Month: February 2020

Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — The River Nile stretches more than 4,000 miles (6,650 km) between Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea. Out of all that length,
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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
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Photo Credits: Viceroy Riviera Maya Located at the center of the property, the spa’s circular configuration echoes the holistic philosophy that guides WAYAK, the Spa at Viceroy Riviera Maya’s experience and inspires its marine and herbal treatments. The healing powers of the jungle come full-circle with Mayan-inspired treatment rooms overlooking waterfalls and providing the natural healing sound of water immersed in lush greenery and the
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(CNN) — The Japanese macaques in Jigokudani Monkey Park begin most days with a relaxing dip in their own private hot tub. Located in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Japan’s Nagano prefecture, the primate-only onsen is world-famous as the preferred simian hot spring. But life hasn’t always been so simple for the snow monkeys of
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(CNN) — You’ve seen your friends’ photos, you’ve watched the Lord of the Rings trilogy and you’re desperate to experience New Zealand for yourself. But considering that the Land of the Long White Cloud is about the same size as the UK, how will you decide what to see? Here’s our insider’s guide to Aotearoa’s
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When the first commercial flight took off on 1 January 1914, the carbon emissions contributing to air pollution were probably not the highest priority. More than a century later, in 2019, the actions of young environmental activist Greta Thunberg helped raise awareness of the Swedish term flygskam — translated as “flight shame” — to the
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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
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(CNN) — A suburban London street has been renamed in honor of late musician Freddie Mercury. However, Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara, did not grow up on that street. The Bulsara family lived nearby at 22 Gladstone Avenue, which is marked with one of the round blue plaques that the UK uses to commemorate places that
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JetBlue’s new Airbus A321neo at New York’s Kennedy Airport. Leslie Josephs | CNBC JetBlue Airways in a surprise move Wednesday became the first U.S. carrier to cut its change and cancellation fees for travelers concerned about the coronavirus. The budget carrier’s unusual measure, which could pressure other airlines to follow suit, comes during steep drop in
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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.
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(CNN) — Visitors to Rome have long enjoyed visiting a host of ancient architectural sites, from the fascinating Coliseum to the grandeur of the Pantheon. Now, a newly unearthed archaeological discovery offers further insight into the Italian capital’s cultural history. It’s long been believed that there could be a heroon, an ancient Roman shrine, dedicated
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The International Emergency Response Coordination Center first received an alert about a medical emergency Saturday morning, according to Alaska State Troopers. “Searchers from Tri-Valley Fire Department and AST responded on snow machines and located the group approximately 13 miles in from the Stampede Road trailhead,” AST said in a statement. One of the hikers was
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