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The Puglia region envelops the "heel" of the boot-shaped Italian peninsula. Laden with olive groves, surrounded by clear, sparkling water and speckled with charming, historic towns and villages, its rustic appeal has made it an increasingly popular destination for tourists. http://dlvr.it/S6h5dm

The renovation of a historical monument in India's Punjab state where British troops once killed hundreds of men, women and children has sparked furious debate and concerns over the "Disneyfication" of history. http://dlvr.it/S6gWZJ

The sandy shores of Sanya. The mountains of Yunnan. Giant panda sanctuaries in Sichuan. http://dlvr.it/S6YpTT

After teetering on the brink of collapse for decades, Italian flag carrier Alitalia is finally issuing its last tickets. The demise of the Pope's airline of choice robs Italy of a global symbol of pride. http://dlvr.it/S6YMBg

Since March 2020, would-be travelers have experienced more turbulence on the ground than in the air. As always, though, CNN Travel are your attendants on hand to guide you through the safety instructions and point our your nearest exits. http://dlvr.it/S6Xyv3

On the northeastern fringe of Qatar's vast sandy deserts, a delicate mangrove ecosystem provides sanctuary for rare plant and animal species and an outdoors adventure on water for visitors. http://dlvr.it/S6SDBw

At a time when transportation infrastructure projects seem to be taking center stage in US public debate, a Boston-based start-up backed by some of Silicon Valley's most prominent investors wants to turn the sea lanes along the country's east and west coasts into high-speed transit corridors. http://dlvr.it/S6RgW3

Rome's new pizza vending machine, Mr. Go, cooks pizza from scratch in just three minutes. Can it beat the famous pizzerias of Trastevere? http://dlvr.it/S6N4Lr

Designers Gill Schmid Design describe the 65-meter SEE concept's interior, which consists of huge open plan areas with convertible spaces, as "Transformers in an architectural context." http://dlvr.it/S6JQ4T

Federal authorities want passengers to know that thousands of violent outbursts on commercial flights are not only a problem for flight attendants, but they distract pilots from keeping the entire flight safe. http://dlvr.it/S6FxgH

On April 4, 1955, a massive crowd flocked to Taiwan's Keelung Harbor. http://dlvr.it/S6FK83

Italy's ongoing clearance sale of €1 houses has been ideal for people seeking to start a new life in some of the country's far-flung corners. http://dlvr.it/S6BR9r

The China-Russia Tongjiang-Nizhneleninskoye Bridge is part of China's "Belt and Road" initiative, a push to create trade corridors linking China to Africa and Eurasia. http://dlvr.it/S69qJC

The seaside site of King's Landing from "Game of Thrones" is also home to a vibrant and storied sailing culture. http://dlvr.it/S69GF2

The "Pearl of the Adriatic" successfully dealt with the plague 800 years ago, endured a deadly siege in the 1990s and is now tackling its relationship with the millions of tourists who flock to admire its wonders. http://dlvr.it/S61nRH

Visit Caño Cristales during the wet or dry seasons in Colombia, and you'd be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about. http://dlvr.it/S61Fb3

These Colombian mountains have forged the iron legs of the top Colombian cyclists. Movistar team member Miguel Angel Lopez grew up in Pesca, Boyacá -- training on the unforgiving hills of the Andean Mountains amid colonial architecture and colorful small towns. http://dlvr.it/S5z1lq

When British traveler Zoe Stephens flew into the South Pacific island nation of Tonga last March, she was only planning to stay for the weekend. Then the pandemic struck. http://dlvr.it/S5xrNs

The main reason people come to visit the Old North Church in Boston's historic North End is to see the famous steeple where two lanterns signaled to Americans Paul Revere's famous cries that "the British are coming!" http://dlvr.it/S5vtXP

The artist behind the world's first underwater sculpture park has just unveiled his latest sub-aquatic project -- a spectacular sunken forest located off the coast of Pernera beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. http://dlvr.it/S5tyx0

The United States' railroad system is getting a boost from its northern neighbor. One of Western Canada's luxury scenic train lines, the Rocky Mountaineer, launched its first US route on August 15 between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah. http://dlvr.it/S5rQJC

Ellis van Jason and Julio Carvajal share a passion: flying cinematic first-person view (FPV) drones. Capturing nature from a different perspective, the craft combines creativity, technical know-how and adrenaline to form the ultimate visual experience. http://dlvr.it/S5r5T2

Amateur astronomers take note: There's a new dark sky place to see the stars. http://dlvr.it/S5pt05

More than two dozen cases of Covid-19 have been detected among crew and passengers aboard a Carnival cruise ship, according to the Belize Tourism Board. http://dlvr.it/S5mb33

