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All aboard: Inside the upcoming Orient Express La Dolce Vita train

Renderings of the 11-carriage train, which pays homage to the "La Dolce Vita" period of the 1960s, have been unveiled, revealing a plush interior that looks more like a boutique hotel than a railway car. http://dlvr.it/SGLN79

Japan's best islands to visit, from Okinawa to cat sanctuary Aoshima

Perhaps surprisingly, fewer than 10% of the 6,852 islands making up the Japanese archipelago are inhabited. But among those 400 or so, travelers are treated to a rich tapestry of natural treasures, deep-seated mysticism, thriving cultural assets and stretches of sprawling urbanity. http://dlvr.it/SGL99g

The 'Caspian Sea Monster' rises from the grave

Is it a boat? Is it a plane? The Lun-class Ekranoplan, aka "The Caspian Sea Monster," is actually both. And now one of the most extraordinary Cold War flying machines built is about to enjoy a new lease on life. http://dlvr.it/SGKlg8

Vipava Valley: Slovenia's beautiful hidden treasure

It's less than an hour's drive from Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, yet the Vipava Valley hasn't really registered on the tourist radar. http://dlvr.it/SGKMY8

The last ever A380 is delivered to Emirates

The last Airbus A380 ever made has been delivered to Emirates, marking the end of an era for the superjumbo that was once touted as the future of aviation until airlines cast it aside for smaller aircraft. http://dlvr.it/SGHsXb

France shuts out UK tourists over Omicron concerns

UK travelers are to be banned from traveling to France for tourism and will instead be required to present a "compelling reason" to enter the country. http://dlvr.it/SGHrSw

Bali only received 45 international tourists in 2021 despite reopening

Destinations around the world have faced significant tourist reductions amid the coronavirus pandemic. But few have taken a harder hit than Bali, the Indonesian island long beloved of global travelers. http://dlvr.it/SFWqVh

Canadians told to avoid nonessential international travel as Omicron spreads

Canada issued a travel advisory to its citizens Wednesday asking that they avoid all nonessential international travel as the Omicron variant spreads throughout the world. http://dlvr.it/SFW97L

Love is in the air: Final A380 test flight leaves message in sky

The Airbus A380 superjumbo holds a special place in many aviation fans' hearts -- and when the last of its kind made its final test flight, it returned that love with a message in the sky. http://dlvr.it/SFVXgS

Inside the brand new royal suite at Sweden's ice hotel

It's undoubtedly one of the coolest hotels in the world, and Sweden's ICEHOTEL has just launched its 32nd incarnation with a touch of royal magic. http://dlvr.it/SFSXsj

The most unusual and eye-catching airplane seat designs

A stand-up airplane seat, an overhead locker that's converted into a bed and a double-decker airplane cabin. These are some of the most eye-catching -- and unusual -- airplane seat designs to crop up in recent years, aiming to revolutionize the inflight experience. http://dlvr.it/SFSDm1

Arches National Park introducing timed entry amid overcrowding

One of America's most popular national parks -- Arches National Park in Utah -- is rolling out a timed entry system in a bid to prevent overtourism. http://dlvr.it/SFRZPc

Ghana airport will fine airlines if they bring unvaccinated passengers to the country

The operator of Ghana's main international airport will fine airlines $3,500 for every passenger they fly in who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 or who tests positive for the coronavirus upon arrival, it said on December 13. http://dlvr.it/SFQvMY

Italy and 2 other nations now at 'very high' travel risk for Covid-19, CDC warns

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added three nations to its highest-risk category for travel on Monday, including tourist favorite Italy. http://dlvr.it/SFNrtM

Why we're actually in love with airplane food

"Mile-high slop." "Breakfast abominations". "Barely swallowable." So read the write ups listed in the rundown of the worst plane meals in 2019 by UK consumer magazine Which?. http://dlvr.it/SFNWqJ

Skyscraper superyacht with two infinity pools

Gigantic superyachts have long been nicknamed "floating skyscrapers," but this new innovative concept from studio Rodriguez Design has taken that notion to an entirely new level. http://dlvr.it/SFMsVR

