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The Age
2 days ago
- The Age
Port guide: Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany
This article is part of Traveller's ultimate guide to cruise ports. See all stories. This once dull financial capital is Germany's most overlooked city but is lively, cultured, and has buzzing neighbourhoods and great dining and shopping scenes. Who goes there A-Rosa, Avalon Waterways, Emerald Cruises, Riviera Travel, Scenic, Uniworld and Viking are among companies that sail the Main River. Itineraries are varied, with some concentrating on the Main between Frankfurt and Nuremberg, and others sailing longer journeys onto the Rhine and Danube which are connected by the Main River and Main-Danube Canal. Cruises also run in winter during the Christmas-market season. Sail on in Your ship sails right into downtown Frankfurt, marked by the small skyscrapers of the business district. If you're heading downstream, you'll first pass Gerbermuhle set amid greenery and chestnut trees on the port side. Goethe stayed at this former summer residence of a Frankfurt banker (now a hotel) for a month in 1815 and fell in love with Marianne von Willemer, whom he immortalised in poetry. Berth rites Ships dock at several locations along Untermainkai or occasionally at Osthafen depending on the cruise line. There are no terminals, with passengers disembarking onto quays and promenades. Untermainkai is a convenient location, with the old-town centre a 20-minute walk, and lively Sachsenhausen district located just across the river. Going ashore The medieval core, almost all recreated after World War II bombing, centres on the red sandstone cathedral and buzzy Romerberg Square. The Gothic city hall is worth a squizz. Goethe House was the birthplace of Germany's most famous writer and, even if you aren't literary, is a fine showcase of middle-class, 18th-century living. If you're a fan of views, head to the observation deck atop Commerzbank Tower. Frankfurt is leafy, but the best park might be 19th-century botanical Palmengarten, which often hosts summer concerts. Save some time to plunder the shops. Pedestrian Zeil is upmarket, Hauptwache mid-range, and Goethestrasse packs in some fine antiques.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Port guide: Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany
This article is part of Traveller's ultimate guide to cruise ports. See all stories. This once dull financial capital is Germany's most overlooked city but is lively, cultured, and has buzzing neighbourhoods and great dining and shopping scenes. Who goes there A-Rosa, Avalon Waterways, Emerald Cruises, Riviera Travel, Scenic, Uniworld and Viking are among companies that sail the Main River. Itineraries are varied, with some concentrating on the Main between Frankfurt and Nuremberg, and others sailing longer journeys onto the Rhine and Danube which are connected by the Main River and Main-Danube Canal. Cruises also run in winter during the Christmas-market season. Sail on in Your ship sails right into downtown Frankfurt, marked by the small skyscrapers of the business district. If you're heading downstream, you'll first pass Gerbermuhle set amid greenery and chestnut trees on the port side. Goethe stayed at this former summer residence of a Frankfurt banker (now a hotel) for a month in 1815 and fell in love with Marianne von Willemer, whom he immortalised in poetry. Berth rites Ships dock at several locations along Untermainkai or occasionally at Osthafen depending on the cruise line. There are no terminals, with passengers disembarking onto quays and promenades. Untermainkai is a convenient location, with the old-town centre a 20-minute walk, and lively Sachsenhausen district located just across the river. Going ashore The medieval core, almost all recreated after World War II bombing, centres on the red sandstone cathedral and buzzy Romerberg Square. The Gothic city hall is worth a squizz. Goethe House was the birthplace of Germany's most famous writer and, even if you aren't literary, is a fine showcase of middle-class, 18th-century living. If you're a fan of views, head to the observation deck atop Commerzbank Tower. Frankfurt is leafy, but the best park might be 19th-century botanical Palmengarten, which often hosts summer concerts. Save some time to plunder the shops. Pedestrian Zeil is upmarket, Hauptwache mid-range, and Goethestrasse packs in some fine antiques.
