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Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — With pandemic travel restrictions easing in much of the region, the annual Asia’s 50

Boston is a classic travel destination for anyone interested in American history or professional sports, or both! But beyond Fenway Park and the Freedom Trail, the Massachusetts capital also boasts an impressive food scene, several art museums and other cultural attractions that appeal to tourists. But according to locals, visitors to Beantown tend to get

(CNN) — “Cicchetti is the glue that holds Venice together,” says mask maker Sergio Boldrin of Bottega dei Mascareri. “It is impossible to think of finishing work without stopping for a drink and a snack on the way home, meeting friends, catching up on the news of the day.” Ask a Venetian to define cicchetti

(CNN) — Being pummeled by strangers, soaked in aromatic waters, or encouraged to throw yoga shapes in beautiful surroundings isn’t going to erase the problems of the past two years. But for those of us still carrying the baggage of anxiety or long-term health consequences brought on by these fraught times, such wellness-inducing activities will

I like to fancy myself a seasoned traveler, so imagine my surprise when I learned I might be using the wrong term for a common type of luggage. Growing up, my parents always said “rollerboard” in reference to wheeled suitcase, and I followed suit. But on a recent text thread, I noticed a friend wrote

(CNN) — Dear River, It’s just over two years since you joined our Little Blue Marble ride through the Milky Way and now that you can say things like “Bill Weir I want banana smoothie,” it’s time to learn the difference between “Happy Birthday” and “Happy Earth Day.” Both are in April, but one of

Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Over the recent Easter break, social media feeds were filled with photos of happy

(CNN) — We all know that sinking feeling when you’re at baggage reclaim, waiting for your bag to arrive — and everyone else seems to be getting theirs first. Normally, you’re predicting something that won’t happen — your bag pops out just as you think it’s lost forever. But some unlucky people’s worst fears are

Robin Skjoldborg via Getty Images Compression cubes. Dopp kits. Garment bags. There are lots of great products on the market to help keep your suitcase organized when you travel. But one crucial type of item aids with organization and perhaps more important, hygiene. We’re taking about shoe bags. Advertisement While some people feel comfortable simply

(CNN) — The city of Chicago has long had one of the world’s busiest airport systems. Before the Jet Age and until the late 1950s, Chicago Midway Airport, in the southwest of the city, was the world’s busiest airport by passenger traffic. Its runways, however, were too short for early jet aircraft, and in the

(CNN) — There is a small chance that your next flight will be powered, at least in part, by used cooking oils or agricultural waste. These are among the ingredients of SAF — Sustainable Aviation Fuel — a new type of jet fuel that promises to curb carbon emissions by 80% on average, according to

Kai Kwong for HuffPost/Getty Images Take A Break is your ultimate guide to the perfect trips to recharge, rediscover yourself and your relationships, and reengage with the world. We’ll cover shopping stops, great bars, restaurants worth your money, photo opportunities, memorable drives and experiences, and other important details you need before you book. Below, we

Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In April, we’re setting course for the diverse world of cruises. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or insider knowledge, Monthly Ticket will take you there. (CNN) — After two years of

(CNN) — As the poster child for overtourism, Venice has long been a city of mounting lines, uncomfortable crowding and mushrooming Airbnbs which are blamed for pricing locals out of the city. The proposed solution? To be the first city in the world to require an entry fee, with a booking system to be set

Instagram and TikTok are filled with images of luxury hotels and lavish travel experiences. From massive infinity pools to glam yachts to opulent room-service spreads, there’s no shortage of expensive vacation offerings on display. But while the appeal is obvious, we don’t all have the budget to stay at a Four Seasons or an Aman.

(CNN) — Search the #vanlife hashtag on Instagram and you’ll find millions of posts from travelers on the road in tiny homes on wheels. While some van lifers will have opted to buy readymade campervans, more and more are choosing to buy a van or bus and convert it themselves. Of course, this is hardly

(CNN) — In the late 1970s, the US government deregulated the airline industry, removing federal control over fares, routes and the entry of new airlines into the market. As a result, a flurry of new airlines appeared from the 1980s onward, and some of them were particularly unusual. Let’s take a look. Pet Airways Dog

(CNN) — The images of the wrecked Antonov AN-225 are now an indelible memory for aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Built in the 1980s to ferry the Soviet space shuttle, the plane got a second life after the Cold War as the world’s largest cargo transporter, achieving records of all kinds, before being destroyed at the end

(CNN) — Air passengers in the US have been removing their Covid-19 face coverings after a federal judge ruled that the government’s mask mandate on commercial planes was unlawful. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had previously insisted mask rules remain in place until May 3, but the judge in Florida struck down that

Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In April, we’re setting course for the diverse world of cruises. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or insider knowledge, Monthly Ticket will take you there. (CNN) — What’s it like sailing