Las Vegas airport renamed in honor of Harry Reid

As of Tuesday, December 14, some travelers going to Las Vegas may notice something change in their itineraries. http://dlvr.it/SFMCVn

Teen aviator Zara Rutherford lands historic flight in Seoul

Teen pilot Zara Rutherford landed in Seoul on Saturday, December 11 from Russia, the first Asia stop on her attempt to become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo. http://dlvr.it/SFK74R

World's top tourist destination on 'very high' travel risk list

You all excited for a third year of the pandemic? Neither are we. But as restrictions tighten around the world, CNN Travel has been taking solace in the world's greatest cocktail bars and Europe's finest cheeses. http://dlvr.it/SFJpL6

See NYC's dazzling holiday window displays

New York City's annual holiday show is underway after a pandemic pause, transforming the city into a winter wonderland for New Yorkers and tourists alike. CNN's Alexandra Field reports on the winter wonderland. http://dlvr.it/SFJ9Fd

Flying with kids this holiday? Try these tips

Dr. Harvey Karp is best known for his infant calming and sleep techniques. He shares his top tips for traveling comfortably with children this holiday season. http://dlvr.it/SFHYyS

How a photo from the other side of the world sparked a continent-spanning pandemic love story

When Kathy Antoine posted a Facebook photograph of the view from her window in Tahiti in May 2020, the image caught the attention of Reggie Laroche, who lived 5,000 miles away in Florida. Here's how the two strangers connected and what happened next. http://dlvr.it/SF7gnd

Flying without wings: The world's fastest trains

High-speed trains offer greener alternatives to short-haul flights. From China's floating Maglev trains to France's border busting TGVs, these are the fastest railway services you can ride today. http://dlvr.it/SF74rw

Sweden reclaims place names from IKEA

Shelving, trash cans and toilet brushes have all been named after beautiful parts of Sweden by IKEA. Now the country's tourist board is seeking to "reclaim" them from the interiors giant. http://dlvr.it/SF4kpP

The inside story of InterContinental Hotels' quest to export 1960s American glamor to the world

Created to give Pan Am airplane crew and passengers luxurious places to stay, InterContinental hotels sprang up globally in the 1960s and '70s. Here's what went into their mission to bring their distinctive US style to distant places. http://dlvr.it/SF46Kr

The best bars in the world for 2021 have been revealed

We're sorry, USA. Europe has completely trounced you at the cocktail game. http://dlvr.it/SF3V99

Climber can keep $84,000-worth of jewels he found on Mont Blanc

A climber who found a trove of precious stones on Mont Blanc has been given half of the 150,000-euro ($168,700) haul to keep after authorities couldn't find the original owner. http://dlvr.it/SF1SJz

The real life 'Aristocats' of St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum

Walk in the footsteps of Russian tsars at one of the world's largest museums, where cats prowl the premises by royal decree, doing a job of their own dating back hundreds of years. http://dlvr.it/SF17Yj

Hiking Angels Landing at Zion National Park will require a permit

One of America's most popular national park hikes will require a permit as of 2022. http://dlvr.it/SF0WR9

European travel powerhouse and 6 other places at 'very high' risk for Covid-19, CDC says

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put five places in Europe -- including one of the world's biggest tourism powerhouses -- on its list of destinations for "very high" Covid-19 travel risk. http://dlvr.it/SDzwsd

See total solar eclipse over Antarctica

The solar eclipse brought a few minutes of total darkness to the continent which usually experiences continual daylight during its summer season. http://dlvr.it/SDxwRR

17 Covid-19 cases identified on New Orleans-bound cruise ship

The Covid-19 positive case count among crew and passengers aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Breakaway has risen to 17, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. http://dlvr.it/SDxZyy

New US travel rules: What you need to know about the changes prompted by Omicron

Just when we thought US travel rules were starting to stabilize, along comes Omicron. http://dlvr.it/SDwxVj

