The United States is huge (4th largest country in the world by area, actually. Just behind Russia, Canada and China). So when you want to go from one coast to…
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LaGuardia Airport Finally Getting A Connection Between Airport & Trains
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegLaGuardia Airport (LGA) has been in the midst of a much-needed rehab since 2016. Construction-related traffic woes had gotten so bad in 2019 that people were actually leaving their cars…
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Home Of World’s Largest Working Miniature Airport Makes New World’s Record
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a travel geek, you may know about Knuffingen Airport, which may be the largest model airport in the world. Housed in a museum known as Miniatur Wunderland, in…
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High Speed Train Will Connect Orlando Int’l Airport & Walt Disney World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s official! A Brightline high-speed train will connect Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs shopping and dining complex. The announcement was made jointly by Brightline and…
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Brightline Train Cuts Ties With Virgin, Still Plans MCO/WDW & CA/Vegas Expansions
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Brightline inter-city rail has connected Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach since 2018. We rode the train a while back and really enjoyed our experience. In the Spring…
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Marriott Cancellation Policy Change, How To Keep Membership Rewards When You Cancel AMEX, Will Bedbugs Die Without Us In Hotels?, & More!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHey travel friends, it’s Saturday! Although if you’ve been smart and staying at home, it’s kind of hard to keep track. So for those who need to hear it –…
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Brightline is a high-speed train system that currently operates passenger rail service in Florida between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. We were able to experience it last year…
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NY Mass Transit Made A Rule About Pets, So New Yorkers Said, “Hold My Beer…”
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe found this post in our archives from early last year and it is the epitome of the tenacity of New Yorkers. You keep on being you, New Yorkers –…
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The Shinkansen (sometimes called “bullet trains” in English) in Japan are simply amazing. Running since 1964, these high-speed trains are built to operate at a maximum of 200mph, which can…
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Going To Be In A Big City Next Weekend? Be On The Lookout For The “No Pants Subway Ride!”
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re going to be in one of nearly 20 big cities around the world next weekend, heads up that you might be exposed to something you may consider to…