(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
Valencia may not be the first European city to spring to mind when it comes to romance, but that is only because Spain’s third city is still remarkably under the radar as a city break destination. A lot of people have yet to discover its many charms, which range from Gothic palaces of golden stone
It’s not an overstatement when visitors describe Dubrovnik, the medieval walled city on the shores of the Adriatic, as a fairy tale destination. The ancient fortifications, which withheld invaders for hundreds of years, is most newly famous as King’s Landing on HBO’s recently-wrapped Game of Thrones. Dubrovnik rooftops — Photo courtesy of Kristin Amico Can’t
It takes a quick google search to uncover a pretty well-known fact in the whisky world; no one loves whisky more than the French. France drinks the most whisky per capita in the world, and French drinkers even drink more whisky than they do Champagne or Cognac. The French far outstrip the rest of the
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia will for the first time offer tourist visas to a range of nationalities as it pushes ahead with plans to make tourism a pillar of its economy. The announcement of the visa regime, scheduled for Friday and the details of which are forthcoming, comes just two weeks after terror attacks claimed
(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
While Italians traditionally love children, Florence isn’t a particularly family-friendly place, but these hotels will help you make the city fun for your offspring. For starters, most listed here have outside space to run around in which makes up for the lack of parks in the city centre. Many have bedrooms that are capacious enough
Legacy Cellars designed this sleek cellar for a client in Brentwood, Calif. Courtesy of Legacy Cellars Like many rooms in the house that need an occasional tweak, your wine storage is an area that should be renewed for a number of reasons: better access to your bottles, to accommodate a growing inventory or update with
(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
Now in its 11th year, The New York City Wine & Food Festival starts on October 10. Here’s what we’re hungry for. Food, music, wine, cocktails and celebrities – all plunked in the city that never sleeps. If that sounds too good to be true, you’re in luck. Beginning October 10, the city will host
Global and local travelers alike will be delighted with the recent launch of the Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), which opened its doors near the sprawling financial district of Dubai. Located within the Burj Daman building, dropping our car at the valet station, we are warmly greeted (by name!) from the friendly uniformed
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Lonely Planet’s travel experts have scoured the states to create the ultimate US travel wish list for 2016. Our top place for the year ahead? Philadelphia. Watch the clip to find out why. To see our other nine picks that made the list, check out: www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-us — Lonely Planet’s Best in the US is sponsored
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This is by far the best Goong Ob Woon Sen (กุ้งอบวุ้นเส้น) I’ve ever had. For more picture and information about this Bangkok street food stall, click here – http://www.eatingthaifood.com/2013/07/thai-seafood-somsak-pu-ob-bangkok/ Goong Ob Woon Sen (กุ้งอบวุ้นเส้น) is a popular Thai dish that includes just a few ingredients. If it’s cooked poorly, meaning the vermicelli noodles and the
Thiru Kumar serves up delicious Indian dosas to his loyal fans in Washington Square Park daily. Better known as the Dosa Man, Kumar has been selling inexpensive street eats since 2001. His food cart, NY Dosas, is listed in 42 countries’ guidebooks, and he has fan clubs in California and Japan. MORE NEW YORK EATS
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
If you’ve been handed an actual map to navigate brunch, chances are you’re in Dubai. Brunch is huge in the emirate, both physically and conceptually, and nowhere more so than in Dubai’s notoriously extravagant hotels. It’s become much more than a breakfast-lunch mash-up; it’s a true institution. It can take place day or night, but from the
Neon signs illuminate areas like Temple Street Market, Tung Choi Street in Mong Kok and Lockhart Road in Wan Chai — Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board Hong Kong is easy to love and hard to leave. There are countless ways to enjoy this hilly, verdant destination – whether you choose to embrace the
A logo of the sandwich restaurant chain, specializing in delivery Jimmy John’s hangs outside one of their shops in downtown Washington, DC (Photo credit MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images I’ve had the chance to see Jimmy John Liautaud speak a few times at various conferences throughout the years, and I’m always struck by his vociferous,
