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Visit more than 200 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions for FREE on the first full weekend of every month, thanks to the Museums on Us program. It’s a perk for holders of a Bank of America or Merrill credit card or debit card. Just present your active card with a photo
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Despite historic high gas prices, peak summer getaway season is underway, so it’s time to get your car ready before you start your road trip. These common sense car care tips can help prevent costly breakdowns and even accidents. The AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers this summer, mostly for dead batteries and
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Here’s what you need to know about the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular, including best places see it in person. For those of you who will be in my hometown for this annual event – Once again, more than 48,000 shells and effects will be launched from five barges on the East River, with
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Holland America Line is speeding the boarding experience with new technology that includes facial recognition. The new mBark facial recognition system is being introduced, along with the VeriFLY vaccination verification program. mBark is a mobile system that enables guests to check in for their cruise in less than 10 seconds, while the VeriFLY digital
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The release of the summer blockbuster Elvis movie prompts is a great reason to replublish this article about visiting his hometown, Tupelo, Mississipi, which celebrates Elvis year-round. Tupelo is more low-key, and far less glitzy or crowded than Graceland, in Memphis, which he built after becoming a successful recording star. I loved my recent visit
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With gas prices at record highs and flight cancellations and delays, this is a good time to take the train. These are the top scenic train trips in the USA, ranging from a few hours to a few days, including on old-fashioned steam trains. In alphabetical order, since that’s the only fair way: Alaska Railroad’s
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At least 14,000 domestic flights were cancelled or delayed over the recent Father’s Day-Juneteenth holiday weekend, and at least as many pieces of checked baggage were misdirected, delayed or lost. Staff shortages and bad weather are making a mess of summer airline travel, making it more important than ever to protect yourself with travel insurance.
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California-based EV manufacturer Fisker is known for cutting-edge technology and design, and its third model offers a lot of both. The new Fisker Ronin EV sportscar features such innovations as the battery pack integrated into the structure of the vehicle and the longest battery range of any production EV. Ronin is the third Fisker model,
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Most visitors start their Maine vacation in Portland. The largest city in the state, it offers wonderful Victorian architecture, a collection of historic lighthouses, beaches, and some of the best dining in the northeast, including world-famous Maine lobster. Portland is an ideal base for exploring a variety of experiences nearby, including hiking, fishing and kayaking.
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Amazon is making a big deal about its latest service – robot package delivery by a small electric vehicle named the Amazon Scout. The wagon-style EV is strikingly similar to one which has been delivering mail in Switzerland since 2016. Amazon reports Scout is being received with enthusiasm in cities where it is being tested,
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