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With 160mph trains launching on the East Coast - is America finally on track for a high-speed rail network?

With 160mph trains launching on the East Coast - is America finally on track for a high-speed rail network?

Amtrak's 160mph Acela trains, due to debut in the next few weeks, will serve the Northeast Corridor, from Washington DC to Boston via New York

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Woman who sneaked onto Delta flight to Paris convicted of being a stowaway

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Woman who sneaked onto Delta flight to Paris convicted of being a stowaway

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I visited 'Europe's Caribbean' and found crystal-clear blue water just 1.5 hours from UK

I visited 'Europe's Caribbean' and found crystal-clear blue water just 1.5 hours from UK

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World's best beaches are on island just 2.5 hours from UK — not Spain or Greece

World's best beaches are on island just 2.5 hours from UK — not Spain or Greece

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UK town ‘ripped straight out of a fairytale’ where popular American series filmed

UK town ‘ripped straight out of a fairytale’ where popular American series filmed

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Brits could face new Spain tourist tax in latest crackdown

Brits could face new Spain tourist tax in latest crackdown

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Spain’s holiday hotspot where Brits have been ‘charged double’ for drinks

Spain’s holiday hotspot where Brits have been ‘charged double’ for drinks

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After 103 years, this L.A. prop maker finds new success freeze-drying dead pets

After 103 years, this L.A. prop maker finds new success freeze-drying dead pets

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Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

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Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

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The European city that feels like an outdoor art gallery with ‘rollercoaster’ trams and riverfront rooftop bars

The European city that feels like an outdoor art gallery with ‘rollercoaster’ trams and riverfront rooftop bars

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From drink limits to Greece’s sunlounger law, all the things you can & can’t do in favourite summer holiday destinations

From drink limits to Greece’s sunlounger law, all the things you can & can’t do in favourite summer holiday destinations

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British tourists told to pay more in Tenerife to stop it 'becoming another Cornwall'

British tourists told to pay more in Tenerife to stop it 'becoming another Cornwall'

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Inside Epic Universe: Photos unveil Universal’s $6 billion Florida park as it finally opens to the public

Inside Epic Universe: Photos unveil Universal’s $6 billion Florida park as it finally opens to the public

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With 160mph trains launching on the East Coast - is America finally on track for a high-speed rail network?

With 160mph trains launching on the East Coast - is America finally on track for a high-speed rail network?

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Memorial Day drivers can expect to see lowest gas prices in years

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Memorial Day drivers can expect to see lowest gas prices in years

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Spain holiday update as massive hotel strike spells chaos for British holidaymakers

Spain holiday update as massive hotel strike spells chaos for British holidaymakers

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Luxury Rixos Radamis hotel is the perfect romantic escape for our ‘earlymoon’

Luxury Rixos Radamis hotel is the perfect romantic escape for our ‘earlymoon’

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The best New York hotels for 2025: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and more NYC hotspots

The best New York hotels for 2025: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and more NYC hotspots

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Closed European seaside neighbourhood to reopen after £37million renovation with new beaches and kids playgrounds

Closed European seaside neighbourhood to reopen after £37million renovation with new beaches and kids playgrounds

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Major UK airport opens new security areas as part of £1.3billion terminal that will ‘rival Europe’

Major UK airport opens new security areas as part of £1.3billion terminal that will ‘rival Europe’

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The hotel in Scotland's 'seafood capital' you can stay in for better than half price

The hotel in Scotland's 'seafood capital' you can stay in for better than half price

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Tourists fear sinking European holiday destination will end up 'like Atlantis'

Tourists fear sinking European holiday destination will end up 'like Atlantis'

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'New Concorde' would cut UK to US flight time to 45 minutes going 7x speed of sound

'New Concorde' would cut UK to US flight time to 45 minutes going 7x speed of sound

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Major chain launches 'kids eat for FREE' offer over the May half-term - but there's a catch

Major chain launches 'kids eat for FREE' offer over the May half-term - but there's a catch

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The Most Stunning Hotel Pools in Southern California, From Montecito to Palm Springs

The Most Stunning Hotel Pools in Southern California, From Montecito to Palm Springs

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The ultimate adventure travel guide for 2025

The ultimate adventure travel guide for 2025

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Dino-tourism: How TV revival could ignite a new travel craze

Dino-tourism: How TV revival could ignite a new travel craze

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Holiday home prices could soar as tourism hotspot brings in new tax

Holiday home prices could soar as tourism hotspot brings in new tax

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One of the UK’s oldest lidos that is like ‘being by the seaside’ to reopen tomorrow

One of the UK’s oldest lidos that is like ‘being by the seaside’ to reopen tomorrow

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UK’s biggest campsite is right on the beach with 800 pitches and tavern bar

