You may not have heard of shochu, the most important traditional Japanese spirit. Or, you may have tasted it but never realized you did—lately, bartenders started using this versatile liquor in various cocktails like highballs, martinis and Negronis in the U.S. In Japan, shochu is more popular than sake. In 2020, shochu accounted for 15.4%
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The East End of Puerto Rico is home to the verdant beauty, catamaran day trips and kayaking in bioluminescent bays. It’s the perfect alternative destination to the ever-popular San Juan. Here are the best places to eat, play and stay in the East End. The East End of Puerto Rico has beaches, rainforests and fantastic places
The chaos engulfing many major airports in North America and Europe since summer began hasn’t abated much, and news outlets and social media users continue to report on hordes of impatient travelers and mountains of misplaced suitcases. Source: Getty Images Canceled flights. Long lines. Staff walkouts. Missing luggage. Sound familiar? The chaos engulfing many major
For many years, people felt relatively secure about checking their luggage for a flight. But the chaos of air travel this summer has thrown cold water on that confidence. The odds of airlines losing your luggage have reportedly “skyrocketed” this year, with massive increases in the numbers of “mishandled” ― i.e., lost, damaged, delayed or
On a 335-mile journey along the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath, editor-at-large Sebastian Modak found there was much to learn by hitting the brakes. I rolled into Cumberland, Maryland, with the distinct impression that I should be celebrating, but also the creeping feeling that I was about to give up. For the past
As someone who travels frequently, I’ve got into the routine of doing my research about a destination well in advance. But, before my most recent trip, I got caught out, not by the widely reported delays, cancellations or strikes, but by something completely off-my-radar: an NHS admin error. Remote working during the pandemic allowed me,
To say that advertising executive Tom Bannister likes granola is a massive understatement. What began as a casual appreciation for the breakfast cereal became a “true love” (his words!) over the years. Whenever he traveled with his wife Eva Chen, they’d always make a point to sample the local granola. “I’ve had granola from Tokyo
South Carolina is a Southern charm-infused orchestra of landscapes that plays to perfection year-round. Creating this harmony are world-class white sand beaches and mega golf destinations along its Atlantic edge, Blue Ridge mountain vistas inland, large cities that never overwhelm and Lowcountry towns that leave you in the highest of spirits. Immerse yourself in the
Editor’s Note — Sign up to CNN Travel’s free nine-part Unlocking Italy newsletter for insider intel on Italy’s best loved destinations and lesser-known regions to plan your ultimate trip. Plus, we’ll get you in the mood before you go with movie suggestions, reading lists and recipes from Stanley Tucci. (CNN) — That Venice is in
Travelling this summer will be a nightmare for everyone. No one more so than parents: contending with sky-high airfares, packed passport controls and missing luggage, all while herding hordes of screaming children through airports. It must be hell, boarding a long-haul flight worrying if you’ve got enough crayons to keep your child entertained for 12
It’s a Hot Wings Summer and that means venturing away from the bottle of hot sauce and stepping up your hot wings. I have to admit that even though chicken is chicken, I never thought about flavoring chicken wings any other way than a variation of hot wings—hot sauce, hot spice rub, hot oil—that was
Copenhagen is known for its food scene, from Michelin-starred restaurants to street food stalls. Its selection of markets right in the centre of the city offers an affordable range of cuisines in a casual setting, each with its own vibe and personality. Here’s your guide to the best food markets in Copenhagen that also give
A Frontier Airlines airplane taxis past a Spirit Airlines aircraft at Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spirit Airlines terminated its merger agreement with Frontier Airlines on Wednesday, months after a rival bid by JetBlue Airways marred the planned tie-up. The announcement ends a
We all have that friend who frequently travels for work or leisure and always seems to get free upgrades, drink vouchers and other perks when they check into a hotel. But they’re not the only one who can get little bonus amenities and other nice benefits during a hotel stay. In fact, there are several
The last Wednesday in August marks Spain’s messiest festival. Held in Buñol, 40km (25 miles) west of Valencia, La Tomatina is a tomato-throwing spectacle that draws 20,000 revelers each year. If you’re planning on becoming part of the human passata, here’s all the information you need to squeeze the most out of this chaotic celebration. Following a
The recent chaotic scenes at Dover and Folkestone were the latest setbacks to hit travellers this summer. They follow hard on the heels of a litany of other issues, from cancelled and delayed flights to airports overwhelmed by queues to strikes, baggage mountains and runways grinding to a halt because the tarmac is melting in
Everyone’s heard of the Mediterranean diet, hailed for its anti-inflammatory and health-boosting properties. What most people don’t know, however, is that the origin of the modern Mediterranean diet is the Greek island of Crete. Oft-overlooked by tourists in favor of its glamorous Cycladic neighbors Santorini and Mykonos, Crete offers the complete package: beaches, mountain villages,
(CNN) — The space tourism race is now firing on all rockets, but one company is hoping to carve out a niche as “the only carbon-neutral, zero-emission way” to travel to the edge of space. Florida-based Space Perspective plans to take passengers up to 100,000 feet for suborbital adventures in a pressurized capsule suspended from
Panama isn’t always expensive to visit. Traveling here is somewhat cheaper than traveling in Europe, Canada or the United States but somewhat pricier than Guatemala, Honduras or El Salvador. It’s not the most expensive country in Central America – that prize goes to Costa Rica, closely followed by Belize – but thrifty travelers will need to
(CNN) — Described as “the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet,” the Boeing 777X was originally scheduled to enter into service in 2020, but the launch of the jetliner has been beset by delays. Now expected to debut in 2025, the airplane’s most striking exterior feature is undoubtedly its folding wingtips — a first
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