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Beijing (CNN) — As Beijing’s new, multibillion-dollar airport opened with great fanfare last Wednesday, a piece of China’s history quietly closed its doors on the other side of the city. The country’s very first airport, Nanyuan Airport, shut its doors for good on September 25, the same date that Beijing’s new $11.5 billion Daxing Airport

(CNN) — Finally, the day we’ve all been waiting for: National Coffee Day (known to plebs as September 29th). It’s a day for caffeine addicts, workaholics, and Pumpkin Spice Latte enthusiasts to hit the streets in celebration of the only thing that gets them up in the mornings. So what’s the real deal with coffee?

(CNN) — Napoleon is said to have claimed that an army marches on its stomach. And while comparing a modern cruise ship to a unit of the Grande Armée might be a bit of a stretch, both face the same basic problem: how to keep several thousand people constantly supplied as they move from one

(CNN) — It’s got year-round sunshine. It’s got incredible beaches. It’s got ancient historical sites. It’s got theme parks. It’s got luxury hotels. It’s got adventure. It’s got relaxation. So why isn’t this destination a hotspot for tourists? Because it’s Saudi Arabia, and until now, unless they were making a religious pilgrimage to Mecca or

(CNN) — Think you’ve budgeted for everything on your European vacation? You could be in for an unpleasant surprise when you check out of your hotel. City taxes across are commonplace across the continent and, according to new research, can add hundreds of dollars to hotel guests’ bills, according to new research. The European Tourism

(CNN) — Every traveler has their pet peeves, but crying babies are almost guaranteed to grate. Now Japan Airlines has revealed a new tool that lets you dodge infants when you book your seat. “Passengers traveling with children between 8 days and 2 years old who select their seats on the JAL website will have

(CNN) — Saudi Arabia has long been seen as off-limits for international tourists. But now the country is opening up fully to international visitors for the first time. Details of the new visa scheme will be announced Friday at an event in Ad-Diriyah, on the outskirts of Riyadh. Ad-Diriyah is home to the At-Turaif district,

(CNN) — Some travel the globe in search of historic locales, to eat and drink the local cuisine, or to kick back on a beautiful beach. Others are motivated by shopping for stylish goods. Whether you’re looking for the most exclusive designer duds, bargain opportunities, vintage retailers or market stalls, these are some of the

(CNN) — It already has one of the highest tourist taxes in Europe. And from next year, Amsterdam will be requesting even more money from its visitors, potentially making it the highest on the continent. The Dutch capital will be adding a levy of €3 per person — about US$3 — per night for travelers

(CNN) — If you’re looking for the most extreme setting for your next career development step, this job might be just what you need. The government of New Zealand is looking for a crew to lead the redevelopment of its research headquarters in Antarctica. Built in the 1980s, the country’s Scott Base consists of 12

Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — Six thousand years before Christ turned water into wine, the ancestors of modern-day Georgia were turning grapes into it. It’s thanks to

(CNN) — Efforts to rescue people stranded by the collapse of UK travel company Thomas Cook are set to continue into next month, as holidaymakers reported being locked in hotels and flight crews struggled to get home. In Cuba, vacationers and crew members were reportedly prevented from leaving their accommodation, with airline professionals tweeting that

(CNN) — Flight times from London to Sydney could be 80% shorter by the 2030s, should a hypersonic rocket engine being developed in the UK get off the ground. The UK Space Agency announced Tuesday at the UK Space Conference 2019 that it would be working more closely with the Australian Space Agency in an

(CNN) — Italian authorities have closed roads and ordered the evacuation of huts on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, following warnings that part of a glacier could collapse at any moment. A staggering 250,000 cubic meters (8.8 million cubic feet) of ice could break away from the Planpincieux glacier on the Grandes Jorasses mountain

(CNN) — Ever wanted to see what more than $4,000,000,000 looks like when it’s floating on the water? The glitzy European principality of Monaco is about to make that happen. It’s not dumping actual dollar bills into the sea, but is instead assembling $4.29 billion dollars worth of ocean-going real estate in one of the

The continent is called Greater Adria. It’s the size of Greenland and it broke off from North Africa, only to be buried under Southern Europe about 140 million years ago. And chances are, you’ve been there without even knowing it. “Forget Atlantis,” said Douwe van Hinsbergen, study author and professor of global tectonics and paleogeography

(CNN) — It was Friday, sunny, and at the end of summer — all the perfect components for a day at Disneyland. The theme park should have been packed. Instead, a recent visit to Hong Kong’s very own “Magic Kingdom” saw empty lines and sparsely populated streets, a far cry from its usual crammed crowds.

(CNN) — On any other day, they’d be crossing continents and pulling up at gates in all corners of the world. But as of September 23, the 34 planes dressed in Thomas Cook livery were grounded at UK airports because of the travel company’s abrupt demise. The planes have been “stored” in aviation terminology. That

Early on Monday morning, 16 dairy cows walked into the parking lot of New Glarus Brewing Company in New Glarus, Wisconsin. The bovine beer run was caught on tape. The real Wisconsin cows had the right idea to shop local — Spotted Cow is a farmhouse ale that can only be purchased in the state

(CNN) — The last scheduled Thomas Cook flight to land shortly after company’s collapse saw flight crew in tears, according to passengers on board, as travelers around the world scrambled to reschedule hotels and flights. Wendy Willis, 57, told CNN the atmosphere on the flight from Orlando, Florida, to Manchester, England, was very somber before