CNN Site Map for Section Travel (Galleries) for January - 2019
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- 2019-01-31Alamut Castle: An almost invisible Alamut Castle stands perched atop a stark ridge. The fortress was the first bolthole of an ancient sect that spawned the word "assassin."
- 2019-01-31A nine-year project has concluded, conserving King Tutankhamun's tomb for future generations to enjoy.
Clearly visible in this painting in Tutankhamun's burial chamber are brown dots of microbial growth. The painting shows King Tut with various
- 2019-01-31Nuanquan Town, Hebei province, China: Nuanquan Town -- a small town in China's Hebei province -- puts on a unique and spectacular "firework" show every Lunar New Year. For centuries, blacksmiths have been throwing molten metal against a col
- 2019-01-31Avenue of Stars reopens: After three years of renovation, Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars, a 457-meter-long promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui, is reopening.
- 2019-01-30Mumbai: Although it is India's most expensive destination, it's quite possible to have an upscale trip to Mumbai for less money than you may realize. Click through our gallery for some ideas on how it's done:
- 2019-01-29Human hot pot: A hotel in Hangzhou in China's Zhejiang province has designed its hot spring to look like a human hot pot -- complete with produce such as limes, chilies and apples.
- 2019-01-28Tsugaru Railways Stove Train: Every winter, this classic "stove train," operated by Japan's Tsugaru Railway Line, chugs through a snow-covered stretch of farmland in Aomori Prefecture's remote Tsugaru Peninsula.
- 2019-01-28Central Asian exploration: Dutch traveler Thijs Broekkamp spent three months exploring Central Asia. He traveled through Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan, including the former Soviet mining town of Inylchek, in Kyrgyzstan.
- 2019-01-26Italy wants you: In a fight to save their dying communities, numerous small towns across Italy, like Borgomezzavalle pictured here, are offering incentives to encourage foreigners to move there.
- 2019-01-25Hidden gem: From colorful Parga (pictured) and the stunning beaches of Sivota to the low-key port of Preveza, the coastline along the Epirus region of Greece is a feast for the eye and stomach, with more than a nod to Italy's famed Amalfi coast.
- 2019-01-25The world's busiest airports: While airline passengers might wish for less crowded airports, cities love to brag about their booming airports and the impact of flight on the local economy. Denver International Airport in the US was the 20th busiest i
- 2019-01-25Sydney: Australia is a wonderland for vacationers. Sydney, with its distinctive Opera House, is Australia's largest city and one of the top places to go. Click through the gallery to find 11 other destinations that make this country/continent such a
- 2019-01-25Abandoned ghost town: Welcome to Burj Al Babas -- a $200 million abandoned housing development in Turkey -- home to hundreds of identical, castle-style buildings.
- 2019-01-24Outside in: The Vista towable RV from Escape brings the outdoors in with walls of windows.
- 2019-01-22Located in the Dutch shipping town of Harlingen, this one-room hotel used to be a crane by the harbor.
- 2019-01-22The World (pictured 2018) is a man-made archipelago consisting of some 300 islands off the coast of Dubai. Construction work for the islands was completed in 2008, but later the financial crisis struck, putting on ice nearly all development projects for t
- 2019-01-22Chunyun 2019: It's that time of year again! China's Lunar New Year travel rush is now underway. Millions of Chinese people head home for the Chinese New Year Spring Festival during "chunyun" -- the annual spring migration.
- 2019-01-21Celebrating Thaipusam: Celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, Thaipusam is a time to ask Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva, for forgiveness, good health and peace in the new year. This year's festival takes place on January 21.
- 2019-01-21Hôtel de Paris: After more than four years and $280 million, the fully renovated iconic Monaco hotel will open in March. To see what the hotel looks like now, click through:
- 2019-01-20Baby Sphengic: Meet Baby Sphengic, the adopted child of Sphen and Magic, the same-sex penguin couple based at Sydney's Sea Life Aquarium.
- 2019-01-18North Korean tourism: The Wonsan-Kalma Tourist Zone, on North Korea's southeast coast, is being turned into a huge beach resort.
- 2019-01-17Controversial design: This sculpture of the devil may be installed in the Spanish city of Segovia, near its famous aqueduct. But some Segovians have objected and said the statue looks too friendly.
- 2019-01-17Winter in Finland: The days may be short and cold, but ice swimming is a popular activity in the Nordic region. Click the gallery to see more pictures of this cold pastime in Finland:
- 2019-01-17Udon House: In Japan's Kagawa Prefecture, a new hotel and cooking school is dedicated to the art of the udon noodle.
- 2019-01-16The best new wellness retreats for 2019: Anantara Kihavah is set on a private island in the Maldives within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- 2019-01-16One-euro homes: The small town of Sambuca on the Italian island of Sicily is selling off homes for €1 in the hope of revitalizing its community.
