green living, smart spending
Summer rarely ends at these top ten most beautiful beaches in Europe. Greece and Spain top the list with several entries each in this “top ten”, but there are other picturesque and memorable beaches in Croatia, France and England. All offer sand, sea and sun, and also budget prices, especially off-season. Some are quiet hideaways,
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There’s something new for Hello Kitty fans, and it’s not a new toy – it’s jet planes decorated inside and out with theme characters, including headsets and place mats for meal service. The special flights are on EVA Air, a major Asian-based airline. Called the Hello Kitty® Besties Jet, the airplane exterior is painted with
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This past ski/snowboard season was a winner, with late season storms and record visits. As happens every summer, the resorts we love are busy upgrading trails, adding new snowmaking, new lifts and pass deals, and ski clubs already are signing up members for organized trips. Here’s what to know now about the 2024/25 season, so
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Of course it depends on the snow, but these are the projected opening dates of our favorite ski/snowboard resorts in the USA and Canada. I’m ready to get on a chairlift again – are you? In alphabetical order by state, followed by Canada, by province. If you are thinking about a season pass – multi-resort
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Where to go next: Consider these national parks in Europe as a great escape, with open spaces for peaceful vistas or challenging hiking trails for exercise and adventure.
Paris is so yesterday. Now that the torch has been passed, let’s look at what Los Angeles is planning for the 2028 Olympic Games, including making it an eco-friendly car-free experience. This will be the third time the City of Angels hosts the games – 1932, 1984 were the previous times. This will be the
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Even without global software outages, some airports are worse than others. A recent study identifies the ten most stressful ones in the USA, which you might consider avoiding as you plan your next trip. So what’s the most stressful airport in the USA? The most delays and cancelled flights of any airport in the USA
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Scam Alert: Vacations are not the time to relax your personal safety online. Avoid identity theft before, during and after a vacation by taking these simple steps for internet security. Everyday, it seems, we hear about hacking, doxxing, identity theft or some other invasion of our digital privacy. Here’s how to protect your online life
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Traveling with marijuana, even oils or lotions containing CBD, THC or Hemp, can land you in jail, especially if you carry it – even innocently – into a foreign country. Internationally, just don’t do it. Domestically, know the legal implications and potential consequences, which vary by state. While some states have legalized recreational and medical
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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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