RAILWAYS

FLORIDA-BOUND

Amtrak is offering the “Florida Recovery Program,” a 20% discount on travel between New York and Florida, until October 28 on its “Silver Service” and “Auto Train.”

“People are looking to travel to Florida, either to help with the recovery efforts or to bring much-needed tourism dollars back to the state,” said Barbara Richardson of Amtrak. “We want everyone to know that Amtrak is up and running in Florida, and we’re doing our part to bring people back to the Sunshine State,” she said.

Purchase tickets at least three days before travel and by next Friday, October 15. Use promotion code V671 at www.amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL.

CRUISING

SINGLES IN PARADISE

Hate being single on Valentine’s Day? Singles Travel International, a group catering to solo travelers, is organizing a seven-day singles’ Valentine’s cruise in February aboard the luxurious new QM2 ocean liner.

Celebrity chefs Daniel Boulud and Todd English will provide cuisine. Amenities include spacious staterooms jacuzzis, a sauna, fitness center, and exotic treatments at the Canyon Ranch Spa Club For entertainment, there are musicals at the Royal Court Theater, a casino, planetarium, and jazz club.

Rates begin at $1,399, not including taxes and airfare. For more information, call 877-SOLO-TRIP or visit www.singlestravelintl.com.

AIR TRAVEL

BEAUTY SLEEP

American members of the British Air ways Executive Club, the air line’s frequent flyer program, can test the airline’s London-bound “Best Sleep Guarantee” now through December 31 when they fly “Club World,” the airline’s business class.

British Airways’ business class seats adjust electronically from a fully upright armchair to a completely flat, 6-foot-long bed. Anyone not satisfied with their sleep on the flight can fill out a short online survey and receive a free future upgrade to First Class.

During the promotion, participants earn double miles for one trans-Atlantic trip in Club World.