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NYC is one of the most popular destinations for visitors any time of year, but especially at the holidays, when the entire city sparkles with dancing lights and light shows. Here’s a round-up of the best and brightest FREE things to see and do in my hometown during the 2o22 Christmas- Hanukah-Kwanzaa holiday season. NYC
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From December 5 to 25, 2022 McDonald’s celebrates the holidays with its new SZN of Sharing, including daily deals, merchandise and giveaways, including the chance to win FREE meals for life. Let’s take them one at a time. This information is from 2022 and no longer in effect McDonald’s Daily Deals Move over milk and
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Comedy and tragedy, music and dancing, new shows and revivals – it’s all happening on Broadway this fall, with more than a dozen shows opening now through December. Here is your full guide to the best of Broadway, so you can check your calendar and get tickets, now, especially for shows with a limited run.
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Reminder that Saturday, Sept 17, 2022 is FREE admission at more than 1,400 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions nationwide. It’s the Smithsonian Magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day, and you should download FREE tickets now through the Smithsonian magazine website This year’s theme is The American Experience, showcasing arts, culture, sciences, innovation
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Paris Hilton is the new spokesperson for Hilton Hotels, in a new advertising and marketing campaign called “Hilton. For the Stay”. The great-granddaughter of hotel chain founder Conrad Hilton is a well-known media celebrity, social media influencer and business woman who grew up living in and staying in many family hotels around the world. Theoretically,
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Rental cars are increasingly popular as more of us are taking road trips. And many of us a flying to a getaway city, then renting a vehicle to get around. These are the top cities for rental reservations, so if you are planning to visit any time soon, make your reservations now, while there are
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The first ever National Check Your Wipers Day is Nov. 16, 2021, and a good reminder to check your windshield wipers to ensure the best visibility during holiday road trips and winter snow and sleet. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 24% of accidents are weather-related. Some of those accidents, for sure, were caused
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The AAA predicts more than 47 million of us will be on the road and in the air over the 4th of July holiday weekend, which matches pre-Pandemic levels. In other words, expect crowded roads, airports and trains, and delays wherever you are going. Also expect higher prices for gas, car rentals, hotels and airfare.
Hurry and book these great deals on Southwest Airlines, for fares as low as $29 one-way. The bargain fares are for travel through June 2, 2021 but must be booked by 11:59pm CST on March 4th.
The parades may be cancelled this year but the spirit of Mardi Gras in New Orleans will be in full swing online Feb 12-15 with music including by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, virtual tours of famous restaurants including Antoine’s and Dookie Chase, and more.