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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.
Spotify is one of the fastest-growing streaming services on the planet, with 180 million active users, nearly half of whom are paying subscribers. Every musical artist needs a Spotify presence, so here are the tools and tactics to maximize your exposure and success.
It’s mountain time, and I’m sharpening my skis and polishing my boots to play in the snow. Here’s what’s new at more than a dozen resorts in Utah, including new lifts, new on-mountain dining with expanded outdoor seating and heaters, and new learning areas, and some areas are requiring advance reservations to ensure social distancing
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The snow is falling and my skis and boots are itching for some action. Here’s what’s new for the 2020-21 winter season in Colorado Ski Country, including open dates for two dozen resorts. The big change this year is that many ski areas throughout the USA, including in Colorado, are requiring pre-purchase of lift tickets,
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