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With so many options for any lifestyle and budget, it can be a daunting task to find the perfect weekend getaway. Romantic escape or urban adventure? Beach or mountain retreat? Road trip or staycation? Cruise or camping? Sightseeing Adventures Close to Home – Be a tourist in your hometown or nearby. Take advantage of annual
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Some of the best reasons to visit national parks are the chance to spot wildlife, including bison, elk, bear, moose, wolves, eagles, trumpeter swans and more. Plus, of course, hundreds of species of birds. With more than 400 national parks and preserves in the National Parks System, there’s plenty of opportunity.
Once again, the shiekdom of Qatar has been rated as the safest country in the world for visitors. It is best known for dramatic skyline of ultra-modern skyscrapers, picturesque beaches and ancient markets. Since the country is a peninsula, it offers the perfect blend of sun, sand, and sea. And now that the crowds attending
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Of course it would be Las Vegas. We’re talking about a new cannabis-friendly hotel in the city known for gambling, scantily-clad showgirls, star chef restaurants, top name concert stars and one of the most famous marketing campaigns in tourism history, “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas”. So, now, you can have your joint, spliff
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Dreaming of getting away? Widen your world with these discounted fares to international destinations in Europe, the Mideast and Far East, including Athens, Cairo, Tel Aviv and Katmandu. The discount deal is from Turkish Airlines, for economy class tickets from eleven cities in the USA to the rest of the world. Surprisingly, the discount tickets
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The world’s tallest hotel made almost exclusively from wood has opened in Swedish Lapland, the the birthplace of cross-country skiing and home of the reindeer. The Wood Hotel in Skellefteå is no rustic cabin in the woods. It is a 20-story luxury hotel downtown, dominating the skyline, and surrounded by the spruce and pine forest
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Exploring the great outdoors is nothing like following the beaten path. Remote areas offer breathtaking sights and experiences along with a unique set of risks. Before you venture into the distant unknown, here are the basics for being prepared with the right safety gear, including sturdy clothing and navigation essentials. First Aid Kit A comprehensive
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The Christmas/New Year’s holiday “flightmare” of cancelled and delayed flights, lost baggage and gifts, is a horror, for sure. These are just some of the reasons to have travel insurance. There are many more. It’s as essential as auto insurance and homeowner’s insurance. Simply, never leave home without it. Travel insurance protects you Travel insurance
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The snow will be here before you know it. Start getting your body in shape now for the 2022/2023 ski and snowboard season. These workout tips are from Telluride Ski Resort and Tschana Breslin, a senior physiologist with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, are easy enough for all winter sports enthusiasts to follow. Increase
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As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this summer, with delayed flights and lost baggage and high gas prices for family road trips, if you are headed into a wooded area, staying safe from ticks and tick bites are an additional concern. These tips are from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and
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