Europe's tastiest cheeses

The best cheeses in Europe? Well, there's the stinkiest in the world, or the most expensive on the planet. Then there are cheeses for grilling, to eat with chutney, or to enjoy by themselves. Here are Europe's tastiest cheeses. http://dlvr.it/SDwKDR

7 popular Western desserts Japanese chefs have made their own

Japan has long been famous internationally for its diverse and delicious eats, from sushi to ramen, with such staples appearing on menus around the world. http://dlvr.it/SDtGfB

Unimaru: The art museum between North and South Korea where the curator wears a bulletproof vest

Art has always had the power to be dangerous. But a newly opened art museum is taking that to another level. http://dlvr.it/SDsywC

A man jumped out of taxiing airplane at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport

A 30-year-old man jumped out of an airplane as it was taxiing at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport Saturday. http://dlvr.it/SDsMNk

Anger simmers over Omicron travel bans in southern Africa

African leaders are hitting back against travel bans imposed over the Omicron variant, accusing wealthy countries of being hypocrites for delivering new restrictions instead of the vaccine doses the continent desperately needs. http://dlvr.it/SDrnPx

See conservationists fly white rhinos in largest transfer operation

30 rhinos were moved from South Africa to Rwanda in the largest ever transfer of the species. The near-threatened species are primarily targeted by poachers for their horns. CNN's Zain Asher reports. http://dlvr.it/SDpBX9

The baby dragons of Slovenia

Postojna Cave, situated one hour's drive southwest of Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, is so vast, it has its own railway. http://dlvr.it/SDmVw7

Inside Churchill's secret bunker, deeper than the Cabinet War Rooms

Some 73 feet below the traffic and bustle of London's Piccadilly lies a silent warren of corridors and pitch-black rooms, rarely seen, rarely visited, but which played a vital role in the course of 20th-century history. http://dlvr.it/SDmHTg

Tips on buying a cheap Italy house from those who've done it

Buying a cheap property in Italy is an attractive prospect for many travelers, particularly with the ever-growing number of towns offering up homes for next to nothing through regeneration schemes. http://dlvr.it/SDlsd2

Travel restrictions by country following the Omicron variant outbreak

Just as many countries around the world were beginning to loosen their border restrictions, reports of a newly detected coronavirus variant in South Africa sent many of those doors slamming shut again. http://dlvr.it/SDlTG3

Thanksgiving travelers set pandemic record with more than 2.3 million in the air, TSA says

Thanksgiving travelers have set a new pandemic-era air travel record in the United States. http://dlvr.it/SDk2LS

'I have to live in a cage': See how this city copes with its monkey population

Around 4,500 macaque monkeys live in the city of Lopburi, Thailand. While the animals attract tourists, many locals say their booming population has been making their lives harder. http://dlvr.it/SDjlGM

Exploring Vardzia, Georgia's mysterious rock-hewed cave city

From 3,000-year-old Uplistikhe to the 6th century David Gareja Monastery and the long-forgotten dwellings of Samshvilde, all of Georgia's cave sites are awe-inspiring. http://dlvr.it/SDj7b3

Couple who traveled to South Africa arrested for 'fleeing' Amsterdam quarantine hotel

Dutch police said on Sunday, November 28 that they arrested a married couple who had "fled" from a mandatory government-ordered quarantine. http://dlvr.it/SDhZBK

Winners of the 2021 Historical Photographer of the Year contest revealed

"The past is never dead," Nobel Prize winning novelist William Faulkner once wrote. "It's not even past." http://dlvr.it/SDfX3g

The 'betrayal' that could kill Britain's railway romance

After the government amputated a key part of its own controversial HS2 plan to upgrade Britain's railways, can the country's creaking 19th century network deliver on promises to passengers? http://dlvr.it/SDfC6h

A Hong Kong restaurant group is shelling out $650K to let 250 staff fly to see their families

For Sandeep Arora, home is the ancient city of Jalandhar in India's Punjab region. His wife, son and parents live there, but he hasn't seen them since March 2020. http://dlvr.it/SDdY5G