Rice Lake, Wisconsin (CNN) — Want a tiny house? A home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright? A state-of-the-art RV you can tow to your Grand Canyon or Maine vacation? If your answer is “yes,” that hybrid travel dream may be being assembled in a Quonset-hut-and-machine-shed compound on the outskirts of the small town of Rice
Why go? To say that Buenos Aires (BA) has been through a lot in recent years, is the understatement of the century. The ‘Paris of the South’ has survived a series of corrupt governments, coup d’etats, dictatorships, military rule and more – yet managed to maintain its joie de vivre. And for good reason as
Sipsmith London dry gin bottles sit next to a tasting cup with gin and tonic.Dan Gingiss Sipsmith London dry gin has made its way to the United States, and the brand is investing in immersive tasting experiences to draw in new customers. At a neighborhood festival in Chicago, Sipsmith set up a tasting tent that
(CNN) — The Persian gulf country of Bahrain is hoping to attract divers from across the globe with a new “underwater theme park” — an expansive diving site spanning 100,000 square meters with some unusual features. The centerpiece of this underwater extravaganza? A sunken Boeing 747. It might be of dubious taste — but that’s
Despising tourists isn’t new. A French visitor to London in 1552 recorded that “the common people are proud and seditious… these villains hate all sorts of strangers [and] spit in our faces.” Hardly the red carpet treatment. Those embarking on a ‘Grand Tour’ in the 18th century weren’t exactly welcomed, either – and, given their
Broadway performers Kevin Massey, Kerry Butler, Steve Blanchard & Meredith Inglesby strike a pre-festival pose with Mickey — Photo courtesy of A.D. Thompson Party, karamu, fiesta, forever… The wise words of Lionel Richie are a way of life at Epcot, which now spends roughly 246 days of the year amid some kind of spectacular festival
Landec Corp.’s Curation Foods unit recently acquired guacamole brands Yucatan and Cabo Fresh.Credit: Getty Images U.S. consumers spent an estimated $3 million on deli guacamole as part of their Super Bowl Sunday spreads last year, according to Nielsen, and year-round sales of the popular avocado-based dip are growing double-digits annually as consumers seek out more
Transportation Security Administration officers are bracing for a second missed paycheck, as the partial government shutdown drags on into its second month.
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(CNN) — Heading to China to usher in the Year of the Pig? Brace yourself, because things are about to get wild. The country’s annual Spring Festival rush — the biggest human migration on the planet — is now officially underway and set to be bigger than ever, with close to 3 billion trips expected
The winter storm that has blanketed the Midwest in snow and turned the Northeast into a deep freezer has now brought the falls’ rushing waters to a halt in places. Visitors to Niagara Falls snapped pictures of the majestic sights and still waters Sunday. Emma Grafham told CNN she felt like she was in “Elsa’s
The first ever iteration of the Lonely Planet logo on the cover of ‘across ASIA on the cheap’ © Lonely Planet Lonely Planet began life in 1973 when Tony and Maureen Wheeler made the trip of a lifetime – a honeymoon from London to Australia, across Europe and overland through Asia – with nothing but
Visitor numbers to the UK fell 5.3 per cent in 2018, according to the UNWTO. Not a disaster, you might think. But then consider the fact that every single other major travel destination in the world witnessed an increase in international arrivals, and the statistic starts to look slightly troubling. Even America, which was said
With their rows upon rows of orderly green vines, sleek steel tanks and the occasional friendly dog, vineyards are already visually stunning places. But some wineries offer more than just great scenery – they also house incredible art collections. From modernist sculpture in the Italian countryside to incredible installations in the highest peaks of Argentina,
Sometimes it’s the simple communication strategies that are the most profound. Like, make an enemy that your audience shares and use communications to slay that enemy over and over. Like the fantastic new Village Inn campaign, which makes an enemy of…brunch. Here’s the longer-length spot that kicks off the slaying: I never realized how much
Want to match your cruise with a festival or sports fixture? These combinations promise fun and relaxation during the coming spring and summer. March Famous for its street parades, the Mardi Gras celebration is best experienced in New Orleans, where the “krewes” – social clubs – have been organising this extravaganza since the early 18th
One might argue that you haven’t properly enjoyed the Pacific Northwest until you’ve cruised out to its stunning, serene islands. When traveling during off-season winter months, there are certain perks to be expected – reduced accommodations rates and, of course, shorter ferry queues, too. The views prove fantastic from the Coupeville Wharf — Photo courtesy of
The mobile vending machine that PepsiCo recently launched at University of the Pacific has caused excitement among college students craving for a quick refreshment, but the U.S. food giant suggested that this is only the tip of the iceberg of when it comes to providing food service using artificial intelligence. The self-driving robots, named as
(CNN) — Imagine having a hotel all to yourself, apart from the person you’re sharing a room with. At these quirky one-room properties, you can do just that. But these aren’t your average small-scale guest houses. From a crane by the ocean and an anus to a communist-era TV tower, CNN rounds up the quirkiest
This being January, I should really tell you about my virtuous resolutions. How the kids and I are cutting out iPads, animal products and pollutants. Except I am done, altogether, with beginning each year with pinching self-punishment. My 2019 resolution is not only to do more of the smaller, less noteworthy things that make me