The futurist: Putting the choo-choo back in Chattanooga
The United States’ high-speed rail plans may finally leave the station.
Read more…Daily deal: A weekend getaway in Washington, DC
A one- ($99) or two- ($198) night stay, Thursdays to Sundays, at the Bethesda Court Hotel.
Read more…In brief: Airlines refund Hurricane Irene cancellations
Hurricane Irene is bound for the East Coast and ruining vacation plans (but airlines are being sympathetic), the Boeing Dreamliner finally has a takeoff date and route, and more.
Read more…Casablanca’s art boom
With the opening of the first multi-discipline art space in Morocco, Casablanca is taking its place at the centre of the country’s contemporary art scene.
Read more…Hotel car fleets go green
Hotels are putting their new vehicles to a sustainable road test.
Read more…Daily deal: An eight-day trip through India
Enjoy dreamy accommodations, all entry fees to sightseeing destinations and round-trip airfare from New York City, for $2,217 per person.
Read more…In brief: Are hurricanes getting stronger?
We may have to invent a category 6 for hurricanes, Delta issues a statement assuring Jewish passengers they will be able to fly all Saudi Arabian Airlines flights, and more.
Read more…Tech test drive: City Maps 2Go
We review the iPhone and iPad app that provides more than 7,000 city and regional maps from around the world for offline use.
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Florence’s unlikely artistic win 
On the road: San Pedro de Atacama 
How human error can cause a crash 
Under-explored European day trips 
Dubai’s ping pong nightclub 
Reader Q&A: Three days in Delhi 
Best places to heal a broken heart 
Epicurean Slovenia makes its mark 
Walking with Jesus in the Galilee 
Vancouver’s revamped night market 
New Mexico’s hospital turned hotel 
Business trip: Denver 
Four apps encourage smarter detours 
Are the French really arrogant? 
What makes air passengers happy? 
Our favourite images of the week 
Top 10 North American gardens 
A salty offering to Polish saints 