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(CNN) — On the shortest day of the year, 5,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice Sunday. Stonehenge is the UK’s most famous site for solstice celebrations. On the winter solstice, visitors have the rare opportunity to enter the towering, mysterious stone circle for a sunrise ceremony run by local pagan and

(CNN) — It’s an Arctic destination that, when snow transforms it into a winter wonderland, attracts visitors from all over the world with its beautiful scenery, ski resorts and — particularly in December — Christmas magic. Because as well as being the capital of Lapland, Finland, Rovaniemi is also the official home of Santa Claus.

(CNN) — In May 2018, Abu Dhabi opened a suspension bridge allowing travelers to drive or cycle over the sea. On one side was Abu Dhabi’s mainland — home of its famous mosque and Louvre museum. At the other? Al Hudayriat Island, an island that offers 600 meters (1,970 feet) of quiet beach. Al Hudayriat

(CNN) — For six months now, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere — but that’s about to reverse itself. Winter solstice, the shortest day of 2019, will be Saturday, December 21. Or it will be Sunday, December 22. Which day is it for you? It all

(CNN) — As we head into the eight nights of Hanukkah, the 12 days of Christmas and the seven days of Kwaanza, it’s time to remember a few simple rules. Blades or bludgeons or brass knuckles have no place in your carry-on bags. Nor do fireworks and flammable liquids. And please, please, please remove any

(CNN) — Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet. Don’t worry — this potentially ear-splitting scenario isn’t a reality yet. At least

(CNN) — A cathedral in flames is a heart-stopping sight. A son following in his mother’s footsteps is a heartwarming one. Places evoke all kinds of emotions as they experience growth, improvement, renewal and sometimes devastating setbacks. Tenacity stands out as a defining characteristic for many of the places that spoke to us this year

(CNN) — The Transportation Security Administration estimates 42 million passengers will go through security checkpoints across the country this holiday season — and that means you need to plan ahead. That volume increase could slow down the security process, and the release said travelers should allow extra time and stay as organized as possible to

(CNN) — There is a great disturbance in the force: We have reached the conclusion of the 9-episode “Star Wars” movie franchise. While the film series is over, fans can find succor in ogling Baby Yoda memes or visiting Star Wars Land. But the more adventurous, most-ardent lovers of “Star Wars” should consider a journey

(CNN) — Earlier this year, the world’s longest passenger cruise set out from London — a 245-day luxury journey by Viking Cruises taking in six continents, 51 countries and 111 ports. But what about those who want to see multiple destinations on one epic global adventure, but lack the time or the disposition for a

(CNN) — From vibrant, culture-laden cities to peaceful areas of outstanding natural beauty, the UK is an incredibly diverse destination for travelers. Here’s our pick of 25 of the best places to visit in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: Isles of Scilly The Isles of Scilly have arguably the UK’s best sunsets. Shutterstock Situated

(CNN) — Will it be cioppino, chop suey or a simply steamed Dungeness crab with butter, lemon and a hunk of sourdough bread? With so many tempting specialties to choose from — many reflecting diverse immigrant communities — it’s hard to decide where a culinary journey through San Francisco should begin and what exactly it

(CNN) — Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island’s duopoly aviation market. And even before the carrier, dubbed Taiwan’s first luxury boutique airline, set its first aircraft into the air, it’s been creating a stir. Eleven minutes after

(CNN) — It’s been 30 years since the world’s first hotel made of snow and ice launched, and the team behind Sweden’s ICEHOTEL have gone all out to mark the occasion. A frosty theater production, an ice-carved observation deck and a frozen feline lair are among the new designs on display as the iconic hotel

Passengers on Perth-bound flight 575 evacuated the plane via slides. In a statement to CNN affiliate 7news, Qantas said a hydraulic fluid leak was the likely cause of the incident. “The captain elected to return to Sydney and the aircraft landed safely shortly afterwards. No emergency was declared,” said the statement. “Once the aircraft was

The Chicago-bound flight landed safely in New Mexico early Monday and United arranged for a different plane to get customers to their destination, the company said in a statement to CNN. One of the passengers, Thomas Chorny, recorded a video of the incident while sitting in seat 34F with a view of the right wing.

(CNN) — Two thousand years ago, this ship was crossing the Mediterranean Sea full of its cargo of amphorae — large terracotta pots which were used in the Roman Empire for transporting wine and olive oil. For some reason, it never made it to its destination. But having languished at the bottom of the sea

(CNN) — In the depths of midwinter in the northern hemisphere, minds can drift to sunlit beaches in faraway lands. For connoisseurs of cruise ships, the obvious choices are the palm-lined shores of Florida and the Caribbean, which account for the most popular cruise ports in the world. But more than 7,000 miles east of

The 16-year-old — who was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year this week and challenged delegates at the UN’s COP25 summit for their inaction on the climate crisis — was on her way home to Sweden when she shared a photo of her sitting aboard a Deutsche Bahn train, surrounded by bags. “Traveling on

The idea is that non-ticketed visitors will use the program to surprise arriving loved ones, enjoy extra time with friends and family and, of course, spend money at the airport’s stores and restaurants. The Port of Seattle is set to officially announce the SEA Visitor Pass program in a Monday news conference, Sea-Tac Airport spokesman