Washington DC is the seat of the US Government and has a population of more than 600,000 though its residents do not get a voice in Congress – there have recently been calls to create a 51st State.
Honolulu Rail Transit (HART): A high-cost, very delayed rail system
The Honolulu Rail Transit (HART) project is the current rendition of an effort to provide a functioning commuter rail service to Honolulu residents, an effort that has lasted since the 1960s.
Island Hopper: United Airlines’ Pacific Ocean Puddle-jumper
United Airlines operates one of its hubs in Guam, an isolated American territory in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. From here, the airline operates an island-hopping route that connects various Pacific Island nations.
Harry Potter World: The Wizarding World in Central Florida
Universal Orlando Resort is home to Harry Potter World, which spans two separate theme parks that bring the wizarding world to life.
Diego Garcia: An American military outpost in the middle of the Indian Ocean
Diego Garcia is an isolated island in the middle of the Indian Ocean that is claimed by the UK and home to a US military installation.
Rose Park, Missoula: Behind the “slant street” neighborhood
Rose Park, Missoula is a neighborhood in a large Montana town with a peculiar road structure and neighborhood design that doesn’t match with the streets around it.
Winter Park Express: From city to slope in under 3 hours
The Winter Park Express service is one of the only in the country to offer train directly to the slopes from Denver to Winter Park Resort.
DCA Perimeter Rule: Only routes under 1,250 miles…with 10 exceptions
DCA Airport in Washington DC enforces a “perimeter rule” stating that only flights under 1,250 miles are allowed to depart from the airport.
Kalalau Trail: A tropical hiking paradise
Kauai is nicknamed the “Garden Isle” because of its lush, tropical landscape. and is home to some of the best hiking in the world – including the Kalalau Trail.
ORD Expansion: An $8.5 billion modernization project
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the busiest airports in the US and world and is currently undergoing an expansion project to increase traveler experience and flight capacity.