A Top Ten Holiday Gifts for Frequent Travelers: A Tale of Three Flavours and Four Kinds (including an excerpt from the New Traveller’s Guide)
We’ve pulled together some of the best holiday gifts for frequent travelers, from cameras and headphones to skin care, pillowcases, personalized gifts and beyond. There is a gift for your favorite wanderer on this list, whether it is a frequent flyer, road trip warrior, or budget backpacker.
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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 of new and improved business class suites and high-altitude, business-class fans are on the rise.
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
First class has new high-wall supersuites which are reaching right up to the ceiling of some of the latest wide-body jets.
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
21 Must-see if You’re Going to Make the Most of Your Europy Vacations: The Case Of Kudadoo Maldives Private Island Resort
There are plenty of unexplored places on the globe and we’ve put together a list of 21 places that you should definitely visit.
If you’re looking to make your European adventure more permanent, Portugal has introduced a new temporary-stay visa geared toward remote workers, adding to several other options that make moving to the country possible.
It’s not surprising that it’s become one of the most popular destinations for a brand-new start because of the 1,100 miles of sunny coastline and delicious pastéis de nata and Port wine.
We’re talking the whole nine yards — tropical island escape, French château, tented safari. For an unforgettable vacation, it’s essential to buy all the bells-and-whistles.
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. They built a sustainable resort on the planet’s most low-lying country.
A napkin to mop your brow would be a welcome accessory with those dishes, but when it comes to Hong Kong’s famous TPK-style roasted pigeon, the meal is brought to your table along with a pair of plastic gloves. Here’s why
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-double-beds-spicy-foods-underrated-europe/index.html
Why should you visit the Lone Star State? Why kolaches should be an essential part of a visit to the U.S. border
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.
A coffee enthusiast experimenting with deep-frying coffee beans. Sounds terrible? Well, watch the video to hear his verdict
Sniff the air. Can you smell that gingerbread drifting on the breeze? Christmas is just a couple of weeks away, and you can almost hear sleigh bells and laughter.
CNN Underscored has put together a handy guide breaking down the rules for carry- on bags at airports, as well as sharing some of the facts about how to navigate them.
It’s important to be careful when returning, as a forgotten rogue sandwich can lead to fines of thousands of dollars. The US border food rules are listed here.
Love, Friendship, and Mistakes: A Dog and a Dog at the Lasinia Airport in Naples, Italy, and the Last Boeing 747
In travel news: A court ruling on the seat recline question, the last Boeing 747 rolls off the assembly line and the TSA finds a live dog and an array of weaponry in passengers’ luggage.
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 Sofia’s makeup, found her bags, and now the two are friends
And after a flight was canceled between Orlando, Florida, and Knoxville, Tennessee, 13 stranded strangers went on an impromptu road trip together. Here’s what happened
It has been half a century since NASA astronauts took the photo known as the “Blue Marble,” which changed the way we view earth and the universe. And it was just last month that the population on our planet hit eight billion for the first time.
There is a lot of things getting crowded. 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. Critics of Taiwan say its traffic is a danger to visitors because it was lifted entry restrictions two months ago.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-airport-love-friendship-tsa-cat-dog/index.html
Traveling Through the Looking-Glass: A Cover of the Titanic and a Story of a Cat And A Mouse in Presicce
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.
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
At New York’s LaGuardia Airport, a passenger was ready for all the fights, and the TSA took nunchucks, saw blades, a switchblade and a folding knife from his carry-on bag.
Finally, a dog was accidentally sent through the X-ray machine at an airport in Wisconsin, just weeks after a live cat was found trapped inside a suitcase at New York’s JFK Airport. The cat was treated to a Thanksgiving spread after being hit by a car.
The picturesque Italian town of Presicce, in the sunny southern region of Puglia, is offering to pay people up to $30,000 if they buy a cheap house in its older district.
The CNN Underscored product reviews and recommendations guide has picked out 29 fabulous holiday gifts, ranging in price from under $100 to well over $200, that are perfect for travelers.
This week in our travel roundup: New footage of the Titanic revealed for the first time, the medieval treasure trove found under the streets of Amsterdam and the Air New Zealand flight that went on a 16-hour round trip from Auckland to Auckland.
The first video of the wreck of the Titanic has been released for the first time. The 80-minute movie, unveiled to coincide with the 25th anniversary of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie about the disaster, was captured two miles (3.2 kilometers) below the ocean’s surface and shows the ship’s famous bow section, deck and equipment as well as images of the interior.
A photo of a river dolphin popping its beak over the water at dusk was the winning image in the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.
Underground Discoveries: Recent FAA and FAA Safety Investigations of Transportation Accidents and a Near-Miss at US Airports
From ocean depths to sunken tunnels: Amsterdam’s Rokin station contains an impressive, underground archaeological museum showcasing the subterranean discoveries made during the 15-year construction of the city’s North-South line. The train tunnels revealed a medieval treasure trove.
