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Holland America Speeds Embarkation With Facial Recognition

Holland America Speeds Embarkation With Facial Recognition

  Holland America Line is speeding the boarding experience with new technology that includes facial recognition. The new mBark facial recognition system is being introduced, along with the VeriFLY vaccination verification program. mBark is a mobile system that enables guests to check in for their cruise in less than 10 seconds, while the VeriFLY digital
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Best USA Scenic Train Trips

Best USA Scenic Train Trips

With gas prices at record highs and flight cancellations and delays, this is a good time to take the train.  These are the top scenic train trips in the USA, ranging from a few hours to a few days, including on old-fashioned steam trains. In alphabetical order, since that’s the only fair way: Alaska Railroad’s
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Fisker Ronin EV Sportscar Technical Innovations

Fisker Ronin EV Sportscar Technical Innovations

California-based EV manufacturer Fisker is known for cutting-edge technology and design, and its third model offers a lot of both. The new Fisker Ronin EV sportscar features such innovations as the battery pack integrated into the structure of the vehicle and the longest battery range of any production EV. Ronin is the third Fisker model,
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Amazon Delivers Packages by Robot

Amazon Delivers Packages by Robot

Amazon is making a big deal about its latest service – robot package delivery by a small electric vehicle named the Amazon Scout.  The wagon-style EV is strikingly similar to one which has been delivering mail in Switzerland since 2016. Amazon reports Scout is being received with enthusiasm in cities where it is being tested,
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Free & Cheap Travel Gadgets

Free & Cheap Travel Gadgets

There’s no reason to spend lots of money on travel gadgets and gear to lighten the load and keep you organized on the road. It’s easy to find free and cheap alternatives in your kitchen, bathroom, hardware store or office supply store.

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National Parks Bans Single Use Plastics

National Parks Bans Single Use Plastics

The National Park Service is banning single-use plastics such as water bottles and straws, cutlery and food containers, over the next decade. The ban applies to 480 million acres of national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands administered by the US Dept. of the Interior, which includes NPS.

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24 Best Historic Golf Courses in USA

24 Best Historic Golf Courses in USA

Whether you prefer a Short Nine or the full 18 holes, these are the 24 most prestigious and historic golf courses in the USA to challenge and inspire you. These picturesque and iconic  courses are where many champions learned to play, competed and made history, including World Golf Hall of Fame inductees, and where US
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Best and Worst States to Own an EV

Best and Worst States to Own an EV

With EV sales surging, and the majority of consumers indicating that they’d consider buying an EV such as the award-winning Hyundai Ioniq 5 and blockbuster Ford F-150 Lightning, it’s wise to check incentives for EV ownership, availability of charging stations, and more. Simply, some parts of the USA are more EV-friendly than others.   Yes,
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Best Beaches in the USA

Best Beaches in the USA

Where To Go Next –  Start making plans to visit one or more of the top ten beaches in the USA, for sand and surf, sunrises and sunsets, snorkeling and shell collection, and serenity, most of all. For many of us, it’s not a real vacation unless it includes the beach.  A recent survey sponsored
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Celebrating Frederick Law Olmstead 200th Birthday

Celebrating Frederick Law Olmstead 200th Birthday

Frederick Law Olmsted designed some of the world’s most famous and popular green spaces, including NYC’s Central Park and Prospect Park, Montreal’s Mount Royal, and the grounds of the US Capitol and White House. Celebrate his legacy on his 200th birthday, April 26, 2022, and the rest of the month with special events including virtual
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