How Brightline is changing passenger rail in the U.S.
When it comes to passenger rail in the the U.S., Americans have one option — Amtrak, which is often plagued with high ticket prices and delays. But one Florida-based company …
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A new private island opened near Singapore and Batam
Travelers from Singapore will soon have a new vacation option — one that doesn’t require a flight. A new Indonesian private island, named ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island, opened in July …
International travel surges while domestic airfares, hotel rates lag
Women pose for a photo while holding an ice cream at Trevi fountain during hot weather as a heat wave hits Europe in Rome, Italy, July 19, 2022. Guglielmo Mangiapane …
A ban ends dog and cat meat trade in Sulawesi
The Tomohon Extreme Market was once a top tourist attraction in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi — a live animal market filled with everything from fileted pythons to skewered …
Farmers rumble through Melbourne’s CBD to protest VNI West and Western Renewables Link projects
Fired-up farmers have rumbled into Melbourne to take their fight against two contentious transmission projects to the front steps of Victorian parliament. The “stop the towers” protest was planned for …
How to save money on travel? Cat-sitting in exchange for a free stay
I love Spain. So when a friend of a friend who lives on the island of Mallorca asked if I could look after her five cats in exchange for staying …
China lifts ban on group travel boosting Asia’s tourism, hotel stocks
Top view of Seoul in the morning in autumn 2016. Natthapol Bussai | Moment | Getty Images China lifted a ban on group tours to more than 70 locations, giving …
Airlines add flights to get travelers off Maui
Passengers try to rest and sleep after canceled and delayed flights while others wait to board flights off the island as thousands of passengers were stranded at the Kahului Airport …
Gen Z, millennials are most likely to buy travel insurance products
Rome ranked second on a recent list of best travel destinations for a digital detox. Piola666 | E+ | Getty Images Despite inflation, Gen Z and millennials are determined to …
How to use AI to plan a vacation? Companies are bringing it to you
According to a global survey of more than 5,700 travelers commissioned by Expedia Group, the average traveler spends more than five hours researching a trip and reviews 141 pages of …