Unfurling for almost 2400 sq miles, the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania is a vast outdoor playground of forest and rock that offer everything from skiing and snowshoeing to white-water rafting and biking across the calendar. It’s also stuffed full of some incredible hikes – and most of the trails are quiet and peaceful. With crashing
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) — Donkeys meander through narrow streets past doorways and through low arches, suddenly braying
As family businesses go, Madhu’s—an Asian culinary conglomerate that has taken upwards of $14 million in revenue a year—has built quite the legacy. Spanning four generations, Madhu’s dates back to 1930s Kenya, where Bishan Das Anand arrived from India (now Pakistan) to build a career. “He was a masterful chef and began catering for the
Ready-to-drink alcohol products are arguably the most disruptive category the beverage industry has seen in recent years. According to a recent study by drink market analysis firm IWSR, ready-to-drink products have, since 2018, been growing faster than any other major drinks category and will command 8% of Total Beverage Alcohol by 2025. RTDs aren’t only
Overlooked by the Alps in the northwestern Piedmont region, Turin (Torino) is Italy’s fourth-largest city. Venture beyond the popular city center and you’ll discover there’s more to Turin than its royal palaces and showpiece piazzas. Turin’s outlying neighborhoods are as diverse as they are fascinating, featuring everything from avant-garde art galleries to off-beat museums, sprawling
Courtesy of The Little Nell With as many prismatic sparkles as freshly fallen snow or sunlight glinting off the flowing Roaring Fork River, The Little Nell Aspen is a AAA Five-Diamond property known the world over. Located at the base of the mountain, The Little Nell personifies all things luxury: from the amenities to service,
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
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In this article MAR BKNG PEB As economic pundits raise fears about a recession, the most powerful names in travel and hospitality are pushing back, pointing to bookings that illustrate a positive picture of the American consumer. “We think this summer is going to be gangbusters for travel,” Marriott CEO Tony Capuano told last week.
Set in the shadow of the Alps in the northwestern region of Piedmont, Turin (Torino) is ideal for an alternative city break. It has a fascinating historic center and a long list of monuments, galleries, and world-class museums. Its historic cafes serve Italy’s most lavish aperitifs and its nightlife is varied and energetic. Learn where
Laird Superfood, which was cofounded by famed big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton alongside his friend Paul Hodge, had a stellar IPO about two years ago, when the public was betting on the plant-based nutrition company’s potential of taking on legacy CPG with its natural and organic offerings, but it took a sharp turn almost immediately after:
Finland has a deserved reputation for doing things at a human scale, and nowhere is this more apparent than on the country’s public transport system. From trains with onboard playrooms and efficient public buses to well-maintained highways and traffic-free cycle lanes, traveling around Finland is rarely stressful, though, like many things in Finland, it can
Dine Brands proved in Q1 that consumers’ pent-up demand for a casual dining experience outweighs their trepidation about inflation. On Wednesday, the parent company of Applebee’s and IHOP announced year-over-year same-store sales growth of 14.3% and 18.1%, respectively. Further, the company’s gross profits increased by 9% year-over-year despite significant inflationary headwinds, and it didn’t see
Flanked by the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville is an enthusiastic cheerleader for some of the country’s most popular national parks. But the city doesn’t ignore green spaces within its own boundaries, it just adjusts the focus: celebrating art, architecture, music, culture and community as well as
All photos courtesy of The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood Hollywood is having a moment. One of Los Angeles’ most iconic neighborhoods has seen a slew of new boutique hotel openings, and with the city’s sights set on the 2028 Summer Olympics, more are sure to follow. But, for now, if a stunning rooftop, pool deck and
Jeff Farschman, 72, is a serial cruiser from Delaware who spends months at sea in retirement. Jeff Farschman For nearly two decades, Jeff Farschman, 72, has spent his golden years like many other adventurous retirees — enjoying leisure cruises to exotic ports of call. But unlike many of his fellow cruise passengers, Farschman basically lives
The 885-square-mile Lake District is a hauntingly beautiful part of northwest England that was voted the nation’s favorite national park in 2018. The region seduced Wordsworth and other literary giants, and continues to attract sightseers, walkers and adventurers in search of its fascinating heritage and abundant outdoor activities. From Windermere to Scafell Pike, and the best things to do
Jim Demosthenes grew up in a restaurant family. His dad started the Plaza Diner in New Paltz, N.Y., right off the New York State Thruway, and imbued him with a love of operating restaurants. He started in the business at age 14 working the graveyard shift from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Deisings Bakery
With a durable peace deal in place and an ever-growing number of international visitors, Colombia has seen a total transformation in recent years. Hemmed in by the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines in the north and west and the Amazon rainforest in the south, Colombia contains some of South America’s most spellbinding scenery and thrilling adventures. Wildlife-rich
You could say that there have been cereal complaints about Lucky Charms. On May 6, 2022, the website iwaspoisoned.com posted the following message: “Starting in late 2021 Lucky Charms food poisoning reports started to trend on iwaspoisoned.com. Now there are reports of over 7,300 sick.” Yeah, there probably aren’t too many people saying, “gee, I