Two visitors to Hawaii from the United States mainland were arrested Sunday for falsifying vaccination cards, the governor posted on social media Wednesday afternoon. http://dlvr.it/S5lyJ5

Once heralded as the future of travel, hovercraft have all but disappeared. CNN takes a ride on the world's last year-round commercial hovercraft service which connects Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight on the UK's south coast. http://dlvr.it/S5lNVH

Pink dolphins, piranhas and black caiman. It sounds like the stuff of legend, but in fact they're the inhabitants of a protected wetlands system in the Amazon, home to thousands of rare animal species and fascinating tales of tribal gods turning men into dolphins. http://dlvr.it/S5cRXX

Gigantic hovercrafts once carried hundreds of passengers and cars across the English channel on a cushion of air, now there's only one place left on the planet that the public can ride this unusual mode of transport all year round. http://dlvr.it/S5c86w

The Alaska Railroad makes it easy to get up to Spencer Glacier, and guide companies like Chugach Adventures can get you across Spencer Lake and on top of the glacier itself. Campsites are also available for those staying overnight. http://dlvr.it/S5bYpm

Cornfields made famous by the film "Field of Dreams" are in the spotlight again as the beloved site hosts Iowa's very first official Major League Baseball game. The site has also long hosted baseball tourists and Iowa is hoping to host many more with the expanded site and renewed interest. http://dlvr.it/S5Xl7Q

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he does not anticipate a vaccination requirement for travel within the United States, but he said it is possible for some international travel. http://dlvr.it/S5X7NC

China will create a "blacklist" of karaoke songs, banning those that contain "harmful content" from entertainment venues. http://dlvr.it/S5WYtS

Inflight dining was far from its glory days even before Covid ensured everything was plastic-wrapped and pre-ordered. We look back on the golden age when plane snacks meant caviar and truffles, not pretzels http://dlvr.it/S5ShXN

Before the pandemic, Hongkongers were among the most well-traveled people on Earth. http://dlvr.it/S5S66Y

For the first time in nearly a decade, Singapore's Changi Airport has lost its place at the top of Skytrax's annual ranking of the world's best airports at the World Airport Awards. http://dlvr.it/S5Ndf4

There's nothing like watching the Olympics on TV to give you a major case of wanderlust. http://dlvr.it/S5LMM8

Actor Julie Bowen of "Modern Family" and her sister helped rescue a hiker when she fainted last week at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, the hiker told CNN. http://dlvr.it/S5KlSJ

Days ahead of her road trip north, Robin Masters had already packed her car, filled the tank and mapped her route, all a measure of the anticipation and relief this Texas nurse says she feels now that she can finally return to her beloved Canadian cottage. http://dlvr.it/S5K9cT

East Coast or West Coast. Briny or sweet. There are over 100 kinds of oysters and today is the day to celebrate them. http://dlvr.it/S5GBhv

Arts and entertainment collective Meow Wolf will open its immersive art installation in its new Denver location on September 17. http://dlvr.it/S5DBxz

Tourism to Colombia has grown exponentially in recent years, with thousands more people flocking to the South American destination after decades of it being practically off limits because of a long, drawn-out civil war. http://dlvr.it/S5BN2X

More than 10.5 million visitors in 2019. Over $13 million in international tourism income. Close to 90% of the local GDP. http://dlvr.it/S5B4Js

New York City's newly announced vaccine mandate for certain indoor activities raises questions for visitors about meeting the new requirements. http://dlvr.it/S58xC1

Frontier Airlines now says it "supports" and will pay the crew of flight attendants it had earlier said were suspended after using tape to restrain a passenger charged with groping and punching them. http://dlvr.it/S56gm2

As he slipped through the kelp forest to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, Kamau Sadiki's eyes hooked onto something resembling the item he and fellow divers had been searching for. http://dlvr.it/S562Zt

A 19-year-old woman will embark on a solo flight around the globe with a mission to close the gender gap in aviation and potentially be the first person to circumnavigate the world in a microlight aircraft. CNN's Kim Brunhuber reports. http://dlvr.it/S55S94

Tokyo is considered one of the world's top food cities, drawing travelers from around the world who spend their days sampling renowned Japanese dishes, from sushi to ramen. http://dlvr.it/S51wtW

Every Friday, Ross Harrington, a car dealership service manager in Melbourne, heads to a local lunch shop to pick up a couple of deep-fried dim sims, kicking off his weekend dim sim routine. http://dlvr.it/S4zdxq

If you were a pre-pandemic frequent traveler who's spent the last 18 months daydreaming about settling into a comfy seat on a long-haul flight, Aussie airline Qantas has you covered. http://dlvr.it/S4yQYN

There's one menacing global traveler currently racing through countries faster than Phileas Fogg and its name is the Delta variant. http://dlvr.it/S4w8H9