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(CNN) — Britain’s departure from the European Union is finally upon us, but after all the warnings of chaos for inbound tourists and problems for UK travelers heading to the continent, what will situations will travelers actually face after January 31? The arrival of Brexit comes three and a half years after the country held

Tinian, Northern Marina Islands (CNN) — In these days of long airport security lines and faceless online reservation systems, imagine booking a flight with an airline where you can ask for your pilot by name and then sit in the co-pilot’s seat. With that kind of availability, young pilots from around the world are gaining

(CNN) — Small but mighty, the state of Delaware has a long and proud history as one of the original 13 colonies, becoming a state in 1776 two months after the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. What the second-smallest US state — with a total area of just 1,982 square miles — doesn’t

Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — People are slurping dumplings in Portland, Oregon and in Berlin. They’re dipping bread crust into a cargo of melted cheese in Manhattan

(CNN) — The world of superyachts meets the world of aviation with this “one-of-a-kind” vessel that expertly merges aerial and nautical models. Italian shipyard Codecasa has unveiled plans for the new 230-foot superyacht concept which looks like a floating jumbo jet. Designed by owner Fulvio Codecasa, the upcoming Codecasa Jet 2020 is shaped like an

(CNN) — Looking at vacation photo albums used to be a chore. Kids around the world would sit, bored, as family members scrolled through endless slides or prints of a recent holiday. But the advent of the internet, especially the worldwide popularity of Instagram, changed everything. Not only was looking at a stranger’s vacation snaps

Tokyo (CNN) — The phone lines at Kamome, a Tokyo-based travel agency that specializes in tours for Chinese travelers, haven’t stopped buzzing for the last three days. On Sunday, China announced a ban on outbound group travel as part of its battle to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, which has killed 82 people

(CNN) — If you ever find yourself driving a 27-foot-long hotdog on wheels, you should probably pay extra attention to traffic laws, because you won’t be blending in with the rest of the cars on the road. The driver of one of Oscar Mayer’s famous Wienermobiles learned that lesson the hard way on Sunday in

(CNN) — From a hyper-connected, personalized cabin of the future to rotating airplane seats that make enduring economy that much easier, this year’s Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist is chockablock with the aircraft innovations you didn’t know you needed. Of course, depending on your personal feelings about the trend towards in-air connectivity and high-tech personalization, some

(CNN) — The opportunity to sit on the same toilet as Frank Sinatra doesn’t come around often. That’s why eager fans paid thousands to snag his gold-seated commodes at auction. Furnishings from his executive suite at the former Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, were auctioned off Sunday by SS Auction, Inc. Casino

Tenerife, Spain (CNN) — Pristine beaches frame the Canary Islands in multicolored sand as the Spanish archipelago sweeps seaward from Africa’s Atlantic coast. Those sunny beaches draw a year-round crowd seeking warm escapes at all-inclusive hotels, which have earned the Canaries a reputation for mass-market tourism. Look past ranks of seaside resorts, though, and you’ll

New York City (CNN) — There’s a toddler’s blush pink, ruffled dress. A buckled red shoe with cut-out slits. Clear and sea foam colored liquor bottles. The exhibition was originally scheduled to end in January, but after receiving more than 100,000 visitors, it was extended through August 2020. “The woman that owned that shoe, unfortunately,

Everett, Washington (CNN) — The world’s longest and largest twin-engine airliner, the Boeing 777-9X, has finally taken to the skies for its maiden flight, offering a ray of hope for the troubled US aviation company following months of grim headlines. After days of abysmal weather, airplane WH-001 took from Paine Field, home of Boeing’s wide-body

Hong Kong (CNN) — It’s the busiest time of the year for So Man-fung Peter, one of the most famous geomancy consultants in Hong Kong. On the eve of Lunar New Year, which falls on January 25, many are anxious to get their fortunes told and hear insights into what the Year of the Rat

(CNN) — Much is still unknown about the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak and health officials are urging vigilance. That means travelers crisscrossing the globe should be aware of the virus, steer clear of heavily impacted areas and exercise some of the same kinds of preventive measures they’d use to avoid influenza and other illnesses. The US

The CarePod, created through a partnership with a pet travel safety startup of the same name, also provides industrial-strength walls that are insulated to protect pets against weather changes and specially angled blinds to block out visual stress from unfamiliar environments. The GPS tracking system connects the pet’s journey directly to the Delta Cargo Control

(CNN) — It’s a classic Lunar New Year scene: Family and friends huddled over a red and gold candy box, unwrapping edible treats and shelling nuts. Though lesser known, these exquisitely decorated containers are as essential a part of the celebration as firecrackers and red envelopes. Every year, families pull them out from the back

Hong Kong (CNN) — It’s time to say goodbye to the Pig and hello to the Year of the Rat. This year’s Lunar New Year, which marks the beginning of the 15-day Spring Festival in China, begins on January 25. It’s the biggest holiday of the year for many Chinese — and for some the

Red packets of money will change hands and dragon dances will roar through the streets as people around the world, predominately of Chinese descent, usher in the Year of the Rat. Beyond the usual Lunar New Year traditions, however, is a holiday full of interesting quirks and customs in several destinations around the world. Here

(CNN) — If 2018 was the year of overtourism, 2019 was the year destinations fought back. Or, rather, vowed to do so. So how will 2020 shape up? From Amsterdam to Venice, in 2019 authorities came up with new rules to fight the crowds and make life better for locals. But how many of those