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Where to go next: We’re all itching to travel again after being cooped up for most all of 2020 and so far in 2021. Consider these national parks in Europe as a great escape, with open spaces for peaceful vistas or challenging hiking trails for exercise and adventure.
The new film, “Let Them All Talk,” is set primarily on Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2. To celebrate, Cunard has kicked off a sweepstakes offering a winner and their guest the chance to sail on the ship from New York to Southampton. The film stars Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen and is streaming on HBO Max.
Explore Antarctica virtually, in a special seven-day FREE online festival that celebrates the extraordinary continent with videos and talks with climate researchers, wildlife conservation experts and more.
Visit these museum exhibits about presidential inaugurations online, including First Ladies gowns, presidential portraits, original handwritten inauguration speeches, and a recreation of the Oval Office.
Top-rated for safety, versatility and fuel economy, the Outlander is the best-selling model in the Mitsubishi line-up, and the new Sport edition also offers serious value with a stating price of just $20,995. The 2021 Outlander Sport is packed with features not usually found at this price, plus an above-average fuel economy rating. Safety features
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There will be six FREE admission days to national parks, monuments and historic sites in 2021. The fee-free days continue a tradition of FREE admission days to increase access, promote recreational opportunities, improve visitor facilities and conserve natural and historical treasures in national parks, for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people. There are
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It’s one of the most popular and iconic songs of the Christmas season. There’s an interesting story behind the creation of Silent Night, Holy Night, celebrated each Christmas Eve in the tiny chapel in the Austrian Alps where it was first performed 202 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1818. The village is Oberndorf, near Salzburg.
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Two teachers and an ICU nurse have received a Mazda MX-5 Miata as winners of a program honoring American Heroes, for their efforts supporting their local communities during these difficult days. They were honored for making PPE equipment with a 3D printer, delivering custom lesson plans to students working remotely, and for treating patients like
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Itching to get away? Whether you’re an experienced globe-trotter or just need a change of scene, traveling opens your eyes to new cultures and experiences. If you have the travel bug but not sure where to go next, put these three destinations on your list as the cream of the crop for unique, memorable trips.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t what they used to be. These days the deals begin before Black Friday and continue beyond Cyber Monday, which now is being called Cyber Week. With so many of us shopping online these days, it’s easier than ever to compare prices, to find out whether a deal or discount
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