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As the virus spreads around the world, infecting more than 89,000 people globally, major tourist attractions and events that draw visitors from all over the globe are feeling its effects. Even Paris’ famed Louvre Museum temporarily closed its doors after an outbreak of the virus rose in France and other parts of Europe. It re-opened

But airplanes are still flying, and travelers still traveling, albeit with extra bottles of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes in carry-ons. Still, as you board the aircraft and sit in your seat, you might find yourself reconsidering inflight hygiene — and wondering just how thoroughly the aircraft’s actually been cleaned before you boarded. CNN Travel

(CNN) — A cable car rides through the sky over Kathmandu Valley. A hotel constructed from ice and snow glitters in the Swedish winter. Crowds celebrate carnival in downtown Rio. It’s a big and amazing world out there, full of spectacular destinations. And with the ongoing revolution in camera technology, there’s never been a better

The US is expanding travel restrictions from Iran and heightening a travel advisory for certain regions of South Korea and Italy, Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday. Meantime, President Trump in a tweet on Sunday announced new screening procedures for people traveling from “high-risk countries.” New screening methods There was already a ban on travel

The museum — which was founded in 1976 and is a Smithsonian affiliate — announced it will continue operating while undergoing reorganization, according to a news release issued Monday. “The future is only likely to get better and brighter,” interim CEO Misha Galperin told CNN on Monday. “It’s a very important, historic place where the

(CNN) — With a population of 602,000, Luxembourg is one of Europe’s smallest countries — yet it suffers from major traffic jams. But that could be about to change. As of March 1, 2020 all public transport — trains, trams and buses — in the country is now free. The government hopes the move will

Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Hidden away in a dead-end alley, a skeleton perches on a bar stool with a wine glass and a cigarette. Grinning vacantly, he leans against a wall emblazoned with a quote from Franz Kafka: “There is an infinite amount of hope in the universe … but not for us.” This is

Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — The River Nile stretches more than 4,000 miles (6,650 km) between Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea. Out of all that length,

(CNN) — There are people who can sleep anywhere, any time, in any position — including upright in an economy-class airplane seat. And then there are the rest of us. Neck pillows just don’t cut it. Reclining a few inches does nothing. We need to lie flat, which is what makes Air New Zealand’s prototype

Judges in the closely-watched case at London’s Court of Appeal said the UK government, which threw its support behind the proposal, had failed to take into account what impact the move would have on Britain’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. The decision could scupper plans to expand one of the world’s busiest airports, and was

(CNN) — The Japanese macaques in Jigokudani Monkey Park begin most days with a relaxing dip in their own private hot tub. Located in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Japan’s Nagano prefecture, the primate-only onsen is world-famous as the preferred simian hot spring. But life hasn’t always been so simple for the snow monkeys of

(CNN) — You’ve seen your friends’ photos, you’ve watched the Lord of the Rings trilogy and you’re desperate to experience New Zealand for yourself. But considering that the Land of the Long White Cloud is about the same size as the UK, how will you decide what to see? Here’s our insider’s guide to Aotearoa’s

(CNN) — Earlier this year, a family of three women from New Zealand — a mom and her two adult daughters — made headlines around the world when they were denied the business class seats they’d paid for on a Thai Airways flight because they were too big to fit into them. Ironically, the family

(CNN) — A suburban London street has been renamed in honor of late musician Freddie Mercury. However, Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara, did not grow up on that street. The Bulsara family lived nearby at 22 Gladstone Avenue, which is marked with one of the round blue plaques that the UK uses to commemorate places that

The International Emergency Response Coordination Center first received an alert about a medical emergency Saturday morning, according to Alaska State Troopers. “Searchers from Tri-Valley Fire Department and AST responded on snow machines and located the group approximately 13 miles in from the Stampede Road trailhead,” AST said in a statement. One of the hikers was

(CNN) — Think your driver’s license is enough to get you through airport security in the United States and onto your domestic flight? Maybe not. Some two-thirds of US state driver’s licenses are not compliant with a post-9/11 security law set to go into effect on October 1. Those who are not compliant will not

(CNN) — The novel coronavirus may have originated in Wuhan, China, but it’s since spread to more than 30 countries across the world. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Angelo Borrelli, head of the country’s Civil Protection agency, confirmed that seven people have died and at least 283 have been infected with coronavirus in Italy.

(CNN) — Basic economy is fine if you’re a solo airline passenger willing to roll the dice on a middle seat. For families, the lowest airfare class can be problematic. Without seat assignments — which increasingly come with a fee attached — children may end up separated from their parents. That’s unacceptable, says Consumer Reports’

(CNN) — United Airlines had to swap out Boeing 777 aircraft for a Saturday flight from Newark to Hawaii, resulting in a reduction of business class seats. These aren’t the passengers an airline wants to annoy. So the airline offered miles to passengers willing to sit in a lower class of seating on the Boeing

(CNN) — Visitors to Rome have long enjoyed visiting a host of ancient architectural sites, from the fascinating Coliseum to the grandeur of the Pantheon. Now, a newly unearthed archaeological discovery offers further insight into the Italian capital’s cultural history. It’s long been believed that there could be a heroon, an ancient Roman shrine, dedicated