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In the records of history, Vikings are renowned for their fearless exploration and seafaring prowess. Today, their spirit of adventure inspires modern travelers seeking paths less trodden, but with a new compass point: sustainability. Embracing the Viking way in contemporary travel means combining the thrill of discovery with a deep respect for the environments we
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The ski and snowboard season gets underway officially on Thanksgiving Weekend, with downhill destinations from Alta in Utah to Windham in New York either already open or opening, and several are celebrating important anniversaries or introducing important new trams and lifts. Here’s a round-up of the most important news for those with snow brains. Season
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See holiday movies on the cheap. What’s your family favorite? If it’s a recent one, you are in luck, because once again Regal Cinemas is offering tickets to four of the best holiday movies for just $5 each. That includes a special 20th anniversary showing of the family favorite Elf. There’s a different holiday classic
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Don’t want to cook? Many national restaurant chains are open on Thanksgiving Day 2023, ready to serve you and your family or friends a traditional turkey dinner or regular menu items. Be sure to make a reservation, and be sure to tip generously, since the folks cooking and serving you are giving up their own
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If you are traveling 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving Day holiday, you’ll be among more than 55 million fellow travelers, an increase of 2.3% over last year. That’s the prediction of the AAA, which has been tracking Thanksgiving holiday travel numbers since 2000. It marks the third-highest Thanksgiving weekend forecast in
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Now that EVs and plug-in EVs have gone mainstream, we’ve got to learn to play nice and share parking spots with charging units, whether they are on public streets or in airports, shopping malls, hotels or public garages. The EV version of spam is parking your gas-powered vehicle at an EV charger spot, or leaving
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is trying to break the world record for the most people skiing and riding in jeans. But everybody gets to enjoy $25 lift tickets and performance equipment rentals for the denim competition day, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, whether or not you are wearing jeans. The current record was set at The
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Current military, veteran, reservist or not – everybody gets free admission to 400+ national parks and historic sites on Veterans Day, Sat. Nov. 11. That includes more than 100 sites with special ties to the US military, including Revolutionary and Civil War sites and those related to US presidents. There also is special programming at
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Every year there are special Veterans Day discounts and deals for current and retired military at retail store chains, hotels, museums and more, including free admission extended to family members. Here is the 2023 list – retail first, then travel and recreation. Most businesses require proof of military service. There are several types of identification
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There’s no mistake – electric vehicles have gone mainstream, with models in all shapes, sizes and prices. These EVs are under $35,000, making them affordable as well as eco-friendly. Some include safety features as standard not usually found at this low price and up to 258 miles per full charge. A $7,500 federal tax credit,
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