With more than 80 stunning beaches spread around its tropical shoreline, Barbados has sand to spare. On this small but perfectly formed tropical island in the Eastern Caribbean, you’re never far from an idyllic stretch of beach. Best of all, under local laws, Barbados’ beaches are open to all, whether you’re staying in a five-star
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Lake Garda’s glittering wind-swept waters have long attracted poets, artists, writers and politicians, from DH Lawrence to Wolfgang Goethe – not least Mussolini, who ran the Italian Socialist Republic from the lakefront town of Salò on the western shore. Fringed by the Dolomites to the north, Italy’s largest lake is Mediterranean both in feel and
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In August, we’re going back in time to revisit some of the greatest retro travel experiences. (CNN) — Before it was a global chain and internationally-recognized brand, the Hard Rock Cafe was a
On weeknights, I love to watch old episodes of Made in Spain, the PBS PBS show hosted by Chef José Andrés. This series ran in 2008, before World Central Kitchen was conceived. The trouble with that show — during which viewers travel with Chef from his home kitchen in Washington DC to his Spanish homeland
Everyone starts off a trip to the gorgeous Caribbean island of Barbados on the beach, but when you need a change from the sand, the rest of the island awaits. Scenic highways meander beside brilliant turquoise waters and backcountry routes criss-cross the rural interior, making Barbados a pleasure to explore by road. Drifting around the island
Telegraph Travel experts determined England’s greatest county by weighing up their offerings of natural wonders, luxuries, history, culture, and peace and quiet. According to their methodology, Devon came in first place, with 79 points separating it from second-placed Cumbria. Telegraph readers jumped at the chance to say whether they agreed with the ranking, with many
(CNN) — Walking from Brühl’s town center to the train station, I passed a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 18th-century Augustusburg Palace — one of Germany’s earliest examples of Rococo architecture — draws visitors from all over the world. Brühl itself, 11 miles south of Cologne, has a pretty pedestrianized main street, acres of parkland
We boarded our scalloping boats at 9am. The temperature already had crossed into the 80s and the summer humidity floated at a muggy 85 percent. Less than an hour later, I was engulfed in a hide-n-seek hunt with Florida’s small and stealthy bay scallops. Ever since commercial scalloping was banned in Florida in the 90s,
When Angelica de Vere Mabray took on the position of CEO at Donum Estate winery in mid 2019, little did she know that the visitor’s center and tasting room would effectively be shut down for nearly a year during the pandemic. But thanks to her 20+ years in the wine industry, a strong background in
(CNN) — Hong Kong’s Peak Tram, one of the city’s most recognizable tourist attractions and the oldest funicular in Asia, will reopen to the public on August 27 following a year-plus-long closure. The tram, which has been ferrying locals and tourists alike to Hong Kong island’s highest spot since 1888, is now in its sixth
In this article EXPE BKNG Many travelers try to save money by searching the internet for cheaper hotel rates. But a new study suggests it may not be worth the time — at least in some places. The travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip compared rates for 950 hotels in 19 global cities on three popular
Thanks to its cosmopolitan nature and outstanding learning institutions, such as Harvard and MIT, Boston has long been a hub for progressive thinkers and the LGBTIQ+ community. In fact, Massachusetts was the first US state to legalize gay marriage back in 2004. To this day, Boston remains one of America’s most LGBTIQ+ friendly cities and has a
(CNN) — When it comes to fashion, street style has as much cachet as runway style — in fact, there are dozens of blogs and Instagram accounts dedicated to chronicling the best streetwear looks. That’s because urban chic has always started in the street, where people from all kinds of classes and backgrounds can mingle
Some say it takes three data points to make a trend, so it may be time to examine why several non-pizza restaurant chains are adding pizza to their menus. Consider Panera, which launched a new flatbread pizza lineup in late 2020. More recently, Buffalo Wild Wings introduced a Buffalo Boneless Bar Pizza and a Honey
Columbia Hillen Tucked away in a secluded location amid winding roads in the heart of wooded valleys, Royal Mougins Golf Resort is a 4-star getaway destination on the French Riviera, half-hour drive from Antibes on the Côte d’Azur. Occupying a rustic setting, the property consists of a series of suites all designed as apartments on first,
As one of the world’s favorite budget travel playgrounds, Bangkok has freebies galore. From golden temples, captivating monasteries and vast open-air markets to meditation sessions, puppet shows and people-watching on the most famous backpacker strip in the world, the Thai capital can keep you entertained for months, even on the tightest of budgets. Some of
Standing on the edge of a dizzying drop, 51-year-old Nicky Thomas-Davies is completely out of her comfort zone. Her heart is racing as she steps up to the six-metre high edge and over the crash pad. Before she has the chance to change her mind, spectators chant her name. “Nicky! Nicky!” It catches like kindling,
(CNN) — On an average day, more than 200,000 flights take off and land across the world. That includes commercial, cargo and charter planes — which account for about half of the total — as well as business jets, private aircraft, helicopters, air ambulances, government and military aircraft, drones, hot air balloons and gliders. Most
Russell has discovered a small cave in an abandoned train tunnel, and as he moves down it, discovers a strange light in the distance. As he gets closer, he realizes there’s a perilously dangerous edge, coming just inches from tumbling down to certain death. Russell and his cameraman make a hasty retreat. For the first
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