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America's rail system has long paled in comparison to the bullet trains of Japan and France's Train à Grande Vitesse. But now, historic new federal funding could finally bring high-speed train travel to the US.

Whether you want to lose weight, live longer, get in better shape, enjoy your later years more or simply feel like you deserve some self-care, investing just four days in your mind and body can pay real dividends–if you pick the right four days.

Looking down from Utah’s sheer Wasatch Range, I feel relieved to have made it to the end of one of America’s most challenging roads. Rising to nearly 2,500 metres, State Route 210 is no stranger to avalanches. Snow ploughs can’t keep pace with the blizzards and cannons trigger slides to mitigate risk. Travel can be slow and unpredictable — but manage to get here, and the skiing is arguably the finest in North America.

A wild, subtropical Portuguese island, surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is called the ‘floating garden’ because of its fertile, volcanic soil. Bounty bursts from the earth at every turn: grapevines cling to sea cliffs, exotic fruits clutter the roadsides in staggered farm terraces and tall fronds of sugarcane sway in the breeze until harvest time, when they’re processed into rum. Freshly caught fish is on just about every menu, as are a variety of local drinks, from poncha (rum punch) and apple ciders to crisp local white wines and the classic fortified variety to which the island gives its name. Here’s how to get a first taste of Madeira.

The Cali Pass just got a major upgrade in time for ski and snowboard season.

Alaska Airlines is overhauling four major parts of its Mileage Plan loyalty program.

For years, I was a frequent train traveler between New York City and Washington, D.C., and I once loved the ease of riding the rails between the two urban centers. But with each passing trip, the travel times seemed to grow longer, with increasingly unexpected delays. On one infamous ride, when my coworker and I departed our office at the same time, she managed to land in Reykjavik before I reached the nation’s capital. It was around this time that I gave up on riding the rails out of the city altogether.

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.

As if air travel didn’t have enough pitfalls on its own, there’s also the frustrating and real possibility that an airline could lose your checked luggage. According to a study by SITA, an IT company that provides bag-tracking systems to airlines, 26 million suitcases were mishandled in 2022, meaning lost, delayed, damaged, or stolen.

If you have elite status with American Airlines AAdvantage or World of Hyatt, you should ensure your accounts are linked. The linking process is very straightforward and can be completed in minutes. But it's worth doing if you're eligible, as then you'll earn extra points, miles and perks during your travels.

If you have someone in your life who is obsessed with travel, whether they love adventures in exotic far-flung locations or even just taking weekend breaks close to home, you're sure to find something in this list that will make their trip easier. From luggage tracking devices to items that will make flying in coach feel like business class, these gifts for under $100 should suit your favorite explorer no matter where they end up.

From soft knits to plaid PJs, one of these cosy gifts is perfect for the traveler in your life. Our pick of winter-warming accessories are perfect for those traveling to cooler destinations, to use in-transit or in-flight. In fact, these presents will not only keep them warm, but will also keep you close to their hearts.

President Joe Biden is a self-described train fan, commuting between Washington, D.C. and Delaware on Amtrak for decades as a Senator. Now to beef up U.S. passenger rail, his administration is doling out more than $8 billion, including funds for two high-speed trains in California and Nevada.

The narrative in the month leading into the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix was mostly negative. If it wasn’t locals complaining about disruptions caused by the Herculean construction effort, it was “ordinary fans” bemoaning the highest ticket prices (by far) on the F1 calendar. And when these high-priced tickets and hotel packages didn’t sell out—many being discounted in the weeks leading up to the race—critics were all-too-eager to call it a bust before even seeing cars on track.

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Nantucket’s short-term rental occupancy tax revenue reached an all-time high this summer. Short-term rentals operating on the Massachusetts island during June, July, and August generated $4.8 million in taxes for the Nantucket Finance Department, according to data obtained by the Nantucket Current.

Everyone has forgotten their wallet at some point. The good news is if this happens to you, you can still access all of your credit cards by using your phone to pay for things and carry on as normal.

As options for the traditional chalet ski break have dwindled and prices risen, venturing to Europe’s far corners and beyond for a ski break can reap rewards. Costs are often lower, while luxury accommodation can be similarly priced to budget options in mainstream European ski resorts. As well as being potentially cheaper, skiing in territory off the beaten track can offer a rich cultural experience, plus better flight routes, less crowded slopes, sunnier days and a friendlier welcome.

In this article, we will delve into the ways in which GPS technology is reshaping travel and all its possibilities.

Carina Malmgren Heander has been a member of SAS Group Management since 2015 and she has been instrumental in several transformation initiatives, with the aim of building a competitive SAS for the future.

Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights or carving fresh tracks in powder, each place holds its unique charm.