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With so many options for any lifestyle and budget, it can be a daunting task to find the perfect weekend getaway. Romantic escape or urban adventure? Beach or mountain retreat? Road trip or staycation? Cruise or camping? Sightseeing Adventures Close to Home – Be a tourist in your hometown or nearby. Take advantage of annual
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March is Women’s History Month. Here are the top women’s history destinations in the USA where you can celebrate the role of women in history. The sites include famous statues of women, the Suffrage Movement which gave women the right to vote 100 years ago, and a memorial to women in the military. Many women’s
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United Airlines and Star Alliance partner Air Canada are adding additional trans-border codeshare flights for summer 2023, including new routes between the US and Canada. That will include a new United flight between Washington-Dulles and Calgary, and a new Air Canada flight between Washington-Dulles and Vancouver. The increased codeshare agreement means the two carriers will
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Charge your EV while you grab a sandwich. Restaurant brand Subway is partnering with a top EV charging system to provide hundreds of locations, so you can fill your battery while you fill your stomach. These are no ordinary charging kiosks. The design offers shaded canopies with multiple ports, picnic tables, Wi-Fi, restrooms, green space
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Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is the latest to take steps to make it easier for families to sit together on flights without extra fees – joining full-service United, which has announced a similar policy. Frontier will automatically seat a child under the age of 14 with a parent or other adult companion before the check-in
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Movies on the Cheap: Once again this year, two national theater chains are showcasing 2023 Academy Award nominated films for as little as $5 each. Revisit a favorite or catch a contender you missed. The two chains are AMC and Regal, and schedules vary by location. This is the 2023 information. Click here for 2024
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One of the most hated recent airline policies is to separate families traveling together. Parents here, kids there, everybody unhappy. United has come to the rescue with an improved family seating policy that makes it easier for children under 12-years old to sit next to an adult in their party for free – including customers
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New York City theater is the best in the world, but you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars for a top ticket to a Broadway or Off-Broadway show. There are multiple ways to score discount tickets, even for top shows. These are the best, especially if you missed the annual 2-for-1 Broadway Week and
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Never leave home without travel insurance, whether that’s the policy included on your credit card or a wholly separate plan that covers you for lost baggage, missed flights and more. So-called “cancel anytime” clauses have been available for years, to protect us travelers from everything from personal medical or family issues to reluctance to travel
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Air France wants passengers to eat well in-flight, and has hired 17 top chefs to promote French culinary excellence on board. But it will cost you – the upgraded fine cuisine is only for passengers in La Première and Business and in airport lounges. The 17 chefs will rotate, and are in addition to menus
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