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Asia's 50 best bars for 2022 revealed

With pandemic travel restrictions easing in much of the region, the annual Asia's 50 Best Bars ceremony took place in front of a live audience for the first time since 2019 on Thursday evening. http://dlvr.it/SPTvqp

The most challenging cruise ship routes

Here's why some cruise ship routes, like the sandstorm-prone, narrow Suez Canal or the windy, glacier-lined waters surrounding Alaska, are particularly difficult for cruise ships to navigate. http://dlvr.it/SPTLmn

The delicious snack you can only find in Venice

"Cicchetti is the glue that holds Venice together," says mask maker Sergio Boldrin of Bottega dei Mascareri. "It is impossible to think of finishing work without stopping for a drink and a snack on the way home, meeting friends, catching up on the news of the day." http://dlvr.it/SPQb9n

9 of the world's best wellness retreats

Being pummeled by strangers, soaked in aromatic waters, or encouraged to throw yoga shapes in beautiful surroundings isn't going to erase the problems of the past two years. http://dlvr.it/SPQ1RG

As international travel picks up, several popular destinations remain off limits to tourists

Over the recent Easter break, social media feeds were filled with photos of happy travelers, many taking their first overseas trips since the start of the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SPLStn

Green jet fuel is here -- so why are airlines not using it?

There is a small chance that your next flight will be powered, at least in part, by used cooking oils or agricultural waste. http://dlvr.it/SPJRyQ

This man is trolling his airline with PowerPoint presentations to find his missing bag

When Aer Lingus lost Elliot Sharod's bag, he got mad -- and then he took to PowerPoint to get even. http://dlvr.it/SPJ7lL

Inside Chicago O'Hare Airport's $8.5 billion revamp

The city of Chicago has long had one of the world's busiest airport systems. http://dlvr.it/SPHXK6

To my son, born during the climate crisis: Get mad and get ready

CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir explains to his two-year-old son how anger at the climate crisis can be used as a renewable resource to fuel peaceful actions. http://dlvr.it/SPGyMW

Venice to charge daytrippers €10 to enter in 2023

As the poster child for overtourism, Venice has long been a city of mounting lines, uncomfortable crowding and mushrooming Airbnbs which are blamed for pricing locals out of the city. http://dlvr.it/SP3wt3

Stormy seas or smooth sailing? What lies ahead for the global cruise industry

After two years of navigating relentlessly choppy seas, the cruise industry -- one of the sectors of tourism hardest hit by the pandemic -- is forecasting significantly smoother sailing ahead. http://dlvr.it/SP3MQg

5 unusual airlines that really existed

The deregulation of the US airline industry in the 1970s opened the skies to some entrepreneurial and eyebrow-raising ventures, including carriers devoted to pets, worshippers and smokers. http://dlvr.it/SNww9w

The travelers who created their own cozy campervans

The van life community keeps growing, with more travelers making the decision to buy a van and convert it themselves. But how difficult is a campervan conversion? We talk to travelers who've taken the plunge. http://dlvr.it/SNwJHw

Masks and flying: Everything you need to know about new US rules

Air passengers in the US have been ripping off their Covid-19 masks and face coverings thanks to a new ruling announced on Monday. So what are the new rules? Do they apply to international travel? How safe is flying maskless? Here are the answers to some of the key questions. http://dlvr.it/SNsKX9

The world's most over-the-top cruise ship cabins

What's it like sailing the seas at the very height of luxury? http://dlvr.it/SNrjXj

Two strangers met on a New York dance floor. Here's what happened next

Canadian tourist Douglas McTaggart spotted New Yorker Brien Convery across a crowded New York City bar in April 1998. The two spent a whirlwind Easter weekend together, rollerblading through Brooklyn, breakfasting at Tiffany's and kickstarting a surprise love story. http://dlvr.it/SNpQ1w

Can the world's largest plane ever fly again?

Ukraine has vowed to rebuild the gigantic Mriya AN-225 airplane after it was destroyed in the Russian invasion. While this would restore a symbol of pride for the country, getting this unique Soviet-era aircraft back in the air will be a challenge. http://dlvr.it/SNnrVV

Experts are predicting a summer of travel chaos. Here's why

It's time! Travel restrictions are easing, infection rates are settling, you're fully vaccinated, and you're finally thinking about going on vacation. This is the year to make up for the holidays you didn't enjoy over the past two years. You've likely saved for two years to make it a good one. This -- finally -- is it. http://dlvr.it/SNnKl6

WWII-era ship tilting into Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York, naval park

A WWII-era naval destroyer, an exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, is partially sinking into Lake Erie, according to the facility. http://dlvr.it/SNfvNK

Her train broke down. Her phone died. And then she met her future husband

For 33-year-old Sarah Richard, life has long revolved around scuba diving. As the founder of Girls that Scuba, billed as the world's largest scuba community for women, she traveled nonstop to host dive trips and events before the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SNfNkG

