Brightline Orlando Station Officially Opens
Today is the official commencement of Brightline’s passenger rail service, which will connect Orlando and Miami! MORE ABOUT THE DAY The inauguration of Brightline’s passenger rail service from Orlando was commemorated at the Brightline Orlando station in the presence of esteemed guests,
Brightline Orlando Station Partners Revealed
Brightline and Mears Transportation have shared their latest partnership just in time for the Orlando Station’s first day of operations tomorrow, September 22, 2023! MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP Brightline+ service will now include Mears Transportation, allowing travelers to plan and book
Brightline Reveals Partnership With Orlando Health
Brightline has announced a multi-year partnership with Orlando Health and named the company as the official health and wellness partner of Brightline Orlando! “The Central Florida community has embraced Brightline and the world-class team at Orlando Health truly represents the very best in both he
Brightline Reveals Orlando Station Launch Date
Brightline, the eco-friendly, intercity rail revealed the official date for the opening of the Orlando Station! Beginning on September 22, 2023, travel from the Brightline South Florida stations, Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach to Orlando! “Opening Orlando fulfills ou
MSC Group Publishes Data From World’s First Net Zero Emissions Cruise
A net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cruise ship is the first of its kind, grossly beating its target goal of launching by 2050. MSC Euribia is an LNG-powered vessel of MSC Group’s Cruise Division. Its power supply consists of using bio-LNG fuel by applying mass balance. MSC Euribia
Brightline Named Partner Of Orlando City And Orlando Pride
Brightline was recently named a sponsor of Major League Soccer’s Orlando City SC and National Women’s Soccer League’s Orlando Pride. The sponsorship between Brightline and Orlando City, and Orlando Pride will initiate through 2023, demonstrating its connection to South and Central Florida. “
Brightline Completes St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge Repairs Ahead of Schedule
Brightline has completed repairs to the St. Lucie Railroad Bridge in Stuart, Florida, and has reopened the bridge to mariner traffic one day ahead of schedule. This concludes 21 days of work by Brightline, including replacing all mechanical, electrical, and control components on the bridge. These re
Brightlines Stations Increase Testing Speeds Awaiting orlando Launch
In order to continue essential service to Orlando, Brightline is increasing its train testing between West Palm Beach and Orlando. Along the Beachline Expressway/SR 528 between Orlando International Airport and Cocoa, test trains will continue traveling at speeds up to 125 mph. Trains will test up t
Brightline Reveals New Station At Orlando International Airport
Mickey Mouse and friends are just a train ride away! Today, Brightline unveiled its Orlando station located at Orlando International Airport! 300 guests, including Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Kevin
Brightline Gives A Tour Of Their New Train Maintenance Facility
Earlier this morning, Brightline executives Patrick Goddard, Michael Cegelis, Tom Rutkowski, and several engineers led a behind-the-scenes tour of Basecamp, a state-of-the-art train maintenance facility in Orlando, Florida. According to Brightline, the $100 million facility has started commissioning
Brightline+ Launches Bi-Directional Shuttles Throughout South Florida
Starting today, Brightline+ will begin offering guests new bi-directional fixed-route shuttles with available pick-ups at Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and three destinations in Miami Beach. Each shuttle will take travelers to Brightline st
Brightline Becomes Fastest Train in Florida
Brightline reached 130 mph during train testing, making it the fastest train in Florida and the Southeastern United States. Brightline, the only provider of “modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail,” made this historical achievement on its new railway between Orlando International Airport and Coc
Travel Gear & Good Stuff
What better way to embark upon 2021 than by preparing for actually getting out into the world? (Particularly with something that’ll help you toast to 2020’s departure.) Whether you’re planning a larger, much-deserved trip, taking a smaller afternoon excursion, or are simply looking for a perfe
Stay Connected with Your Favorite Cruise Friends
One of the most difficult parts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been social distancing. It’s vitally important to prevent the spread of the virus, but it’s challenging for everyone as we are naturally social beings. There’s been a ton of new technology aimed at connecting people in the past few m
Green Seas: Sustainable Cruising into the Next (Re) Generation
“Sustainability” is the tourism industry’s buzzword these days and appropriately so. According to NASA, 2018 was the fourth warmest year since 1880, and with the cruise industry’s reputation for carrying an unignorably large carbon footprint, something needed to change. Luckily, Intrepid Tra
MUST HAVE TRAVEL GEAR: Cruise Packing Solutions
Remember the days when you couldn’t print your boarding pass online the night before your flight? Remember when navigating a new country meant unfolding and scouring a map instead of typing the address into a smartphone and letting it do the work for you? Remember a world before selfies? We sure d
A New Way to Enjoy Porthole Cruise Magazine
Do you want the world’s best cruise magazine in the palm of your hand where you roam? Due to all of your love and support, we’ve made your life easier with our NEW mobile-friendly and tablet-optimized view on our free Porthole app or desktop at NO Additional Cost! That’s now possible t
SCARED of Sharks?! MUST HAVE Travel Gear
Thanks to the movie Jaws, the summer of 1975 will always be remembered for America’s fear of sharks. These nautical nightmares are the terrors of the deep and you aren’t alone if you think twice before jumping in the ocean. Are you safe from shark attacks when you’re on a cruise vacation?
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Carnival Corporation is one of the top names in cruising. Their ships sail all over their world and a loyal following of cruise enthusiasts are soaking up a lot more than just the sun. Travel content is at a premium these days as people want to know about all the great vacation options they have [
