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2018-04-30Mnemba Island: Dubbed the "Millionaire's Island," &Beyond Mnemba Island is wrapped by an oval reef (often referred to as the Mnemba Atoll), which has been declared a marine conservation area.
2018-04-30Gold cocktails take center stage at Gold On 27, a bar bedecked in gold leaf, situated on the 27th floor of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
2018-04-30One of the world's most famous ocean liners, Queen Elizabeth II (QE2), was built in 1967 in the shipyards of Scotland. 51 years later, she has just been opened as a floating hotel in the Dubai port of Mina Rashid.
2018-04-30The QE2 finished its last year of ocean service in 2008, and moved to its final resting place in Dubai. After a decade, she has finally reopened as a hotel.
2018-04-30New frontiers: The 1920s advent of the motor car age brought with it the great American road trip -- and publishing company Rand McNally's handy road atlases of the United States."The cover art during these initial years depicted a time of leisu
2018-04-30Mermaid myth: In a fishy fight for provenance, two Italian locations claim ownership of ancient myths of mermaids and sirens. Naples and the tiny island of Ventotene (pictured) both trade on the sirens' call.
2018-04-29Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China.
2018-04-27Garda By Bike: A bike path that "floats" over the water is under construction around Italy's stunning Lake Garda.
2018-04-26The Equal Justice Initiative opened the National Memorial for Peace and Justice on April 26 near its headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama. Visitors see Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo's sculpture when they walk into the memorial.
2018-04-25Tai Long Wan: Hong Kong dazzles visitors with neon lights and urban canyons. But don't let the cosmopolitan facade fool you. The territory is home to more than 260 outlying islands, 40 government-maintained beaches and endless miles of raw coastline
2018-04-24Positive effect: Santorini's modern wineries are helping the island to fight back against mass tourism, as wine cultivation offers an alternative to plowhing up fields to build hotels.
2018-04-23To mark National Park Week 2018, CNN Travel is featuring several of the National Park Service's national parks, seashores, historic sites and more. From the air, Everglades National Park looks like a rippling swamp that merges with the horizon in eve
2018-04-23The Land of Fire: The South Caucasian country of Azerbaijan has largely remained off the tourist radar. However with a new and easy three-day visa service, that could be set to change. Here's what to do when you get there. (Pictured: Baku's Flam
2018-04-23Central Park: Comprising 843 square acres, Manhattan's biggest park is known and loved around the world.
2018-04-23The Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco: The swirling hues of the Anti-Atlas Mountains were captured by ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer) on NASA's Terra satellite. Formed roughly 80 million years ago, the mountains for
2018-04-20The Martian Domes are space ship-like tents at the Sun City Camp in Wadi Rum, Jordan's largest desert.
2018-04-20Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour: Corner rooms at this Sydney hotel offer the sweep of the city's skyline on three sides.
2018-04-20Oaxaca, Mexico: In southern Mexico, close to the Guatemalan border, is one of the country's most beautiful states.
2018-04-20The 2017 hurricane season damaged many National Park Service sites across the country, including national parks, historic sites and shorelines in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
2018-04-19Airport auction: The contents of the now-defunct Terminal 1 of London's Heathrow Airport are being auctioned off in a move experts say is unprecedented.
2018-04-19Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: The 90-kilometer sightseeing route, which stretches along the Japan Alps, opens every April to November. Its biggest attraction is the impressive Snow Wall Walk.
2018-04-18Bigger and better: In China, a country that's planning to build 136 new airports by 2025, a monster is emerging near the capital city. Daxing International Airport, pictured here in a rendering, is set to supersede Beijing Capital airport when it ope
2018-04-1710. Monaco: Mobility experts ECA International have outlined the top 10 most expensive business travel locations for 2018. At number 10 is Monaco on the French Riviera. Click through the gallery to find out which destination is number one.
