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Party hearty in Lake Charles, the family-friendly Mardi Gras destination, where kids get their own parade, and there’s another parade for classic cars and hot rods. It’s just as much fun, and a lot less expensive, than Mardi Gras in nearby New Orleans. One of the traditions of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles is the
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Celebrate the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games in February by visiting the site of the 2010 Winter Games, in and around Vancouver and Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia. Here are ten ways to relive the enthusiasm, excitement and national pride generated by hosting – or following – the Olympics. Spend a day skiing or snowboarding with an Olympian,
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Sustainability is good for the environment and good for business, including for hotels and resorts, especially one located inside a protected UNESCO biosphere preserve in The Maldives, in the Indian Ocean. The island nation is known for its beautiful sunsets and scenery, including clear turquoise waters and coral reefs for snorkeling, scuba diving and other
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Skellig Michael, the rugged, isolated island off Ireland’s south west coast, returns to play a starring role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And once again, Tourism Ireland is expecting a bumper crop of tourists this spring and summer. We got a glimpse of the UNESCO Heritage Site, seven miles off the coast of County
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Forget filling your closet or your electronics collection with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Fill your bucket list instead. If you have the travel itch, you can save money with these great discounts on airfare, hotels, cruises, and packages including both air and accommodations, for travel as soon as Dec. 1. Black Friday &
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Every year, Europe’s Christmas markets light up historic town squares and castle courtyards from Denmark south to Spain. The biggest and best are in Germany, where you’ll find traditional hand-made folk art crafts and home-baked goods, along with holiday performers in traditional handmade costumes, even Medieval dress, in every city, town and village. With international
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I’ve just returned from nearly three weeks in Namibia, the country bordering South Africa and Botswana that I’ve wanted to visit for years, for its wildlife, scenery and people. Although I’ve visited some 100 countries in a lifetime as a journalist, Namibia was a life-changing experience. Here are some lessons learned. Water Conservation When it’s
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August 16, 2017 was the 40th anniversary of the death of the King of Rock and Roll, and fans of Elvis Presley crowded Graceland, in Memphis, to honor him. Another city that celebrates Elvis is Tupelo, Mississippi, where he was born, grew up, and bought his first guitar. His hometown is all Elvis, all the
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Got snow? It will be here soon, so now is the time to plan your winter getaway and take advantage of discount deals on lodging, lift tickets and airfare. Here are the best deals for downhill diehards, but act fast, since many of these ski vacation bargains melt away on Labor Day or soon after.
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From the eagle and bison that are official symbols of the USA, to other majestic animals of North America including elk and bear, the states they call home are popular destinations for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. Here are the best destinations in the USA for big game, on a photo safari or a hunting expedition.
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