21 Underrated Destinations in the World: Where to Eat, Where to Drink, and Where to Stay for the Next-Generation Adventures
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This week in travel: Europe’s most underrated destinations, the world’s spiciest foods and the airlines introducing double beds and high walls in business and first class.
American Airlines is dropping first-class seats on international flights in favor ofnew-and-improved business class suites, and high-altitude, business-class fanciness is also on the rise elsewhere.
In fact, some airlines almost seem to be encouraging their elite travelers to get down to business, with the introduction of snuggle-friendly double beds
New generation of high wall supersuites are reaching right up to the ceilings of some of the latest wide-body jets, offering unprecedented levels of privacy.
Turkish Airlines removed seats to make the plane more accessible to tall woman who took her very first flight in September.
There are unexplored pockets galore on the vast continent of Europe, and we’ve put together a roundup of 21 of the most underrated places to whet your appetite.
Portugal offers a range of visas that make it relatively easy for Americans and other non-European Union citizens to move there — in fact, even Madonna has lived in Lisbon.
It’s not unexpected that it’s become one of the hottest destinations for a brand-new start because of its 1,100 mile coastline and delicious pastéis de nata and Port wine.
We’re talking the whole nine yards — tropical island escape, French château, tented safari. All the bells-and-whistles with an eye-watering price tag for a completely unforgettable vacation.
At the Kudadoo Maldives Private Island Resort, they’re thinking about the future of our day to day existence, even though they’re popular choices for this kind of once-in-a-lifetime trip. They built a sustainable resort in the most low-lying country.
Why a pigeon should bring plastic gloves. Why roasted kolaches and coffee need not be for a visitor of the Lone Star State
A napkin to mop your brow is a good accessory, but when it comes to the renowned TPK-style roasted pigeon from Hong Kong, you have to bring a pair of plastic gloves with you. Here’s why.
The Czech pastry is one of the most popular desserts in Texas. Watch here to learn why kolaches should be an essential part of any visit to the Lone Star State.
And finishing off with coffee: a caffeine connoisseur has experimented with deep-frying coffee beans. Sounds terrible? Well, watch the video to hear his verdict
Sniff the air. Can you smell gingerbread on the breeze? Christmas is so close you can almost hear the sweet tinkle of sleigh bells and Mariah Carey’s laughter.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-double-beds-spicy-foods-underrated-europe/index.html
CNN Underscored: Breaking down TSA carry-on bag rules and sharing some of their favorite food options – the case of Europe and the US
While most of us are aware weapon-stuffed poultry is a big airport no-no, our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have put together this handy guide breaking down TSA’s carry-on bag rules — as well as sharing some of their favorite luggage options.
Be careful on your way back, too: Even a forgotten rogue sandwich can lead to fines of thousands of dollars. You need to be aware of the US border food rules.
It’s no surprise that travel-related searches picked up big time in 2022, as more destinations re-opened and dropped Covid-related regulations like mandatory testing.
Europe, which had a summer travel season this year, had four of the top 10 destinations searched for by US-based Google Flights users.
A representative from Google explains that “‘trending’ queries are the searches that had a high spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2022 as compared to 2021.”
It’s possible that Lisbon is a nice place to go on vacation because of that, but it’s also possible that some of the searches were for one-way tickets.
Europe was much slower to reopen than Asia. As a result, the Asia-Pacific region is set to lose its title as the world’s largest travel region this year.
That could explain why Ho Chi Minh City placed high on Google Flights’ trending list. Vietnam reopened to tourism in early 2022, while other countries like Japan and China remained closed.
Both of India’s big hubs, New Delhi and Mumbai, have been listed on the US version of the flight search engine. The borders of India and the US have reopened, and US passport holders can apply for visas online.
Travel News: How to Book 2023 Vacations Now if You’re Going to Asia with the Points Guy (Review via CNN Travel)
Earlier this year, Pearson was named the worst airport in the world for flight delays and cancellations during the peak summer season.
While 2022 was the year we really started traveling again, 2023 is the year a lot of people will be planning their big bucket-list getaways. Clint Henderson of The Points Guy explains in the video why it’s a good idea to book flights now.
CNN Travel’s list of the best places to visit in 2023) might help you plan your trip. There are three places that are on our hit list for the next 12 months.
Asia, as the last region to open up after Covid, will be top of many travelers’ minds. If you’ve already written about the biggest blockbuster wonders in the world, like the Taj Mahal and the Angkor Wat, you should check out our guide to Asia’s most overlooked places.
Her tracking device revealed that her bag had been used to go to Mcdonald’s and to local malls after she lost her luggage. She traced it to a residential address.
Szybala’s bag went AWOL after she had a layover in a Southwest hub during the airline’s recent meltdown. Two weeks after the Southwest fiasco, there were still passengers waiting to be reunited with their luggage, CNN reported Thursday.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-book-2023-vacations-now/index.html
The Secret Life Behind San Domenico Palace, a Los Alamos Hotel in the Appalachian Trail, and a New Year’s Vacation in South Carolina
Thousands were also stranded in Manila at the Philippines’ largest airport after a power outage on New Year’s Day. While there’s no way of guaranteeing a trip will go smoothly, some operators have better records than others. A lot of the airlines and airports of 2012 are based in the US.
A luxury hotel in a dramatic setting is the perfect venue for romantic assignations or clandestine adventures, as fans of the hit Netflix show “The White Lotus” already know. Here’s the true story behind Sicily’s San Domenico Palace, the five-star resort that’s as much a star of the show as its A-list cast.
Other legendary hotels with scandalous stories to tell include the New York bohemian hangout Hotel Chelsea, the Ritz Paris — where Coco Chanel got cozy with Nazis — and England’s Cliveden House, where an affair began that brought down a government. Take a look at the hotels that are in front of history.
A passenger in New York’s JFK Airport was stuck when he tried to smuggle gun parts into the country through peanut butter jars. The X-ray unit alarm was set off by his checked bag.
It’s the worst year for unruly airline passenger behavior on record, because a woman was sentenced for interfering with the crew on an American Airlines flight in 2021.
We wouldn’t endorse chatting to strangers in the woods, but it worked out for Sarah and her husband, who met on a secluded stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Here’s their story.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-book-2023-vacations-now/index.html
The 19 Warmest and Most Comfortable People in the World: A Tale of 19 Hygge Vibrations from CNN Underscored
You can take the hygge vibes on the road with you if you have the right travel blanket. 19 of the warmest and most comfortable people in the world were put together by our partners at CNN Underscored.