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INSIDERI paid $500 for a private room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride that came with 2 beds and a toilet. Take a look inside.
Insider's reporter took Amtrak's private roomette cabin on an overnight train from NYC to Miami and thought the 20-square-foot space was impressive.
- Fox News
Man kicked off flight for being 'fatphobic' and rude, yet he had nowhere to sit
A Reddit drama elicits thousands of reactions as people chime in on a travel controversy involving two men — one described as "obese" and another termed "rude" by flight attendants.
- BuzzFeed
"It Was A Nightmare": Tourists Are Sharing The Cities They Refuse To Visit Ever Again
"The pollution, the people asking you for money everywhere you go, the mistreatment of animals...I wish I could say that the historical side of the city makes up for it, but nope."
- The State
This South Carolina city ranks among the nation’s most beautiful and affordable
Here’s why it was named a top place to live.
- BuzzFeed
Flight Attendants And Passengers Are Sharing The Most Entitled Things People Have Done While Traveling, And Yikes, Yikes, Yikes
"I was on a flight with really bad turbulence. It went on for about 10 minutes, and then the old lady next to me reaches up and presses her button. A flight attendant walks over to see if the woman is okay, and the woman begins to yell at the attendant for the rough flight and that she’s been flying her whole life and clearly the pilot has no idea what he’s doing. The attendant just walked away."
- Travel+Leisure
This Beach Was Just Named the Best in the Caribbean — With Mesmerizing, Clear Turquoise Water
Can you guess what island it's on?
- Travel+Leisure
5 Secret, Invite-only Elite Status Tiers for Travelers That You've Never Heard Of
Airlines and hotels offer secret invitation-only elite statuses for their biggest spenders that come with some next-level perks.
- House Beautiful
These Small Towns in Florida Have More Charm Than We Can Handle
From Seaside to Anna Maria Island, Florida's quaint and charming small towns will make you feel like you're in New England or Europe—with easy beach access. Step back in time on this barrier island where strict regulations govern the type of buildings and businesses allowed.
- Motley Fool
When It Comes to Real Estate, This Is Where the Ultra-Rich Are Putting Their Money
Image source: Getty Images The ultra-rich have a lot of money at their disposal, so it's no surprise that they tend to invest heavily in real estate. It's a safe bet, after all -- real estate is one of the most reliable and profitable investments available.
- Fox News
American shot at Mexico tourist hotspot amid spring break travel fears
An American tourist has been shot in Mexico in a spring break hotspot where the U.S. State Department has been warning visitors to “exercise increased caution."
- Lexington Herald-Leader
Visits to National Park sites in KY declined in 2022. This site was still the most popular
Three National Park Service holdings in or partially in Kentucky saw more than half a million visits last year.
- Kansas City Star
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks lands $300 million project with amusement, water parks
While Lake of the Ozarks has long been a favorite Midwestern getaway, its main attraction has always been the 55,000-acre lake. Locals are hoping to build more entertainment options off the water.
- TheStreet.com
Royal Caribbean Makes a Convenient Passenger-Friendly Change
The cruise line has fixed a passenger pain point that will make a cool service accessible to a lot more people.
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
SLO County spot lands on list of the 11 most picturesque small towns in California
Antiques, the ocean and nearby wine country were among the draws.
- Travel+Leisure
Oprah Just Wore the Comfiest Travel Outfit — and We Found Her Entire Look on Sale at Amazon
These travel-ready styles start at just $15.
- WSB Cox articles
Man uses tracking device to find stolen luggage, another man wearing his clothes at Atlanta airport
Police found him using technology left in one of the bags.
- Conde Nast Traveler
The Nordstrom Travel Basics Our Readers Can't Get Enough Of
From classic tote bags to plane-ready clothing.
- The Telegraph
British Airways has lost another battle in the war with its Middle Eastern rivals
There is an ABBA movement gathering momentum in southern Africa. Not the Swedish pop group, of course. These travelling malcontents are declaring they’ll fly on Anything But British Airways. It’s an old joke but one that’s doing the rounds again among folk who must flit between London and Johannesburg or Cape Town.
- AFP
Room for one more? Saudi moves in on Gulf aviation market
Undeterred by a crowded Gulf market, Saudi Arabia is going all in on an aggressive aviation expansion, with a massive jet order and the launch of a new national carrier."The question of what the demand side of this equation looks like has yet to be settled, but the Saudis must be pretty confident to push ahead with such a massive aircraft order," he said.
- The Telegraph
Inside the abandoned Italian ski resort enjoying an unlikely renaissance
On the snow-covered summit ridge overlooking the Italian village of Gaver, the bright red bullwheel looks like a relic from a bygone industrial age. This giant pulley was once the top of a busy ski lift, its path still visible beneath the line of rusting steel pylons running down the hillside. But the last time anyone queued to ski here was a decade ago, and the engine, cables, and buttons have long since been sold for scrap.