Destinations

(CNN) — An American woman has returned a beer stein she stole 55 years ago during a trip to Germany, saying she felt too guilty to keep it. Celeste Sweeney, who hails from Maryland, took the stein from the Hofbräuhaus brewery in Munich in 1965. Sweeney said she was traveling through Europe with her sister

Visitors watch as Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft, produced by Airbus Group NV in Qatar Airways Ltd. livery, prepares to land. Paul Thomas | Bloomberg | Getty Images American Airlines and Qatar Airways are renewing their code-share partnership, ending a more than two-year strained period in which Qatar’s outspoken CEO insulted the U.S. carrier’s employees while aggressively

Courtesy of Walt Disney World Disney magic is something you can feel in the air in Orlando. The meticulously curated experiences and spectacular properties a wonder to adults and children alike. Always on the cutting edge, Disney continues to build Walt Disney World to the delight of fans across the globe. The most recent addition?

From surprising emerging destinations like South Korea and Lebanon to old favorites like Peru and New Zealand, here are our top holiday destinations for 2020 that are sure to spice up your life with adventure.  Emerging destinations 1. South Korea Sitting pretty on the edge of the Korean peninsula and home to the ancient Gyeongbokgung

Kayaking is one of the best adventure sports for thrillseekers from all around the world. If you are fond of water sports, then you will definitely love kayaking whilst enjoying pristine views. In this watersport, a small boat is used that is known as a ‘Kayak.’ Kayaking derives its name from Kayaks. Kayaks have a

(CNN) — Think your driver’s license is enough to get you through airport security in the United States and onto your domestic flight? Maybe not. Some two-thirds of US state driver’s licenses are not compliant with a post-9/11 security law set to go into affect on October 1. Those who are not compliant will not

Swell Media Who among us has suffered an airline delay or cancellation, or even been bumped from a flight? Plenty. Who’s been compensated for the inconvenience? Probably not very many. One Berlin-based firm, AirHelp, is trying to rectify that, educating flyers around the world of their rights to compensation — and, for a fee, helping

Photo Credit: Hyde Midtown Miami There’s a new, trendy district in Miami that only those in the know might reveal. It’s named “Midtown,” and the Hyde Midtown Miami luxury property, part of the sbe group, is right in the middle of all the action. Photo Credit: Hyde Midtown Miami Photo by Michael Reiss This boutique

Hello fellow travellers! Alexx here from Finding Alexx. I’m on a year-long solo adventure to a new country every week for a year, with my route based entirely off the cheapest flight each Tuesday. Yep, it’s as hectic as it sounds! This insane adventure took me to Sofia, a gorgeous hidden gem in the Balkans and the

The Routeburn Track is nearly as famous as the Milford Track, but many people think that it’s the nicer one of both. The countryside got more changes and something which is very important is that there are less sand flies, as most parts of the track are above the tree line. The distances between the

(CNN) — Sky climbers seem ubiquitous. They top Everest, Denali, Kilimanjaro, anything with a peak, and then prattle on about it forever. Yawn. Trade in the ice, frostbite and oxygen deprivation, bold travelers, for more elemental experiences, with bizarre histories, desert bandits, bubbling fires, searing heat, deadly chemicals, eerie shapes and strange life, as well

Tourists take photos at the Overseas Passenger Terminal as the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship is in lock down while health authorities test a man for Coronavirus on February 14, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Lisa Maree Williams | Getty Images Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled its voyages in Asia through the third quarter of 2020 and expects

Feb. 19th, 2020 Spain’s Costa Brava runs from just north of Barcelona to the border of France. Along the coast are beautiful beaches, coves and seaside towns with their own distinct personality. In the sleepy sea town of S’Garo,  on a peninsula that juts into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, is where you’ll

Week eight of my crazy 52 countries in 52 weeks adventure took me to the Middle Eastern gem of Jordan, the cheapest flight out of Budapest. Now don’t get me wrong, I love European cities, but after two months straight of churches, castles and old towns I was SO excited to be heading somewhere completely

Several major airline services have made new changes to their carry-on policies, some of you may find this a challenge to keep up with. Not knowing these new changes or how to best navigate them could easily cause you to experience dreaded travel delays. No one wants to miss out on the vacation they have

