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(CNN) — Ireland might be famous for its pubs, but it offers much more spectacular views than the bottom of a pint glass. At CNN Travel, we’re celebrating Ireland’s 32 counties. There’s the wild windswept west, with its Atlantic views, Cliffs of Moher, legendary surfing spots from Dingle to Donegal, live music and laid-back locals.

(CNN) — When ice cream maker Adrienne Borlongan first experimented with a White Rabbit flavor, she thought it tasted like “cheap vanilla.” A few weeks after adding it to the rotating lineup at her Los Angeles shop, Wanderlust Creamery, visitors were about as meh on it as she was. But when Borlongan posted a photo

(CNN) — Face coverings have become a staple of air travel over the past couple years. For some passengers, they’ve proven divisive — mask non-compliance has been blamed for the majority of US disruptive inflight incidents so far in 2022. Now they’re starting to vanish from the skies altogether. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are

(CNN) — Small, intimate and well-placed, a good boutique hotel offers far more than just a place to lay your head. The best, especially those in the charm-filled cities of Europe, exhibit local flavor, distinctive character and a strong connection to the community. While the pandemic may have put paid to many travel plans over

Oscar Wong via Getty Images Not sure what type of flight you should take if you’re traveling with a young child? Here are some questions to ask yourself before you book a nonstop or connecting flight. Air travel comes with many logistical questions and challenges, especially when your destination is far away. Flying nonstop might

(CNN) — So you’ve always wanted a destination wedding. Italy, maybe. In the Eternal City, perhaps. Or one of those hilltop towns — think of the wedding photos! There’s just one problem — weddings are expensive at the best of times, destination weddings involve even more expense, and these aren’t the best of times. Step

(CNN) — “Who wouldn’t want to buy an island?” Marshall Mayer asks above the roar of the engine as the boat cuts through the still waters of the Caribbean Sea. Belize City is fast disappearing behind, as a group of mangrove-covered islands grows larger on the horizon. “And I don’t know about you,” says Mayer,

DekiArt via Getty Images With school breaks and extra sunshine, the months of June, July and August tend to be peak tourist season for Americans. It’s also peak season for rookie travel mistakes. So we asked travel experts to share the common missteps they see tourists make when it comes to their summer vacations. Advertisement

Editor’s Note — Sign up CNN Travel’s 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) — Walk round Ascoli Piceno, and in some

(CNN) — More than a century after it sank off the coast of Antarctica, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship HMS Endurance has been located, apparently intact and in good condition. The ship, which sank in 1915, is 3,008 meters (1.9 miles or 9,842 feet) deep in the Weddell Sea, a pocket in the Southern Ocean

Attaporn Taweekeaw / EyeEm via Getty Images Follow these tips to make your transition from vacation back to a regular schedule less painful. The experience of travel is filled with discovery, relaxation and joy. Returning home to the daily grind often feels like the exact opposite. “There is a well-known post-vacation blues phenomenon where our

(CNN) — Paris is already home to some of the most popular attractions in the world, and the French capital could be about to get its very first urban cable car. Proposed plans for a brand new 4.5 kilometer-long aerial tramway connecting various suburbs in the southeast to the Paris Metro are pressing ahead, with

Hong Kong (CNN) — Archan Chan recalls her first experience working in a Chinese restaurant, more than 14 years ago. Employed as an apprentice chef, she was one of just two woman in the kitchen — the other’s sole job was to beat eggs. “She was unbelievably fast at beating eggs. I guess for a

Thomas Roche via Getty Images Heading to the Grand Canyon State? Read this first. The appeal of Arizona as a vacation spot is fairly obvious. The Southwest destination boasts abundant sunshine, stunning desert landscapes, national parks, bustling cities and more. But as many locals have noticed, visitors to the Grand Canyon State tend to make

(CNN) — Beth Pratt first explored the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through the pages of a book. Inside a tattered hardcover entitled “National Parks of the U.S.A.,” she still has a list where she penned in five Western parks she dreamed of visiting. Among the quintet was Yellowstone. “I can still remember gazing endlessly

Images By Tang Ming Tung via Getty Images Need some wanderlust inspiration? This new report based on TikTok travel videos may inspire you. TikTok offers ideas for new recipes, cleaning hacks, dance moves, outfits and seemingly everything else under the sun. For those who love to explore the world, the app can also be a

(CNN) — Fila is putting the leisure in athleisure with the news that the company will be opening a branded hotel in Shanghai in 2024. The athletic wear company founded in Italy is partnering with Hyatt on the lifestyle hotel concept, which will be called Fila House. “Not only will the hotel be a unique

(CNN) — Hawaii’s Safe Travels program, established to slow the spread of Covid-19 through safety precautions for travelers, will come to an end on March 25, the state’s governor announced. Domestic passengers arriving in Hawaii after the program ends won’t need to follow earlier regulations, like showing proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test

(CNN) — This was supposed to be a year of recovery for a travel industry hit hard by the global coronavirus pandemic. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have just changed that. After two years of disrupted travel due to ever-changing Covid-19 restrictions, airlines and tour operators are once again bracing for closed skies, cancellations

© Nina Dietzel via Getty Images Lower Broadway is famous for its honky-tonks and live country music. Nashville has become an incredibly popular tourist destination in recent years, thanks to its famous live music scene, delicious food and temperate climate. But visitors to Music City have made their fair share of mistakes during their stays