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(CNN) — Long distance rail travel looked like it could be on its way out just a few years ago, but a lot has changed then. The classic style of traveling is now having something of a revival, as travelers look for more environmentally friendly ways to see the world. Various new trains and routes

American Airlines flight 718, the first U.S. Boeing 737 MAX commercial flight since regulators lifted a 20-month grounding in November, takes off from Miami, Florida, U.S. December 29, 2020. Marco Bello | Reuters Major U.S. airlines relaxed ticket-change policies for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa approached the state. Tropical storm conditions were expected

With a staggering depth of 60 meters (196 feet), the pool, part of the new Deep Dive Dubai attraction — has stolen the record from Poland’s Deepspot, which has a depth of over 45 meters. The Deep Dive Dubai pool is filled with 14 million liters of fresh water — the volume of six Olympic-sized

People may not have traveled much during the past year, but that didn’t stop them from searching for ideas online. Luxury travel operator Unforgettable Travel wanted to know which travel experiences people searched the most during the past year. With the help of digital marketing agency SEO Travel, the company compiled a list of 135

(CNN) — “The first thing you notice about New Orleans are the burying grounds — the cemeteries — one of the best things there are here” wrote Bob Dylan in his 2004 book “Chronicles: Volume One.” “Going by, you try to be as quiet as possible, better to let them sleep… The past doesn’t pass

In this article HLT TRIP The Transportation Security Administration in the U.S. screened more than 10 million travelers over the July Fourth holiday weekend, but a different story is emerging overseas. Parts of Asia, Europe and Australia have new lockdowns and reimposed travel restrictions due to the fast-spreading delta variant of the coronavirus. This could

(CNN) — British college student Laura was scrolling through social media one day in 2014, when a Tweet caught her eye, and changed her life. One of her favorite Twitter accounts, which posted updates about singer-songwriter Tori Amos, had just retweeted a post from someone called Sara. Sara clearly shared Laura’s passion for Tori Amos’

Amtrak is contracting with California-based Siemens Mobility Inc. to manufacture a new fleet of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains Source: Amtrak Amtrak is investing $7.3 billion in a new fleet of state-of-the-art trains, including some of its first hybrid-electric powered trains, to modernize its aging fleet and attract more travelers, the company said Wednesday.

An American Airlines plane lands at the Miami International Airport on June 16, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines said it flew 2.7 million people over the July 4 holiday weekend, almost three times as many as last year as customers continue to return to travel. The carrier operated more

Landry’s Chairman and CEO Tilman Fertitta told CNBC on Tuesday he expects consumer spending to remain strong throughout the rest of 2021, even as the initial boost provided by Covid stimulus earlier this year fades.  In an interview on “Power Lunch,” the billionaire restaurateur and casino operator said tax refunds sent to Americans and payouts

(CNN) — Summer travel can be so inviting. There are fewer clothes to pack. Days are long for outdoor play. Outdoor dining abounds. And you can’t overstate the simple joy of basking in the sun’s soothing rays. Whether you’re playing it safe or simply prefer relatively cooler temps over hot spots, here are nine places

SINGAPORE — Singapore aims to immunize 75% of its population by early October so that it can gradually ease border restrictions as the coronavirus turns into an endemic over time, its trade minister Gan Kim Yong told CNBC on Tuesday. “Covid-19 is likely to be endemic in time to come. That is why vaccination is

(CNN) — Chengdu is famous for being the home of China’s panda breeding program, so it seems only fitting that the southwestern city should have a panda train to welcome international tourists when they return. On June 26, the capital of Sichuan province debuted the Zhongtang Air Railway, a sky train with a “glass” bottom

In this article BA A Transair Beoing 737 Cargo Jet sits on the tarmac at the Transair Cargo Facility at the Dainel K. Inouye Internaional Airport on July 2, 2021 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Eugene Tanner | AFP | Getty Images National Transportation Safety Board investigators plan to use sonar imaging on Monday to try to

(CNN) — At the western edge of Europe lie two little islands with a complex past. Ireland and Britain are just 12 miles apart at the Irish Sea’s narrowest point, but waters run deep here — in every sense. For the past century, Ireland’s northeast corner has been part of the United Kingdom of Great

Paris (CNN) — In France, summer holidays are sacred. So much so that the government is willing to bend its own Covid vaccination policies to let French workers hit the beach without worrying about their second injection. Until it did, the public outrage over the prospect that rigid vaccination plans might jeopardize people’s summer getaways

Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Friday that most Americans should feel comfortable safely gathering over Independence Day weekend, citing high Covid vaccination rates and low virus infection levels in many parts of the country. However, the former Food and Drug Administration commissioner said there are certain places where people should be more careful. “There’s very low

In this article CCL RCL The cruise ships “Carnival Sunrise” (L) and “Carnival Vista” (R) part of the Carnival Cruise Line, are seen moored at a quay in the port of Miami, Florida, on December 23, 2020, amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty Images The Carnival Vista is set to sail