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You have to be kidding – Haiti has just launched a new tourism campaign. Haiti is mired in years of political crisis that has generated widespread gang violence with thousands of murders and kidnappings and more than 580,000 people displaced, more than half of them women and children, according to a United Nations report. Tourism
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Happy Birthday USA, born July 4, 1776. Here are some of the best Fourth of July celebrations in the USA, in New York City, Washington, DC and elsewhere, including fireworks, concerts and parades. NYC: Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular Where: Hudson River, 14th to 34th Streets It’s the granddaddy of all Fourth of July
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Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular, which returns to the Hudson River for the first time in a decade, including the best viewing spots. More than 60,000 shells and effects will be launched, from barges on the Hudson River, between 14th and 34th Streets Prime viewing
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The 2025 Nissan LEAF is the least expensive new EV on the market in North America, and one of the few new cars you can buy for under $30,000. The Nisssan LEAF was a game-changer when it launched in 2009. It quickly became the best-selling EV in the world and set off a race among
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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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Smile, you’re on camera. Starting October 6, 2024, the airports in the EU will track non-EU nationals using advanced biometrics for arrivals and departures. The new Entry and Exit System (EES) designed to monitor non-EU citizens who need a visa for brief visits. This initiative affects individuals from the USA, Canada, the UK and other
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Scam Alert – Don’t take fraudsters with you on your next trip. Here ‘s how to avoid travel scams and keep your travel plans safe by avoiding trip-related rip-offs before, during and after your weekend getaway or family reunion. Travel scams include phony travel agents selling non-existent tickets, phony airline customer service sites, and phony
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Movies on the cheap – See nine weeks of family-friendly films on the big screen for just $1 per ticket, plus get discounts on popcorn, snacks and drinks. The cheap movie tickets are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11AM, each week from June 11 to August 7, 2024 at Regal Cinemas nationwide. Make your summer
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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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