Travel news: Supersonic jets, solar planes and underground railways

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The Azores: Nine island gems with a volcanic past and a magical present

(CNN) — Traveling to a paradise on Earth doesn’t necessarily require a long, arduous or perilous…

‘Firewater’ for dessert? Chinese spirit brand Moutai creates baijiu-infused ice cream

(CNN) — Moutai, a clear and potent spirit famed its incredibly strong taste, is known for…

World’s fastest passenger jet goes supersonic in tests

(CNN) — The race to resume supersonic passenger flights nearly two decades after the retirement of…

You can get unlimited summer travel for $9.50 a month in this European country

(CNN) — A whole month of unlimited transport for just $9.50 — that’s a great deal…

Amazing Australia experiences for every type of traveler

(CNN) — Travelers have been waiting more than two years to get Down Under and now,…

The unusual new superyacht concept with a giant glass eye

(CNN) — As record numbers of superyachts enter the market, designers have been pushing the limits…

Queen Elizabeth makes surprise appearance at opening ceremony of London train line

The monarch, walking with a stick, wore a bright yellow outfit and hat at Paddington station,…

Want to become Italian? The 007 of lost Italian documents may be able to help

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New Zealand, Japan and Samoa set to reopen to visitors

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