CNN Site Map for Section Travel (Galleries) for November - 2017
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- 2017-11-30Malacca: (Melaka in Malay) is a seaside town two hours' south of Kuala Lumpur and a social melting pot with Islamic, Chinese and Indian influences as well as a rich European history through colonization by the Portuguese, Dutch and British over the y
- 2017-11-30Unique cuisine: Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa has its own unique food culture, the result of both its location and complex history. Among its many culinary delights are habushu, an awamori-based snake liqueur.
- 2017-11-30Employees Only: Behind this unassuming frontage is the new Hong Kong edition of one of New York's hottest bars, Employees Only.
- 2017-11-30Sacred sites: Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom on the eastern edge of the Himalayas with a strictly controlled tourism policy. It costs US$250 per day per person to sample its charms, a fee which includes guide, land transport, meals and accommodation. The 32
- 2017-11-30Eclectic city: Taiwan's southern port city of Kaohsiung is a rich destination with plenty to offer, including Taiwan's biggest night market, maybe the world's coolest metro station and unique temples entered through a dragon's mouth.
- 2017-11-29Lake Louise is one of Canadian skiing's crown jewels -- and it's also a favorite of U.S. ski great Lindsey Vonn.
- 2017-11-29Empire State Building: The Empire State Building is a symbol of everything New York City is known for: ambition, innovation, a competitive spirit, and sheer will.
- 2017-11-29Living the high life: Denver's Stapleton International Airport closed in 1995 and all the buildings were demolished -- except one: the air traffic control tower. Now this iconic Colorado building has been transformed into an outpost of Denver-based &
- 2017-11-28Ultra-luxury villa: The Private Reserve in the Maldives -- world's largest overwater villa -- is one of the leading tropical getaways for the super-rich and famous.
- 2017-11-27Konark Sun Temple: Odisha's 13th-century Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its erotic carvings, is one of India's architectural highlights.
- 2017-11-27Hong Kong's biodiversity: Over 60 species are showcased in a new cartoon map by the World Wildlife Fund-Hong Kong.
- 2017-11-24World's Best Ski Resort -- Val Thorens, France: Lofty Val Thorens is not only the highest resort in Europe and part of the 3 Vallees, the world's biggest ski area, it's also been named world's best ski resort for the second straight ye
- 2017-11-24Fun times: This gallery of aviation photos seems to show flying was more fun before in-flight movies. But was it really, or were French guidebooks just way, way more hilarious back in the day?
- 2017-11-24At The LifeCo in Phuket, wellness programs provide attractive alternatives to braving the Christmas frenzy at home.
- 2017-11-24Fly to New Zealand, Tolkien-land. You'll probably be in the air for 24 hours and miss Christmas Day entirely. If you're already in New Zealand, go to Spain.
- 2017-11-24Life on the road: Australian medical professional Andew Peacock works as an expedition doctor -- he goes on trips to some of the world's most rural and dangerous locations. Pictured here: Kokoda Trail, Papua New Guinea.
- 2017-11-23The Skelligs are rocky islands off the southwest coast of Ireland. Skellig Michael was used as a location in "Star Wars" episodes 7 and 8.
- 2017-11-23For the citizens of Finland, Rovaniemi's location just north of the Arctic Circle makes it Christmas headquarters. Children bake gingerbread cookies with Mrs. Claus, enroll in Elf School and write wish lists with a traditional quill.
- 2017-11-23Minsk makes a comeback: A new generation of Vietnamese has started hitting the roads on Soviet-era Minsk motorcycles. These smoke-belching dirt bikes were introduced by the former USSR in the 1960s.
- 2017-11-22The Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index analyzes 15 metrics to identify where Americans are most happy and content. After nearly 250,000 interviews in 190 metropolitan areas across the United States, the project named Boulder, Colorado, the happiest city in
- 2017-11-22A mysterious Parisian love letter: "It all started in Paris," filmmaker Doug Block tells CNN Travel. He was on vacation there with his wife, a romantic celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary. Walking along the Seine, the couple opened the
- 2017-11-22China's most beautiful library: Photos of Tianjin's new public library have set the internet ablaze. Social media users and local media alike were impressed. Some called it "the most beautiful library in China," quickly making it the m
- 2017-11-21Elephant Nature Park: Chiang Mai's Elephant Nature Park has rescued more than 200 elephants from the tourism and logging industries since its inception in the 1990s.
- 2017-11-21Wayne Wietbrock, a retired farmer from Lowell, Indiana, shops for Christmas ornaments at Christkindlmarket Chicago.
- 2017-11-20SitOrSquat: For those who need to go when they're on the go. The app is loaded with more than 100,000 public restrooms and can pinpoint the nearest to your location. Even better, the bathrooms come with a rating -- "Sit" if it is clean, or
- 2017-11-20Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of New York City's newest parks -- and one of its most popular.
- 2017-11-17'Auntie Ju' Ju-52 (D-AQUI): German airline Lufthansa is preserving its aviation heritage. It has restored an example of the Junkers Ju-52 (also known as "Tante Ju" or "Auntie Ju"), which was the workhorse of many airlines and
- 2017-11-17Hainan's architectural 'arms race': Spectacular new hotels and entertainment complexes are springing up in Sanya and Haikou, Hainan's major cities, in recent years. Architect Chris Bosse's design for the central area of Ocean Flow
- 2017-11-17Another reason to visit Iceland: Architecture studio Johannes Torpe has proposed a new wellness retreat in a rural Iceland location.