2018-04-16Welcome to the islands of Guadeloupe: Located within the lower crescent of the Caribbean archipelago between the islands of Montserrat and Dominica, the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe offer travelers a chance to explore the beauty and culture of t
2018-04-16This bamboo theater in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, has been built to honor the sea god of Hung Shing. Bamboo theaters are elaborate pop-up structures erected annually to host Cantonese opera performances.
2018-04-13Budapest: The Danube bisects Budapest, the capital of Hungary. This is a view from the hilly Buda side looking toward the Pest side of the city. Click through the gallery to see more attractions in Budapest:
2018-04-13Aircraft revitalized: What happens to an aircraft when it retires from service? From hotels to furniture to a second life in Australia, there are a surprising number of options.
2018-04-1110. Miami International Airport, Miami (USA): PrivateFly, a booking platform for private jet charters, has listed the top 10 most scenic runways for 2018. Taking the number 10 spot is Miami, thanks to its clear views and coastal beauty.
2018-04-11Cayo Largo del Sur: A small island off the southern coast of Cuba, Cayo Largo del Sur boasts some of the country's best beaches, including Playa Paraiso.
2018-04-10Thu Bon River: From markets to temples, mountain roads and rice terraces, Vietnam is one of Asia's most photogenic destinations. Here, we've curated 30 of our favorite corners, including the Thu Bon River, which flows through central Vietnam.
2018-04-06Transcaucasian Trail: Work is now underway on the Transcaucasian Trail, a 3,000-kilometer hiking route that will criss-cross Armenia and Georgia, running all the way from the Iranian border to the Georgian-Turkish frontier.
2018-04-06Xia-Hai temple in the 1910s
2018-04-06Blossoms at their peak: Washington, DC's Japanese flowering cherry trees reached peak bloom on April 5. This closeup was taken around the Tidal Basin on April 4. The US capital's National Cherry Blossom Festival runs through April 15.
2018-04-06Ice and fire: The Maldives, of all places, just opened its first ice rink on the beach, and it requires zero energy to operate under the fiery tropical sun. Here's how it works.
2018-04-06Kingpin Suite at the Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas: This 4,500-square-foot Las Vegas suite is constructed around two regulation-sized bowling lanes, complete with bowling balls, shoes and an automatic scoring system.
2018-04-05Kid-themed suites: Shangri-La Hotel Singapore has introduced five new children's suites including the Tree Top suite, which looks more like an adventure playground.
2018-04-05The Alley Cat Amateur Theatre: The blue neon cat is the tell-tale sign of the new speakeasy in the cellar of the historic Beekman Hotel.
2018-04-05North Island, Seychelles: Prince William and Kate Middleton's honeymoon spot could also among contenders for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their post-nuptial break thanks to the privacy it offers -- not to mention its clear waters and stunning be
2018-04-05Mini metropolis: Jasper Léonard takes striking shots of cities across the globe, resizing them into mini metropolises by using innovative perspective tricks.
2018-04-04Cold War sites: Berlin and its infamous wall are the epicenter for Cold War tourism, but there are plenty of other sites around Germany that portray the tension between east and west after World War II.
2018-04-04In Hong Kong, bamboo is often used as scaffolding for construction of new buildings around the city.
2018-04-03Do not disturb: Edoardo Flores has a collection of 15,000 Do Not Disturb signs from hotels, inns and resorts across the world.
2018-04-03Welcome to Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico is slowly recovering from one of the most destructive and deadly storms in the island's history. For a dozen ways to discover Puerto Rico, click through this gallery of photos taken before Hurricane Maria.
2018-04-02Restrooms with a view: Hidefumi Nakamura explores the length and breadth of Japan to find the country's quirkiest public toilets. He shares his photographs on his Instagram account @toilets_a_go_go.
2018-04-01Sun. Wine. Food. Penguins. Cape Town, Africa's most gay-friendly city, attracts LBGT vacationers from across the continent and beyond.