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(CNN) — Detailed housekeeping checklists. Half-empty casinos. Reservations-only dining. No shows, nightclubs or sporting events. These are just some of the realities that travelers can expect when Las Vegas reopens for tourist traffic this week. Put simply, Vegas will be back as of June 4, but it won’t look like the destination we know and

Please note our writer visited Puglia prior to the coronavirus pandemic Puglia, an olive-grove-swept region that takes the form of Italy’s long, narrow heel, is divided into three seas: the Gulf of Taranto; the wild, green Adriatic; and the glassy-blue Ionian. It’s half-a-thousand miles of coastline drenched in millennia of history. Between its shores are

People congregate outside a restaurant in the upper east side during the coronavirus pandemic on May 2, 2020 in New York City. Noam Galai | Getty Images As states gradually reopen, the U.S. economy is showing signs of life after one of the most significant downturns in history.  Though many restrictions remain in place across

MGM Resorts MGM Resorts International has scheduled June 4, 2020, to reopen Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, The Signature in Las Vegas, and New York-New York. “Our hearts go out to everyone in the communities where we operate, and around the world, who has been personally impacted during this time of crisis,” said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM

There’s more to Thailand than buzzing cities, crazy-beautiful beaches and even crazier parties. Like sunrise Shavasanas with fellow yogis, broadening your mind whilst learning all about Buddhism, and finding your own slice of pristine sand with nobody else for miles. So if you’re wanting to emerge from the other side of your Thailand escape feeling

When you hear the country’s capital city you probably think about stunning architecture, numerous museums and galleries, churches, delicious food in the restaurants, but you probably don’t think about hiking. Well, Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a green gem of Europe offering active and unique opportunities to embark on hiking trips inside the city

(CNN) — It’s 10 years ago. I’m on a road trip to Germany with my then boyfriend. I’m pretty useless as a travel companion as I can’t drive and I can’t speak German, so my boyfriend is doing both. We cross from the border from Switzerland then stop at a small town near Stuttgart. Our

Please note our writers visited Turkey prior to the coronavirus pandemic Whether you’re looking for budget accommodation or five-star resort facilities – including the best for family-friendly activities, direct beach access, garguantuan swimming pools, relaxing spas, watersports and tennis courts – look no further than Turkey, where a spoiling array of hotels and resorts can

We yearn for positive travel news these days. And in a day and age when headlines dominate, who has time to read the fine print? Here are four popular travel stories from the past two months where details were later clarified that made the original headlines substantially less impressive than they originally seemed. 1. Japan

unsplash/radek After two months of lockdowns and with the global epidemic now on a downward path, a growing number of countries are announcing cautious reopening plans for summer travel. Last week Mexico joined the likes of Iceland, Italy, Greece, and Spain, by announcing its plans to reopen after the Governor of Quintana Roo, Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez,

Fake it ‘til you make it there. Homeboys and girls, sawasdee! This week we’re cyber couch surfing all the way over to Southeast Asia and the heart-stopping smiles of Thailand. Explore with live beach streams, Pad Thai cook alongs and beachside cocktail making classes. (There’s a quarantini joke in there somewhere, but someone got stuck

Germany’s greenest city invites you to enjoy a city break in close touch with nature: with its countless Hamburg parks, nature reserves, beaches, open-air food stands and its unique urban shore, Hamburg ensures a relaxing and yet highly diverse holiday experience. In Hamburg, inspiring urban environments and soothing greenery go hand in hand – sustainable

(CNN) — We’re all pretty excited about being able to travel again — but German airline Eurowings might be more eager than most. The low-cost carrier resumed services from Düsseldorf to Sardinia, Italy, on Saturday — but was forced to turn around at its destination because Olbia Airport is still closed. Flight EW9844 set off

With European countries easing travel restrictions, there is new hope for summer holidays abroad. However, with the Government expected to announce a two-week quarantine, and the Transport Secretary then suggesting that holidaymakers to some countries may be exempted, the situation is ever-changing, raising plenty of questions for anyone due to travel, or with plans to