(CNN) — A spectacular restoration project at Pompeii means visitors can now visit the famed House of Lovers for the first time in 40 years. It was shut to visitors in 1980 after suffering damage in an earthquake, but has now reopened as part of the Great Pompeii project, which launched in 2014 with the

How much are you willing to pay for a ticket to the local zoo? Say $25, maybe $35? A one-day pass to the San Diego Zoo, the most expensive — and largely considered the best zoo in the U.S. — charges $58 (before discounts). So how does Canberra, Australia’s National Zoo & Aquarium get visitors

Feb. 17th, 2020 No matter when you go to Hawaii, you are almost-always guaranteed a magical time. With picture-perfect landscapes, warm beaches, a never-ending list of outdoor activities and six islands to choose from—Niihau and Kahoolawe are closed to visitors—it’s clear why it tops many travelers’ must-do lists. This past winter, we headed over to

Hey there! Alexx here from Finding Alexx, I’m visiting a new country every week for a year with my route based off the cheapest flight each Tuesday. Crazy? Yes. Epic? Also yes. You can read more about my trip here, and week 4 took me to Warsaw, Poland. Here’s all you need to know about this

This travelogue is about 3 friends embarking on a 20-day wilderness hike in one of the most beautiful alpine areas in northern Sweden: Sarek National Park. Sarek National Park The Sarek National Park is a national park in Jokkmokk Municipality, Lapland in northern Sweden. Established in 1909–1910, the park is one of the oldest national

(CNN) — Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian added a bit of fuel to the great seat recline debate that has fired up Twitter. Appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Friday morning to announce Delta’s plans to go carbon neutral, Bastian was pressed to comment on “recline gate,” a viral story about an American Airlines passenger

Barry Diller speaks during the CNBC Next 25 Gala in New York on Nov. 6, 2014. David A. Grogan | CNBC Expedia Chairman Barry Diller told analysts he’s determined to reset the travel company’s “all life and no work” corporate culture, since he took over the company following an executive shakeup last December. On Expedia’s

Photos Courtesy of Hotel 71 Located within a historic bank building of years past, the space has been reimagined into a luxury boutique hotel in Quebec City. Hotel 71, a Preferred Hotel & Resort, is big on charm, ideally situated, and a contemporary stay in Quebec; one you’re sure to “je me souviens” (the Quebec

Belfast is definitely a place to add to your bucket list, particularly if you’re interested in exploring a city’s more unique side. There are countless things to see in Belfast that some may not consider, and if you’ve got the freedom to spend leisure time in the city, take advantage of it. In order to

Macron made the announcement in the Alpine village of Chamonix after visiting a shrinking glacier located near Mont Blanc. The Mer de Glace glacier, the largest in France, has receded around 700 meters (nearly 2,300 feet) in the last 30 years, according to France’s Ministry of Ecology. “What we’re seeing with the evolution of the

Foreign tourists walk in the arrivals area at Beijing Capital Airport on January 30, 2020 in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer | Getty Images Airbnb is suspending bookings in Beijing until May as the rapid spread of coronavirus hands the home-sharing giant a new kind of challenge. The number of documented cases of coronavirus jumped by

SE Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya has received Five-Stars from Forbes Travel Guide in its 2020 Star Awards. The spa was lauded for its exemplary service, dramatic design, unique facilities and diverse menu of locally inspired spa offerings. Inspired by the jungle and natural water pools of the Yucatan Peninsula, SE Spa at Grand Velas

Viñales, Cuba (CNN) — In the foothills of the Sierra de los Órganos Mountains, more than two hours west of Havana, a trickle of riders on horseback descends a reddish-brown mountain in a serpentine line. They smile as they pass a group of hikers and continue on their ride. Known as the garden of Cuba,

The cockpit of Jet Airways Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft Abhirup Roy | Reuters The Department of Transportation’s watchdog on Monday said it will review federal pilot training requirements, a move that comes after two fatal crashes of Boeing‘s 737 Max raised questions about increasing automation in aircraft. Pilots in both crashes battled an automated

(credit: Simon Brown Photography) In 2009, Firmdale Hotels – the successful London boutique hotel group – opened its first New York property, Crosby Street Hotel. Situated in the heart of SoHo, the luxury boutique hotel is certified GOLD LEED by the US Green Building Council making it one of the very first hotels in New