COMING AND GOING

· Ride in the grand style of the Orient Express aboard the Royal Scotsman, one of the world's most luxurious trains. Trips of one to seven nights begin at $1,540. Details: 800-922- 8625, http://www.royalscotsman.com/ .

· Float down California's Stanislaus River in a raft after a two-hour ride by rail through the Sierra Nevadas. Trip starts in Oakdale, 100 miles east of San Francisco. Cost: $63, including a box lunch. Details: 800-866-1690, http://www.sierrarailroad.com/ .

CoGo spoke with each tour operator by phone but hasn't taken these trips, so, as always, practice safe travel: Check companies out with the Better Business Bureau and pay by credit card, not cash.

TRAVEL TICKER

American Airlines will now pick up your luggage from certain cruise lines and hotels, including 19 Disney properties in Orlando. You also can get a boarding pass at pickup time so you can go to the airport and proceed straight to the gate. Cost ranges from $10 to $20. Details: http://www.aa.com/aadvancebagcheck . . . The world's finest tall ships -- part of the Americas' Sail festival held every four years -- will be in Beaufort and Morehead City, N.C., June 30-July 5. The North Carolina Symphony will perform a free concert on opening night. Details: 800-514-3849, http://www.pepsiamericassail.com/ .

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK

Manhattan Express

JetBlue is offering introductory fares of $39 each way on its new nonstop service between Washington Dulles and New York's JFK. Flights are scheduled to begin Aug. 17, and sale is good for travel through Sept. 30. Fare  -- $99 round trip with taxes -- must be purchased by June 30. Delta is matching the fare from both Dulles and Reagan National. Info: 800-JETBLUE, www.jetblue.com.

Reporting: Cindy Loose.

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