Travel

(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