A land of snow-capped mountains, mirror lakes and lush forest, New Zealand comes up on many travelers’ bucket lists. Before you book your flights, however, it’s important to make sure you have all your paperwork in order. Here’s all you need to know about whether you need a visa or vaccination certificates to travel to
Month: June 2022
The New York Times has dubbed the phenomenon “nightlife inflation.” Like the surging costs of beef, bacon, bedding and so many other goods and services, the costs of cocktails in New York City seem to be creeping higher and higher. The Reserve Martini Encouraged by workers returning to midtown offices and Big Apple tourism on
Tokyo (CNN) — Sailing solo across the world’s largest ocean once is enough of an achievement. But 83-year-old Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie has done it multiple times. On Saturday, June 4, he set a record by becoming the world’s oldest solo yachtsman to sail non-stop across the Pacific Ocean. Horie arrived in the waters
In a state where the journey is as often as absorbing as the destination, the temptation to draw up a challenging, action-packed Alaska itinerary is more than compelling. Routes here take in everything from Panhandle forests to frigid Arctic tundra. However, with a road network only slightly larger than that of Rhode Island, there’s a
First there was the travel ban. Then there was the stop-go brinkmanship of the traffic-light system. That was followed by the stress and confusion of the ever-changing testing and vaccination rules. And now… now we are finally free of virtually all restrictions, what do we get? Chaos. The last week has seen the greatest shambles
(CNN) — Visiting the world’s largest Buddhist temple is about to get expensive. Borobudur, one of Indonesia’s most popular attractions, will soon be subjected to a massive price hike by government authorities in an effort to “preserve historic and cultural wealth” in the country. “We agreed to limit the tourist quota to 1,200 people per
Shake Shack’s SHAK core urban restaurants grew sales by nearly 20% in Q1 compared to 2021 numbers, while sales in Manhattan specifically jumped by 35% year-over-year. This trend is encouraging for the chain hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic due to its deep urban footprint and meager digital presence. What’s even more encouraging is
One of the best parts of visiting Bend, Oregon, is touring the amazing parks within the city. Bend Park and Recreation District is one of the most supported parks organizations in the nation, and it shows in the level of expansion, improvements and maintenance it implements citywide. With such an outdoor-focused demographic curating civic centers,
Editor’s Note — This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. (CNN) — The UAE may have only just celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence but
Close your eyes to envision a tropical paradise, and it’ll probably look a lot like the beaches of St Thomas, where sugary white sands lined in perky green palms give way to faultless teal-colored bays. Whether you’re the type to worship the sun, snorkel with sea turtles or double-fist daiquiris, St Thomas has a beach
Topline Markets moved higher on Monday as stocks tried to rebound from a losing week; investor sentiment rose thanks to positive news out of China which looks to be easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions and regulatory crackdowns on its tech sector. Key Facts Stocks attempted to rebound from last week’s losses: The Dow Jones Industrial Average
(CNN) — The quality of Europe’s bathing waters has improved dramatically in recent decades, and a new report released this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that almost 85% of its bathing sites now rank as “excellent.” The annual Bathing Water Report monitored nearly 22,000 inland and coastal swimming spots across EU member
Green Bay, Wisconsin, is known by most in the US for its winning football team, the Green Bay Packers. But there is more to this city than sports. Whether you are in Green Bay for a day trip or the entire weekend, you can find something unexpected to do on your visit to “Titletown.” Sports
Exhilarating Santa Fe, New Mexico is a high-desert town in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, beloved equally for its art and architecture. Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, just a block off the main square, is the ideal place to position yourself for easy access to museums, historical sites, restaurants and shopping. Add
Bendites have saying: “show up and blow up,” which means, come as you are, with no planning. Still, some things need a little planning ahead if you’re heading to Bend, Oregon. Insider tips, such as knowing where and how to get trail permits, properly selecting what to wear and understanding the art of blending in
Culture shocks of visiting Greece is a fun topic for travelers and tourists to discuss. Greece has so much history, food, and incredible history that every tourist loves visiting, but there are a few things that really can throw a travelers or tourist off. Here we discuss some tourist information for Greece that will help
Suffolk black ham gets its black crust from its curing process, using molasses, brown sugar, and a local black porter. Soaking the ham in this sweet marinade doesn’t just turn it black; it helps balance the flavors of the ham and breaks away from the salty flavors of hams that are dry-cured using only salt.
If you’ve landed on the idyllic shores of St Thomas, chances are you plan to spend a good chunk of your trip at the beach. Yet with its storied history, rich culture and wild nature, there’s much more to do on this island than simply eat, beach, sleep and repeat (though there’s certainly nothing wrong
Oh cheese, Paris Brothers, Inc. has issued a recall of eight different cheese products. And it’s due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Not the best news to get around National Cheese Day, which was June 4. What’s all the Listeria about? Well, Listeria is a bacteria that you don’t want to put into
Getting around Croatia is generally a breeze. The best way to travel? That depends on the kind of trip you’re planning. Croatia’s bus network connects almost everywhere and is a great option, especially on a budget. If you’re touring the coast, you can hop on ferries to reach mainland cities and the islands. Driving is