By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It’s somehow already time to usher in a new year, and with it comes a plethora of options for entertainment on the big night. From Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen’s festive shenanigans in Times Square to Cynthia Erivo belting out tunes in Washington, DC, the shift from ’23 to
Continue Reading By Niamh Kennedy, CNN London (CNN) — Flooded railway tunnels forced the cancelation of all services on Saturday linking Britain to Europe, operator Eurostar said. Travelers hoping to journey from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam for New Year were dealt a blow after Eurostar announced in a social media post the cancellation of services
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Time Bomb Y2K,” an HBO documentary about the panic related to the calendar switch to 2000 and the pandemonium “experts” warned would ensue, possesses an “Everything old is new again” quality, a semi-comical reminder that conspiracies and media hysteria don’t end but merely recycle. The only negative aspect
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew and Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — We’re crawling to the end of 2023, and thank goodness we made it. We lived through a lot this year — too much, even! From Beyoncé and Taylor Swift monopolizing our lives to debates over NFL safety, labor strikes, celebrity divorces and endless court appearances (who
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Since crowds first began gathering in Times Square to commemorate New Year’s Eve over a century ago, it has been a ritual to flock to midtown’s brightly lit chaos to ring in new beginnings. At 11:59 p.m. a dazzling ball descends down a pole, while attendees — and millions
Continue Reading By Camilla Rzayeva, CNN Nakhchivan (CNN) — Nakhchivan, a landlocked exclave about 260 miles west of Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, has a long list of historical attractions that include towers, castles, tombs and even wish-making caves. However, the centerpiece is the salt mine of Duzdag, or “Salt Mountain,” which functions as the largest medical tourism facility
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — It’s the final week of 2023, and here’s the travel news: An island resort is eradicating mosquitoes, a bridge in Vietnam was designed for aesthetics instead of transportation, and people around the world are about to enjoy New Year’s traditions. New Year’s travel resolutions As we look ahead to
Continue Reading By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Are you ready to go big, bright and bold the last night of the year? If so, these destinations around the world have a well-deserved reputation for throwing a great New Year’s Eve shindig. Music, nightlife, parties and New Year’s food traditions are definitely a part of it – but
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Austin Swift’s Christmas gift to Travis Kelce made the Kansas City Chiefs football player “feel like a child,” but in a good way. Austin is brother to Taylor Swift, and he apparently accompanied his superstar sister on Christmas Day earlier this week dressed as Father Christmas for a
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Comedian Kathy Griffin has filed for divorce from her husband, Randy Bick. Griffin cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Bick, who is in marketing and management, and Griffin have been married for almost four years. Griffin announced her engagement
Continue Reading By CNN Travel staff (CNN) — So many places to see in the world. So many people eager to see them. International tourism reached about 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and the United States issued a record number of passports. And if you visited any popular destination over the summer, you’d probably argue it
Continue Reading CNN, KSL By David Williams, CNN (CNN) — After LeGrand “LG” Gold was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer, the Utah man put together a list of things he hoped to do in the time he had left. Meeting Dolly Parton was number 7 on “LG’s List of Living,” which was written in black marker
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If you want to groove like Barack Obama, you can do so from Afrobeats to Reggaeton. The former president shared his list of favorite songs of the year to his official Instagram on Friday, and it was pretty eclectic. Included was “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét, “Crazy
Continue Reading By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Spirit Airlines says the person who escorted a child onto the wrong flight last week is no longer working for the company. The 6-year-old was supposed to fly from Philadelphia to visit his grandmother in Fort Myers, Florida, but ended up on a flight to Orlando instead. “To better
Continue Reading By Sandra Song, CNN (CNN) — The sun is setting on the Badlands as Amy Fleischer-Madden squints through her camera’s viewfinder, searching amidst the red rock and prairie grass for a figure wearing head-to-toe black. The year is 1999, and the young photographer has been touring with Saves the Day, four baby-faced kids from Princeton,
Continue Reading By David Williams, CNN (CNN) — After LeGrand “LG” Gold was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer, the Utah man put together a list of things he hoped to do in the time he had left. Meeting Dolly Parton was number 7 on “LG’s List of Living,” which was written in black marker on a
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Chris Harrison now says his time working on the “Bachelor” franchise was both a “blessing and a curse.” During a recent episode of the “Trading Secrets” podcast, which is hosted by “The Bachelorette” alum Jason Tartick, Harrison touched on what it was like to be involved with the
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Meadow Walker and her husband Louis Thornton-Allan have separated. They married in October 2021. Walker announced their split on Instagram in a statement. “After three wonderful years of marriage, we have come to the agreement to amicably separate,” the statement read. “This is truly a united decision and we
Continue Reading By Blane Bachelor, CNN (CNN) — Following several years of pandemic-induced downturn, the travel sector is not only back, it’s positively booming. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the industry is expected to bring in some $9.5 trillion in 2023 — which accounts for 95% of its pre-pandemic levels. Nowhere is this surge more
Continue Reading By Suyin Haynes, CNN (CNN) — In a 1908 article, British artist, illustrator and costume designer Pamela Colman Smith shared how she thought paintings should be viewed. “Learn from everything, see everything, and above all feel everything! Find eyes within, look for the door into the unknown country.” Smith could well have been describing how to use
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