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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Launched in late 2021, the Heartbreak Hotel offers three-day residential retreats, specifically designed for women, that aim to heal different forms of heartbreak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tiffany Woods met her wife-to-be Bridgette in line at Sacramento Greyhound Bus Station in February 1987. Over their decades-long relationship, Tiffany and Bridgette have navigated life side by side, including when Tiffany, who is trans, transitioned, as well as ups and downs with family and careers.
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.