The Guardian
12-06-2025
- The Guardian
The reinvention of Catania – Sicily's once crime-ridden second city
In 1787, Goethe wrote: 'To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.' I'd go one step further and claim it's impossible to really understand what makes the island tick without visiting Catania. Located on the east coast of the island, Catania is Sicily's second-largest city and has been dubbed the Black City because of how prominently basalt features in its baroque architecture. Until recently this Unesco world heritage city, whose beauty can more than compete with its flashier neighbours, Palermo and Taormina, was blighted by organised crime and bad governance. But this is now changing, and fast. A decades-long crackdown on the Cosa Nostra has borne fruit, and previously no-go areas are now welcoming tourists and new businesses. My father's family hails from San Cristoforo, the city's poorest neighbourhood, and our conversations often centre on how the good times are finally arriving in Catania. But price points haven't yet caught up with the city's new-found buzz, especially in its many restaurants. Affectionately known as Rosanna's by locals, Trattoria del Forestiero has been serving home-style dishes since 1965. My British-born mum was a waitress at the restaurant in the 1990s and one afternoon, after a night of heavy drinking, my dad, to whom she was teaching English at a language school in the city, popped in to cook her something to help with the hangover. He stuffed cotoletta, the breaded veal cutlet loved in Italy, with mozzarella, tomatoes and lots of garlic, and Cotoletta alla Cicco was born (Cicco being the diminutive of my late dad's name, Francesco). It's a must-eat dish, as is pasta alla norma, named after the Bellini opera, which is Catania's signature dish. Rosanna's version is particularly delicious because of its fresh hand-cut pasta, which is made about €10; on Instagram Members of my family have been working on the stalls of this centuries-old fish market for ever. Growing up, I was taught to judge a fish market by its smell, or lack thereof, and so it's a source of great familial pride that La Pescheria smells of the sea. If you're staying in an apartment (there are now many Airbnbs in the city), buy telline, tiny triangle-shaped, colourful clams, and cook them as you would vongole, served with spaghetti. The market is also home to Antica Trattoria La Paglia, which has been feeding visitors and vendors for more than 200 years. The fish restaurant has a longstanding rivalry with Rosanna's – a ringing endorsement in locals' books. Its no-frills interior isn't much to write home about, but the black-and-white photos lining the walls offer nostalgic glimpses of the establishment's storied are about €12; These soft drink stands have been serving the Catanese for decades, and everyone – and their nonna – has an opinion about which is the best. For me, Giammona, founded in 1912, has the upper hand. Run by Francesco Giammona, who took over from his father in the 1980s, the art nouveau kiosk has retained its original marble-clad bar and stained glass windows. Although Giammona's menu has expanded in recent years to accommodate tourists' tastes, Sicilians go-to thirst quencher is seltz al limone: sparkling water, lemon juice and a generous pinch of salt. Please note that although Italians are big on food categories they don't, for some mysterious reason, differentiate between lemons and limes – so say if you want limoni gialli (lemons) or limoni verdi (limes).Drinks start from €1.50 at both kiosks. Giammona is on Instagram. Costa, Piazza Turi Ferro 20 Full disclosure: Il Borgo di Federico is run by my cousin. However, I challenge anyone to find a restaurant in a more scenic setting or one cooking tastier grilled bistecca di cavallo (horse steak). Situated in Piazza Federico di Svevia, its regular diners know to request an outdoor table, where they can look out on to Castello Ursino, a staggeringly imposing Norman castle a few feet away from the restaurant. If you're squeamish about eating horse meat, opt for the polpo all'insalata – octopus salad with parsley, capers and cubed start from €12; Spread across Piazza Federico di Svevia, Gammazita has been serving drinks since 2013, and is named after the legendary Sicilian heroine who leapt into a well in 13th-century Catania 'rather than give in to the violence of the Angevin ruler'. The neighbourhood bar was set up by a cultural association along with other initiatives to 'help the people of the [San Cristoforo] ghetto', and regularly hosts music events and book clubs. Earnest politics aside, my family are regulars because the drinks are cheap and strong. There is a menu, but it's perfunctory – most customers will describe what they're in the mood for, and a bartender will make a drink for them. Cocktails are served in pint Sicilians aren't keen on change, especially the gastronomical kind: my uncle once flatly refused to try stroganoff because 'cream only belongs in desserts'. Unfortunately, this means many are missing out on the island's blossoming Asian food scene. Catania's Bangladeshi population