(CNN) — Americans are feeling the heat at the gas pump, but that won’t keep them in park, AAA predicts. The automotive and trip-planning group’s annual forecast for the July 4 holiday weekend says that 42 million Americans — more than ever — will take a road trip of 50 miles or more. That’s despite
WARRENTON, Va. – During a morning meeting in early May, staff at the federal air traffic command center rattle off a few of the day’s obstacles: storms near the Florida coast and in Texas, a military aircraft exercise, and a report of a bird strike at Newark Liberty International Airport. The center, about an hour’s
Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty 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 chat
Have we all recovered from half term? Or are some of you reading this from under a coat in Alicante airport, having given up on easyJet ever rescheduling your flight and resolved to salvage what is left of your sanity by making peace with the situation and relocating permanently to gate 11? For those of
In the 1920s, despair prompted Soviet leaders to adopt the New Economic Policy (NEP), an attempt at new policies to improve the economy. In 2022, facing sanctions and isolation from Western countries, Russian leaders appear to have adopted another new economic policy. In the 1920s, NEP was based on a greater use of market forces.
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In June, we’re taking to the skies for a look at the latest developments in plane interiors, including the people working to change the way we fly. (CNN) — The world’s longest flight:
Québec City rejoices in summer. This is the season when animated crowds of tourists discover Old Québec for the first time, and restaurant patios fill up. Outdoor hang-out spaces pop up throughout the city, parks are shady oases and the cool waters of rivers and pools offer tantalizing escapes. Some spaces will allow you to exchange
The National rail strike scheduled for June 21, 23 and 25, and the London Tube strike on June 21, are expected to cause major problems for anyone who has to travel in the UK – but just as badly affected will be travellers trying to get to and from the airport between now and Sunday.
As someone who writes about alcohol for a living, it’s astonishing how often I now get pitched on products that don’t contain any actual alcohol in them. The reason should be somewhat obvious: the so-called “sober curious” movement is growing by leaps and bounds. This cuts across all segments of booze, spanning beer, wine and
Rome (CNN) — Rome, the eternal city, has been invaded, conquered and pillaged countless times since its founding nearly 2,800 years ago. Each attack has left scars throughout the city, from the ruins of the Roman Forum to the cavern of the Circus Maximus where chariots once raced. Modern degradation has also left citizens angry,
Golden beaches, historic lighthouses and edge-of-the-earth cliffs: the Algarve has some of Portugal’s most enchanting coastline. It also has unmatched summertime highs – both when it comes to temperatures and to lodging prices. There are plenty of ways you can save, however, even when traveling during peak season. In fact, some of the best experiences in
Steve and Amy travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where a woman claims evil forces are ripping her family apart. Looming shadow figures and mysterious attacks has everyone at each other’s throats. They need help fast before someone gets seriously hurt. On The Dead Files, physical medium Amy Allan and retired NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi
Get all the Bangkok street food information, maps, and information on everything in these Bangkok travel videos: http://migrationology.com/2weeksinbangkok/ Camera and gear I use: http://migrationology.com/travel-resources/ 00:25 Silom Soi 20 (สีลมซอย 20) Market – One of my favorite morning Bangkok street food markets in central Bangkok is Silom Soi 20 (สีลมซอย 20) Market, open everyday in the
(CNN) — US aircraft maker Boeing has just revealed its new 2022 ecoDemonstrator plane — a converted, 20-year-old 777-200ER that will be tasked with testing new technologies aimed at making air travel more sustainable and safer. The ecoDemonstrator will reportedly go through a six-month series of tests both on the ground and in the sky,
One thing you won’t find in Wyoming are bustling metropolises – the largest city, Cheyenne, has just 65,000 residents. But if you’re searching for a touch of the West – wide-open spaces, tall peaks, Native American history, wildlife, geysers, hot springs, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, fly-fishing and staged “gunslinger duels” – you’ll find it, along
Air travel is roaring back, but not without some significant hiccups. Particularly in North America and Europe, travelers have described chaos at airports, with scores of flights canceled or delayed, luggage lost and wait times to board planes exceeding four hours. That’s partly the result of labor shortages from the pandemic, as layoffs have put
Many people have heard about Fiddlehead Cellars Sauvignon Blanc from one of the most well-known wine movies of all time: Sideways. Dialog between the main characters reveals that the winemaker — that’s industry veteran Kathy Joseph — ages the wine in oak. French oak. (Check out the clip here.) It’s worth a mention in the
North Carolina is one of the most geographically diverse states in the country. With three main regions – the Appalachian Mountains, the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain – the Tar Heel state offers a range of activities for anyone planning a visit. Whether you’re a foodie, a nature lover or simply looking for a new beach
Journalist H. L. Mencken described the martini as “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet.” And this ideal cocktail has its own annual day of celebration. World Martini Day, on the third Saturday in June (18 June 2022), is an independently organised global tribute to the martini and for bars, brands and drinkers
Anchoring the south of Portugal, the Algarve is famous for its cliff-backed beaches, mouthwatering seafood and picturesque villages. It’s also a remarkably easy-going region, with a welcoming vibe for every kind of traveler. While it’s easy to hop on a plane and jet down for a spontaneous week (or weekend), you can make more out