Travel in county Palm Beach

Florida's Brightline train is getting into the holiday spirit early by releasing its Black Friday sale weeks ahead of the holiday. The rail service is offering discounted fares from now until Nov. 27, which are valid for travel through Nov. 27 to Feb. 29, 2024. The promotion applies to Brightline’s SMART fares and discounts one-way tickets for adults to $59, and child fares to $29 when purchased with an adult ticket. Black out dates apply.

Sydney is not the easiest city to get around, but its public transport network is reliable, reasonably priced and way more convenient than driving. But by far, the best way to enjoy getting around Sydney is by taking a ferry or water taxi whenever possible. 

Sydney is blessed with dozens of beautiful beaches to swim, surf or simply sunbathe on the sand.

Remember back in 2021 as Covid-led demand surged and many jet card providers offering fixed rates and guaranteed availability were closing off their programs to new members? Sentient Jet, Jets.com, Jet Linx, Airshare and Flexjet were among those that cranked the faucet shut with immediate effect. NetJets also stopped renewing existing members.

Like some, I initially balked at paying a $695 annual fee (see rates and fees) for The Platinum Card® from American Express, but with its vast array of benefits and rewards, this card drew me in — and I don't regret it.

The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) has announced the introduction of the “Tattoovenir,” the first-ever souvenir that truly stays with you. The One happy island is offering visitors the chance to get a free Aruba-themed tattoo from a local artist, as a permanent reminder of the One happy island. “When our visitors leave, they take some of the island’s abundant happiness with them,” said Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority. “What better way to celebrate this lasting feeling than to give away permanent souvenirs from our talented local tattoo artists. Because Aruba stays with you, long after you leave.”

Florida’s Brightline rail company is making it easier to travel around the state by offering a new all-station pass travelers can share with friends and family.

Travelers already looking to 2024 for their next trip now have the opportunity to score major savings.

Breeze Airways is adding a new route from Long Island, New York.

Airshare’s acquisition of Wheels Up’s private jet management business closed over the weekend. It sends 90 airplanes and 300 personnel to the Kansas City-based operator, which already had 56 managed and fractional aircraft in its fleet. After the sale, Wheels Up still has 215 airframes, including 75 King Air turboprops, 52 super midsize jets it can deploy for transcontinental flights, and 61 light jets. For both companies, Wheels Up the fourth-largest operator based on fractional and charter flight hours, and Airshare, ranked 11th, it marks a new chapter.

Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines brought back its promotion to earn a limited-time Companion Pass. If you registered, booked a flight between Aug. 28 and Aug. 30 and completed travel by Sept. 30, you'd earn a coveted Companion Pass valid from Jan. 8 through March 8, 2024.

Palm Beach is perhaps best known as Florida’s luxurious beach retreat, where high-end hotels, polo matches and fantastic beaches welcome travelers. However, the area is also home to some of the best food in the country. Restaurants range from those offering gourmet, multi-course meals to more casual spots with outstanding burgers and key lime pie. An abundance of locally sourced produce and seafood guarantees excellent ingredients and the town’s top chefs promise to impress with their creative interpretations of the classics. To try as many of these hot spots as possible, consider spending a few days at the’s Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival; this year, the event takes place between December 7-10 and chefs from around the country will also be on hand.

The day has finally arrived.

Speeding through central Florida’s flat scrubland east of Orlando is America’s next big passenger train.

Brightline and Mears Transportation announced a partnership that will provide transportation between the Brightline Orlando Station with popular destinations such as Walt Disney World Resorts. 

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is adding two new routes to Florida this fall, adding to its robust service to the Sunshine State.

Private rail operator Brightline will open long-awaited passenger service between Miami and Orlando on September 22, three weeks later than previously planned.

Brightline, the Florida rail line with stops throughout the state, is now selling tickets for its highly anticipated Orlando extension. 

After several delays, Brightline is launching its high-speed rail service between Orlando and southern Florida in just over a week.

The ABC Islands – Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao – sit just off the northern coast of South America, an amiable trio that appeals to sun-seeking travelers from all over the world.

Brightline is once again delaying its debut at Orlando.