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If you haven’t already purchased your Ikon Pass for the upcoming ski/snowboard season, do it now before prices go up again on Oct. 17, 2024 for 58 destinations across the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan and then season pass sales end entirely for the season in December. This season’s Ikon Pass also includes
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Japan Airlines is offering FREE domestic flights to any destination in Japan when passengers book an international ticket with JAL. The idea is to encourage international passengers to explore more destinations, including historic Nikko in northern Japan and winter ski/snowboard resorts, including Ikon Pass member Niseko and Epic Pass member Hakuba Valley. To qualify for
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Budget airline Norse Atlantic Airways has launched another airfare sale, with one-way fares between US and Europe as low as $135, including such popular getaways as London, Paris, Rome, Berlin and Oslo. And there also are new, relaxed rules for carry-ons. Usually, such bargain fares are to promote new routes. This one is to promote
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Whether you are a NYC native like me, moved here recently, or a visitor experiencing the greatest city on the planet, these are the best FREE things to do in New York City. This list offers something for everybody, including FREE museums and sightseeing, FREE guided tours, FREE tickets to late night TV shows,
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Even if you don’t want one of the multi-resort season passes like Ikon, Epic or Mountain Collective, there are plenty of money-saving deals for individual resorts, even an entire state, for the 2024/25 snow season. This is what’s on sale now, through October, for you and the kids, at some of my favorite mountains and
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Budget airline Norse Atlantic Airways has launched another airfare sale, with one-way fares between US and Europe as low as $109. Usually, such bargain fares are to promote new routes. This one is to promote fall, winter and spring travel, between September 2024 and March 2025. Norse Atlantic is calling it the “Early Bird Sale”,
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Allegiant is launching eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities with discount fares from $39 one way. The new routes begin in November 2024, but seats are on sale now on the airline’s website, and include such popular winter destinations as Palm Beach, Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale. Related Article – Allegiant offers Military discounts and
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Call it the battle of the beds for your travel dollars. Which costs more – hotels or Airbnbs? Like most things, it depends. In some cities and travel seasons, hotels are less expensive, and elsewhere Airbnbs are cheaper. As in all things travel-related, you have to search for the best deal for comfort and convenience,
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Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is offering free flights for a year for an entire family and 100 other prizes in a special sweepstakes. It’s free to enter, and part of the airline’s effort to rebrand after negative news reports, including as the worst US airline, with Spirit not far behind. The “Family Summer Getaway” sweepstakes
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Thank you for your service. These discounts are available year-round to active and retired military and family members, reservists and Gold Star families, and first responders without a military background. Military discounts include restaurants, clothing, travel, entertainment, cars and trucks, technology and even engagement rings. These deals are 365 days a year, not just during
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