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The $350 million carbon fiber superyacht concept with its own port

Devising a superyacht concept that stands out from the rest is no easy feat nowadays, as designers continue to push against the boundaries, with more and more innovative vessel designs. http://dlvr.it/S4lhlV

The couple who met on the beach at Boracay

On spectacular White Beach, on the Filipino island of Boracay, Mae Edilyn Lumba Fortuna from Manila crossed paths with American traveler Jon Takagi. Here's what happened next. http://dlvr.it/S4l3ym

How many UNESCO World Heritage sites are there?

UNESCO World Heritage sites include cultural and natural locations that span more than 160 countries and territories. http://dlvr.it/S4gVsc

Delta variant travel restrictions: Tourists wonder where they can go -- and whether they should

The 2021 summer travel season started out full of hope and promise, but by the day, two words are threatening to dismantle it all. http://dlvr.it/S4fw1Z

The Cape Town Opera Company is hitting all the high notes

Hear the powerful voices of an award-winning ensemble tell universal stories, and follow along in South Africa as they build a new audience and educate the next generation about the fun side of this classic art form http://dlvr.it/S4cwZn

Seagull smacks into teen on an amusement park ride

A teenager got smacked by a seagull while on an amusement park ride. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the midair collision. http://dlvr.it/S4bvGl

See sandstorm engulf city in China

A sandstorm as high as 100 meters (328 feet) hit Dunhuang City in northwestern China on July 25. Local police imposed traffic controls on the city's expressway as visibility reduced to less than five meters. http://dlvr.it/S4YG59

China looks to outshine Japan at next year's winter Olympic games

These are not the Olympics of Japan's dreams. The Games were supposed to be a comeback after decades of economic stagnation and devastation from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. With geopolitical rival China hosting the Winter Olympics, Japan wants to avoid losing center stage. CNN's Selina Wang reports. http://dlvr.it/S4Xxck

Solving the mystery of a 140-year-old thrift store violin

Music lover Hans Öqvist bought a violin from a Swedish thrift store in the mid-1990s. Some 20 years later, he tracked down the descendants of the violin's original owner. http://dlvr.it/S4WjZR

Man escapes hotel quarantine by tying bed sheets together

Which countries are tightening their Covid corsets and which are letting it all hang loose? CNN Travel reveals all in our latest weekend round-up. http://dlvr.it/S4TMTW

Ready to vacation again? This TikTok travel guru has tips

Ben Kielesinski spent the pandemic transporting his followers out of lockdowns and into ice caves, lush forests and waterfalls. From where to go to how to pack, he shares his tips for ensuring your next vacation is the trip of a lifetime. http://dlvr.it/S4Sjw1

Tightrope walkers get a spectacular view as they set new record

A team of tightrope walkers set a world record on a highline across an Arctic valley in Sweden. http://dlvr.it/S4S87r

The 'carmageddon' engulfing Europe this summer

So, you're all set for a trip to Europe in this most uncertain of summers. You've booked your flight, navigated all the paperwork for your destination (and for getting home), and have prepared yourself for snafus along the way. Oh, and you're fully vaccinated. http://dlvr.it/S4LcmD

Hiking Spain's 'Coast of Death'

Spain's Camino dos Faros snakes atop soaring cliffs that drop sharply to the sea, traversing a portion of Atlantic shoreline known as the Coast of Death (Costa da Morte). Despite its sinister name, a trek here can deliver a powerful calm. http://dlvr.it/S4Fl8b

Australia races against time to avoid an 'in danger' rating at UNESCO vote

The Australian government and a United Nations body are facing off this week over whether the Great Barrier Reef is "in danger" of losing its "outstanding universal value." http://dlvr.it/S4FQvv

Indonesian Covid-positive man disguises himself as wife on Citilink flight in order to fly

An Indonesian man is reportedly facing arrest after disguising himself as his wife in order to board a flight. http://dlvr.it/S4D9Gg

Bill Clinton turned down tea with the Queen to 'be a tourist' and eat Indian food

