Air New Zealand unveils flights for singles

Singles looking for a matchmaking experience can now board Air New Zealand’s singles flight from Los Angeles to Auckland, departing Oct 13. Passengers will have a send-off party before boarding, and en route can take advantage of an open bar, games and speed dating.

High-speed rail proposed for Canada

Rising energy prices are causing Canadians to discuss the viability of high-speed passenger trains, especially for corridors such as Edmonton-Calgary and Quebec City-Windsor. The controversy is also a result of President Barack Obama’s stimulus package, which committed $31-billion for faster passenger trains in the United States.

7 notorious hotel rooms

From a makeshift speakeasy run by Al Capone, to the room where Michael Jackson dangled his baby out the window, travel website Travel + Leisure has gathered 7 of the world’s most notorious hotel rooms.