Coastal cacti collide with white sand beaches and turquoise tides in Aruba. This tiny Caribbean nation sits just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela, but despite its proximity to South America, Aruba primarily hosts US tourists who’ve turned the island into an Westernized playground of booze cruises, ATV excursions and resorts. That combination makes Aruba
In the quick-service restaurant business, 34% year-over-year sales are stunningly anomalous, but that’s exactly what Popeyes generated in the quarter following its late-2019 chicken sandwich launch. This type of momentum was bound to slow at some point. Parent company Restaurant Business International’s Q1 earnings report Tuesday suggests we may actually be past that point. Popeyes’
(CNN) — Sitting atop one of the world’s most famous nightclubs is a scarlet red windmill. And inside the windmill lies a secret room, hitherto unseen by the public. Next month, a select number of travelers will take a peek inside, as the Moulin Rouge partners with Airbnb to give a handful of guests the
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In May, we’re riding the rails as we explore the world’s greatest train journeys. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or insider knowledge, Monthly Ticket will take you there. (CNN) — Taiwan’s
Let’s say you want to save the planet, and you have a lot of cash to throw around. Be on the lookout for snake oil salespeople claiming they have the silver bullet solution in biotech meat aka cell-cultured meat. The fantasy of biotech meat is a dangerous distraction from the entrenched politics that made conventional
While conducting respective research missions at night, Ronny and Mireya as well as Russ on his solo mission feel that they are both being seen in the dark by unknown beings. The duo can hear and see something through motion detectors but they’ve been unable to make physical contact. Russell, on the other hand, feels
In this article LUV OntheRunPhoto | iStock Editorial | Getty Images Southwest Airlines will temporarily offer travelers free Wi-Fi on certain flights starting this week, part of a test to bring faster internet to more customers. The carrier has outfitted 40 of its Boeing 737s with upgraded hardware for its Wi-Fi service, according to a
Editor’s Note — (CNN) — In the new CNN Original Series “Nomad with Carlton McCoy,” master sommelier McCoy is on the hunt for authenticity in destinations around the world. Whether it’s along the banks of the Mississippi River or in the bustling city of Seoul, McCoy is exploring off the beaten path to find what
Kentucky’s most vibrant city, Louisville has a lot going for it. On top of a great dining and drinking scene, fun arts events and picturesque neighborhoods, the city lies within easy reach of a diverse range of attractions. Snaking caverns, world-renowned thoroughbred horse farms and some of the best distilleries in America are all less than
The chances are you’re already familiar with the volcanic splendor, lush cloud forests, sprawling Mayan ruins, stunning black sand beaches and rich indigenous cultures of Central America. To tread lighter but delve deeper into the region, just book into one of the region’s excellent sustainable places to stay. There are eco-lodges powered by solar energy,
Base yourself in Tokyo and you’ll have all the city’s charms on your doorstep. But be sure to make time for some day trips from Tokyo. Within easy reach of the capital, you can tour the historic temples and Buddhist monuments of Nikkō and Kamakura, take hikes up Takao-san mountain, hang out in the port
You can cover a lot of ground on your first visit to Jordan, given its small size (less than three quarters the size of New York state). But the unique rules of the road, lack of reliable public transportation options and the long stretches of desert highway between popular spots such as Amman and Petra
Summer is the traditional time to visit this sun-blessed city on the Mediterranean: its big blue sea is toasty warm, urban beaches sizzle with outdoor action, festivals are a dime a dozen, and dancing spills across the sand and on starry rooftops after dark. The party vibe rocks. Yet there is far more to France’s
Arkansas is one of the wildest corners of the USA. Within the Nature State’s comparatively compact dimensions, you can find the 1.4 billion-year old granite foundations of the Ozark Mountains, river valleys, wooded canyons and the alluvial delta of the largest river in North America. While many of the most fabulous wild areas are preserved
No landscape is as iconically associated with Arkansas as the Ozark Mountains. These forested highlands are crucial to the state’s self-conception as a natural, rugged wonderland that incubates deep folk culture and a cherished sense of independence. The Ozarks dominate northwestern Arkansas, where they are divided into two geologic categories: the Springfield Plateau and the
Colombia’s equatorial position means temperatures fluctuate by altitude, not the time of year, so almost anytime is a good time to visit, and the country’s diversity of landscapes is matched by few other places. The changes in altitude also mean Colombia has many microclimates and mini dry and wet seasons to factor in, although most
When adventurer Benton MacKaye conceived of the Appalachian Trail in 1921, he probably had no idea how thru-hiking, long-distance hiking and backpacking would one day take the outdoor industry by storm. Today, thousands grab a backpack, stuff it with a stove, camping gear and food and take to the hills, canyons, valleys and plains for
Leave the front country behind in favor of more remote, wild spans away from serious crowds. But that ambition doesn’t mean every night has to wind down on a foam camping pad inside a drippy tent. A hike-in lodge offers all the adventure of a wilderness trek with the comfort of a clean bed, hot showers
Most wine makers (and lovers) believe Europe produces the world’s best red wines—and I’m not one to disagree. Over the years, Zlatan Plenkovic’s Grand Select Plavac Mali (Croatian) and Domaine de la Solitude’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape (French) have not only become my favorite reds, but my all-time favorite wines. And that’s just the start. While bottles of
(CNN) — Tracy Peck was running errands Saturday when she got a series of texts and calls that shocked her — first from her tennis coach, then from her best friend. “Have you seen the CNN story?” both of them told her. “That has to be you.” At first, Peck brushed it aside. She was