How quickly we forget. Not so long ago, at the start of the year, we were wondering if it was too risky to take a punt on Spain for a summer holiday. Now friends are returning from Florida and Nevis with suntans and talking about imminent trips to Mexico, the Seychelles, even Australia. So with
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It’s easy being green, say these producers of sustainable and other earth-friendly wines. While April is devoted to all things earth friendly, the 22nd day of the month is designated as Earth Day, a global celebration of sustainability and planet consciousness. What better day to pop open a bottle of bubbly from a producer that’s
Kevin Costner knows a good story when he hears one. That’s why he said he was intrigued when he heard about an app designed to alert travelers of notable, yet often unnoticed, places of interest along their journeys. “I’m the guy that driving around America … when you see those bronze markers along the
Firenze, the cradle of the Renaissance, is one of Europe’s great art cities. With frescoes by Giotto and Ghirlandaio, canvases by Botticelli and Bronzino, and sculptures by Michelangelo and Giambologna, there is so much exquisite art and architecture within its ancient walls that it’s easy to become overwhelmed. But, there is more to handsome Florence
Since 2004, the Environmental Working Group has published its annual “Dirty Dozen List” which purports to be a “shopper’s guide” about which produce items consumers should buy as “Organic” to avoid pesticide residues. They base this list on a scientifically unsupportable interpretation of a valuable and transparent public database, which actually documents the excellent safety
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In April, we’re setting course for the diverse world of cruises. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or insider knowledge, Monthly Ticket will take you there. (CNN) — After two years of
Venice is always an inspirational destination but the lagoon city shows visitors its very best during the international art Biennale when the city is energised by the influx of visiting art cognoscenti and curious travellers. While the industrial Arsenale and lush Giardini are the central hub for the festival’s main exhibitions, spectacular venues all around
Today’s Earth Day, first observed in the U.S. back in 1970 when approximately 20 million people took to the streets to protest against the oil spill in the Santa Barbara channel, and it has since evolved to become a global environmental movement. More than 50 years later, Earth Day has also become an opportunity for
Singapore is set to ease most Covid measures from April 26, authorities said. Lauryn Ishak | Bloomberg | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore is set to remove nearly all virus safety measures from Tuesday as the city-state seeks to return to pre-Covid living, authorities announced on Friday. There will be no more social distancing or
All Images Credit Accor Like New York has its boroughs and Paris has its arrondissements, London has its villages and neighborhoods, each with their own attributes and unique personalities. Shoreditch is part of the East End and is known for its edginess and grit, artsy vibe and graffiti, and an authenticity that sets it apart
The Ghost Adventures Crew are in Paso Robles, California to investigate the Pine Street Saloon, the oldest wooden structure that remains in town. Ron, its owner, has amassed a voluminous collection of poltergeist evidence, via his security cameras, that shows the rampant activity throughout both floors of this bar. Ron tells Zak of four deaths
(CNN) — As the poster child for overtourism, Venice has long been a city of mounting lines, uncomfortable crowding and mushrooming Airbnbs which are blamed for pricing locals out of the city. The proposed solution? To be the first city in the world to require an entry fee, with a booking system to be set
Waking from sleep with an increased heartbeat and overall sense of panic, the woman would often relive her typical nightmare of finding herself falling in various situations, although this time, the nightmare involved her riding a bus that fell off a cliff during an earthquake and that terrifying slow-motion moment of being in midair overwhelmed
Today Mars is announcing a pilot program to double the income of 14,000 farmers in its cocoa supply chain by 2030. The program will focus on Cote d’Ivoire and Indonesia, regions in which the bulk of the world’s cocoa is grown. The programs were designed in conjunction with USAID, the Fairtrade Foundation and farmer organizations
In this article AAL American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. AaronP | Bauer-Griffin | GC Images | Getty Images American Airlines on Thursday forecast a second-quarter profit as strong travel demand helps it cover its soaring fuel costs. American is the
Start exploring Brazil with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you’re there. For more travel tips, head to https://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil
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How do you quantify dignified, essential work? For food retail and hospitality workers in the age of Covid-19 and rising food prices, this descriptor does not translate into better wages. A new report from the Economic Policy Institute and The Shift Project of Harvard University details the low wages at dozens of firms throughout the
(CNN) — Search the #vanlife hashtag on Instagram and you’ll find millions of posts from travelers on the road in tiny homes on wheels. While some van lifers will have opted to buy readymade campervans, more and more are choosing to buy a van or bus and convert it themselves. Of course, this is hardly
In the centre of Rome a couple called Francesco and Francesca are chatting animatedly. He’s sitting astride a parked Vespa, she’s standing in a long queue in one of the authorized AS Roma ticket agencies, waiting for her turn to buy tickets for an important football match. They’re separated by a plate glass window and can