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In travel information this week: A beloved former airline is making a short – and costly – victory lap, France celebrates its nationwide vacation, and we highlight a Pacific Northwest vacation spot that ought to be in your journey checklist.
Pan Am is synonymous with glamorous journey. Though the airline stopped flying in 1991, the title nonetheless emanates nostalgia and symbolizes an period earlier than the phrases “overtourism” or “selfie stick” existed.
Now, there’s an opportunity to fly Pan Am once more, offered you’ve deep pockets. Pan Am Manufacturers, which owns the previous airline’s licensing rights, will fly a particular Pan Am-branded personal jet on a 12-day trip from New York Metropolis in June 2025.
The “Tracing the Transatlantic” itinerary has stops in Bermuda, Lisbon, Marseille, London and Foynes, Eire, all locations which have significance to Pan Am and had been on the airline’s previous routes. The value tag? A cool $59,950 an individual.
This Sunday, July 14, is Bastille Day, and other people throughout France will probably be celebrating with events, flags and fireworks. On high of that, the nation simply wrapped up a snap election that noticed extra dramatic turns than a spherical of tennis at Roland Garros.
CNN’s Richard Quest not too long ago visited the City of Light, exploring the spooky Paris Catacombs, visiting the key house contained in the Eiffel Tower and studying to make a perfect omelette.
However should you’d slightly get out of the town, there’s no scarcity of nice issues to do. The Cote d’Azur is among the world’s most lovely coastlines, the UNESCO-listed Mont Saint-Michel not too long ago celebrated its centennial, and second metropolis Marseille was beloved by the late Anthony Bourdain.
France can also be greater than the half positioned in Europe. Within the South Pacific, the islands of French Polynesia are residence to mouth-watering Chinese fusion food.
Right here’s the place you may snowshoe, hike an island, blow glass and shuck oysters – all in the identical day
CNN Journey not too long ago unveiled its top 10 best towns to visit for 2024. Nabbing the bronze medal was Tacoma, Washington.
Previously often known as “Grit Metropolis,” this Pacific Northwest charmer has lots to supply. It’s the hometown of “Dune” creator Frank Herbert and famed glass artist Dale Chihuly, each of whom are proudly represented regionally. It’s additionally the right gateway to a number of the space’s most lovely pure websites, such because the Salish Sea, Mount Rainier and Olympic Nationwide Park.
It’s summertime, however the residing just isn’t straightforward should you’re vacationing in Europe. Locals in Barcelona not too long ago held protests and shot water guns at tourists to name consideration to the rising prices of residing within the metropolis. Issues will change, although, as Barcelona is shifting to end apartment rentals to vacationers by 2028.
And Spain isn’t the one place dealing with overtourism. The picturesque Swiss Alpine village of Lauterbrunnen is contemplating an entry charge for vacationers, much like the one imposed by Venice this yr.
In the meantime, one resident of the pastel-colored homes in Notting Hill (made well-known by the film whose title is, creatively, “Notting Hill”) has spoken out about what it’s like to live inside a tourist attraction, full with pet renters, donation jars and early morning camera-wielders.
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There’s an surprising trigger of harm to South Korea’s highest peak.
No, not erosion. It’s ramen soup broth.
Italy’s second-busiest airport is getting a brand new title.
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was a Milan native.
Silkworm satay, anybody?
New legal guidelines imply Singaporean eating places can put insects on the menu.
The world’s largest winter theme park has opened.
Harbin, China, desires to be a year-round vacation spot.