- 2019-01-16Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: Opened in Monaco in 1864, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo has hosted Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, among many others. Click through the gallery for more photos of grand hotels where society's
- 2019-01-15Kumbh Mela festival: The world's largest religious festival, India's Kumbh Mela begins in Prayagraj on January 15. The 49-day festival attracts millions of Hindu pilgrims to the sacred waters of the "sangam," where the Ganges, Yamuna
- 2019-01-15San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: Beaches representing Dragonstone Island can be found along the Basque Country's coast. Even people who aren't "Game of Thrones" fans will enjoy a stop here. Click through the gallery for more photos of places
- 2019-01-15The country of Luxembourg is barely bigger than a city-state, with a population of 602,005.
- 2019-01-11Ticket to paradise: The world's largest seaplane operator, Trans Maldivian has a fleet of 50 Twin Otter float planes flown by about 200 pilots.
- 2019-01-11Imagine if Central Park looked like this. Said to be inspired by the gardens of the Palace of Versailles in France, John J Rink's designs have been brought to life in a series of renderings commissioned by travel insurance firm Budget Direct.
- 2019-01-11Air support: Boeing says its radical new "transonic" wing design will offer unprecedented aerodynamic efficiency.
- 2019-01-10XVA Art Hotel: Opened in 2003 and located in the historical Al Fahidi district, the oldest community in Dubai, this boutique hotel is comprised of 15 rooms arranged around three different shaded courtyards.
- 2019-01-10Teddy bear adventures: Sutro the teddy bear (right) was accidentally left behind by his owner at the Grand Hotel Hyatt Kauai. The staff at the hotel found Sutro and decided to photograph him enjoying his extended stay.
- 2019-01-09The 270 kilometer (168 mile) Al Marmoom Ultramarathon, touted as the longest desert ultramarathon in the world, took place for the first time in December in the Dubai desert.
- 2019-01-09Redesigned arch: It was a Malta landmark -- recognizable to people around the world thanks to scenes in "Game of Thrones" -- but in 2017 the Azure Window collapsed. Now, a new design by Russian architect Svetozar Andreev seeks to re-imagine the
- 2019-01-09Future of film -- Mauritius is working on developing a film studio to attract international productions with top-notch facilities to support shoots in the country's tropical island paradise scenery.
- 2019-01-09Dubai has become an adrenaline junkie's playground. These are just some of the extreme sports on show in the emirate.
Cliff diving -- The Red Bull Cliff Diving series stopped off at the Dubai Marina in 2016, where athletes leaped off an 89 foot plat
- 2019-01-08Buffalo: New York state's second-largest city population-wise typically gets a lot of snow each winter, turning parks into a winter wonderland.
- 2019-01-08Stormy skies: Ecuador-based aviator Santiago Borja is nicknamed "the Storm Pilot" thanks to his atmospheric shots of tumultuous skies, all taken from the cockpit.
- 2019-01-08Delamar, Southport, Connecticut: Southport is a coastal New England village complete with clapboard-shuttered stately homes, cobblestone streets and family-run shops. The Delamar Southport is just minutes from the Long Island Sound's serene beaches.
- 2019-01-08Night flowers: Photographer Damien Frost documents one of London's latest underground movements -- a group of people who dress in outlandish drag who Frost calls "night flowers."
- 2019-01-07Ultimate family adventure: The world's largest cruise ship just set sail from Barcelona, Spain, on its inaugural voyage. But the ship's record-breaking size isn't the only thing that the Symphony of the Seas has going for it.
- 2019-01-07Under threat: There are 1,092 must-see spots currently on the UNESCO World Heritage list, including the remote Rapa Nui — also known as Easter Island. But, if climate change continues unchecked, these remarkable treasures might lose their value. Some site
- 2019-01-07South Korea's Ulleungdo: Home to towering volcanic peaks, fascinating rock formations, cedar wood forests, juniper trees and a few tiny fishing villages, Ulleungdo is considered South Korea's most spiritual destination.
- 2019-01-07April in Paris: Nothing says spring in Paris quite like vibrant blooms at the Eiffel Tower. Click through the gallery for more scenes of Paris and four more April destinations:
- 2019-01-04Most punctual airline: Copa Airlines: Panama flag carrier Copa Airlines has been named the world's most on-time airline. Serving connections around the Americas, it has a punctuality average of 89.79%. Click through the gallery to find the other lead
- 2019-01-03World's biggest ice and snow festival: The 35th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival will officially kick off on January 5 and will last until February 5.
- 2019-01-03World's safest airline: AirlineRatings.com has highlighted the 20 airlines it considers the safest in the world. It says Aussie carrier Qantas is once again the world's safest.
- 2019-01-02Sakhalin: Sakhalin is Russia's largest island. It's a 1,000-kilometer-long strip of land off the east coast of Russia and just north of Japan.
- 2019-01-0219 places to visit in 2019: Whether you want to relax by the beach or explore ancient ruins or a support a community recovering from a natural disaster, CNN Travel has plenty of recommendations from which to choose. Here are our picks in alphabetical orde
- 2019-01-01March in Buenos Aires: The capital of Argentina is home to some impressive architecture, including the Palace of the Argentine National Congress. Stroll the grounds in nice weather, and take a guided tour inside regardless of the weather. Click through th
- 2019-01-01Art Yard Bar & Kitchen: This recently opened all-day restaurant in London's new Bankside Hotel features design courtesy of Dayna Lee from Los Angeles' renowned Powerstrip Studio.