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JetBlue is now giving passengers FREE WiFi on all domestic flights. JetBlue claims to be the first U.S. airline to offer the perk. Other airlines have on-board WiFi, but you have to pay for it. Delta and American Airlines offer WiFi on most domestic flights, for $16 a day, which includes connecting flights. Southwest charges
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Celebrate Presidents Day by visiting one of more than 400 national parks, preserves, historic sites and monuments FREE on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. That list includes sites associated with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the two presidents whose birthdays we are celebrating. That would include the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, Federal
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We cannot tell a lie. These Presidents Weekend travel deals are a great way to save money, with discounts half off or more on cruises and resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. Book now for travel through Christmas and save money on your next getaway. Half off resorts in Mexico La Colección is a collection
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One of the best deals on the planet is the $10 lifetime pass to America’s National Parks for those of us 62 and older. That deal vanishes soon, when the price jumps to $80, so get your pass now before the price increase goes into effect. It’s first price increase for the Senior Pass since
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One of Santa’s most popular gifts is travel deals and contests to help you fill your bucket list in 2017. We like these deals, including waiving the dreaded solo surcharge and contests for free trips to somewhere special. Ski Utah – Win a trip for two to ski or snowboard in Park City, Utah, from
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Got the travel itch to get away this holiday season, or next year? Then you are in luck, because hotels, airlines and tour operators are offering great discount deals if you book them on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Here are some of the best ones we’ve heard about, including deals that start booking even
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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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We’ve all been hearing about airport security lines as long as three hours, causing people to miss their flights. But you can zip through airport security like a VIP with a “known traveler” card that gets you onto the expedited TSA PreCheck line. If you fly more than twice a year, you are a fool
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If your budget is bleeding from your IRS 1040, take some of the pain out of your 2015 tax bite by booking one of these tax day travel deals, for travel now or later this year, including deals that wipe away local room taxes. Kimpton Hotels, which operates Kimpton, Palomar and Monaco brands, among others,
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If your upcoming vacation plans include international travel, some great FREE mobile apps will help you save time, money and stress before, during and after your trip. I rely on these as a bona fide road warrior. For most of us, the basic free versions are enough. Or, you can opt to upgrade to paid
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