Former US President Bill Clinton declined offers of tea with Queen Elizabeth and dinner at the British Prime Minister's official country house because he wanted to "be a tourist," go shopping and eat Indian food during his first official visit to the UK with Tony Blair as leader in 1997, according to formerly classified documents. http://dlvr.it/S49vsx

Yosemite park ranger shares heartbreaking plea to visitors to slow down after a bear cub was killed by a car

A ranger at Yosemite National Park is pleading to visitors to drive slow and stay alert after another bear was killed by a car. http://dlvr.it/S49Fg4

Air traffic controller's 'slip of the tongue' nearly causes plane crash

A "slip of the tongue" by an air traffic controller at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport saw two planes come within 300 feet of crashing into each other last July, according to a report released Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/S48gVr

Canada surpasses US vaccination rate as country prepares to reopen its borders

Canada notched a significant milestone this weekend, fully vaccinating about 50% of its population and surpassing the US vaccination rate for Covid-19. http://dlvr.it/S45jp5

Three women found out they had the same cheating boyfriend, so they went on a road trip

Bekah King, Abi Roberts, and Morgan Tabor discovered they all had the same cheating boyfriend. Rather than succumbing to their sadness the three young women said they dumped him, saved up money to purchase and renovate a school bus and are now on a road trip together. http://dlvr.it/S457h6

Is Antarctica a country? The future of the world's least understood continent

As long as humans have known of its existence, they have wanted to visit Antarctica. http://dlvr.it/S42ww6

What's the best pizza city in the USA? 'Modernist' authors have a surprise for you

It's not up to you after all, New York. And Chicago -- the wind has been taken out of your deep dish sails. http://dlvr.it/S42GZ0

Europe's finest al fresco dining spots for this summer

Few experiences herald the joys of summer living like eating and drinking outdoors, or dining al fresco as Italians call it, literally "in the open air." http://dlvr.it/S41jMT

5 reasons to love Qatar

From the shifting sands of the Inland Sea to the ancient ruins and wildlife preserves of the Zekreet Peninsula, these are some of the best things to experience in Qatar. http://dlvr.it/S3tKxW

Google Maps accused of offering 'potentially fatal' hiking routes

Hikers looking to summit Scotland's highest mountain and other peaks in the area are being sent up "potentially fatal" routes by Google Maps, the region's mountaineering organizations have warned. http://dlvr.it/S3s4Sk

Lufthansa switches to gender-neutral plane greetings

German airline group Lufthansa will greet fliers using gender-neutral language from now on. http://dlvr.it/S3q2x3

The American couple who met on vacation in North Korea

Ryan Carlson and Shauna Cheng met when they both booked onto an organized tour to North Korea in 2005 and bonded over a mutual love of travel. http://dlvr.it/S3p1DN

The secrets of France's most addictive food

Baker Christian Vabret is squeezing down gently on a baguette in order to make it "sing." http://dlvr.it/S3lKjK

Australian government halves arrival cap, leaving thousands stranded as air fares skyrocket

For much of the pandemic, Australia has been the envy of the world. http://dlvr.it/S3kzrV

The city that keeps changing America

It rose from the embers of the US Civil War and, as the hometown of activists like Martin Luther King Jr., has been pivotal in the fight for equality and justice. Today, Atlanta remains steeped in southern traditions, but at the forefront of progress. http://dlvr.it/S3kH2G

Tokyo hotel apologizes for 'Japanese only' elevator sign

A Tokyo hotel has apologized and removed signs reading "Japanese only" and "foreigners only" from elevators after the anti-Covid-19 precaution sparked outrage on social media ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics. http://dlvr.it/S3gcL5

I moved to a tiny Japanese fishing village to experience a disappearing way of life

"Have you seen Mr. Orange Farmer?" asked my neighbor, in Japanese. http://dlvr.it/S3fYL1

The cafe changing the lives of acid attack victims

Up until recently, many travelers visiting India's famed monument of love, the Taj Mahal, would also add a stop at the nearby Sheroes Hangout to their itinerary. http://dlvr.it/S3dxQc

