Travel in county Palm Beach

Adam Kidan was aboard his Gulfstream private jet in 2021, headed from Los Angeles to the East Coast, when the pilot told him they needed to land in Las Vegas due to a maintenance issue. It took four days, dozens of phone calls and a couple of favors before he could find somebody to come fix his airplane. An entrepreneur who built his fortune helping others find workforce solutions, from warehouses to light manufacturing, he saw an opportunity. Beyond the manufacturers of private jets, he says there were no national networks of repair shops that could come out and fix your airplane if you have an AOG, industry speak for aircraft on the ground away from its base, or what we call a mechanical.

Miami and Orlando are the two most visited cities in Florida. Miami is nicknamed the Magic City and known for its white-sand beaches, pastel-hued tropical Art Deco architecture, dynamic nightlife, and Latin vibes. Orlando is home to the Magic Kingdom and the world’s most famous mouse. Until recently, out-of-towners who wanted to experience both sides of the Sunshine State either had to hop a flight between Orlando and Miami and then take a taxi or ride-share to their destination or rent a car, navigate the oft-congested interstate, and endure the hassle of finding (usually pricey) parking during what’s supposed to be a relaxing vacation.

South Florida’s Gold Coast is renowned for its blue skies, pristine beaches, and ritzy lifestyle. Anchored by Miami to the south and Palm Beach to the north, this stretch of Atlantic coastline has long been a playground for the rich and famous. Smack dab in the middle of the Gold Coast is Fort Lauderdale. The tropical metropolis is sometimes overlooked for its glitzier neighbors when it comes to vacation locales — the city was once best known as the capital of spring break pilgrimages and, in more recent years, as a popular cruise ship port — but thanks to recent development, a thriving arts and culture community, an evolving culinary scene, and its laid-back vibe, Fort Lauderdale is now one of the state’s must-visit destinations.

The White House is announcing billions of dollars in new funding for train projects from coast to coast.

Las Vegas travelers are a $3 billion step closer to speeding through the Mojave Desert on a high-speed train linking Sin City with Southern California.

High-speed rail company Brightline is making celebrating the holidays easy this year with $39 sale fares during Christmas and New Year’s.

Happy Thanksgiving, folks! I know you’d rather carve a turkey than open your inbox, so we will keep this brief.

Welcome to a brand new week, folks! Here’s a Tuesday tidbit for you: Between 2020 and 2021, Manhattan residents who moved to Miami brought $2.9 billion in taxable income with them. And Palm Beach County netted $1.06 billion from these Manhattan ex-pats. Wow, that’s some serious wealth migration. 

Margaritaville at Sea’s newest flagship vessel will offer longer, 4- and 5-night cruises with stops to Key West, Cozumel, and Progreso beginning in June 2024.

Renowned Massachusetts Millwork and Fabrication Shop Joins metrica’s International Team of Artisans.

With billions of dollars to expand passenger rail included in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more Amtrak trains are on their way. Just not anytime soon.

American Airlines is targeting snowbirds with several new routes exclusively for the President’s Day holiday weekend. 

New branded spa to open on February 1, 2024

Travel-inspired home decor gifts infuse a jetsetter’s space with their passion for exploration. They’ll love being surrounded by special items that remind them of their adventures and help them anticipate upcoming journeys when they’re grounded between trips. Whether it’s framed art from a famous hotel, a set of tropical dessert bowls, or an Eiffel Tower-shaped soap dispenser, these thoughtful gifts for travelers bring the world into their home.

Cruise vacations can be economical with a base fare that includes accommodations, food, activities, and stops at several destinations.

Holiday travelers flying into Seattle’s international airport waited the longest for customs and immigration, making it one of the slowest international airport experiences in the United States. 

When Margaritaville at Sea launched last year, the company offered short and inexpensive 2-night getaways. Now, the cruise line is expanding with 3-night sailings to take advantage of a long weekend.

JetBlue Airways President Joanna Geraghty said the airline would “love” to partner with passenger rail operator Brightline in Florida.

The Jimmy Buffett-inspired cruise line that’s synonymous with carefree vibes and island-style living, Margaritaville at Sea is set to make waves with its new offering of three-night weekend voyages for August through December 2024.

Customs and Immigration Control officer stamping a passport. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images Plus/FTiare)

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