Destinations

Hotels are cautiously reopening for the summer travel season, but it’s anything but business as usual in the hospitality industry. Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) introduced its Safe Stay guidelines developed under the guidance of an advisory council that includes Accor, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriot International, Omni Hotels & Resorts and Walt

Belmond Hotel Splendido/Belmond When it comes to iconic hotels and once in a lifetime travel experiences, some of the most famous names in the business, like the Copacabana Palace and Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, bear the glamorous Belmond brand. Armchair travel might look set to be the new normal for a little while longer, now fans of the

Welcome to China’s Temple of Heaven! 1. Many books, magazines, and travel websites prefer to use the photos of the triple-gabled circular temple in the Temple of Heaven to represent Beijing. It has become one of Beijing’s truly prized landmarks. 2. Together with the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven is another supreme example of the imperial

(CNN) — As US states gradually ease restrictions, access is also opening up at the country’s vast national parks. Yellowstone National Park said Wednesday it will begin to reopen on a limited basis on May 18, almost two months after it closed to visitors, a statement from the National Park Service says. The park, which

Thousands of hostels could see months of further hardship as a result of social distancing and quarantine measures, experts have warned. As countries around the world continue to ease their lockdown restrictions, the wider travel industry is already plotting a route to recovery after months of stasis. But hostel owners face an uncertain future, with

Borut Trdina | Getty Images Whether, how and where Americans start traveling again after the Covid-19 pandemic remains literally up in the air. However,  some industry experts are seeing signs that at least some travelers — in particular, wealthier ones — expect to start going on vacation again during the year-end holiday season. And the

Clearer skies, less pollution, more wildlife… if lockdown has taught us anything (other than the art of virtual pub quizzing and that Netflix needs to do another series of Cheer… immediately) it’s that small lifestyle changes, collectively, can have a real and noticeable impact on the environment. Fast becoming a nation of cupboard bakers, window

Jill Weinlein MGM Resorts International released a report this week outlining the comprehensive health and safety protocols the company is implementing prior to re-opening its domestic properties and resorts which were temporarily closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Per state orders, Las Vegas shut down in mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The

Dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover some of Britain’s lesser known attractions ranging from eccentric fruit-shaped houses to murky underground caverns and exquisite small art galleries. Here are top 10 attractions you didn’t know were there… Tower of Threave Castle, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Standing isolated on its very own island on the River

However, not everything at the theme park looks the same as it did before. Normally, the park has a capacity of 80,000 people and 12,000 cast members — Disney parlance for employees. But for reopening day on May 11, the cast members far outnumbered the guests, who were at less than the recommended 30% capacity.

Whether you want bliss on the beach, jetsetter glitz or yoga in the jungle, these tropical islands can oblige 1. Check in and chill on Koh Lanta Days full of white sands, blue seas and rainbow-bright marine life, and long balmy nights drinking booze from coconut shells – all this can be yours on Koh

A man walks past a store going out of business on May 5, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. economy was slowing last year, but many companies entered 2020 with reasons to be optimistic and expansion plans to match. Hotel construction around the

Green, cheap and great exercise, not to mention enormous fun, cycling is becoming ever more popular. London has just launched its own cycle hire scheme and more of us than ever are exploring Britain by bike. We’ve got hundreds of cycle routes to choose from but here are 10 of our favourites. Millennium Coastal Path,

(CNN) — If only salt water — sweat, tears and the sea — really was the cure for everything, as Danish author Isak Dinesen once said. Then scuba diving would be just the antidote the world needed right now. Until it’s finally safe to get out exploring the world again, however, you can dream of

Several cruise lines have dropped their plans to restart operations this summer in a major blow to those hoping for smoother sailing in the beleaguered industry. The head of Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have both expressed disappointment with the decision but one described it as the “best” move in the circumstances. The announcements

Until a vaccine for the coronavirus hits the market, the travel industry is expected to suffer, one industry executive said Friday. “I think no one is going to feel comfortable, fully comfortable, traveling until they can feel that they are safe and that requires either, perhaps we’ll have a vaccine — hopefully not long from

Ethiopia is one of Wild Frontiers’ most popular destinations in Africa, but it is still relatively seldom-visited. The country has worked hard to overcome negative perceptions over the years, and it is slowly gaining a reputation as one of the most varied and fascinating destinations in Africa. Here are eleven things you may find surprising

(CNN) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing airlines around the world, has come out against blocking off middle seats on planes, while recommending both passengers and crew members wear face masks on board instead. Why is one of these social distancing measures better than another? It’s about the airlines’ ability

Doing a ski season is an incredible experience – whatever your age or background. Not merely the preserve of the expected 19-year-old trust-fund blondes immortalised in the film Chalet Girl, there are as many different kinds of season as there are people. It all depends on the job, the company and the resort you choose

A United Airlines plane sits on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The labor union that represents more than 25,000 United Airlines aircraft and passenger service workers sought an injunction Tuesday against sharp schedule cuts, alleging the airline violated the terms of billions in federal coronavirus aid by cutting employee work

Adobe Stock Feel-good stories about animals taking advantage of empty parks and natural spaces during the coronavirus lockdown are in the news, and Fasmendhoo Island in the Maldives recently experienced some exciting first-time maritime visitors of its own. Endangered hawksbill turtles hatched on a quiet stretch of beach at the Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA in Raa

Wellington, New Zealand (CNN) — It may be some time before tourists are traveling the globe again. But what if you could travel through designated, approved parts of it? Politicians from Australia and New Zealand are discussing the possibility of opening up borders to each other, creating a travel corridor — or “travel bubble” —

With travel so disrupted because of the Coronavirus pandemic, it seems likely that the first – and potentially most affordable – places we’ll be able to travel to are within the UK. If hearty fare, excellent walks and a comfortable room in the glorious wilds of England is high on the agenda, take a look at our expert guide

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., speaks during the virtual Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting seen on a laptop computer in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Bloomberg A 95% plunge in passengers. Billions in losses. A rush for new debt. A recovery that executives expect to take

Every expert saltwater angler has their preferred fly pattern for species they are pursuing, and they know exactly how to use it. Having the right fly on hand is as essential as wearing the righthigh-performance fishing apparel to make your saltwater adventure a success. Whether you’re a curious angler looking to shake up your usual

(CNN) — Glimmers of a gradual return to air travel mean airlines are rolling out new policies aimed at protecting passengers and crew from coronavirus transmission and increasing consumer confidence in air travel safety. One day after the TSA marked its highest number of screened passengers in the US since April 3, JetBlue Airways announced

Hotels, malls and restaurants reopen as Dubai completes sterilisation drive – but when will its airline resume service? A crossroad between East and West, Dubai attracted 16.7 million visitors last year, while state-owned Emirates airline – the world’s fourth largest carrier in terms of miles flown – transported close to 58 million passengers.  Now, after the UAE

The entrance to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World is seen on the first day of closure as theme parks in the Orlando area suspend operations for two weeks in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Paul Hennessy | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty

Imagine this, your peering out over a gorgeous Greek beach from your own balcony. Next to you is a very cute border collie patiently waiting for breakfast. You have six weeks to explore this new little village, beaches and all its delicious local food (and to think the accommodation is costing you nothing). We, The

(CNN) — What do a sexy Hong Kong icon, a bankrupted entrepreneur and a failed military defense campaign have in common? They all contributed to the rise of bubble tea, the insanely popular Taiwanese drink that’s taken the world by storm in recent years. Invented in the 1980s, bubble tea (also called “black pearl tea”