A trek to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon grants amazing views without the crowds. And with Lake Powell’s water level reaching near record lows, paddling into Antelope Canyon with guides like Lake Powell Paddleboards will showcase higher walls, narrower canyons and more features previously hidden in the water.
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(CNN) — A number of stunning entries to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been released, including images of an Iberian lynx framed in a doorway, cheetahs swimming in a raging river and blood dripping from the muzzle of a lioness. There were a record number of entries to the 57th edition of
(CNN) — As Hurricane Ida barreled through LaPlace, Louisiana, on Sunday, a museum founder hunkered down in a 1790s plantation house to save irreplaceable historic artifacts. John McCusker, founder of the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House, along with Charlotte Jones, operations and programming manager of the museum, stayed at the plantation house that dates back
(CNN) — “We’re driving to Canada.” That was the first thing I said last month after reading that the Canadian government would open its border to nonessential travel for fully vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents on August 9, without requiring quarantine. “That sounds complicated,” my husband replied. He had a point: We have unvaccinated
It’s the second year in a row that the festival has been called off. Last year’s event was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We are absolutely heartbroken to announce that we must cancel Bonnaroo,” the festival wrote on its website Tuesday. “While this weekend’s weather looks outstanding, currently Centeroo is waterlogged in many areas,
(CNN) — The renovation of a historical monument in India’s Punjab state where British troops once killed hundreds of men, women and children has sparked furious debate and concerns over the “Disneyfication” of history. On April 13, 1919, British troops fired without warning on a peaceful protest of thousands of unarmed people in Jallianwala Bagh,
Taranto, Italy (CNN) — The Puglia region envelops the “heel” of the boot-shaped Italian peninsula. Laden with olive groves, surrounded by clear, sparkling water and speckled with charming, historic towns and villages, its rustic appeal has made it an increasingly popular destination for tourists. The region’s list of must-see attractions includes the UNESCO World Heritage
(CNN) — The European Union is expected to recommend on Monday that member states reinstate Covid-related travel restrictions and halt nonessential travel from the United States and five other countries, according to multiple reports. The EU would reestablish coronavirus travel restrictions such as quarantine and testing requirements for unvaccinated travelers from those countries, two diplomats
(CNN) — Since March 2020, would-be travelers have experienced more turbulence on the ground than in the air. As always, though, CNN Travel are your attendants on hand to guide you through the safety instructions and point our your nearest exits. 1. Bahamas, Sint Maarten and more have been added to US ‘do not travel’
(CNN) — Ciao ciao, Alitalia. Italy’s storied flag carrier has announced it will no longer issue tickets, triggering a countdown of just a few weeks until its familiar red and green livery vanishes from our skies for good. The nationally owned airline is to be replaced in October by ITA, a smaller company with a
(CNN) — The sandy shores of Sanya. The mountains of Yunnan. Giant panda sanctuaries in Sichuan. Wealthy Chinese travelers may not be able to travel internationally with ease these days, but they have no shortage of attractive travel destinations in their own backyard. And it seems the country is readying for yet another boom in
Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. Al Thakira, Qatar (CNN) — On the northeastern edge of the vast Qatari desert, rocky and beige flatlands give way to a large stretch
(CNN) — At a time when transportation infrastructure projects seem to be taking center stage in US public debate, a Boston-based start-up backed by some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent investors wants to turn the sea lanes along the country’s east and west coasts into high-speed transit corridors. LA to San Diego in 50 minutes?
(CNN) — It’s known for its ancient ruins, the seat of Catholicism and some of the world’s best pizza. Yes, in Rome, the art of pizza is up there with the art of constructing buildings that will last for 2,000 years, and guiding one of the world’s major religions. Compared to the original Neapolitan style,
(CNN) — If you thought you’d seen it all when it comes to innovative luxury superyacht designs, this new hybrid concept may just prove you wrong. Not only does the 65-meter SEE concept hold a unique exterior made up of huge walls of reflective glass, it also has five swimming pools, including a glass-bottom infinity
(CNN) — Federal authorities want passengers to know that thousands of violent outbursts on commercial flights are not only a problem for flight attendants, but they distract pilots from keeping the entire flight safe. In a Tuesday public service announcement video released first to CNN, the Federal Aviation Administration says, “You don’t want your pilots
(CNN) — On April 4, 1955, a massive crowd flocked to Taiwan’s Keelung Harbor. Firecrackers were lit. Champagne corks popped. Speeches were made. The celebratory atmosphere was a rare spectacle in Taiwan at the time. The island was in the midst of the first Taiwan Strait crisis against the Communists in mainland China, while the
(CNN) — Italy’s ongoing clearance sale of €1 houses has been ideal for people seeking to start a new life in some of the country’s far-flung corners. For those looking for something a bit closer to the action — nearer Rome, to be precise — it’s been slim pickings. Until now. This month, the bucolic
Editor’s Note — CNN Travel series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — One of the world’s highest capital cities, Bogotá is touted as “2,600 meters closer to the stars.” While that elevation (8,530 feet)