Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis announced that airports and seaports would close to all travelers except those coming from Canada,

Jul. 18th, 2020 Once upon a time. These are four words that we all remember from the bedtime fairy tales of our early years. Many of those stories included a princess in a royal castle and adventures of knights in shining armor. As adults, many of us have kept an ember of those childhood fantasies

Are you a fan of romance novels? The meet cute story threads on Tumblr that come with half fanfiction storylines and a lot less truth than they seem? Or maybe you’re just the kind to fall in love with travelling, and let that roll over to every aspect of your adventures? Well whatever it is,

(CNN) — Ever since the world went into lockdown back in March, many of us have been furiously making a mental list of all the places we’ll go once we’re finally able to travel again. Now borders are reopening and restrictions are slowly being lifted, hotels and resorts are reopening, and the prospect of travel

As unlockdown continues and the ‘new normal’ resumes, head to the seaside, grab a cream tea, watch the waves… and breathe Beach Lodges at Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives, Cornwall Best for… A-list vibes These spacious, modern beach lodges are the best of both worlds. Right on the Carbis Bay beach (just as stunning as

A pilot talks on a mobile device near a Delta Air Lines gate at the Salt Lake City International Airport. George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images Delta Air Lines is seeking to reduce the guaranteed minimum pay for pilots, a proposal an airline executive said Friday could avoid furloughs for a year as the threat

Such is the current reusable and recycling revolution, that at home, most of us wouldn’t dream of buying single-use plastic water bottles and throwaway coffee cups, or using plastic straws on nights out. Right? However, while we might be a bunch of enlightened, environmentally-conscious and all-around excellent human beings in our day-to-day life (and our

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Despite the uncertainty of the last several months, many of us have daydreamed about traveling again, but as more countries open their borders, there is no denying that things look a little different. While COVID-19 has undoubtedly impacted the way airlines and hotels will operate for the foreseeable future, it’s not all doom

Shark cage diving is the exhilarating experience of diving with the ocean’s apex predators with the protection of a steel cage. There are only a handful of places where you can reliably see the most infamous predator of them all, the great white shark. Here are the top five places to dive with great whites

(CNN) — A fully serviced private island in Australia’s Southern Great Barrier Reef is now on the market — just in time for those who want a place to ride out the Covid-19 pandemic. Pumpkin Island, located 14 kilometers or a 30-minute boat ride off the coast of Queensland, comes with a private beach, a

Please note our writers visited Suffolk prior to the coronavirus pandemic Just 90 minutes from London by car, Suffolk offers everything one could need for a family holiday: long, sandy beaches, lively towns packed with fun things to do, a fine selection of pubs and restaurants and, of course, a good choice of picturesque cottages

American Airlines and JetBlue are entering an enhanced codeshare agreement as the two airlines look to build on each other’s network to attract customers in the hyper-competitive northeast U.S. market. Each airline will now have the ability to sell tickets to its passengers, and place them on the other airline’s flights, thereby expanding the number

Are you a scruncher, folder or a roller? Oi, mind out of the gutter! We’re talking about packing. More specifically, how you can be greener and more ethical with what goes into your backpack when you travel.  Buzzkill guys, but by 2050, there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish.  As travelers and

(CNN) — North American travelers may not be able to head to the Mediterranean, Greek Isles or other iconic European destinations this summer for that idyllic beach vacation, but a dreamy seaside escape isn’t out of reach. Some Caribbean islands, world-renowned for their miles of unspoiled beaches and crystal-blue waters, are cautiously and carefully reopening

Please note our writers reviewed the following hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic Spas in England are now able to reopen, albeit with reduced treatment menus and new measures in place to limit the spread of Covid-19. In Northern Ireland spas were able to open from July 6; in Scotland they can reopen from July

With occupancy rates now at 44% in the U.S., and European hotels not expected to fully recover until 2023, hotels are reaching out to a new crop of clientele — local residents who are tired of working from home.  Luxury hotels are now renting rooms by the day — often at steeply discounted rates —