Unlocking the World: Double Beds, the World’s Spiciest Foods, and Other Underrated Places to Stay
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Europe’s most overlooked destinations, the world’s spiciest foods and the airlines introducing double beds and high walls are what this week in travel is about.
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.
Some airlines seem to encourage their elite travelers to get down to business with the introduction of double beds.
Meanwhilen first class, a 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 recently removed several seats to make the plane more accessible to the world’s tallest woman, who in September took her very first flight
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.
If you want to stay in Europe longer, Portugal has a new temporary-stay visa geared toward remote workers and other options that are easier to move to.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-double-beds-spicy-foods-underrated-europe/index.html
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island Resort: An Unusual Vacation in a Low-Lying Country (Is it Still Worthwhistle?
With 1,100 miles of sunny coastline to sample, not to mention the tasty pastéis de nata and Port wine, it’s not surprising it’s become one of the hottest destinations for a brand-new start
We are talking about a tropical island escape, a French chteau, and a tented safaris. All the bells-and-whistles with an eye-watering price tag for a completely unforgettable vacation.
The Maldives is one of the world’s most popular choices for this kind of once-in-a-lifetime trip, but at Kudadoo Maldives Private Island Resort they’re also thinking about the future of our day-to-day existence. Here’s how they built a sustainable resort in the planet’s most low-lying country.
A napkin to clean your brow would be a good accessory but when you order Hong Kong’s famous TPK-style roasted pigeon, the meal is brought along with a pair of plastic gloves. Here’s why
Moving on to dessert, a Czech pastry has become one of Texas’ most popular treats. Kolaches should be a part of every visit to the Lone Star State.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-double-beds-spicy-foods-underrated-europe/index.html
Christmas and New Year: How to avoid the real stuff. A brief guide to weapon-stuffed luggage at airports in the U.S.
Coffee has been tested with deep-frying coffee beans. Sounds terrible? Well, watch the video to hear his verdict
Sniff the air. You can smell that gingerbread on the breeze. Christmas is so close you can almost hear the sweet tinkle of sleigh bells and Mariah Carey’s laughter.
While most of us are aware weapon-stuffed poultry is a big airport CNN Underscored and their partners have put together a handy guide that breaks down the carry-on bag rules and shows the different luggage options.
You must be careful on your way back, because forgotten sandwiches can lead to fines of thousands of dollars. You need to be aware of the US border food rules.
A court ruling on the seat recline issue, the last Boeing 757 rolls off the assembly line, and the TSA finds a live dog and an array of weaponry in travelers’ luggage in travel news.
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Actor Hana Sofia Lopes’ luggage went missing en route to Montreal, where she was attending an important industry event. Airport worker Azalia Claudine becerril Angulo did the make up, and they are now friends with one another.
13 people went on an impromptu road trip after they were stranded by a canceled flight. Here’s what happened.
50 years ago, NASA astronauts took a photo of the “Blue Marble” which changed the way we view our place in the universe. And it was just last month that the population on our planet hit eight billion for the first time.
There are a lot of people in this picture. That’s especially the case now that travelers are back on the move again, and we’re seeing the return of the phenomenon known as “overtourism.”
In Italy, Naples has introduced a one-way system for pedestrians on one of its most popular streets. And in Taiwan, which lifted its entry restrictions two months ago, critics say its “living hell” traffic is a danger to visitors.
If you want to prepare yourself for which places might be buzzing with tourists in the coming year, Google has revealed its top trending flight searches of 2022.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-airport-love-friendship-tsa-cat-dog/index.html
Why it is OK to recline, or not to stably lick the screen? A case study of a cat in Los Alamos, Italy
Is it OK to recline your seat? Not if you smash the laptop screen of the person behind, a Chinese court has ruled, fining the offending train passenger $478
And at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, a passenger arrived fully ready for any on-board rumbles: TSA officials confiscated nunchucks, three saw blades, a switchblade and a folding knife from his carry-on bag.
A live cat was found trapped in a suitcase at New York’s JFK Airport, but just weeks later, a dog was accidentally sent through an X-ray machine at an airport in Wisconsin. As he recovered from his experience, the cat at least received a Thanksgiving spread.
People who buy a house in the older district of the town of Presicce in the Puglia region will be paid up to $30,000.
Our partners at CNN Underscored have gathered 29 fantastic holiday gifts for over $100 that are perfect for travelers or special people.