UK’s biggest campsite is right on the beach with 800 pitches and tavern bar

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New £5.6million outdoor adventure centre set for summer opening – it offers watersports and cycling routes

New £5.6million outdoor adventure centre set for summer opening – it offers watersports and cycling routes

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TUI launches new UK flights to one of the most popular Spanish islands this summer

TUI launches new UK flights to one of the most popular Spanish islands this summer

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Scotland's 10 'must-visit whisky distilleries' as historic coastal spot tops list

Scotland's 10 'must-visit whisky distilleries' as historic coastal spot tops list

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Is this UK's most expensive stag? 'Jeff Bezos inspired 'billionaires boys trip' is launched

Is this UK's most expensive stag? 'Jeff Bezos inspired 'billionaires boys trip' is launched

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The best Airbnbs in Spain that you CAN stay in this summer - and how to tell if your holiday let is legal

The best Airbnbs in Spain that you CAN stay in this summer - and how to tell if your holiday let is legal

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First look at huge new £200million indoor waterpark set to open in the UK - complete with 500-room hotel

First look at huge new £200million indoor waterpark set to open in the UK - complete with 500-room hotel

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Tourists told 'know how to behave' as Greece rattled by earthquake

Tourists told 'know how to behave' as Greece rattled by earthquake

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Panic as Brits abandon five European holiday destinations to avoid furious protesters

Panic as Brits abandon five European holiday destinations to avoid furious protesters

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Martin Lewis issues three passport alerts to anyone travelling this summer

Martin Lewis issues three passport alerts to anyone travelling this summer

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Cruise ships will sail from the Port of Dover this summer – with sailings to Norway, Malta, Portugal and more

Cruise ships will sail from the Port of Dover this summer – with sailings to Norway, Malta, Portugal and more

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Warning after huge increase in Brits caught smuggling cannabis out of Thailand

Warning after huge increase in Brits caught smuggling cannabis out of Thailand

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Center Parcs' eerily abandoned lodges left to rot with furniture still inside

Center Parcs' eerily abandoned lodges left to rot with furniture still inside

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Passenger removed from Scots Ryanair flight amid 'incident'

Passenger removed from Scots Ryanair flight amid 'incident'

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Popular European holiday destination sinking and could end up like 'Atlantis'

Popular European holiday destination sinking and could end up like 'Atlantis'

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Canary Islands shock as Tenerife gets more tourists than world's 5th biggest country

Canary Islands shock as Tenerife gets more tourists than world's 5th biggest country

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Don't fixate on Epcot – European version is highly rated and much cheaper

Don't fixate on Epcot – European version is highly rated and much cheaper

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Benidorm expert says you need one thing with you or risk not being able to buy pint

Benidorm expert says you need one thing with you or risk not being able to buy pint

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Panic in Egypt as tourists abandon it for beautiful country 2,000 miles away

Panic in Egypt as tourists abandon it for beautiful country 2,000 miles away

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The £2.1bn new train service that will ‘transform’ the UK with metro service and direct city routes

The £2.1bn new train service that will ‘transform’ the UK with metro service and direct city routes

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A. according to Terry Crews

How to have the best Sunday in L.A. according to Terry Crews

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Spain 'need to travel' alert issued for popular resort

Spain 'need to travel' alert issued for popular resort

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Travel experts warn 'stop booking seven, 10 and 14 day trips' for 1 good reason

Travel experts warn 'stop booking seven, 10 and 14 day trips' for 1 good reason

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The little known Scottish beach that is 'jewel in the crown of secret coast'

The little known Scottish beach that is 'jewel in the crown of secret coast'

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People wowed by beautiful spot that 'looks like the Caribbean', but it's in Scotland

People wowed by beautiful spot that 'looks like the Caribbean', but it's in Scotland

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Furious Ryanair flyer so appalled by £55 fees she ABANDONED holiday - & went for dinner

Furious Ryanair flyer so appalled by £55 fees she ABANDONED holiday - & went for dinner

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The amazing Roman city as beautiful as York or Bath but with way less crowds

The amazing Roman city as beautiful as York or Bath but with way less crowds

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'I moved from Yorkshire to London and one thing about the city is truly disgusting'

'I moved from Yorkshire to London and one thing about the city is truly disgusting'

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British expat living in Australia shares four things she misses about home

British expat living in Australia shares four things she misses about home

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European airline cancels 1,400 summer flights amid pilot shortage

European airline cancels 1,400 summer flights amid pilot shortage

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EasyJet promises ‘better resilience’ ahead of difficult summer

EasyJet promises ‘better resilience’ ahead of difficult summer

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First look at huge new £200million indoor waterpark opening in the UK with aquadrome and adventure zone

First look at huge new £200million indoor waterpark opening in the UK with aquadrome and adventure zone

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