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In 1976-77, Amtrak introduced the modern gas-turbine RTL Turboliner trainsets for use in upstate New York on the Empire Service (New York-Albany-Buffalo) and Adirondack (New York-Montreal). They were modified from the earlier RTG Turboliners to inclu

Photos: Amtrak's passenger trains through the years

For its launch in 1971, Amtrak handpicked approximately 1,300 cars from a total pool of 3,000 held by the two dozen defunct private railroads.

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hotels

The first of their kind in the Caribbean, the overwater villas of Sandals Royal Caribbean resort in Jamaica are as close as many romantic types might come when it gets to this type of Polynesian glamour. For a starting price of $1,054 per night, they

Spectacular overwater bungalows around the world
From the Caribbean to the South Pacific, take a photo tour of some of the world’s best.

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One of seven pre-designed signature pizzas at Blaze, the Meat Eater comes with pepperoni, crumbled meatballs, red onion, mozzarella and red sauce.

Is this America's best fast-food pizza?
Choose your own crust, sauce, cheese and toppings at Blaze Pizza's 250 locations across America.

destinations

Beautiful views of Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain
Tradition states that visitors who want to return to Rome in the future should turn their back and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain.

destinations

James Cawley, along with scores of volunteers, has meticulously recreated the set of

William Shatner to visit 'Star Trek' set replica in New York
William Shatner is scheduled to head to Ticonderoga, N.Y., on May 4 and 5 to sign autographs, pose for photos and answer questions from fans.

experience

People fly on the Batman ride at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Six Flags hosts Autism Day in New Jersey park on May 3
For the first time ever, a Six Flags park will be dimming its lights and quieting its music to open the park to families affected by autism.

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if you want to sit with a friend or your family on Spirit — you know, choose your seat — be prepared to pay from $1 to $50 per seat assignment; otherwise, seats are assigned randomly.

Airfare gotchas: When that cheap flight really isn’t a deal
Sometimes great airfare deals include bad news like hidden fees and major inconvenience.

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A Brussels Airlines plane takes off at Brussels Airport on April 6, 2018.

Ask the Captain: How pilots execute takeoffs
When a pilot begins the takeoff roll, he/she knows that it is possible to stop up to decision speed and then to continue the takeoff and climb safely.