makes up nearly 7% of the city's 13,000 foreign-born residents, and community restaurants are popping up across the city. The unassuming-looking Bangla Spicy Food, which backs on to the historic A Fera O'Luni market on Piazza Carlo Alberto (where my great-nonna once sold fruit and vegetables) is good and cheap: you can order several dishes and get change from a fiver. Don't leave without trying the aromatic dal bhuna and flaky, buttery parathas. Waiters will supply cutlery if asked, but most customers here eat with their start from €1; on Facebook Catanese have been trekking to Alecci, in the suburb of Gravina, since 1978. The original owner is still working behind the bar, wearing the cafe's trademark maroon uniform and serving some of the city's best coffee and snacks. At breakfast, they serve granita with brioche. Legend has it that in the ninth century, when Sicily was under Moorish occupation, Arabs mixed the snow of Mount Etna (Europe's most continually belching volcano) with fruit juices, and granita was born. Whatever its history, Sicilians are inordinately proud of granita and have strict rules when it comes to its flavour combinations. Broadly speaking, chocolate, coffee and nut granitas can be eaten together, as can all fruits. Coffees around €2; granitas start from €5. On Facebook For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Marina di Ragusa village has a stunningly beautiful nature reserve with a secluded 6km trail along the Irminio River and lush Mediterranean coastline. It's a popular spot for Sicilian families and birdwatchers (a number of migratory species rest their wings here during their journeys from Africa). In the village, Ristorante Il Delfino is perched on the edge of the Andrea Doria shore and serves traditional Sicilian dishes such as pasta con le sarde (made with sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts and saffron). For a sweet treat, Don Peppinu is the self-proclaimed 'No. 1' gelateria in all of Italy. There are several outlets across the island, but word of mouth says the one in Marina di Ragusa is the best and serves a signature pistachio at Ristorante Il Delfino start at €15. Gelatos at Don Peppinu cost around €4
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
St. George Police share tips for businesses with compromised emails
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — The St. George Police Department warned that some local businesses have had their email accounts compromised and shared what people can do to protect their information. Jordan Goethe with St. George Police says that hackers have cracked the passwords of several email accounts and are sending out malicious links from those email addresses. The emails being sent are meant to scam the recipient of the email into giving up some sort of personal information. For those wanting to keep their accounts secure, Goethe says one of the easiest things you can do is to update your password or use a passphrase that is at least 16 characters in length. Goethe adds that users can also enable two-factor authentication, which is an extra security check in order to access information, and is usually done through another device or authentication app. Goethe says it can be difficult to avoid getting scammed, but there are different things people can do to avoid it. If you get a suspicious email from someone you know, it is best to call and check with them if the message is legitimate or not. Mantua poppies are blooming, rooted in pioneer history Father's Day Gift Guide: Teton Gear is a great gift idea for every active dad MEATER might be dad's favorite gift this year Father's Day Reminder! Discover great gifts for dad at City Creek Center Washington County water officials urge residents to conserve water Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
06-06-2025
- Forbes
The Flagship Venice Hotel Offering Tranquility In The Tides Of Tourism
Aerial View of Campanile di San Marco and San Marco Square at Sunrise in Venice The pointed pinnacle of Campanile di San Marco looms over the docks of San Marco in Venice. Its shadow—cast from a gilded weather vane in the shape of archangel Gabriel 323-feet in the air—has marked the passing of days over the most famous plaza in Venice for more than a century. Other towers on this site have done the same for more than a millennia. Each year, around 20 million visitors disembark in Venice. They arrive via train, airplane and most famously, by boat. Nearly all of them pass beneath Gabriel's golden wings, where bobbing gondolas and pop-up villages of souvenir stands peddle everything from Venetian flags to magnets, underwear and bobble heads of Rocky Balboa and Lebron James. 