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Happy New Year, and wishes for peace, health and prosperity for everybody everywhere. As we look back on 2023, the top viewed stories on ecoXplorer once again were warnings about scams and frauds including travel and cyber security, freebies and deals, and news about my hometown New York City. So we’ll try to bring you
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This is the busiest travel time of year, when even veteran road warriors get stressed out by flight delays, missing baggage and hotel and car rental snafus. These travel tips from long-time road warrior ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter will help you stay sane year-round, not just at the holidays. We’re called road warriors because we wage
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For more than 100 years, Times Square has been the center of worldwide attention on New Year’s Eve, ever since the owners of One Times Square began in 1904 to conduct rooftop celebrations to greet the New Year. The first Ball Lowering celebration occurred in 1907, and this tradition is now a universal symbol of
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Turkey or ham with all the fixings. Make it yourself, eat out or take out and bring it home to serve like homemade. So many choices for holiday meal deals. Here are what several national restaurant chains are offering to help you decide. If you go to a restaurant, be sure to tip well, since
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When in doubt, a gift card is a great idea. Again in 2023, many national restaurant chains and retailers are offering bonuses with gift card purchases. Give the card, keep the bonus for yourself and your family to use. You can also support a favorite local small business by buying one of their gift cards.
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The fall-out from the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza extends to the West Bank, where Christmas in Bethlehem normally would be packed with visitors. It is all but empty this year, so soon after the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israeli citizens. Bethlehem is just five miles south of Jerusalem. In the past it has
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Here are the best and the worst times to be on the road between Sat., Dec. 23 and Mon., Jan. 1, to avoid congestion and road rage by drivers who can’t cope with it. Holiday Travel 2023: AAA expects nearly 104 million people will drive to their holiday destinations, an increase of 1.8% compared to
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AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the ten-day year-end holiday travel period, with airports the busiest they’ve ever been between Christmas and New Year’s. So plan now to maximize time and minimize frustration.AAA projects 7.5 million air travelers this holiday season, surpassing 2019’s record of 7.3 million
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RIP to the Chrysler 300 series, including the 300C HEMI-powered luxury performance sport sedan, because there’s a limited market these days for a full-size four-door with a giant 485hp 6.4L V8 engine and a throaty roar. The 70-year run for the Chrysler 300 series is one of the longest for any model in automotive history,
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From the enchanting It’s a Wonderful Life Festival in Seneca Falls to a decadent Gilded Age Christmas tour at the Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the fabulous bounty of trees and vintage trains in New York City, there is an array of remarkable experiences to uncover during this holiday season. You’ll find festivals, charming holiday
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