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Editor’s Note — This story was current at the time of last publication on November 16 and will be updated periodically. However, you should still check with the official state websites before you commit to travel plans, especially as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. (CNN) — With cases of Covid-19 reaching new heights in the United

Koh Phangan, Thailand (CNN) — Michael Doyle started making regular trips to Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand in the mid-1980s, enjoying laid-back life in rustic beach bungalows around the island between stints as a psychiatric nurse in Australia. Eventually, he took up residence in Hat Rin, a sunset-facing beach at the southern tip

(CNN) — With medieval origins and a quaint, colorful port, the low-rise Norwegian city of Trondheim doesn’t look very futuristic. But the former Viking capital is making waves with a pioneering transport initiative: a zero-emissions, self-driving electric ferry. The small, autonomous ferry, which launches next year, works “like an elevator” says Erik Dyrkoren, CEO of

(CNN) — It was the good news that gave the world hope. On November 9 it was announced that one of the candidates for a Covid-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, was over 90% effective in preventing volunteers from contracting the virus. The beleaguered travel industry immediately got a boost, with airline and cruise

(CNN) — Australian airline Qantas is celebrating its 100th anniversary on November 16, a rare piece of upbeat news for an aviation industry hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic. The airline began life as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services, which was abbreviated to QANTAS, on — as you may have figured out — November

(CNN) — Move over, all-you-can-eat buffet: the all-you-can-stay resort package has entered the party. A new offer from the adults-only Anantara Veli in Maldives will allow travelers to use the resort as a personal vacation crash pad — but it’s going to cost you. The $30,000 package covers the use of a two-person overwater bungalow

(CNN) — It’s not the world’s highest mountain, nor is it the hardest one to climb, presumably. Famed climber Reinhold Messner never bothered with this obscure peak and it won’t be landing a NatGeo special or an “Into Thin Air” sequel anytime soon. So why exactly are we nominating Muchu Chhish — a 7,453-meter lump

(CNN) — The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the travel industry, as hotels, restaurants and airlines in destinations around the world find themselves going broke or dramatically cutting back costs as they try to survive. But there’s one place on the planet where there are too many tourists right now: the Chatham Islands. Haven’t heard of

Tokyo (CNN) — Of the past 148 days, I’ve spent nearly one-third of them in quarantine. I started in Beijing and have journeyed to Hong Kong and now Tokyo. At each destination, I’ve been through a 14-day quarantine and taken multiple Covid-19 tests. Spending weeks without stepping outside feels normal now, as does the tedious

(CNN) — He’s the towering musical genius who didn’t let his deafness prevent him from becoming one of the world’s greatest composers. Ludwig van Beethoven may have been born 250 years ago, but his story of achieving musical greatness despite his disability feels like a thoroughly modern story. And with the 250th anniversary of his

(CNN) — If Polish cuisine were to be described in just one word, “heartfelt” would perhaps be the most fitting choice. We’re talking mind-blowingly delicious, wholesome dishes served up in generous portions. Some of the Central European country’s much-loved recipes date back centuries, and while many have evolved considerably over the years, they’ve all retained

(CNN) — Six Lufthansa Boeing 747-400s landed at Twente Airport, a small Dutch air hub in the northeast of the country, back in the summer — but then were stranded for months. The aircraft were taken out of service due to the German airline’s reduced flight schedule in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and

(CNN) — The moment travel restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic are lifted, Peleg Cohen knows exactly where he is headed. The Israeli-born travel blogger, photographer and humanitarian, 37, says he has been on the road since his early 20s, visiting 150 countries and chronicling it all for his travel blog, Lonely Peleg. As soon as

(CNN) — A global pandemic doesn’t feel like the natural time to travel like a celebrity. But thanks to Air Canada, passengers traveling over the holiday period will have the chance to experience travel the way top level athletes, musicians and the 1% do, if they’re flying to the sun. From December 12 to January

(CNN) — Here’s a little holiday cheer: Hawaii is opening back up. Hawaiian Airlines, the Aloha State’s flag carrier, announced Wednesday that it will resume its nonstop Boston and New York services in December, and the rest of its 13-city US mainland network too. The airline only launched its 5,095-mile service between Honolulu and Boston’s

(CNN) — While the imminent opening of Berlin’s long-delayed Brandenburg Airport will cause many in the city to breathe a sigh of relief, it also means the sad end of an era. As Brandenburg cranks into action, Berlin’s Tegel Airport — a much-loved relic from the last century — will at long last be closing

(CNN) — The Covid-19 pandemic may have irreversibly changed the world as we know it, but it seems there are some things that can still be counted on. And struggling Italian towns selling off abandoned homes at bargain prices in a bid to reverse a trend of depopulation is undoubtedly one of them. The picturesque

Hong Kong (CNN) — I have been on quite a few flights where people clapped when the plane landed. But this was the first time I’d been on a plane where everybody clapped at takeoff. Hong Kong Express, a low-cost carrier based — as you may have guessed from the name — in Hong Kong,

(CNN) — They’re the sole inhabitants of a tiny Italian hamlet, but these elderly retirees aren’t taking any chances when it comes to upholding the country’s strict Covid-19 rules. Giovanni Carilli and Giampiero Nobili wear masks every time they meet and insist on standing one meter apart, despite the fact that they have no neighbors

(CNN) — Mastering the art of home cooking — to riff on the title of the beloved Julia Child cookbook — has been a primary occupation during coronavirus lockdown. While preparing meals for friends and family is inextricably linked with life in general, it has taken on a new significance during the pandemic. One tradition