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Whether you join one million or more of your closest friends in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, or watch it on live on TV or a streaming service, it’s the biggest party of the year in New York City. There’s non-stop entertainment starting at 6pm for what’s called “the revelers” until the world-famous Ball
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Whether you are ordering a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft in the USA or a similar service in the USA or overseas, your personal safety before and during your ride should be a top priority. Here are common sense rideshare safety tips to avoid becoming one of the growing number of riders – especially women riding alone and intoxicated passengers – who report being robbed or assaulted.
Plan your winter, spring and summer 2026 travel now, including these new routes between US cities and popular destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and South America, with dozens of new flights a week – plus updates to frequent flyer programs and partnerships. And be aware of routes which have been cancelled. We have both. New
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Holiday travel is stressful enough without adding in the fear of missing your plane because of traffic on the road, at the TSA security line or travel time to a different terminal than where you checked in. Some airports need earlier arrival times than others, especially during the peak Christmas and New Year’s travel crush.
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Some simple daily exercises and on-slope tips especially for those of us 55+ can prevent aches, pains and worse during snow season. Here are some work-out suggestions and more to help you get fit now and stay fit and injury-free during the season.
It’s world’s most famous Christmas song, sung in more than 140 languages around the world. There’s an interesting story behind the creation of Silent Night, Holy Night, which is celebrated each Christmas Eve in the tiny chapel in the Austrian Alps where it was first performed more than 200 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1818.
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It’s possible to double the daily rate of your rental car with add-ons such as insurance, a second driver, navigation system, toll road pass, car seat or bike rack. If you haven’t rented a vehicle in a while, it’s worth reviewing the rental do and don’t rules to save money, even legal grief.
There’s no reason to spend lots of money on travel gadgets and gear to lighten the load and keep you organized on the road. It’s easy to find free and cheap alternatives in your kitchen, bathroom, hardware store or office supply store.
New York City lights up for the holidays like nowhere else on earth. Here’s your calendar and guide to the best NYC holiday tree and Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies, vintage subway rides, Kwanzaa celebrations, crafts markets and more. Enjoy NYC on the cheap with these FREE and family-friendly 2025 holiday events. If you want to
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It’s beginning to look a lot like you-know-what all around the world. If you seek destinations that truly capture the magic, joy, and charm of Christmas – with a bit of Hanukkah thrown in for good measure – put one of these 30 top-rated destinations in the world on your Santa’s wish list for holiday
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