Boeing is planning to lay off more than 6,000 employees this week in an effort to slash costs as the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the air travel and aerospace industries. The aircraft manufacturer previously said it is seeking to reduce its headcount by 10% through voluntary and involuntary separations from the company. Boeing had more than

Photos Credit Marriott Hotels and Resorts There is only one letter in the alphabet that when proceeded with a declarative, the, is instantly identifiable as a gathering place for the hip and cool. The letter is of course W and is the moniker for hipster hangout hotels found throughout the world such as you’ll find at

If you’ve never heard of the city of Graz, Austria before, it is because Graz truly is one of Europe’s last hidden gems. Situated in the south-east of Austria, Graz offers the perfect escape for those longing to escape overwhelming tourist crowds and fast travel.   Here are some tips on how to spend an

(CNN) — Alaska’s Anchorage International Airport lacks the waterfalls and razzmatazz of Singapore Changi or the eight runways of Chicago O’Hare. But this unassuming little airport — equidistant between New York and Tokyo — has lately had an unexpected rise in prominence. It’s now the busiest airport in the world… on some Saturdays, at least.

Kudadoo, Cheval Blanc, Como Maalifushi… if the names make you relax, just wait until you get there 1. Kudadoo, the jet-setter all-inclusive  Kudadoo didn’t just raise the luxury bar – it launched it into the stratosphere with an all-inclusive offering that includes everything from round-the-clock champagne to superb scuba diving and unlimited spa treatments.   

Passengers board an American Airlines flight to Charlotte, North Carolina at San Diego International Airport on May 20, 2020 in San Diego, California. Sandy Huffaker | Getty Images Airline passengers this summer will face a host of new policies and procedures, and possibly a few packed flights, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Memorial Day kicks

Columbia Hillen Camel riding across shimmering Sahara sand, dinner under the stars and an overnight in the desert, Bedouin-style – such an exhilarating experience should rate highly on everyone’s ‘must-do’ list. And perhaps no better company to make this dream come true than award-winning Sahara Atlas Tours. With over 15 years of experience combining luxury

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What are you missing most about holidays? Let us know in the comments below The breakfast buffet Aah, breakfast: the most important meal of the day. And also the most enjoyable. Though perhaps not during lockdown, when one kid wants poached eggs, another wants scrambled and it turns out that their raging argument is academic,

Heidi Bess, Owner of Candlelight Cottages in Bolton New York, said customers are anxious to get out of their house after being housebound for months. Source: Heidi Bess Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer but the water parks are dry, amusement parks are shuttered and national parks are only beginning to reopen. For

Image courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts In response to the growing concerns of travelers surrounding the health standards of public and personal spaces, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has embarked upon a collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International’s new global health and safety program, Lead With Care. With principles of trust and service

Fake it ‘til you make it there. The 2020 Olympics may have been postponed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still run rings around Japan – virtually at least. Go full stream ahead with 360° tours, a live feed of Nagano’s famous snow monkeys, and your own Japanese ‘on-nomi’ drinking party. No passport required, just

(CNN) — As the world slowly eases its way out of the Covid-19 lockdown, we’re on the verge of a new era in air travel. We could soon encounter armies of robotic cleaners patrolling airport concourses, disinfecting check-in counters and ticket kiosks. We might see passengers wafting through security and baggage checkpoints without touching anything.

Though it’s not possible to cruise right now, when passengers are able to board ships again it could well be the simple voyages that focus on natural beauty and culture – like this cruise to remote ports in the Indian Ocean – that are just the tonic to lockdown It’s not an aroma you forget

United Airlines president Scott Kirby poses in front of the “Flight for the Planet”, the most eco-friendly commercial flight in history of aviation, according to the airline, before its departure from O’Hare International Airport to Los Angeles, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 5, 2019. Kamil Krzaczynski | Reuters United Airlines‘ new CEO Scott Kirby said

One of the perks of being in lockdown, is all the extra time we have to do all the things we say we never had time to do before. (Say that one quickly). Yoga, baking, binge watching the latest season of Money Heist in 48 hours. We’re not ignoring those classic films like The Beach,