See why this bar was named the most sustainable in Asia

From the cocktails to the furniture, Hong Kong bar Penicillin gets creative to reduce waste and minimize carbon emissions. http://dlvr.it/S3bY5x

$350M 'palace on rails' luxury train concept unveiled

French designer Thierry Gaugain plans to take the rail travel experience to a completely new level with his latest concept, a private luxury train made to measure for one lucky, and very wealthy, owner. http://dlvr.it/S3QsWK

World's deepest pool opens in Dubai, part of huge underwater city

Already home to the world's tallest skyscraper and the world's largest mall, Dubai has just opened another record-breaking attraction -- the deepest dive pool in the world. http://dlvr.it/S3QXft

Travelers are going to this US island just to get vaccinated

On July 6, a planeload of Taiwanese travelers arrived in the US territory of Guam. But they didn't just travel for the island's gorgeous scenery -- they were also there to get vaccinated against Covid-19. http://dlvr.it/S3PrYt

She flew from Australia to England for a first date

British college student Laura was scrolling through social media one day in 2014, when a Tweet caught her eye, and changed her life. http://dlvr.it/S3Lklc

The abandoned airport terminal where everything still works

Built during the Jet Age, New Orleans International Airport's South Terminal welcomed passengers for more than 60 years before closing in 2019. CNN Travel took a look inside the forgotten building http://dlvr.it/S3L1CR

The Italian gardens hoping to change tourism

Travelers to Italy are looking to escape the cities for the great outdoors, post-pandemic. And there's a hope that this new trend might change tourism in the country for the better. http://dlvr.it/S3KMfN

Glass-bottomed panda train debuts in China

Chengdu is famous for being the home of China's panda breeding program, so it seems only fitting that the southwestern city should have a panda train to welcome international tourists when they return. http://dlvr.it/S3BqCC

Thai Tourism Minister: We're 100% ready for Phuket reopening

For the first time in 15 months, Thailand's tourist hotspot Phuket is letting vaccinated international tourists in without quarantine requirement. Thailand is pinning hope on the 'Phuket Sandbox' scheme to revive its tourism which is vital to its economy. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports. http://dlvr.it/S3B5vT

One of the world's worst traffic jams is about to happen. Here's why

In France, summer holidays are sacred. So much so that the government is willing to bend its own Covid vaccination policies to let French workers hit the beach without worrying about their second injection. http://dlvr.it/S36zp6

Where to find some cool travel escapes in the blazin' hot summer of 2021

Summer travel can be so inviting. There are fewer clothes to pack. Days are long for outdoor play. Outdoor dining abounds. And you can't overstate the simple joy of basking in the sun's soothing rays. http://dlvr.it/S36Lh5

World's most ambitious bridge could be thwarted by a deep sea trench full of bombs and radiation

At the western edge of Europe lie two little islands with a complex past. http://dlvr.it/S35ncV

World's first 'yacht liner' unveiled

Somnio, which means "to dream '' in Latin will be fitted with 39 apartments across six floors, as well as restaurants, bars and an onboard beach club. http://dlvr.it/S2xKhr

See China's 'red holy sites' as Communist party marks centennial

As China's Communist Party marks the 100th anniversary of its founding, "red tourism" -- field trips to sites of historical significance to the party -- is booming. CNN's David Culver reports from one such site, Yan'an in Shaanxi Province. http://dlvr.it/S2tbvy

Vacation rental demand has gone crazy. Here's how you can still get a deal

Interest in vacation rentals has skyrocketed in the past year, so much so that Netflix has just launched a new series, "The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals." Despite the high demand, there are still ways to find affordable places to stay. http://dlvr.it/S2tFPj

Tibet's first bullet train line enters service

A 435-kilometer (250-mile) rail line connecting Tibetan capital Lhasa with the city of Nyingchi has entered into service, giving all 31 provincial-level regions of mainland China access to high-speed train travel. http://dlvr.it/S2sWMW