Munich offers an intriguing combination of past and present, local and global. Bustling Bavarian beer halls meet small craft breweries, hearty German dishes meet the latest culinary imports and classic Lederhosen looks meet contemporary interpretations. The city is also home to one of Germany’s largest opera houses and world-renowned art galleries, not to mention an
Located on the corner of Madison Avenue and East 29th Street in Manhattan, The James New York NoMad hotel has a storied and intriguing past. This residential-style property debuted as the Hotel Seville in 1904 and underwent a massive facelift after being rebranded and renamed The Carlton Hotel in 1987 (part of the Marriott Autograph
Thailand is hailed worldwide as the land of smiles and golden temple spires. A country where the beaches are so brilliantly white you have to wear shades, and where the curries are so scorchingly hot they make your toes tremble. All of this is true, and more, which leaves travelers facing a tricky question: with
Our story on iconic rail journeys last week focused on price, but it is the scenery the trains pass through that makes them special. We asked readers to send us their most scenic train rides. Here are the most inspiring entries. Letter of the week We boarded our train near Lake Titicaca at an altitude of
It’s only fitting that August 16th is National Rum Day. The summer heat is still blazing, the pools are still crowded, and Labor Day is just over the horizon. That sounds like the perfect excuse to set aside the beer for at least one day, and maybe more, a whip up the perfect beverage to
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Want a charming destination that weaves together Texas’ legendary past with a modern, hip vibe? Look no further than Brenham, Texas, conveniently located halfway between Houston and Austin. It’s the perfect hub for a region full of callbacks to history and a forward-looking energy. © Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet Brenham’s downtown is listed on
Lighted tunnel in the United Airlines terminal, O’Hare International Airport, Chicago Illinois. Andrew Woodley | Universal Images Group via Getty Images Business travel spending might not recover to pre-pandemic levels until sometime in 2026 — two years later than previously expected — as inflation, labor shortages and geopolitical issues slow the sector’s rebound, according to
Nature in Sweden is boundless and broad – encompassing deep forests, ancient peaks and unfurling archipelagos. You’re free to swim in the lakes, hike up the mountains and pick berries in the valleys, as they’re all covered by allemansrätten, or the right of public access, a cornerstone of Sweden’s ancient rural code. No water or wild is
Topline While the Federal Reserve has made progress cooling the economy, there has still been “little convincing progress” in bringing down wage growth and high inflation, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs, who predict that it will remain difficult for the central bank to get surging prices under control without a recession. Key Facts Markets
The old maxim that the journey is the destination rings true in Switzerland. It’s a country of scenic hairpin-bend road trips, train lines that hole out the Alps like Swiss cheese and dreamy boat journeys across crystalline lakes. Travel in Switzerland isn’t only beautiful – it’s also environmentally sound. The eco-minded Swiss have nailed rail
(CNN) — When an airport was built on the mid-Atlantic island of St. Helena (above), it was initially dubbed the “world’s most useless” airport. That’s because wind shear on the cliffside runway initially made it dangerous to land. Today the airport is up and running, but it’s a category C, meaning that pilots have to
It’s probably a mug’s game to try to make predictions about travel after what has happened over the last two and a half years. But that is what anyone who is planning a trip this autumn or winter, or even looking further ahead into 2023, is faced with doing. First, of course, you have to
For bourbon enthusiasts, speculators, and collectors, September 2nd is a date circled on the calendar. That’s when Old Forester drops their annual limited release Birthday Bourbon, celebrating founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday, to the public. Available only at a select number of retail locations across the country, the bottle rapidly disappears. For most drinkers, the
Switzerland might look tiny on paper, but with most of its land gobbled up by the Alps, this little European nation packs in a lot of vertical. Wherever you go, you’re in for one hell of a drive: roads unfurl along the shores of great lakes and glaciers, mountain passes corkscrew up to fairy-tale medieval
The only major city that wasn’t reduced to rubble during WWII, Kraków is Poland’s most charming urban destination. The millennia-old seat of kings, it’s home to a fairytale castle steeped in legends of dragons, a Unesco-listed, picture-perfect, church spire- and monument-studded Old Town that’s a match for any European city, as well as one of
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. July’s soft PPI is welcome news for growth stocks Disney just crushed it Quick mentions: QCOM, AAPL, DIS, AMZN We need to be nimble in oil 1. July’s soft PPI
Cornwall is responsible for much of Britain’s food tourism. With a slew of super-coastal towns stretching over nearly 1,400 square miles, visitors have flocked to the county to indulge in fresh-caught fish, oysters, and more for decades. And that’s not even including the Cornish pasty. Somewhat bizarrely, however, this food-focused county has just three Michelin-starred
South Carolina is a place where you can easily splurge or save depending on the direction your itinerary takes. At the lavish end of the spectrum, you can enjoy five-star boutique hotels and fine dining with authentic Southern flair in the capital, Columbia, and the cobblestone-clad port city of Charleston. World-class golf courses and beach
One of the great chefs and hunters of Tuscany, Omar Barsacchi of Osteria Magona, took a deep breath as his boisterous and playful demeanor melded into a peaceful calm. Presenting the final dish from a wonderful Tuscan wine lunch in the heart of Soho, in New York City, he spoke about a good friend and