green cars, green travel and smart spending
Got snow? It will be here soon, so now is the time to plan your winter getaway and take advantage of discount deals on lodging, lift tickets and airfare. Here are the best deals for downhill diehards, but act fast, since many of these ski vacation bargains melt away on Labor Day or soon after.
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From the eagle and bison that are official symbols of the USA, to other majestic animals of North America including elk and bear, the states they call home are popular destinations for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. Here are the best destinations in the USA for big game, on a photo safari or a hunting expedition.
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The summer holiday driving getting underway means clogged roads and traffic jams, and road rage is a driving danger, along with drunk driving and distracted driving including texting while driving. These tips will help you avoid aggressive drivers, or become one yourself. All of us have gotten frustrated while driving at some point in our
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Manchester is a wonderful city to visit, especially now when you can lend your support and friendship to a community torn apart by a madman. Here are some notes from my own recent visit to this historic and vibrant city a few years ago: Manchester is where local businessmen Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met
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With peak summer getaway season about to begin, it’s time to get your car ready, with summer car care tips that can help prevent breakdowns or accidents. The AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers this summer, mostly for dead batteries and flat tires, and being locked out of vehicles. Simply, summer heat takes
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Planning a beach vacation this summer or fall? Head for one of these top beaches in the USA, rated as the best by TripAdvisor reviewers for the quality of sand and surf, lack of crowds and affordability. Not surprisingly, the list is dominated by Florida and Hawaii. And all these beaches are public, not limited
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Some of my fondest childhood memories are the family road trips we took each summer. Yours, too. probably. While the cars and the roads have changed, the basics have not. With low gas prices, aid air travel expensive and frustrating, 2017 will see the return of the road trip. Here are timeless tips for making
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With all the buzz about the #alternativefacts terrorist massacre in Bowling Green, Kentucky, it’s a good time to plan a visit to the city where every Chevrolet Corvette in the world is produced, and where one of the largest National Parks in the USA is located. The GM Corvette Assembly Plant and adjoining National Corvette
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Travel tips: The holidays are the busiest travel days of the year. That”s no surprise. Also, no surprise that the reports of unruly passengers re increasing. Etiquette is as important at the airport and during the flight as it is anywhere else, so we can all avoid air rage, the flight version of road rage.
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Travel deals: If you’ve got the urge to get away, take advantage of one of these great airfare and hotel deals for fall and winter, for travel to to the Caribbean and the South Pacific, Europe and Asia. Book now to get the best deals for holiday travel. Fiji Airways is celebrating its national pride
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There’s little to enjoy about airplane travel these days, thanks to long security lines, cramped seats, full flights, extra fees for everything from checked bags to priority boarding. Consumer Reports rates the best and worst airlines, the best and worst websites for getting airfare deals in a special report Not surprisingly, there are plenty of
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Eating out is important for family memories, as well as helping teach kids proper table manners. These are the top kid-friendly restaurants in five top US cities, which also happen to be top vacation destinations for families. There are no fast-food or national fast casual chains on this list, only the best kid-friendly restaurants chosen
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