Travel

Waking up one morning in a palatial three-bedroom abode in Port Ferdinand, Barbados, I found the view deliciously mind-boggling. From the grand oceanfront terrace, there was electric-blue Caribbean sea, a 120-berth marina and lustrous white yachts. But the windows on the other side of my unit told an altogether different …

Everyone knows Portland is a great coffee town—and what goes better with a morning cup, or a 4 p.m. one, than a little something sweet from one of the city’s best bakeries? For a bakery to be truly noteworthy, it has to master both sweet (pastries that perfectly balance butter, …

Winter is coming, which means while it’s time to start layering up in cute cold weather styles, it’s also the time of year when we start to dream of escaping the cold weather in favor of a more tropical locale. And although we can’t all afford to drop everything and …

Paris is known for its parks, but there is another way to see the city’s quiet, green side: by strolling its cemeteries. These burial grounds are on the itinerary for a surprising number of tourists. The most popular Parisian cemetery is probably Pere Lachaise. This is where you can find …

A new study found that the cruise industry spent a record $21 billion in the United States in 2014, a 16-percent increase from 2010. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)—the largest cruise industry trade association—released its 2014 Economic Impact Analysis study and revealed that the global cruise industry contributed a …

Without repairs or restoration, Big Ben’s 9-foot-long, 660-pound gunmetal clock hands could break off and plummet to the ground. A leaked House of Commons report about the dilapidated state of the iconic, 156-year-old tower pulled no punches, as revealed by the Daily Mail. The implications of not conducting a refurbishment …

In Tokyo’s mysterious world of Golden Gai – where foreign and Japanese tongues co-mingle – drinking becomes the universal language. Squeezed among high-rise office buildings in Kabukicho, Tokyo’s famous entertainment district, is Golden Gai, a labyrinth of narrow alleys filled with tightly packed bars. It’s a dark, mysterious world that …

The Georgian capital is steeped in tradition but a new generation of artists and entrepreneurs is offering an alternative to the old ways with the opening of stylish restaurants, hotels, bars and galleries Few countries embrace their national stereotypes as wholeheartedly as Georgia. Ask the average Georgian about the traditions …

Paris (CNN)It’s one of the most popular destinations in the world, but Paris can be intimidating for visitors. Don’t panic. I’ve lived here for most of my adult life, I’m French, and I’m here to help. Here are the answers to eight questions you might have in mind. What should …

The sunny Swiss city celebrates the change of season in style, says Emily Rose Mawson ‘Autumn is my favourite season in Lugano – it’s still warm enough to be on the lake, and the colours are beautiful,“ says Kristina as we huddle in her boat munching roasted chestnuts. It’s late …