Category: Travel and Vacations

Amtrak’s Largest Train Revamp in 55 Years Is Coming Soon

The New York Times – Business:
Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece.
The Latest Way to Create an Isolated Retreat: Buy a Whole Village

Wealthy buyers and tourism entrepreneurs are acquiring abandoned European villages — school, church and bar included.
Hotel Owners and Workers, Tell Us How You’re Feeling

With hotels increasingly caught between the federal government’s immigration crackdown and protests against ICE, we want to hear how it’s affecting you.
How to Travel With a Pet

Taking along a companion animal sounds like a great idea, but making it work can be tough. We’ve got tips to make sure it’s a vacation for both of you.
Budget Hotels Become an Immigration Battleground for ICE Protests

“No sleep” protests have used noise and other tactics to target ICE agents at hotels, leaving the owners, often immigrants themselves, caught in the middle.
5 New Stylish Hotels for City Lovers

New accommodations around the world allow you to soak up urban culture and immerse yourself in hotel creature comforts.
How to View the Artemis II Moon Launch

The first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years is coming up. Here’s how to see it at sites in and around the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk

The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.
Hotels Roll Out the Welcome Mat to ‘Super Commuters’

As remote work shifts to hybrid models, employees who moved to the suburbs or beyond are becoming weekly fixtures at city hotels on those days when they must make an appearance at the office.
The Best Time to Use Your Airline Points and Miles

If you’re thinking of traveling and you’ve got points or miles sitting in airline and credit card accounts, the time to cash in may have arrived. Here’s what you need to know.
How to View the Northern Lights From New England and the Midwest

With careful planning, timing and luck, witnessing the aurora borealis in the Lower 48 is one of the greatest yet most rarely seen spectacles for anyone willing to sacrifice a bit of sleep.
Vermont, Dressed in Snow

For a longtime aerial photographer, snowfall in the Green Mountain State offers a fresh palette of possibility.