Courtesy of Viking To explore the ends of the earth in comfort and style, Viking has set a new standard for purpose-built expedition ships by launching the striking new Viking Octantis. Designed for discovery, the star of Viking’s first Antarctic season is outfitted with state-of-the-art nautical tech, academic labs and libraries to enrich guest experiences, and
(CNN) — This was supposed to be a year of recovery for a travel industry hit hard by the global coronavirus pandemic. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have just changed that. After two years of disrupted travel due to ever-changing Covid-19 restrictions, airlines and tour operators are once again bracing for closed skies, cancellations
As the world opens up to tourism once more, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines is opening a wider window on Greece’s blissful blue skies, mirror clear seas and silk sand beaches. For travellers seeking to discover a more authentic side to the sun-soaked country, EasyJet has teamed up with Sky Express, Greece’s most popular no-frills
Topline Wheat prices continued to skyrocket this week—hitting their highest level in 14 years on Thursday—as experts warn the escalating conflict between major exporters Russia and Ukraine could lead to a rise in food prices, which have already been hard-hit by surging inflation. Key Facts Chicago futures for wheat prices continued to surge higher on
(CNN) — Hawaii’s Safe Travels program, established to slow the spread of Covid-19 through safety precautions for travelers, will come to an end on March 25, the state’s governor announced. Domestic passengers arriving in Hawaii after the program ends won’t need to follow earlier regulations, like showing proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test
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(CNN) — After 697 days, the state of Western Australia has at last reopened, thus ending one of the world’s longest border closures. Western Australia (WA) closed its borders to domestic and international visitors alike on April 5, 2020. According to reporting from CNN affiliate Sky News, the first two flights to arrive in state
If you’ve been paying attention, you will have noticed little green stalks sprouting out of the ground on roadsides and in forests everywhere. You will have clocked that the evenings are getting lighter and the birds are singing earlier with each new day. Spring is coming, and for the first time in two years, we’re
Diageo North America has opened a new 225,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Plainfield, Illinois. Diageo Lincolnway features two new high-speed canning lines poised to bolster the beverage giant’s RTD portfolio, allowing Diageo to produce 25 million cases of malt-based beverages and spirits-based RTD drinks a year at the facility. The parent company of Smirnoff, Crown
You might think a large country like the United States is the most visited in the world, but you’d be wrong — France takes that honor. About 90 million international visitors traveled there in 2019, and tourism makes up 8% of the country’s gross domestic product, according to the French ministry of foreign affairs. As
Mar. 2nd, 2022 The North Pole and South Pole are amongst the most inhospitable, and mysterious regions on Earth. Both are massive white layers of ice and snow, profoundly cold, and unchanged for millennia. And yet, both poles have historically been seductive areas that have called explorers who wanted to experience and explore the beginning
(CNN) — A JetBlue pilot was “removed from his duties” at Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Wednesday morning after he was found to have a blood alcohol level “twice the legal limit,” according to a press release from the airport and a statement from JetBlue. James Clifton, 52, was passing through security when a TSA
Expert guide to Tignes Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports France’s dependable winter destination A combination of enviable snow cover, a variety of impressive terrain and a season that lasts most of the year makes Tignes one of the most snow-dependable winter destinations in France, if not Europe. It still feels as if the season never really
You’re going to want a scoop of this. Or not! Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams just announced the highly-anticipated return of its most polarizing flavor to date – Everything Bagel. Originally launched in January of last year, a time when all of our stay-at-home palettes could use a little intrigue, the savory, garlicky, buttery ice cream
(CNN) — From professional sports to Hollywood to food and beverage, a wide range of industries have announced boycotts, bans and other forms of retaliation against Russia in response to its violent invasion of Ukraine. Now, the travel sector is starting to take action, too. Cruise lines, including prominent brands like Carnival, tour operators and
Jocelyn and I were heading to Santa Fe for a conference and we are taking you along with us… well at least along with us for the morning of traveling there. From getting up at 3am to the drive, flights, and airport fun, here is a day in our life of traveling… without the kids.
(CNN) — From an English castle that’s threatened by climate change to an Egyptian landmark in the shadow of its more famous counterparts, this year’s World Monuments Watch highlights 25 culturally significant but endangered heritage sites. The World Monuments Watch is a project run by the World Monuments Fund, a nonprofit that spotlights threatened historic
After two winters of misfortune, British skiers and snowboarders are set to be among the first group of travellers to benefit from easing travel restrictions across Europe. As the ski season enters its final few months nations on the continent are making efforts to allow Britons to visit without so much as a negative test
Precision fermentation is a relatively new food technology that is rapidly entering the mainstream. Products such as milk protein, animal fats, collagen, honey, lobster, egg whites and more are receiving hundreds of millions of investor dollars. They are being rapidly commercialized for the mass market without the raising and killing of animals. These products are being marketed to a young
In this article UBER People wear protective masks in front of Uber Technologies Inc. headquarters in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images A new Uber “Explore” feature announced Tuesday will allow users to book dinner reservations, concert tickets and other events directly through the