80-percent of Venetian tourism takes place from March to September, when warmer weather and friendly skies cast a golden glow over one of the world's most famous small cities. Once the capital of a sprawling maritime empire, Venice has long been a crossroads of human civilization and an epicenter for tourism. In the 17th century, Venice became a seminal stop on Europe's 'Grand Tour,' a semi-educational sojourn for the continent's young aristocrats. Enlightenment-era writers like Lord Byron and Johann Wolfvang von Goethe penned glowing accounts of visits to the water-bound city; and tourism in Venice has been increasing ever since. Three centuries since the popularization of tourism in the city, Venice is still a bucket list destination for any 'grand tour' of Europe. Despite efforts from the Venetian government to stem some of the relentless tide of tourism, the undeniable draw of the city's canals and culture has proved insatiable. All of those visitors have an impact: 70-percent of the city's income in its historic center is directly related to tourism. It's estimated that the city's population has declined from about 175,000 in the 1950s to fewer than 50,000 today. And in April 2024, Venice became the first metropolis in the world to charge an admission fee to day trippers, in an effort to curb over tourism. During peak season stepping off of a boat and onto the city's stone streets can feel like entering a human pinball machine—especially near the city's main attractions of St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. But centuries after travelers first started flocking to Venice, braving the crowds, lines and pickpockets still feels worth it. Stewards check tourists QR code access outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, Thursday, ... More April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) A day spent in Venice during peak season means barreling through narrow streets in pursuit of cannoli's and side-stepping selfie seekers en route to Aperol spritz. Yet, it also means opportunities to venture away from the throngs in search of quieter neighborhoods where curious travelers can peer into ancient crypts, gaze at the relics of Catholic saints and marvel at the scale, horror and detail of masterworks of Renaissance art. Venice means tourism; yet it also means modern art, ancient industrial works and a mercurial history of a city-state turned empire that tells a story like few in the world. Venice in peak season is a paradox: a city strained under the weight of its own allure. In the summer months, the narrow alleys of San Marco echo with the chatter of global accents. The canals teem with hundreds of gondolas vying for space while charging Є90 for 30-minute tours. The city's charm is undeniable, but so is the challenge of navigating it amidst the crowds. While strolling the quieter confines of neighborhoods like Castello, Dorsoduro or Cannaregio offers respite during the day, Marriott's flagship brand—JW Marriott—is hanging its hat on a reprieve that lasts all night. A 20-minute boat ride from San Marco brings travelers to Isola delle Rose, a 16-acre, manmade island in the Venetian lagoon that formerly housed a respiratory hospital. The JW Marriott Venice occupies Isola delle Rose or Sacca Sessola, one of the largest manmade ... More islands in the Venetian lagoon. In 2001, Marriott acquired the island and converted it into the JW Marriott Venice, a flagship hotel on its own private island designed to host upscale travelers and their families. On Isola della Rose, olive groves line green spaces flanked with crowd-free paths ripe for biking. Cooking classes hosted by Sapori Cooking Academy give visitors to Venice insight into classic, Italian cuisine in a family-friendly environment. And a rooftop restaurant delivers panoramic sunset views of Venice that can only be seen outside of the city proper. 'The property is gorgeous,' says American sports broadcaster Jessica Benson, who ventured to Venice for a honeymoon. 'From the moment we saw a video of the dreamy boat entrance into the JW Venice, we knew we wanted to stay there on our honeymoon. It was so picturesque.' Bensons says she had husband Chris Luther were enticed by the hotel's secluded location, 'an oasis away from the city." La Maisonette accommodations provide enough room for families to spread out away from the crowded ... More streets of Venice. The JW Marriott Venice still feels like a Marriott, a stylish but intentionally subdued place. The hotel's modern styling sits in contrast to the Renaissance architecture dominating the city. While honeymooners like Benson can enjoy private studio suites and fine dining at Agli Amici Dopolavoro, run by a Michelin-starred chef, there is also an on-site pizza restaurant for kids. Junior suites deliver enough space for a family of three to sprawl out in between taxi rides into Venice, and a poolside rooftop bar offers respite for parents monitoring high energy kiddos swimming away summertime twilight. Families are a major focus for the property, says Marriott marketing specialist Andrea Congregalli. The hotel hosts an on-site "Kids Club" for guests as young as four years old. Activities include Venetian mask making, badminton, archery classes and special STEM enrichment games designed in collaboration with LEGO. 'There aren't many places in Venice where you can enjoy the outdoors like this,' adds Congregalli, a Venice-area native whose watched tourism return to pre-pandemic levels in his hometown. 'The island doesn't even really feel like the city," he adds. 'It's a quiet place to escape.'
