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(CNN) — China has just hurtled past another milestone in its vast high-speed railway expansion plans. As the countdown to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics continues, the new 108-mile high-speed railway line connecting the capital with Olympic host city Zhangjiakou has just entered service, cutting the travel time between the Continue Reading

(CNN) — Think your profanity-laced T-shirt would be fun to wear on your next cruise? Carnival Cruise Line says no. That means nothing worn during the cruise should “contain any message that may be considered offensive or contain nudity, profanity, sexual innuendo/suggestions. In addition, clothing/accessories should not promote negative ethnic Continue Reading

(CNN) — In the past year, television host Samantha Brown took a total of 45 flights. She zipped through 88 airports and checked into 32 hotels. But this bustle is not unusual. The third season premiers January 11 on PBS. Brown has been traveling on television for 20 years, hosting Continue Reading

(CNN) — When a restaurant, hotel, street, town or city becomes “Insta-famous,” it seems it’s only a matter of time before overtourism follows behind. The Alpine village of Hallstatt, nestled in Austria’s Salzkammergut mountains in the district of Gmunden, knows this only too well: a cascade of chocolate-box buildings surrounded Continue Reading

(CNN) — For years, cabin greetings such as “Good morning ladies and gentlemen” have been as much part of the flying experience as safety demonstrations and seat belt buckling instructions. But now, one European airline has advised its crew to make announcements more inclusive after a passenger complained. EasyJet, a Continue Reading

All year, CNN Travel’s editors work on stories spanning the globe, touching on everything from sustainability to overcrowding. Now, they’ve picked 20 places you should visit in 2020. Source link

(CNN) — Whether it’s for business or pleasure, today’s travelers are more discerning than ever about their hotel choices. Luckily, the newest batch of hotels and resorts have stepped up to the challenge. From underwater suites in the Great Barrier Reef to luxurious yet affordable hideaways in the heart of Continue Reading

(CNN) — American Airlines and British Airways have been rated among the worst airlines for long-haul flights, according to a survey of travelers by a consumer watchdog. The UK flag carrier was criticized for the “quality of its food and drink, the comfort of its seats and value for money Continue Reading

Chefs Andrew Zimmern, Hugh Acheson, Ashley Christensen and others weigh in on the under appreciated cities, like Denver and Louisville, that are dishing up great food. Source link

(CNN) — Like so many good stories, this one began with a memorable night out. Rino Dubokovic, a university student in Zagreb, was out enjoying drinks with his friends when they started swapping their funniest hangover stories. Suddenly, an idea dawned on him: “Some sort of collection where all these Continue Reading