(CNN) — A Nebraska man paddled 38 miles down the Missouri River on Saturday in a “boat” made from a hollowed out pumpkin to celebrate his 60th birthday and hopefully set a Guinness World Record. Duane Hansen set out from the public boat docks in Bellevue, Nebraska, at about 7:30 a.m. in the 846-pound pumpkin
Month: August 2022
The long Labor Day weekend, happening in just a few days here in the US, bookends the summer season and at least symbolically brings it to a close. From a wine and wine business perspective, it’s an appropriate moment to consider a few of the themes that are front of mind this year when it
Jill Weinlein One of the best resorts to take in Vancouver’s spectacular marina, harbor, mountain, and gleaming glass high-rise views is the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Located just minutes to Stanley Park, it’s also a short walk to the cruise ship terminal, and near hundreds of dining opportunities. This hotel has been a Vancouver favorite since
(CNN) — Finding himself at a loose end on a rainy day in France, triathlete Jeremy arranged to view some properties in the quaint neighborhood he’d been staying in. Originally from Wales, the father-of-two had been living in Paris for several years, but after going through a separation, he became set on the idea of
Former federal agent Ben Hansen is on a mission to uncover the truth behind UFO sightings across America. With unprecedented access to the archives of the late Dr. J. Allen Hynek, chief scientific adviser of Project Blue Book, Ben unlocks the secrets of the past to shed light on today’s UFO encounters. #TravelChannel #UFOWitness #UFO
A food festival like no other is slated for this fall in Sedona, Arizona. The first-ever Mystical Pizza Festival, hosted by chef-owner Lisa Dahl, will celebrate the grand opening of her second Pisa Lisa location in Sedona’s Village of Oak Creek with a three-day hyper-local pizza party. From Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18,
The Iberian Peninsula is an incredible travel destination. Both Spain and Portugal offer travelers an immense amount of culture, food, and friendly people, but even with incredible destinations there are things you will love, but also things you may not like about visiting them. Here we go through five things that tourists and travelers love
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) — Think “Maldives” and the first images that come to mind for many are
In this article RCL Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas cruise ship calls at Greenock port on July 22, 2021 in Greenock, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images Royal Caribbean Cruises will begin offering onboard internet via SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, the cruise line company announced Tuesday. The partnership is an effort to
(CNN) — Hawaii is consistently one of the most popular holiday destinations for Japanese tourists. But they don’t show their love just by going there. Food, clothes and even festivals all over Japan demonstrate that people’s love for the islands is about way more than beaches. According to a 2022 travel trend report from Japanese
The Trasimeno Rosato Festival enjoyed a third edition during the summer of 2022, a event that brought together the local wineries, restaurants, and bars in the picturesque and historic town of Castiglione del Lago. This village is on the shore of Lake Trasimeno (Lago di Trasimeno in Italian), which is at the heart of the
Knight Rise at SMoCA Scottsdale is best known for its hiking trails, golf courses and upscale spa resorts, but thanks to a tight-knit creative community, the desert city in eastern Maricopa County has been an under-the-radar arts hub for decades. Inspired by the Sonoran Desert landscape, architect Frank Lloyd Wright built his winter home Taliesin West there
(CNN) — From spaceships, to sharks, and even diamonds, inspiration can come from all kinds of places when it comes to creating new and innovative superyacht concepts. And this new volcano-inspired design from Anthony Glasson of design studio M51 looks like it has the potential to be truly explosive. Measuring 262 feet (80 meters), Forge
We often hear about onboard activities and outings specifically associatated with expedition cruises, but this week we asked readers about their favourite shore excursions in general; their vivid accounts will make you feel as though you were there. Letter of the week From our cruise ship, the railway station looked so small – as if a model enthusiast
Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans and Aaron Goodwin, along with A/V techs Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley, travel to haunted destinations where they meet with eyewitnesses and experts to piece together the haunted history of each site. They then begin a dusk-to-dawn lockdown investigation, using the latest technology to confront the reported paranormal activity and document
Lonely Planet sends three top travel bloggers to sites throughout Japan to discover some of the most interesting elements of the country’s culture, from the storied traditions of noh theatre and samurai gardens to sleek galleries of contemporary art. Featuring Alicia Drewnicki (http://aliciaexplores.com/), Kash Bhattacharya (http://budgettraveller.org/) and Abigail King (http://www.insidethetravellab.com/). — To find out more
When it comes to exciting food and drink, the San Francisco scene always delivers in spades. But this fall feels like a particularly auspicious time for the city as a number of relative newcomers are just starting to hit their stride. Whether you’re a longtime local or an eager tourist you ought to take note.
Santa Fe, the city different is a wonderful city to visit in the Southwest United States. It is a true art city with numerous galleries and installations. Here we talk about what tourists should not do when they visit Santa Fe, and also what tourists should do in Santa Fe, from visiting Meow Wolf and
(CNN) — Two Air France pilots were involved in an inflight altercation and exchanged “inappropriate gestures” while in the cockpit of an A320 heading from Geneva to Paris, the airline confirmed on Monday. The spat, which happened in June 2022, led to the suspension of both pilots, who have not been named by Air France.
From waiting tables to living in a basement apartment, three travel hosts tell CNBC about how they got to where they are. Here are their stories. Samantha Brown Job: Emmy-award winning TV host of “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love“Started in: Comedy “I went to Syracuse University for musical theater because I so desperately wanted to
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