Meet the people who want to spend the rest of their lives on cruise ships

Angelyn Burk has been in love with cruising since she boarded a megaship for the first time back in 1992 to sail in the Caribbean. http://dlvr.it/SNdt03

The world's top city destinations in the Covid era

The Covid pandemic overturned the travel landscape. These are the tourist destinations that adapted best to the challenges during 2021 -- and most of them are in Europe http://dlvr.it/SNc7Y1

Never-before-seen Venice landmark opens to the public

St. Mark's Square in Venice is one of the most iconic public spaces in Europe. Now, the 16th-century Procuratie Vecchie, running along one side of the square, has opened to the public for the first time in history. http://dlvr.it/SNbrgs

The woman who's turned 12 Airstreams into mobile homes

Kate Oliver and her wife Ellen Prasse fell in love with van life in 2014, before beginning an Airstream renovation business. "The Modern Caravan," Oliver's new book, explores their love of the road -- and explains how to make your own home on wheels. http://dlvr.it/SNbGvv

Why modern airplanes have winglets

Look out of the window of a passenger airplane, and the chances are you'll spot an upturned "winglet" at the end of the wing. While they're a handy place to display the airline's logo, they also perform some crucial flight roles. Here's why most modern airplanes now have them. http://dlvr.it/SNZjSL

The travel photo project that aims to change the meaning of 'all-inclusive'

Some of the world's most innovative artists and photographers have teamed up with a cruise line in a bid to help change the face of travel marketing. http://dlvr.it/SNXlNN

This US airport has reclaimed its title as the world's busiest

Move over, Guangzhou. Georgia's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is once again the world's busiest airport. http://dlvr.it/SNXQPG

The man who bought a cruise ship on Craigslist

Former web developer Chris Willson has spent the last 14 years renovating a 293-foot "pocket" cruise ship he bought from Craigslist and hopes to transform it into a museum. http://dlvr.it/SNWqBC

10 of Europe's most beautiful train journeys

It's where the "flight shame" movement was born and no wonder -- Europe is home to a superb rail network, including some truly spectacular journeys which are a vacation in themselves. Here are 10 of the most beautiful rides. http://dlvr.it/SNWDSV

Holland America cruise ship to house displaced Ukrainians

Volendam, a 237-meter long cruise ship currently docked in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, is set to provide temporary refuge for up to 1,500 Ukrainians. http://dlvr.it/SN9dkv

Why checking into this hotel could heal a broken heart

Launched in late 2021, the Heartbreak Hotel offers three-day residential retreats, specifically designed for women, that aim to heal different forms of heartbreak. http://dlvr.it/SN92gt

How to become a cruise ship captain

Steering a floating city across the world's oceans is no mean feat. Cruise ship captains tell CNN Travel what it's like to work on board and how they got to where they are today. http://dlvr.it/SN8SJw

German airline unveils candy-striped aircraft

Most airplane exteriors look more or less the same -- white backdrop, bold lettering, company logo -- but every now and again, an airline unveils a livery that stands out from the pack. http://dlvr.it/SN4rcD

Shanghai to New York in two hours? China joins the hypersonic flight race

Shanghai to New York in just a couple of hours? Not a problem when you fly in a hypersonic space plane. http://dlvr.it/SN2mdB

Thai airline's April Fool's Day joke could run afoul of local laws

An April Fool's prank tweeted by staff at budget airline Thai Vietjet could lead to criminal charges after an activist lawyer filed a complaint with police alleging it had insulted Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn. http://dlvr.it/SN2RB0

Photos show destruction of world's largest airplane in Ukraine

Its fuselage is a charred and twisted gaping hole. Its gigantic wings are slumped to the ground. After Russian troops left Hostomel airfield outside Kyiv, the extent of damage to Ukraine's huge AN-225 airplane has been revealed. http://dlvr.it/SN1r0S

World's most powerful passport list impacted by Ukraine conflict

The closure of airspace due to Russia's military aggression and the opening of borders to Ukrainian refugees has begun to exert influence on global travel freedoms, according to the latest data complied on the world's most travel-friendly passports. http://dlvr.it/SN1D2W

Kerala's stunning coastline

Located in southern India, the state of Kerala draws watersports enthusiasts to its almost 600 kilometers of coastline on the Arabian Sea. http://dlvr.it/SMpp7R

Disney says character hugs and other interactions will return soon at US sites

Of the many safety measures that Disney Parks had to set up to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring guests to keep a six-foot distance from the costumed characters must have been one of the hardest. At least emotionally. http://dlvr.it/SMpWnh

They fell in love on a Greyhound Bus 35 years ago. They've been together ever since

When Tiffany Woods met Bridgette, she was at a crossroads. http://dlvr.it/SMnzLM

The Beast, world's longest wooden roller coaster, is getting longer

It's pretty much a yearly occurrence these days -- some amusement park is setting a new roller coaster record. Maybe it's for speed. Maybe it's for a special design feature. http://dlvr.it/SMnQYg