Does the thought of spending the night in a church give you the creeps? Then a travel trend dubbed “champing” that’s sweeping through England might not be for you. Churches Conservation Trust (CCT), a London-based charity, came up with the idea as a means of offsetting the hefty price tag that comes with maintaining England’s historical churches. The country has …

The Four Seasons Resort Lanai, formerly known as the Four Seasons Resort at Manele Bay, has reopened on Lanai, the 140-square-mile island nine miles off the coast of Maui. Resort owner Larry Ellison remodeled the property during a two-year renovation, spending about $75 million, according to local reports. The resort’s 217 guestrooms are finished with walls of teak, zebra wood …

Scuol is one of those perfectly preserved semi-isolated communities in the Lower Engadine valley of Switzerland, separated from Italy by a series of Dolomite peaks. Until the advent of the 19-kilometer Vereina Tunnel in 1999, the longest meter-gauge tunnel in the world, the passes to these villages were frequently unreachable in the winter. It comes as no surprise that these …

Although it’s routinely placed at the top of lifestyle rankings, Zurich is rarely, if ever, rated as one of Europe’s cultural capitals. There’s a perception that it’s a bankers’ city – a Swiss Square Mile without any West End to escape into. While it is true that high salaries and a strong currency mean Switzerland’s biggest city is expensive for …

The Super Bowl is a little over a week away, which means a great migration of football fanatics is headed to the Bay Area. Of course, this means a great deal for those in the hospitality industry. Thankfully, travel website Expedia offered a glimpse of how things are shaping up for the big game taking place at Levi’s Stadium in …

Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE, is just the start of Abu Dhabi’s dazzling sites. CNN Insider Guides are thoroughly checked for accuracy. Given the fluid nature of the travel industry, however, some listings may fall out of date before guides can be updated. The best practice is to confirm current information on official websites before making …

As David Attenborough’s new three-part reef documentary begins, here’s our guide to exploring the world’s largest living structure and its Australian coast, from scuba diving trips to rainforest excursions – plus the best places to stay Hardy Reef, on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef The Unesco world heritage-listed natural wonder is a ribbon of blinding blues and greens, a constellation of …

The East Coast got their first real taste of winter last week thanks to Winter Storm Jonas. The blizzard and wind storm caused major travel delays that rippled across the country and was still backing up flights four days after the storm hit. Many travelers felt helpless as they were stranded at airports and many cruisegoers missed their cruises because …

More families than ever are taking ‘edventures’ – long-term trips where children learn on the road. We talk to nomadic parents about the pros and cons of dropping out to travel the world • Would you take your kids out of school for an extended trip? Perhaps you have already taken the plunge? Share your experiences in the comments below …

South Africa is hoping to attract a lot more U.S. travelers in the year to come, tapping into an increasing desire among Americans for experiential travel. According to research conducted by Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, owner of destination marketing agency Destinate, U.S. vacation planners are increasingly looking for trips that offer instant and total immersion. She said that South Africa should …