The statue of a Roman emperor dressed as Hercules was found by sewer repair workers in Italy. See video of the big lad here.
A string of recent incidents, including technical meltdowns, are prompting the FAA to conduct a safety review.
News emerged this week that a United Airlines Boeing 777 made a scary plunge toward the ocean shortly after takeoff in Hawaii in December. The incident will be investigated by the National Transport Safety Board.
Federal safety investigators are also investigating a runway near-miss at Honolulu’s airport on January 23, the third runway close call at US airports in less than a month, which also includes a near-collision at John F. Kennedy International Airport on January 13.
JFK was the scene of more disruption on February 16, when the international terminal was forced to close because of a power outage. Passengers on a New York-bound flight from New Zealand spent more than 16 hours in flight and ended up right back in Auckland, after their flight was turned back from JFK.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-subterranean-discoveries/index.html
A guide to Europe’s most under appreciated scenic railways and the best ski resorts for eco-conscious skiers in France, Canada, and the United States
The hotel next to one of Spain’s oldest ski resorts was opened by an old train station with a wartime past. Canfranc Station is a place to take a look at.
A new resort designed by Bill Bensley in Thailand celebrates the country’s railway history. The InterContinental Khao Yai is made up of more than 65 suites and villas, including a series of upcycled Thai train carriages.
Our guide to Europe’s most under appreciated scenic railways could be of help if you’re planning to do your next vacation by rail. Rick Turner and Adam Longbottom traveled from Europe to Brazil without ever taking a flight.
The climate crisis is hitting winter leisure activities hard. The world’s largest outdoor ice rink is facing the possibility of a season fully closed because there’s not enough ice, and some ski resorts have also found their season narrowing.
The resorts are trying to reduce their environmental impact in a number of ways. You can find the best resorts for eco-conscious skiers in France, Canada, and the United States.
To help you get the best ski gear, our partners at CNN underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide, have put together a guide to everything you will need.
Booking long-haul flights from Australia to New Zealand with Airbus A350s: How smart are you should be when booking flights go up?
It is more important than ever to get smart about your booking strategy with airfares going up by 50% or more. An expert at travel site Hopper tells CNN you should start tracking your May, June and July vacations now. An expert from Going said there is a ‘goldilocks window’ for booking.
If you want to stand a chance of getting the best deals, get your laptop and credit card out on a Sunday. Skyscanner launched their Savings Generator this month and you can refine your search further with it. Plug in your departure city, your destination and when you’d like to travel, and it’ll help you pinpoint the best time to book and the cheapest time to travel.
If you are going to launch a 19-hour flight from Australia to London, you would best make sure you are giving your customers a good experience and not making them out to be rude.
Qantas has revealed the first and business class prototypes for the Airbus A350s that will be serving its new “Project Sunrise” routes that are slated to launch in 2025. It says the First Suite will feel like a mini boutique hotel.
That follows the unveiling last month of Air France’s swanky new long-haul business cabin, complete with sliding doors and redesigned seats. It debuted on a Boeing 777-300ER flying Paris-New York and the first destinations it will serve are New York, Rio de Janeiro and Dakar, Senegal.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-booking-strategy-business-first-class-cabins/index.html
A tandem bicycle ride with a ferry port driver to make Dubai the most connected city on earth by foot or bike: Giulia Manca meets Laura and Stevie
Back in 2011, Giulia Manca went to a former Italian prison island in search of a relaxing break. She is the only woman on an island populated by convicted criminals, and she loves life there.
The most notorious prison in Mexico started a new chapter as a Pacific Ocean escape in December. The former colony on the island now houses a tourism center, cafe, villas and restaurants for guests to stay before hitting the beaches.
If URB gets its way, it will be a 93-kilometer cycling superhighway looping around the city. The greenery-filled corridor “aims to make Dubai the most connected city on Earth by foot or bike.”
If the Middle Eastern hub can earn a future spot on our list, it will join North America, Sweden and Asia Pacific as places to see by bike.
Laura and Stevie are a British couple who last year became the fastest cyclists to circle the world on a tandem bicycle.
Barbara and Anthony met at a Greek ferry port. He was a student at an American college who received a third class ticket and she was a flight attendant for Air France who traveled in second class.
Like Jack and Rose in “Titanic,” the boat’s class divisions didn’t stand in the way of love. Here’s how Anthony jumped the barriers to the meet the woman who’d be his bride.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-booking-strategy-business-first-class-cabins/index.html
A Guide to the Best Budget Earbuds: The Case of a Disrupted Airline Passenger in Washington, D.C.
If you’re someone whose most cherished travel companion is a playlist or podcast, but also doesn’t like to break the bank on something that could end up on the floor of a foreign city’s metro system, take a look at this guide to best budget earbuds. It’s been put together by our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN.
We apologize to say unruliness is back after a brief hiatus. A disruptive passenger forced an American Airlines flight to be diverted to a North Carolina airport. The woman was arrested but the charge was thrown out.