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Explore wild forests, scale panoramic peaks, cross world-renowned bridges and marvel at historic ruins – the Hudson Valley is a hiker's heaven with trails to suit all experience levels.  There's a reason Thomas Cole and his Hudson River School artists preserved the region in their 19th-century paintings: the highlands, rivers and meadows here are part of an Arcadia that dazzles in all four seasons. Whether you're taking a day trip north of New York City or spending a weekend exploring the area's quirky enclaves, an outdoor adventure should be top priority for your Hudson Valley itinerary. Bull Hill Best day trip from NYC 5.4 miles roundtrip; 3-4 hours; moderate It's no wonder the Bull Hill (also known as Mt Taurus) full loop is one of the Hudson Valley's most popular treks. Located 50 miles north of NYC near Cold Spring, this outdoor excursion is an easy-to-reach day trip for hike-hungry urbanites. It's also a visual

Chennai Covid Guidelines: The rule will also apply to season ticket holders too. (File) Chennai: Only those with a double vaccination certificate would be allowed to travel by Chennai local trains from January 10 till 31 January, the Southern Railway announced today. Passengers without the certificate will not be able to purchase tickets, the railways said amid the spurt in Covid cases due to the Omicron wave. There won't be any exception and the rule will also apply to season ticket holders too. The unreserved ticketing system (UTS) on mobile will not be available during the period. Tamil Nadu reported 8,981 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. Chennai, Coimbatore, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur accounted for a majority of the new cases with the state capital alone adding 4,531 cases. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu has reported 121 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 so far including 117 recoveries. A total of eight people have died of Covid in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of fatalit

Despite the ongoing headwinds of the COVID-19 pandemic, news of travel startups raising money has maintained a steady pace. The funding has ranged from massive later-stage investments, such as two rounds totaling $345 million for Hopper and two for TripActions totaling $430 million, to a $160 million Series B for Avantstay and Series C rounds of $80 million for Peek and $60 million for Life House. There have also been several instances of Series A and seed funding for startups including Selfbook, Troop, RoomPriceGenie and GuruHotel. According to Phocuswright manager of research and innovation Mike Coletta, investor confidence in travel came back strong in 2021, with funding reaching 2020's level of $3.2 billion by the mid-point of the year and growing to $5 billion by Q3 – comparable to the funding for the full year in 2017. Many founders report their rounds have been oversubscribed, while others that are not pursuing

National Tourism Day: Facts about India you might not know It's the National Tourism Day today, and the perfect time to look at some of the most astonishing travel facts about India. The ancient country is home to so many stories, folklores, and beauties that...

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The Canadian province of Alberta came in at No. 5 for cheap flights thanks to low average airfares to and from Calgary. AJ_Watt | E+ | Getty Images So you haven't taken a vacation to a long-haul destination since Covid first hit nearly two years ago. You're itching to get out — despite recent disruptions to air travel — and maybe you've actually managed to bank the vacation money you would have otherwise spent months ago. Where to head? Depending on how the latest pandemic wave plays out, you may want to consider the nearly two dozen places worldwide that travel website Scott's Cheap Flights recommends in its "22 Cheap Destinations to Visit in 2022" list. That's because experts at the site say they're pretty confident there will be airfare deals to these destinations in the year ahead. Whether it's thanks to new routes, to new carriers serving them or simply to everyday low fares, these 22 cities, states, regions and nations, according to the site,

Show Caption Hide Caption Here are four things to know about canceled and delayed flights When are you entitled to a refund or free hotel when traveling? Here are four things to know when dealing with canceled or delayed flights. Getty, USA TODAY Airlines are assailed with complaints every time there is a spike in flight cancellations and delays, and every time, too many passengers are left bewildered, unsatisfied or even fuming at airlines' responses.  There is a disconnect between what passengers think they are owed and what airlines owe them when flights plans go haywire thanks to a patchwork of federal regulations and airline policies.   Some rules, like those covering refunds for cancellations and significant flight delays by the airline, are dictated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Others, like

It's all go in Mexico: With no testing and few restrictions, bookings are booming - and there's no better place to explore Mayan ruins, tropical beaches and exotic marine life than the Yucatan Peninsula Thomas W Hodgkinson checks in to the Tui Blue El Dorado Seaside Suites and finds it a 'friendly sort of place' With the help of a guide, he wades through the Rio Secreto, a 'dazzling' network of caves and waterways   The biggest thrill of the trip is the moment he spots a crocodile during a visit to the Sian Ka'an nature reserve  By Thomas W. Hodgkinson For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 28 January 2022 | Updated: 22:09 GMT, 28 January 2022 Some 100ft underground, waist-deep in water and enclosed in a caverno

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Editor's Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Travel is more challenging now than it has been in a long time. Borders tentatively reopen only to slam shut again. A once-simple visa on entry is replaced with piles of paperwork. And the whole world is brushing up on the Greek alphabet whenever a new variant makes headlines. Still, though, amid all the darkness that has defined the pandemic, there are some glimmers of hope. Perhaps the lesson travelers can take into 2022 is that exploring the world is a privilege, not a right. This year's crop of dream places to visit reflect that mindset -- from national parks to remote islands to lesser visited spots, mindfulness and respect for the Earth are part of the journey. When Orville and Wilbur Wright first got their sm