Florida’s High-speed Brightline Train Has 50% Off Adult Rides to Orlando — but You Have to Book Today

Frontier's latest sale has major discounts for a fall getaway.

There are two types of train trip: The long, slow, and often luxurious train journey that takes you through beautiful scenery that you book specifically to spend time on the rails; and the speedy, no-nonsense, cheap train ride you take to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. In the first category, you’ll find grand trips like Australia’s The Ghan, South Africa’s Blue Train, and Britain’s Caledonian Sleeper. In the second, there are trips from London to Brussels in just two hours, from Rome to Venice in four hours, and from Miami to Orlando in three hours. And if you’re a train traveler who belongs to the second category and likes getting places fast without flying, there are plenty of trains in this world that do just that at speeds previously unimaginable on land, including the fastest train in the world and its closest competitors.

When you board Amtrak’s Auto Train, you’re doing something unique that happens on no other train within the Amtrak system. First of all, you and your vehicle (car, motorcycle, van, small trailer, or SUV if it meets the measurement limits) must both be on board. You can’t go without it and it can’t go without you.

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Monet Hambrick, a 36-year-old travel blogger who shares itineraries and tips for traveling with children on her blog, The Traveling Child. Monet shares two daughters with her husband James Hambrick — Jordyn, who is 10, and Kennedy, who is 8. Monet has been to 50 countries so far in her life, while her daughters have been to over 35. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

Construction on Brightline West, which bills itself as the first “true” high-speed rail system in the US, officially broke ground earlier this year. With plans to be up and running by 2028, the all-electric trains will travel between Southern California and Las Vegas at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour.

Norwegian Cruise Line will debut two new entertainment offerings onboard its forthcoming ship Norwegian Aqua, which is scheduled to debut in April 2025.

JetBlue has slashed fares on dozens of popular flights for travelers who book by the end of today — and tickets are available from a record-low $19 one-way.

Jenny Phenix was ready to spend the rest of her life on a cruise ship.

Construction on a high-speed rail connection between Los Angeles and Las Vegas is currently underway, and a peek inside the cars shows it will be a luxurious option when complete.

An Allegiant Air passenger says she and her son were wrongly removed from a flight because a cabin crew member didn't want to miss out on snack commissions.

A great flight deal is as easy as a click away. Allegiant Airlines recently published dozens of last minute flight deals with fares under $50 to popular destinations including Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, and more. The flights have availability throughout September and October, which can be helpful for passengers making last-minute bookings, which can often be very expensive as the flight’s departure date becomes closer.  The deals are posted on Allegiant’s website, and listed as limited quantities. For example, travelers can fly from Knoxville to Punta Gorda / Ft. Myers for only $33 one-way, or from Las Vegas to Provo, Utah for $38 one-way. All of the last-minute fares are in Allegiant's «Basic» category of service, which only includes one personal item. Travelers can add on checked bag, or carry-on bag for additional fees. Travel + Leisure spotted additional one-way flights including: 

Summer might (unofficially) be over, but JetBlue has us thinking otherwise with flight deals to warm weather destinations, perfect for shoulder season travel.