Singapore is ranked No. 1

Singapore has the world’s strongest passport — again, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking, released Tuesday, shows the small nation-state retaining the top spot in the index, after it broke a six-way tie for the accolade earlier this year. In 2024, Singapore shared the top ranking with Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain and…

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What to know about new travel fee to enter the US

Visitors to the United States will need to pay a “visa integrity fee,” according to a provision of the Trump administration’s recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act.   The fee applies to all visitors who need non-immigrant visas to enter, and cannot be waived. However travelers may also be able to get the fees…

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Las Vegas Sands’ $8 billion luxury resort in Singapore: What to know

Construction has started on an $8 billion “ultra luxurious” integrated resort in Singapore that will expand the city-state’s Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and Las Vegas Sands’ presence in Asia. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Las Vegas Sands co-founder Miriam Adelson attended a ground-breaking ceremony Tuesday, where it was revealed that the development will…

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Faroe Islands launch trips but keep the stops a secret

The Faroe Islands are rolling out road trips for travelers looking to explore beyond the usual hot spots. The catch? Visitors don’t know where the trips will take them.   The Danish archipelago’s tourism board, Visit Faroe Islands, on Tuesday launched 30 itineraries that take travelers on self-guided driving tours. The tours are accessible via…

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Great Wall of China: Six sections with beautiful views

Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In September, we’re celebrating superlatives as we look at some of the world’s biggest, tallest and most expensive attractions and destinations. CNN  —  Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I’ve had plenty…

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