- 2017-11-16A luggage revolution? Bugaboo's new modular Boxer system is a new take on the wheeled suitcase.
- 2017-11-16City on the move: Hanoi is often touted as the land of motorbikes and steamy pho (beef noodle soup). And that's partly true.
But beyond first impressions, Hanoi has surprises tucked down every alleyway.
- 2017-11-16Scenic Goerlitz: The German city of Goerlitz is the country's easternmost city -- a picturesque metropolis home to beautiful, quirky buildings that might look familiar...
- 2017-11-15Cold weather canines: Start the day off mushing with Alpine Adventures Dogsledding along six miles of quiet trails to spot roaming elk and cap it off with post-run hot drinks.
- 2017-11-14World's finest: In October 2017, the 127-year-old American Bar at the Savoy in London came out on top in the World's 50 Best Bars list for the first time.
- 2017-11-13People matching artwork: Museum-hopper and photographer Stefan Draschan wanders galleries, keeping an eye out for people unintentionally matching the art they're observing. He's amassed a collection of striking photographs of people coordinating
- 2017-11-13Tsim Sha Tsui adventures: Hong Kong is often compared to cities such as London and New York, but the resemblance ends once you leave the central business district.
- 2017-11-10Rapid innovations: In-flight entertainment has become a hot topic thanks to pioneering advances in its development.
- 2017-11-10Mendoza, Argentina, is a cosmopolitan city known for its tree-lined streets, sunny climate, Malbec wine and world-class restaurants and spas.
- 2017-11-09Moscow's Red Square: Moscow's Red Square is one of the city's most famous spots -- its attractions include the domed St Basil's Cathedral (pictured left), the GUM department store and the embalmed body of Soviet Union founder Vladimir
- 2017-11-08Tourism rising star: China's city of Chongqing has been named the fastest growing tourism city in the world.
- 2017-11-08Singapore surprises: Singapore Airlines has revealed it has invested $850 million dollars into new Suites that look more like hotel rooms than airline cabins.
- 2017-11-0725. Shanghai: China's eastern metropolis is number 25 on the list of the world's most visited cities according to an annual report by Euromonitor International. The city hadhad a 4.3 percent growth, with 6.9 million people visiting in 2016 and 7
- 2017-11-07The historic Indian city of Hampi: Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi was once the capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi's Vittala Temple is renowned for its exceptional architecture and craftmanship. This column depicts the Yali, a m
- 2017-11-06Avro Canada Jetliner: Developed by Avro Canada for Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) in the 1950s, this jetliner had a top speed of 500 mph.
- 2017-11-06Hotel de l'Opera: As its name suggests, Hotel de l'Opera is just a few steps from the beautiful Hanoi Opera House, which regularly hosts ballet, music and folk performances. The largest of its kind in Vietnam, the theater features a magnificent
- 2017-11-06People travel to Silicon Valley to visit the headquarters of Facebook, Google and Apple to physically interact with the tech brands they use daily. While many are surprised to see a collection of office parks mostly closed to the public, that doesn't
- 2017-11-04At the end of the rice harvest, farmers in the West Sumatra race their cows while surfing behind on a wooden plank. The sport -- called Pacu Jawi -- is meant to demonstrate the strength of the herd before they're sold at auction.
- 2017-11-03Helicopter heights: Photographer Jin-Woo Prensena takes aerial photographs with a twist -- the daredevil lensman hangs out of helicopters to take his striking shots. "Aerial fine art photography attracts me because it is one of the most challenging t
- 2017-11-03Bridge view: Danish restaurant Noma's latest pop-up is located underneath Copenhagen's Knippelsbro Bridge.
- 2017-11-02Women-only instruction is a growing trend in snowsports, and rare is the resort nowadays that doesn't offer camps or clinics for women.
- 2017-11-02The St. Regis in Aspen, Colorado, has been completely renovated. A new on-site gourmet restaurant features cuisine created by emerging chefs.
- 2017-11-02Set out in the snow on a big-tire bike in Telluride, Colorado.
- 2017-11-02iReporters sent us snowy photos of their favorite ski trips. Lezlie Smith shared this photo she took while skiing the slopes of Lake Tahoe. "It's a fun town and gorgeous scenery -- sometimes it's hard to ski because you want to just stop an
- 2017-11-02LAUGH: Prepare to laugh away any remaining stress during Thanksgiving with comedians such as Seaton Smith. Clubs are open around the Thanksgiving holiday all across America.
- 2017-11-02The Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is set on grounds covering 12 acres with their own landscaped trails along Flat Creek.
- 2017-11-02There's no denying it: This winter has been brutal. But looking at this little guy, you'd hardly know it. iReporter Jon Wood took this shot of a bluejay in Camden State Park in Lynd, Minnesota.
- 2017-11-02Simon Cockerell of Beijing-based tour company, Koryo Tours, took these images after being invited to the newest ski resort in North Korea.
- 2017-11-01No more climbing: Uluru, the iconic Australian rock, will no longer be open to climbers as of October 2019.
- 2017-11-01The Black Swan at Oldstead: TripAdvisor named this rural inn in North Yorkshire, England as the world's best restaurant in its Travelers' Choice awards. Click through the gallery to discover why.