Month: June 2022

(CNN) — Now is the summer of our discontent, Shakespeare didn’t exactly write in “Richard III,” but for airline travelers in the US and Europe that’s exactly what this summer is shaping up to be. Flights are vanishing from the schedules — some at the last minute as airlines fail to offer the services that
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Profit-driven price inflation and supply chain issues are impacting consumer buying patterns at grocery stores. Over 87% of consumers are opting for private label items or shopping at different stores for those items, particularly to save money. These proprietary brands form the core of food retailer pricing and assortment strategy, and based on current inflationary
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Seattle, Washington is known for its rainy weather, but that doesn’t scare away tourists. The city has long attracted visitors with its impressive art scene, delicious seafood and amazing mountain views. But those who travel to the Emerald City for the first time tend to get a few things wrong. We asked locals to share
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Reykjavik, Iceland (CNN) — After a four-year hiatus, Iceland’s last remaining whaling company, Hvalur hf., will resume its hunt this summer, much to the chagrin of tourism officials. As the Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on Iceland’s tourism industry, backlash over whaling is the last thing many tourism officials want. “It is actually well
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Costa Rica or Panama? Both offer a wealth of wildlife, untamed nature, adrenaline-fuelled activities, and stunning beaches strung along seemingly endless Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. And they may be the priciest countries in Central America but they have the infrastructure to match. The similar characteristics of these neighboring gems have led to a good-natured rivalry, from
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Viking Cruises and the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch – currently the subject of a major summer exhibition at the Courtauld Gallery in London – are shipmates of sorts. The Norwegian-owned cruise line owns the digital rights to Munch’s entire oeuvre, displays the largest private collection of his artworks outside Oslo on its ocean vessels – and
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As a wine tourism destination, Tuscany is hard to beat. Whether you’re driving through the landscape, wandering the streets of Florence or Siena, or soaking in the region’s epic architecture and art, there are multitudes of sensory pleasures to complement your wine experience. Sometimes, though, a wine destination closer to home is the right fit
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(CNN) — A popular Vermont ski resort originally known as Suicide Six has announced that it will change its “insensitive” name in the weeks to come. “Our resort team embraces the increasing awareness surrounding mental health and shares the growing concerns about the insensitive nature of the historical name. The feelings that the word ‘suicide’
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If you’re a budget-conscious traveler looking to explore Central America, start by checking out these money-saving tips. With seven countries, two endless coastlines and countless attractions, Central America should be a top pick for travelers on a budget, whether you’re on a two-week vacation, a grown-up gap year or an open-ended sojourn and looking to
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For more than two years, overseas travelers have had to quarantine upon arrival in China because of Covid restrictions. Pictured here at Beijing International Airport on June 18, 2022, are passengers waiting to be taken to quarantine-designated destinations. Leo Ramirez | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — China cut the quarantine period for international travelers
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