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Many settlements were built in areas that were on dry land at the end of the Ice Age, when sea levels were lower, but were submerged as the sea rose, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE. The Australian coast extended 100 miles farther out to sea than it does now,

(CNN) — In downtown Buffalo, New York, crossing the border into Ontario, Canada, used to be as easy as driving one mile across the Peace Bridge over the Niagara River. But that’s now a forbidden route. In the coronavirus era, New York residents and out-of-state road trippers aren’t allowed to cross the border for leisure

London (CNN) — The British government says it will announce travel agreements with countries such as France, Greece and Spain next week as it reviews its policy of imposing a 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Britain. The UK decided to slam its border shut as it emerged from one of the continent’s worst coronavirus

(CNN) — With the tourism industry gradually reopening around the world, Fiji has made an unusual appeal to billionaires looking for a retreat during the pandemic. The South Pacific country, which is made up of some 300 islands, relies heavily on tourism, which typically accounts for 40% of its gross national product (GDP). After telling

The pols cite Wayne’s professed support of white supremacy in a 1971 Playboy interview, in which he espoused derogatory views of African Americans, Native Americans and movies with gay characters. The article went viral in February 2019, but amid calls to take down tributes to Confederate soldiers and others who promoted hateful views, it has

Just a few weeks ago, I was toying with the idea of renting an RV and taking a summer road trip. Today, I’m the proud owner of a 1990 Winnebago Warrior and more than 1,500 miles into a cross-country journey. Though the decision to buy an RV was admittedly a bit rash, I’m not the

(CNN) — After months of lonely isolation in my one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment, I finally decided to bite the bullet and fly to Northern California on Saturday — using the utmost precautions with a pre-assembled Covid-19 kit: mask, gloves, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes and a straw. Three days before my Saturday morning Delta flight from New

(CNN) — When she arrived back home after weeks stranded at sea on board the Pacific Princess cruise ship, passenger CJ Hayden, a San Francisco-based author and business coach, submitted a refund request right away. By her reckoning, she and partner Dave Herninko were owed around $37,500. “They weren’t going to charge us for the

(CNN) — If the past few months have left you in need of a getaway, this could be just the ticket. A replica Wild West town deep in rural New Zealand has been put on the market — and if you have $7.5 million to spare, it’s yours. Mellonsfolly Ranch was built with meticulous attention

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(CNN) — During the communist era, travel options were limited in Hungary and Central Europe, which meant Lake Balaton became the region’s most popular vacation destination. Now, with the world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, this large lake in western Hungary has once again become a popular holiday spot for people from all over Europe.

(CNN) — The southern white rhino has been to the brink of extinction and back, but even as it continues to be under threat from poachers, it’s survival is largely thanks to the conservation work of one park. Today, most of these rhinos can trace their ancestry back to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park (HiP) in

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fabio camandona via Getty ImagesThere are many questions surrounding flight refunds, vacation cancellations and other booking matters as COVID-19 continues to spread. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the travel industry in unprecedented ways. With spring vacations canceled long ago and summer options looking grim, many travelers are wondering what they should do about trips they

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the annual pilgrimage would be restricted to a very limited numbers of pilgrims of all nationalities who are already residing in the country, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. A statement from the ministry said that as Covid-19 cases continue to grow globally, and because of the

(CNN) — To say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the hotel industry is something of an understatement. Countless big names were forced to close due to safety concerns and plummeting occupancy rates, with many yet to resume business again. However, some chose to open their doors to doctors, nurses and other

(CNN) — There are 700 islands in the Bahamas, 2,000 beaches, 32 national parks — and one underwater art installation. Started in 2014, BREEF (Bahamas Reef Environmental Education Foundation) commissioned three artists to create sculptures that could live beneath the waves. “Ocean Atlas,” is largest sculpture created by renowned British artist and climate activist, Jason

Felix Cesare via Getty ImagesSocial distancing is key everywhere, including at the beach. Summer has officially begun, bringing sunshine, seasonal cuisine and a hankering to get to the beach. Perhaps this year more than ever, people are craving some time by the water. After being cooped up inside for months due to COVID-19 lockdowns, many

(CNN) — The abandoned bus on the Stampede Trail in Alaska — made famous by the book and film “Into the Wild” — has made its first journey in decades. This time by air. An Alaska Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter airlifted the bus, also known as the Fairbanks Bus 142 and the “Magic

(CNN) — There’s a reason Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flew to Santorini earlier this month when he wanted to announce the reopening of his country to tourism. When the evening sun begins to dip behind the rim of the extinct volcano of which the island forms part, it is one of the most romantic