(CNN) — Once thriving spots, these villages, towns and cities now stand abandoned. Their empty buildings, streets and even cars left for nature to reclaim over the years. Whether destroyed during war, evacuated for ammunition practice or cast aside after nearby precious metals and minerals turned out to be in short supply, here are some
Several words clearly never made it into Royal Caribbean International’s lexicon. Small is one, modest another. As the cruise line prepares to launch the world’s biggest ship, the superlatives are out in force. Bigger, bolder, unmatched. outstanding. But who can blame them given the vessel in question, Wonder of the Seas, is, well, wondrous, a
Topline With the Biden administration looking to fight consolidation in industries from meatpacking to shipping, a new report from the Treasury Department on Wednesday zeroed in on the $250 billion (annual) U.S. alcohol market, outlining a series of reforms to boost competition, combat “exclusionary behavior” by big companies and save consumers money. Key Facts The
Mention Bulgaria to seasoned skiers and snowboarders and the first thing that comes to mind is its cheap reputation. With pints of beer for £1.50 and lift pass prices under £200, its bargain basement fame seems justified – this year the resorts of Borovets and Bansko both, once again, topped the chart of the cheapest
Passengers wait in line at the Spirit Airlines check-in counter at Orlando International Airport. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines expanded aggressively over the last decade offering travelers no-frills service in exchange for ultra-low airfares. Their executives vow to keep it that way, even if the carriers complete their
Having a perfectly designed and well-stocked home bar often is high on many people’s wish lists. It allows one to host a lively cocktail party or a small intimate evening. But for many people, the idea of building one is daunting. There can be so many moving parts—every week seems to bring out the next
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From this Friday (February 11), international travel will get a little bit easier, with the UK dropping the requirement for fully vaccinated arrivals to take a day two lateral flow test, just in time for half term holidays. However, there are still plenty of travel rules to get your head around. Every destination has its
Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer, is taking vertical integration to a new level, by investing in vertical agriculture. Yes, the retailer, which already operates its own bank, is going into the farming business. It’s a big deal for them, or at least for vertical agriculture. Walmart, with 2.2 million employees, recently took a stake in
(CNN) — Somewhere beneath the pitch of England’s national stadium in Wembley, London, lie the foundations of what could have been the city’s tallest building. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Great Tower of London was poised to surpass it in height and reach almost 1,200 feet. Instead, it never went past the
Image: Yacht Style The Wally Hybrid Yacht (WHY) 200, according to Wally Managing Director and Ferretti Group CCO Stefano de Vivo, is the answer to the “power catamaran”. “Now you see why we say we created a new sector with the WHY200. If you don’t see the inside, you don’t understand the outside.” Described as
A skier performs a jump during a contest as part of the “DXB Snow Week” at the Ski Dubai indoor resort. KARIM SAHIB | AFP | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Skiing in the desert might sound absurd, but in the heart of one of Dubai’s busiest shopping destinations, Mall of the Emirates, this
Expert guide to Méribel Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports Party-loving French favourite There are plenty of reasons to love Méribel, not least for its pretty, chalet-style architecture, wooded surroundings and friendly, village atmosphere. But the prime reason, for keen snow-sport fans, is its central position within France’s huge Trois Vallées ski area. Founded
A wine writer and her mentor share a bottle of wine without drinking it My annual birthday tribute to someone who taught me more about wine than any textbook I’ve ever read. Many people meet their mentors in offices. I met mine over a glass—make that several—of Riesling. It wasn’t that Diane Teitelbaum and I were
Join Alex The Vagabond and Marko Ayling, The Vagabrothers as they explore Khiva, known as “the Museum City” in Uzbekistan’s Wild West. This city is like time traveling to the glory of the Silk Road and we leave no stone unturned on this epic adventure! SUBSCRIBE ► http://bit.ly/Vagabrothers SHOP OUR MERCH ► https://represent.com/store/vagabrothers — WHAT
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The International Olympic Committee makes a big deal out of the legacy it creates for a destination when awarding an Olympic Games – and the Winter Olympics are no different . Legacy counts. I competed in five Winter Olympic Games and have reported on five more for the BBC; Beijing 2022 makes it 11 in
(CNN) — Whenever high school senior Schereéya boarded an airplane, it was with a particular thought in mind: “What if I meet the person I’m going to marry on board?” Schereéya, who uses they/them pronouns, had always figured meeting a partner on a plane was inherently romantic and, as such, was always prepared for an
Chef Thomas Bellec is from Brittany, the coastal region in France known for its exquisite seafood. When he joined Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Big Island as Executive Chef in 2017, he launched one of the most innovative local food programs in Hawai’i, from farming his own oysters and shrimp to sourcing more than
The Chateau de Chambord, in the Loire Valley region of France. DEA / C. SAPPA | De Agostini | Getty Images France and Italy are home to some of the most storied castles, palaces and grand homes in the world, ranging from Loire Valley chateaux to Sicilian strongholds and French Riviera mansions. Many are available