The wine harvest is recently completed or still underway in most North American vineyards this time of year. For many growers and vintners, 2021 brought challenges. Extreme weather, fires, labor concerns, and pandemic restrictions threw obstacles into what is already a traditionally hectic time of year. But this is also a time of celebration, the
Month: September 2021
Karen Mahoney and her new husband, Brian Ray, told CNN they met 35 years ago over a love of skiing, and when they finally got engaged in March, the ski instructors didn’t want to wait to get married. But Mahoney said there was really only one thing that mattered to her: having her parents and
United Airlines pilot Steve Lindland receives a COVID-19 vaccine from RN Sandra Manella at United’s onsite clinic at O’Hare International Airport on March 09, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images United Airlines said the number of staff facing firing because they weren’t vaccinated against Covid-19 dropped from 593 Monday to 320 people on Thursday. United over the
(CNN) — The London apartment where Diana Spencer lived before she became the Princess of Wales has been commemorated with an official blue plaque. The plaque was posted on the Coleherne Court building on Old Brompton Street in Kensington on September 29 following a successful campaign led by the London Assembly. “Diana had, and still
You have to respect a whisky that’s reached middle age—or beyond. And as far as I’m concerned, there’s no mandatory retirement age for whiskies of this caliber. By the time they’re eligible for an AARP card, you’re usually drinking something incredibly special—something that deserves more than thirty minutes of your time. After all, it took
(CNN) — Across India, temples have long served not just a spiritual need but a social one as well. Many of the country’s temples have adopted a long-standing tradition of feeding the masses, allowing pilgrims and travelers alike to enjoy wholesome, delicious meals every day. Any typical Indian temple, whether in a city or village,
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There’s no better time to dust off your satnav (or road atlas), plot a winding route and head for some of the most beautiful scenery the British Isles has to offer. And, with so much to explore right on your doorstep, it might be wise to pack an overnight bag, in case you decide to
Futuristic architecture reflects a new attitude about wine The wine region of Rioja in northern Spain is a terrific example of what’s old is new again. At 96 years old, she is the oldest Designation of Origin (DOC) in the country. But the current generation of winemaking rebukes that dusty image, making Rioja a hot
(CNN) — Finally, it’s Fat Bear Week — a most welcome week of healthy competition among brown bears. Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve calls it “a celebration of success,” a March Madness style tournament, complete with a bracket, where you can vote on the heftiest brown bear in the bunch. The bears are getting
The islands of Southeast Asia are reopening to visitors — one small step at a time. The region is home to countries, such as Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, that kept Covid rates low throughout 2020. That changed with the arrival of the delta variant, which forced many Southeast Asian nations to contend with big outbreaks
(CNN) — Some of Australia’s most beautiful natural sites have been returned to Aboriginal ownership, including Queensland’s Daintree rainforest. The area of more than 160,000 hectares will now be co-managed by the Queensland government and the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people with a hope of eventually transitioning into being run solely by the Indigenous owners. An
With the United States preparing to reopen to travellers from the UK in early November, the Statue of Liberty is likely to be on many holidaymakers’ itineraries. In 2019, prior to the pandemic, more than four million people visited the soaring attraction. Here are a few interesting things you may not know about the grand
Farting is definitely not the worst thing that can happen when you have a lot of gas. In fact, farting may be the best thing. A case report published in the medical journal Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology. showed how gas build-up in your intestines can be silent and deadly. In the case
(CNN) — It hasn’t been a great year for airlines, thanks to Covid’s impact on the aviation industry, but for one Middle East carrier it’s just got a lot better. Qatar Airways has taken the top spot in the latest ranking of the world’s best airlines by Skytrax, a review body that also produces a
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Some hotels were reviewed pre-pandemic. The emirate that built the world’s tallest building is big on design, and its ground-breaking architecture extends far beyond the 830-metre-high Burj Khalifa. Many of Dubai’s hotels are
Antiquum Farm near Junction City, in Oregon’s south Willamette Valley, brings to mind a place from a storybook. The Farm Cottage tasting room echoes thatched roofs of rural Ireland. The Kune Kune pigs lounging at the edges of the vineyard elude a satisfied sense of contentment. Maremmas breed livestock guardian dogs pose a confident sense
(CNN) — The water is cold and shouting echoes across the river. As the boat approaches the rapids, a roar goes up to hold still, before a shout of “PADDLE” and the six rafters dig into the tumbling waters in an impressively synchronized display. As they are released by the rapids with barely a splash
United Airlines pilot Steve Lindland receives a COVID-19 vaccine from RN Sandra Manella at United’s onsite clinic at O’Hare International Airport on March 09, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The deadline for United Airlines employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 has passed, opening the door to termination as early as Tuesday
From 4am on Wednesday September 22, eight countries were removed from the travel red-list, including holiday favourite Turkey. Other countries to come off the list included the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Egypt, Oman, Pakistan and Bangladesh. A number of popular destinations remain on the red list, including South Africa and the Seychelles. Vast swathes of
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