A heli-skiing trip is a staple feature on any keen skier or snowboarder’s bucket list. As one of the most adrenaline-fuelled and adventurous activities in the mountains the thrill of accessing untapped terrain in the wilderness is legendary, but what’s it actually like stepping out under those propellers for the first time? Here are five
Month: September 2019
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Awards, which honor those that made “outstanding achievements” in the wine industry during the previous year. While the winners won’t be announced until the “Best of Year” issue coinciding with a gala on January 27, 2020, in San Francisco, the nominees were released this
A British travel photographer is “trapped” in Vietnam because the national airline will not allow him to fly with his Apple MacBook Pro. Julian Elliott was invited to photograph the country for a Vietnamese travel company. He flew from Paris to Ho Chi Minh City on Air France with a 15-inch MacBook Pro in his
(CNN) — It already has one of the highest tourist taxes in Europe. And from next year, Amsterdam will be requesting even more money from its visitors, potentially making it the highest on the continent. The Dutch capital will be adding a levy of €3 per person — about US$3 — per night for travelers
Voting in the 2019 Telegraph Travel Awards is open, giving you the opportunity to reward those operators and destinations that continue to surpass your expectations. And because we recognise you need to invest time and energy to make these awards what they are, as a reward for your efforts we are offering you the chance
Now it’s possible to quit your day job and work anywhere. Getty Who needs the 9-5 grind and struggling to pay rent in an expensive place like San Francisco or New York? These days, you can easily quit your day job, travel the world and work anywhere, since your office can be wherever you open your laptop.
A couple of Japanese tourists dining in Rome were shocked to receive a bill for more than £380 (€429.80) after ordering two plates of spaghetti and fish and two glasses of water. The pair uploaded a picture of the bill to TripAdvisor, which shows they were charged €349.80 for the food and an extra €80 as
(CNN) — Finally, the day we’ve all been waiting for: National Coffee Day (known to plebs as September 29th). It’s a day for caffeine addicts, workaholics, and Pumpkin Spice Latte enthusiasts to hit the streets in celebration of the only thing that gets them up in the mornings. So what’s the real deal with coffee?
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies capsule. Source: Hyperloop TT Think of how well-traveled and eco-responsible you would be if you could economically zip between cities at speeds exceeding 700 miles per hour in a comfortable, carbon-neutral way. Without going to the airport. That’s the promise of hyperloop. The ground transportation technology envisions moving people (and, no doubt,
Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri may be best known for its over-the-top holiday event, the Readers’ Choice-winning An Old Time Christmas, but there’s a new festival in the City. The family owned, 1880s-themed amusement park debuted Craft Days & Pumpkin Nights on September 25, welcoming guests into a glowing wonderland of pumpkins. Visitors to
Housed in a Boeing KC-97 tanker, The Airplane Restaurant serves more than peanuts and pretzels — Photo courtesy of The Airplane Restaurant So many restaurants are taking over spaces that were once used for different purposes and incorporating those origins into their décor. By paying tribute to their history, they create a richer dining experience,
(CNN) — It’s got year-round sunshine. It’s got incredible beaches. It’s got ancient historical sites. It’s got theme parks. It’s got luxury hotels. It’s got adventure. It’s got relaxation. So why isn’t this destination a hotspot for tourists? Because it’s Saudi Arabia, and until now, unless they were making a religious pilgrimage to Mecca or
Just You is the UK’s single traveller specialist, organising holidays for independent globe trotters to over 65 countries, without charging a single supplement. Just You designs its holidays to offer the perfect balance between an escorted tour and independent travel. There is the option to stick with the group or head off and explore on
Barry Callebaut’s latest chocolate product is made with the entire cacao fruit. Barry Callebaut Barry Callebaut has debuted the world’s first chocolate made with the entire cacao fruit in San Francisco, including its nutrient-dense peel and fruity pulp juice. The Swiss chocolatier said its latest range of confectionery products, named “Cacaofruit Experience,” marks the creation
Stranded Thomas Cook customers have been left angry and frustrated after planes sent to return them to the UK were too small. Dozens of British holidaymakers at Skiathos airport in Greece were turned away after planes that were sent to return them to Bristol, London and Manchester did not have enough seats to accommodate all
Editor’s Note — Elizabeth Wallace is a freelance writer and editor who contributes to CNN, Architectural Digest, Domino and is the author of “The Ambition Decisions: What Women Know About Work, Family, and the Path to Building a Life.” The views expressed in this commentary are her own. (CNN) — When my daughter was about
Just You is the UK’s single traveller specialist, organising holidays for independent globe trotters to over 65 countries, without charging a single supplement. Just You designs its holidays to offer the perfect balance between an escorted tour and independent travel. There is the option to stick with the group or head off and explore on
Whoever flew the drones that closed Gatwick during the busiest week of the winter “had detailed knowledge of the airport,” according to Sussex Police. But after nine months of investigation, police responsible for the airport say they may never find the culprit. Between 18 and 20 December, two “unmanned aerial vehicles” closed the world’s busiest
(CNN) — For 147 years, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming has been overseen by a parade of chief rangers, all of them men. Until now. Sarah Davis, a 20-year National Park Service veteran, will become the park’s 18th chief ranger — and the first female to officially hold the role. (Yellowstone has had interim or
Glacier in Antarctica Eastcott Momatiuk | The Image Bank | Getty Images Airbnb is looking for five people to embark on an all-paid for month-long trip to Antarctica to study the environmental impact humans are having on the isolated continent. The vacation rental platform partnered with non-profit advocacy group Ocean Conservancy to run the “Antarctic
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