Discover the Natural Wonders of Costa Rica Through Adventure & Exploration
Where to go next: Rising volcanoes, rich jungles, an abundance of watersports and beautiful beaches make Costa Rica a nation of amazing beauty and a paradise for travelers.
Travel Tips: Why You Need Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is as essential as auto insurance and homeowner’s insurance. Software glitches and severe weather mean cancelled and delayed flights, missing a cruise or a wedding, not just your luggage. Simply, never leave home without it. The choice is which kind of coverage you want to buy, and whether it is a per-trip policy
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Black Friday & Cyber Week Travel Deals
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, but that hasn’t stopped hotels and resorts, cruise lines and others from launching great deals in advance. Take advantage of these Black Friday and Cyber Week travel deals and save money on your next trip.
Last Chance for Epic Pass Before Sales End for Season on Dec. 2
Don’t wait until the last minute, when the website can be jammed and there’s a day-long wait for a live person on the 800 number. With a season pass, the price per day decreases the more days you ski or ride, up to seven days at each participating resort, and the pass offers additional perks, including 20% off group ski and ride school lessons, on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, equipment rentals, and more.
Free Admission to National Parks on Veterans Day 2024
Current military, veteran, reservist or not – everybody gets free admission to 400+ national parks and historic sites on Veterans Day 2024, Monday, Nov. 11. That includes more than 100 sites with special ties to the US military, including Revolutionary and Civil War sites and those related to US presidents. There also is special programming
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Last Chance for Epic Pass Before Price Increase
If you haven’t already purchased your Epic Pass for the 2024/25 ski/snowboard season, do it now, before prices go up again on Nov. 17, and sales end entirely in early December. As with the Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective pass and individual resort passes, prices are least expensive in spring. All have price increases on various
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What’s New at Utah Ski/Snowboard Resorts for 2024/25 Season
While you were tanning on the beach somewhere, or lining up with a zillion other tourists in Barcelona or Venice, resorts in Utah were working full-time adding new lifts and snowmaking, smoothing out terrain, even adding major expansions along with added parking. Those improvements will come in handy in 2034, when the Winter Olympic Games
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World Tourism Day Celebrates the Power of Travel
Sept. 27 is World Tourism Day, acknowledging and celebrating the power of travel and tourism to change lives. That includes the potential to foster global understanding and promote peace. Which is why the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has named this year’s theme: “Tourism and Peace”. The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE) welcomed the announcement,
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Most Haunted Hotels in USA for Halloween
You might want to sleep with the lights on in one of more than 110 historic hotels in the USA reported to have friendly ghosts. From spooky hotel tours and spirited stories to real life hauntings, these members of the Historic Hotels of America are worth visiting any time of year. Here are some tales
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Japan Airlines Offers FREE Domestic Flights
Japan Airlines is offering FREE domestic flights to any destination in Japan when passengers book an international ticket with JAL. The idea is to encourage international passengers to explore more destinations, including historic Nikko in northern Japan and winter ski/snowboard resorts, including Ikon Pass member Niseko and Epic Pass member Hakuba Valley. To qualify for
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