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Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. The best things to do in NYC now through October include FREE museum admission, FREE Broadway show performances, the fall street fair season begins, including the Feast of San Gennaro, and so much
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Frontier Airlines is celebrating its 29th birthday with $29 one-way fares. The fare deal from the ultra low-cost carrier also includes deep discounts on perks that usually cost much more, including priority boarding and reduced baggage fees. Frontier Anniversary Sale Perks: For an additional $29, the aptly named Perks bundle allows you one carry-on bag,
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Hershey, Penna., is synonymous with chocolate and with its giant amusement park. But you can avoid expensive, crowded Hershey Park and still have a great time, including a 75th anniversary exhibit at the Hershey Auto Museum and a new 4D experience at Chocolate World. Here’s how to enjoy this popular destination and keep your budget
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Active duty U.S. military and their families receive free admission to more than 2,000 museums and other attractions throughout the United States through the Blue Star Museums program. The 2023 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. When it launched in 2010, there were 700
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If you have the itch to travel soon, there are plenty of deals to check out, including airlines and destinations you might not have thought of, and bonus points for hotel stays and car rentals. These travel deals will save you money and expand your horizons. Airline Deals – Norse Atlantic – This reasonably new
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If you need to talk to a live Frontier Airlines customer service agent, you are out of luck. The troubled low-cost airline has shut down its customer service call center, which most major airlines still operate, including competitors Spirit and Allegiant. Instead, the only way to get help with rebooking a cancelled or missed flight,
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Instead of raising prices and adding to inflation, The US Government is rolling back the price of the TSA PreCheck program by 10%. That’s good news for anybody who is returning to traveling again and wants to avoid long airport security lines. Now, instead of paying $85 for five years, it’s $78 for five years
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If you are in the market for a new car, check out these affordable 2022 SUVs and Crossovers under $25,000, which offer versatility, style, safety and fuel economy. There are exceptionally good deals now, as dealers have to clear 2022 models to make room for 2023 models. Here are our recommendations for five 2022 SUVs
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Low-fare airline Breeze Airways is offering a special $1 deal for a bundle of additional perks, including a first-class seat and a second checked bag. The promotion is called Nicest, and applies for tickets purchased now for travel between Sept. 7, 2022 through February 14, 2023. The Nicest bundle also includes priority boarding, 6 percent
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Save money on your travel plans with daily getaway deals from major travel brands. It’s the annual Daily Getaway promotion by the U.S. Travel Association, with a different deal every day through August 12. Offers include discounts up to 50 percent off loyalty points, theme park tickets, vacation packages and hotel stays from such well-known
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