Cambodia to ban Angkor Wat elephant rides
One of Asia's most famous tourist attractions is taking a major stand for animals.
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10 of the world's most beautiful islands
Spin the globe, pick a spot and odds are good you'll alight on the color blue: 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water.
Best things to do in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena, perched on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is quickly becoming a must-visit, especially for Americans and Canadians enjoying new, convenient flight routes.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites list grows
Italy has reason to celebrate with a glass of something fizzy -- its Prosecco Hills region, famous for producing sparkling wine, has been named as one of the latest additions to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Frank Lloyd Wright's work now on UNESCO World Heritage List
The designs of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright are joining the ranks of revered UNESCO World Heritage sites such as The Great Wall of China, The Palace of Versailles and the Taj Mahal.
7 inspired ideas for a 4th of July vacation
Looking to make a break for it for the 4th of July holiday weekend or another long summer weekend? The options are endless — you just need to decide if it's a USA road trip you're after or a hop-skip-jump over the Atlantic.
Outcry as Ecuador allows US military to use Galapagos airstrip
A plan by Ecuador to allow the US military to use an airstrip on the Galapagos island of San Cristobal has drawn an outcry from politicians and activists in the South American country.
Surprise! The world's oldest mummies are not in Egypt
The first humans known to have mummified their dead did so in a rather improbable spot: the driest place on Earth.
19 places to visit in 2019
Whether you want to rest on a beach in the Caribbean, hike the world's most famous canyon, explore ancient ruins, eat world-famous cuisine or learn more at historically significant sites this year, CNN Travel has the right spot for you.
Treasured UNESCO sites at risk from climate change
From the sinking city of Venice to the mass bleaching of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, climate change is drastically impacting some of the world's most treasured heritage sites.
