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Plan your spring and summer 2026 travel now, including these new routes between US cities and popular destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and South America, with dozens of new flights a week – plus updates to frequent flyer programs and partnerships. And be aware of routes which have been cancelled. We have both. New and
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Winter driving requires more space between you and the vehicle ahead, more attention to changeable road conditions and more time to get to your destination safely. Winter driving also requires less speed on icy or slick roadways, less dependence on technology like anti-lock brakes and traction control, and less trust of other drivers.
Grab and GO: How to prepare for an emergency. Even if you are not in the path of a hurricane, flood, tornado, wildfire or snowstorm, it’s important to be ready for an emergency.
Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. February is a great time to be in NYC, including for FREE Lunar New Year events, Kids’ Night on Broadway FREE show tickets, NYC Off-Broadway Week 2-for-1 ticket deals, FREE outdoor ice skating,
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There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Friendly’s upgrades its core menu, all-you-can-eat shrimp at Golden Corral, bottomless pancakes at IHOP, new $5 Bowls at KFC, new $3-$5 menu choices at Whataburger, new high protein choices at
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The TSA no longer allows lithium batteries or power banks to be placed in checked baggage because of the danger they will ignite in-flight, even explode. But you can bring them in your carry-on. There are size limits and other rules, of course. Key Lithium Battery Rules: Carry-on Only: Spare batteries, portable chargers, and power
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Movies on the cheap – If you love the Academy Awards season, now’s the time to catch up on this year’s Best Picture nominees without breaking your entertainment budget. Regal Cinemas’ 2026 Best Picture Film Festival offers tickets and popcorn at blockbuster price. Get the star treatment with $7.99 tickets per movie at participating locations. From
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Presidents Day – or any day – is a good time to be reminded of NYC presidential history and consider visiting one of the official NYC places connected to US Presidents and First Ladies, including George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, FDR and Jackie Kennedy.
Reminder that the National Park Service has changed the days for free admission in 2026, dropping Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth and adding President Trump’s birthday. Other traditional free admission days remain, including Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 16) , Memorial Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, Veterans Day, President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday (Oct. 27)
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Whether you are ordering a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft in the USA or a similar service in the USA or overseas, your personal safety before and during your ride should be a top priority. Here are common sense rideshare safety tips to avoid becoming one of the growing number of riders – especially women riding alone and intoxicated passengers – who report being robbed or assaulted.