Exploring the Ultimate Luxurious and Alluring Hotels of 2024
Discover the world's most enchanting hotels of 2024 where love stories unfold, families embark on thrilling adventures, our planet evolves, and China's legendary Monkey King reigns Don't miss these captivating tales of travel and the sexiest new accommodations
Join Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter for the latest updates in aviation, culinary experiences, accommodations, and other travel updates. This year has had a turbulent start for travelers, from a rescue mission in a Slovenian cave to a terrifying incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight. To lighten the mood, we're sharing heartwarming stories of love across the globe, China's quest for a Monkey King, and the most enticing new hotels set to open in 2024.
Where to stay in 2024
Indulging in a day of exploring and indulging in local dishes is always satisfying, but nothing beats the comfort of sinking into a luxurious hotel bed at the end of the day. Check out these 24 incredibly alluring new hotels that we can't wait to visit this year, from locations in Italy, Japan, and even Transylvania.
The hit HBO show features the fictional "White Lotus" resort, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, set to begin filming at Passalacqua, a luxury hotel on Lake Como next month. Voted the best hotel in the world at the Worlds 50 Best Hotels awards, it's time to take a look inside and see what all the fuss is about.
Love, family and adventure
In the early 1980s, Angela Renda, an Italian-American reservations agent at Pan American World Airways, would often tell her friends that she felt like she had the whole world in her hands and didn't want to be restricted by commitments. However, her perspective shifted after a chance encounter during her travels to London.
Denise Sung, a millennial from Taiwan, grew up with a unique dream of meeting a man named Sebastian. At the age of 26, she crossed paths with German Sebastian Fuchs in a bar in Hong Kong. While the name bit was easy, the journey to love was a bit more complicated.
Courtney and Justin Orgias, a couple from North America, always prioritized traveling in their relationship. Even after settling down and having kids, they were determined to continue exploring the world as much as possible. When Covid changed their work lives, they decided to sell everything and become a digital nomad family. Here's what happened next.
Our changing planet
Ski resorts around the world are facing the challenge of dwindling snow, especially at lower elevations. In response to the impact of the climate crisis, some resorts have started stockpiling snow to ensure they have enough for the upcoming seasons.
Despite the decrease in global snowfall, there are still several resorts offering pristine white slopes this season. Here are our top choices. It's a challenging journey towards a more sustainable future for our planet. Could guilt-free long-haul flights become a reality? Here's what we currently understand.
Hail the Monkey King
Exploring alternatives to used cooking oils for sustainable aviation fuel, a UK company has shifted its focus to human sewage. Yes, you read that right. Here's why you shouldn't dismiss the idea of future flights powered by waste.
An employee dressed up as Monkey King at Wuzhishan Scenic Area in the northern Chinese province of Hebei.
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Have you ever thought about living in a cave and being fed bananas by strangers? If so, the Wuzhishan Scenic Area in China has an opportunity for you. They are seeking someone to portray the mythical Monkey King character, offering $842 a month for the ideal candidate, as reported by state-affiliated Shangyou News.
In case you missed it
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Heres what happened next.
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Sorry, guys. Experts disagree.
