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In journey news this week: the world's most attractive city destinations, why fake olive oil is on the rise, and the flight booking hack travelers love but airlines hate.
Skiplagging is a secret way to save a lot of money on air travel by booking a cheaper multi-leg trip and then departing earlier in a connecting city. Some travelers love it, but airlines hate it and the penalties can be severe if you are caught.
Skiplagging has been around for years, but there's a new, less risky way to save on multi-leg trips. An American company has just introduced Uber-style private plane travel anywhere in the United States, with flights costing from $111. Good deals come from booking an “empty” repositioning flight. This is where the plane has already been booked for a trip and can pick up passengers to take them to its next booked destination.
The only thing left for travelers to do is to turn to private jet travel. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a CNN-owned product ratings and recommendations guide, have these tips for creating the perfect travel outfit.
Food and drink
Inflation, production shortages and increased consumer demand are greasing the wheels of a booming criminal industry that fake olive oil. It is made by mixing olive oil byproducts with other types of oil, and authorities have deemed some seized products “unfit for consumption.”
Off the rain-stricken west coast of Scotland, the island of Islay is famous for another coveted golden liquid: whiskey. This small island of just 3,000 inhabitants is home to nine of Scotland's 145 distilleries.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Islay each year to taste scotch at home, but what makes certain foods and drinks even more exciting when consumed at home? place of origin? A number of factors come into play, from the emotional to the scientific.
The three most attractive urban destinations in the world are the capitals of France and Spain, as well as a luxury shopping center in the Middle East, according to a new report from Euromonitor International. Europe performed the best in the top 100, followed by Asia.
Seoul was 14th on the list, but South Korea's 'second city' Busanis a vibrant seaside metropolis of 3.5 million people and is quickly becoming a destination in its own right.
Our next recommendation, Shakhrisabz, is a lesser known name (but if you understand the guttural “kh” correctly, you’re almost there). This Uzbek city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of architectural wonders.
Saint Nicholas, who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, is buried in the city of Bari in southern Italy. The thing is, locals aren't that crazy about Santa.
Other European cities that offer festive charm this time of year include Gothenburg, Sweden, and Tromsø, Norway. Here are 12 winter wonderland for your consideration.
But if you're celebrating the season elsewhere, whether it's West Virginia or Thailand, we've got our roundup of 16 luxury hotels who go all out for Christmas, from twinkling lights to petit fours.
However, a big budget isn't necessary to capture the holiday spirit. A small pub in Northern Ireland has captured hearts around the world with its touching holiday ad featuring a important message.
The Stewardess and the Bachelor
Photos: How Flight Attendant Jerilyn Young and Carefree Bachelor Bob Pelikan Fell in Love in the 1960s
In 1964, United Airlines flight attendant Jerilyn Young wasn't sure if her boyfriend Bob Pelikan was in it for the long haul. So she decided to move to the other side of the United States. Read what happened next.
Meet the woman traveling across the United States in an Airstream with her husband and a goat.
No, the the goat doesn't drive.
The night train revolution has been hailed as an alternative to airplanes.
Here is How's it going.
Take a look inside Italy's most expensive historic retreat.
that of Rome Vilon Palace open this year to overnight guests.
As a child, she posed with her pilot father on a plane.
Years later, they recreated the photo – with a twist.
