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Mark Johanson 1/10A green winery. Bodega Garzón was the first winery in the world to achieve LEED silver certification for its entire facility.Courtesy Bogeda GarzonGarzón, Uruguay (CNN) — Terraced vines and spindly olive trees form a patchwork quilt over gently rolling hills, which are themselves covered by […]
Soothing sands of southern Japan BY JOE YOGERST It’s all about the sand in Ibusuki, a beachside city on Kyushu Island in Japan’s subtropical south. The black sand is warm to the touch and soothing to the skin of anyone who engages in a ritual the Japanese call suna-mushi (sand bathing). Clad only in […]
by TERRY WARD A short ferry ride from Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast makes for a stunning, nature-filled four-day road trip. Most visitors to Vancouver with a few days to spare and the desire to see British Columbia’s coastal hinterlands default to Vancouver Island. But for something unexpected and equally scenic, set your sights instead on a ferry-bound adventure northwest […]
In a city of privilege, an uplifting space for everyone BY DANAE MERCER There’s a lot to love about Dubai’s Kite Beach: its white sands; its blue, fresh ocean water; its ample space, giving it the feeling of privacy even on busy days; and its chilled, family-friendly vibe. Yet, arguably, one of the greatest […]
Muriya starts work on new 400-key branded five-star hotel in Hawana Salalah, its flagship destination in the Governorate of Dhofar Hawana Salalah, Muriya’s flagship destination in the Governorate of Dhofar. Muriya, Oman’s largest private integrated tourism developer, has started construction of a new 400-key branded five-star hotel in Hawana Salalah, its flagship destination in the […]
by CAITLIN MORTONFind playas for snorkelers and surfers alike. White sand, warm water, idyllic views: There’s a reason Mexico is a popular beach destination. And while sand-and-surf stretches like Cancún and Acapulco often dominate the conversation (at least for spring breakers), these 13 beaches stand out for their resorts, unique activities, and overall beauty. From popular vacation spots […]
A moon beach here on Earth BY MARISSA TEJADA What might a beach look like on the moon? On the Greek island of Milos, Sarakiniko is a bone-white rocky landscape of smooth stone shaped by time and salt water that offers a very passable clue. The contrast against the Aegean’s sapphire and turquoise seas […]
by ASHLEA HALPERNGo ahead and add them to your calendar. Some people travel to try out critically acclaimed restaurants, jockeying for dinner reservations before they even lock in a flight. Others are motivated by the promise of an extraordinary hotel or resort. But as for the culture vultures? Well, nothing gets us moving quite like word of a […]
For more than a decade, archaeologists have been excavating the remains of Thouria, an ancient Greek city that could be more important than they had anticipated. By Nikolia Apostolou When talking about influential cities, or poleis, in Ancient Greece, the ones that usually come to mind are Athens and Sparta. But the regions controlled by those […]
A wild, windswept, pinch-yourself seascape BY MARNIE HUNTER Blended umbrella drinks and hypnotizing beachscapes keep many Turks and Caicos visitors pleasantly parked near the main entry point on Providenciales. But a quick day trip to the adjacent islands of North and Middle Caicos uncovers a more unmanicured, windswept view of the UK overseas territory. […]