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🏡 The "Espresso Versilia" train, connecting Milan to Livorno, started operating on August 6, traversing Cinque Terre, Pisa, and Versilia beaches. It offers on-board services including a restaurant car, a bar, first and second class compartments, and space for bicycles, sports equipment, and large luggage. Pets are welcome. Running every Tuesday and Thursday from August 6 to September 26, it departs Milan at 10:35 and arrives in Livorno at 15:42, with various intermediate stops. Returns from Livorno at 16:50, reaching Milan at 23:05.

🌊 Ocean House, a 5-star Rhode Island hotel by Relais & Chateaux, recently launched a Sea Yacht experience for up to six guests to enjoy sunset sails with champagne. Accompanied by a professional photographer, guests can also book classic boat trips around the area. This service, available until October 31, 2024, includes a three-night stay in the nautically styled Morgan Suite.

🌀 Hurricane Debby struck the Southeast coast of the United States, causing blackouts and flooding. In Florida, it resulted in severe damage and five fatalities. The hurricane weakened to a tropical storm, affecting cruise companies' navigation plans. Carnival Paradise delayed its Florida return; Charleston port authorities monitored another Carnival cruise's weekend return. Carnival Elation changed its Jacksonville route, with Carnival Sunshine's Charleston itinerary under watch. MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed departures but canceled some stops, as did Royal Caribbean International.

🏖 Sandals Resorts relaunches "Sell & Go" for travel agents, granting free nights based on room category for 6-night stays at 18 Sandals or 3 Beaches Resorts. Butler category earns 3 free nights, Club Level/Concierge 2 nights, and other rooms 1 night. Free nights for 2022 travelers are valid until December 20, 2024, and for 2023 stays until December 20, 2025. Agents must complete online training and claim free nights 60 days post-client's trip, booking at least 60 days in advance, for a 3-7 night Deluxe room stay.