Destinations

Our rivers, lakes, marshes, mangroves and peatlands are home to countless species that can survive nowhere else — from beavers and freshwater turtles to waterfowl and thousands of kinds of fish. They’re also a vital long-term store of carbon, helping protect the world from climate change. “Inland wetlands are the biggest biodiversity hotspot in the

The number of extreme trail runners is on the rise, particularly in Asia. CNBC attended HK100, an annual race in Hong Kong, where participants from around the world gather to run 100 kilometers, slightly more than 62 miles. If that sounds like a lot, it is. Even the fastest runners took around 12 hours to

To the person who wrote the original, we’d love to credit you… When this first did the rounds on Twitter, the reaction of the team here at Adventure HQ went something like this: sharp intake of breath, closely followed by furious indignation and flashes of Beyoncé-style ‘Run the world’ ass-kicking fantasy montage (quickly dispelled, none

Janu, the new sister brand of Aman, will launch with three hotels which are already under construction: Montenegro (2022), Al Ula in Saudi Arabia (2022) and Tokyo (2022), as well as a robust pipeline of future hotels. The timeless yet contemporary design of each Janu hotel will be focused on space and light, giving an ambience

Planning on traveling to Morocco any time soon? Well, here are our top tips of things to know before you go. Top Tips For Visiting Morocco Moroccans speak French If you know how to speak French, you are very lucky. Morocco is one of the few French-speaking countries in Africa. It was previously a French

Another 15 people who were repatriated from the cruise ship remain “locally in medical care or quarantine because of their close contact with a confirmed case,” said Carol Williams, a spokeswoman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a statement. CDC protocol had required they be quarantined for 14 days to assure they

Confusingly named, enticingly remote and increasingly popular, the chilly island of Greenland is fast becoming the dark horse of 2020 travel destinations. Before planning their trips, most visitors know little about the Arctic destination beyond vague ideas about its misleading nomenclature — “Greenland is icy whereas Iceland is green, right?” — or its link to

Newport Beach Hotel. Photo courtesy of Four Sisters Inns Classic, artisan, modern. Find each style within the Four Sisters Inns collection of 16 extraordinary boutique inns and hotels located in California’s most spectacular destinations. For more than 40 years, Four Sisters Inns have invited guests to retreat, indulge, and relax in settings filled with comfort

You have been on the road for a while and except the daily shower, probably went wild…I mean hair wise :-). Didn’t shave for a long time and feel like your beard is growing out of your throat? Have bushy eyebrows or ear hair going crazy? Well, the problem you seem to experience only away

“The Louvre cannot open this Sunday, March 1,” a statement from the Louvre said. “Museum staff met to discuss the health situation and the Covid-19 prevention measures taken by the museum following instructions from the competent authorities.” It’s not clear when the home of Leonardo DaVinci’s “Mona Lisa” and a half million other pieces of

United Airlines first new livery Boeing 737-800 sits at a gate after arriving at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 5, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski United Airlines is offering pilots to take a month off at reduced pay, according to a union memo sent on Friday, a measure that follows flight cuts due to

All Images Credit Crown Resorts Melbourne, Australia is the ideal destination to stay and play and offers the urban explorer a holiday filled with endless options from in this vibrant and pulsating city.  Those visiting Melbourne know that there is one adult playground beyond all others and without question, it is Crown Melbourne that reigns

Imagine a large city surrounded by amazing rolling hills, sprinkled with gems from back in 1893. The Spanish Colonial Revival structures and Architectural landmarks, there is a lot you can include in your itinerary while planning a trip to San Jose. Planning a trip to San Jose Here is all that you need to know

Editor’s Note — CNN’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship policy. (CNN) — Dubai’s hotels are among the most luxurious and extravagant in the world. But there’s one that’s about to set itself apart from all

Scott Olson | Getty Images Marriott International and Booking Holdings are bracing for a pullback as consumers think twice about that spring break getaway. Marriott Chief Financial Officer Leeny Oberg told CNBC on Wednesday that it is seeing a notable drop in demand for hotel rooms in China. “Occupancies are currently quite depressed in Greater

Courtesy of Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel and Spa We awoke to a sea of white, the large flakes shimmering in the sun in the fields beyond our hotel room, a dazzling display of diamond-like sparkles. While 14 inches accumulated overnight, our cozy room at Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel & Spa was snug and altogether perfect.

21st February is also known as the ‘Amor Ekushey’, the root of the Bengali Nationalism and an independent country, Bangladesh. The International Mother Language Day on 21st February is observed worldwide to promote the awareness of the cultural diversity, linguistic and multilingualism. The announcement of the IMD – International Mother Language Day came from UNESCO in

(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