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Virgin Voyages' New Airline-Style Tiered Pricing: Here's What Each Class Means

Virgin Voyages is bringing airline-style tiered pricing to its cruises. Starting Tuesday, October 7, the line will divide fares into three classes: Base, Essential, and Premium. The…

High-Speed Trains to Connect Miami's Cruise Port and Orlando

The possibility of a car-free Florida vacation just rolled a little closer to reality.Brightline, which currently operates high-speed rail service connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale,…

In Development: A Supersonic Jet That Zips Between London and NYC in About Three Hours

Supersonic commercial air travel between London and New York—which has been on pause ever since the demise of Concorde in 2003—could resume in the not too distant…

Alaska Airlines Is Doing Away with Virgin America

The highly regarded, much-beloved Virgin America is getting the ax.Alaska Airlines, which acquired the carrier in a $2.6-billion merger in December, has announced plans to fully…

Virgin's New Cruise Line to Be Called Virgin Voyages

The upcoming cruise line from the Virgin Group has a new name.Ever since the venture was announced last year, it's been called Virgin Cruises. But henceforth it shall be known as…

New Rules to Protect Airline Passengers, Bartering for B&Bs in Italy, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's inns, cruise ships, and airlines.* NEW REGULATIONS PROPOSED TO PROTECT AIRLINE PASSENGERS (NPR). The Obama Administration…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hong Kong

Here are the latest openings, offerings, changes, and events in Hong Kong and Macau. Planning Your Trip To help you plan your trip, the Hong Kong Tourist Board has installed a…