In the latest, and perhaps the coolest partnership between a distillery and a celebrity, Virginia’s Catoctin Creek and outrageous metal band GWAR will finally release their infamous Ragnarök Rye on May 28. The award-winning distillery known for its rye whisky, was set to launch the collaboration this past February, but according to a press release,
For some homebound travelers yearning for a vacation, the question isn’t whether to book a vacation this year, but when. Enthusiasm for travel is at its highest point in a year, with 87% of American travelers expected to take a trip this summer, according to a survey conducted last week by travel market research company
The ban on foreign holidays will be lifted on May 17 and replaced with a ‘traffic light system’ to kickstart overseas trips in 2021, Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, confirmed on May 7. “Today marks the first step in our cautious return to international travel, with measures designed above all else to protect public health and ensure
(CNN) — When Florence’s Uffizi gallery reopened this week after another government-imposed lockdown, it was with a fanfare. After a six-month closure for renovations, the second floor of the gallery — home to 15th- to 17th-century works of art by the likes of Titian, Caravaggio and Tintoretto — has finally reopened. The area — which
I wrote an article in this space a few weeks ago about the impending emergence of Brood X cicadas. I ended the article imagining all of those little insects humming the song, “I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross. Soon there will be millions of periodical (not to be confused with annual) cicadas all over the
(CNN) — Travelers from the UK have been given the go ahead to visit Portugal, Gibraltar and Israel from May 17 when months of restrictions making it illegal to travel abroad for a vacation will come to an end. The UK government has finally revealed the 12 countries and territories that will be designated “green”
The NHS app will be ready to be used as a digital vaccine passport in time for passengers to go on their summer holidays from May 17, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed on May 7. NHSX, the digital arm of the service, is racing to enable the app to be used by holidaymakers to prove that they are fully vaccinated
On March 31, the Italian government issued a decree that would see cruise ships and large commercial vessels banned from the Venetian lagoon, and calling for tenders to be sought to construct a new port outside the lagoon. Yet just 15 days later, MSC Cruises announced that the MSC Orchestra would be heading up the
As the world slowly starts to reopen, the forgotten art of party planning is becoming relevant once again. But maybe you’re feeling a little rusty after all this time off. Thankfully, Party by Numbers is here to help you gather gracefully—with minimal thought or effort. If you’re looking to host a minimum of 8 people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is allowing cruise ships to resume operations this summer, but Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio says that will be unlikely given the agency’s tough requirements. “I seriously doubt we will be able to stand up a vessel out of a U.S. port in July. August is
The Government has announced the return of quarantine-free holidays abroad from May 17 under a “traffic light system” which dictates different restrictions for different destinations. The Telegraph’s Head of Travel Claire Irvin has answered some of our reader’s questions about the new travelling rules. Under this system, travellers will be able to visit countries under
(CNN) — It’s not been an easy year running a travel news desk. Openings, closings, ever-changing guidance — there’s been a lot for CNN Travel to monitor. What it has made us, however, is Covid travel experts. Now that the world is starting to open back up, we’ll be sharing our knowledge with you through
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Forget roses or candy. What your mother may really, really wants is whiskey. Good whiskey. Fun whiskey. Interesting whiskey. Here’s a roundup of some whiskeys that will make your mama happy. Shibui 10-year-old pure malt whisky is an award-winning whisky for moms, who deserve awards. Shibui Shibui Japanese 10-year-old Pure Malt Whisky ($139.99) Shibui is a rather
(CNN) — Raffaele Esposito, the 19th century Neapolitan credited with inventing Italy’s most famous type of pizza, may be turning in his grave: Rome has a new vending machine which slides out freshly cooked pizzas in just three minutes. Buyers using the flaming red “Mr. Go Pizza” machine can choose from four different kinds of
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic. Queen of tarts, trams and tiles Lisbon is having a moment. It is the place on everyone’s lips and its breezy sea views, glossy tiled facades and
(CNN) — My travel bucket list before the pandemic: hike to Everest Base Camp, cruise to Antarctica, try to visit every prefecture in Japan. My travel bucket list after the pandemic: go to my hometown and spend time with my parents. I know I’m not the only one. While nostalgia has always played a significant
When Angelica O’Reilly, winemaker at Distaff Wine Co. and NOMEN first came to the Willamette Valley in 1990, she was impressed with the camaraderie that she discovered there. She remembers the days when most of the wineries were in what she calls an “entrepreneur stage,” a clutch of around 70 establishments compared to the approximately
The European Union released a plan on Monday to ease restrictions on non-essential travel, such as tourism. The Commission is proposing that Member States ease the current restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU to take into account the progress of vaccination campaigns and developments in the epidemiological situation worldwide. The Commission proposes to allow entry to
Tycoons and Bollywood stars may be among the most high profile residents fleeing India’s shores on private jets as the coronavirus crisis escalates — but they are by no means the only ones, according to private jet charter company JetSetGo. The situation in India has become so dire that even upper-middle class families are pooling