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The world’s tallest hotel made almost exclusively from wood has opened in Swedish Lapland, the the birthplace of cross-country skiing and home of the reindeer. The Wood Hotel in Skellefteå is no rustic cabin in the woods. It is a 20-story luxury hotel downtown, dominating the skyline, and surrounded by the spruce and pine forest
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Through Jan. 20, Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass is available for $299, a savings of $200 off the regular price. With the USA Rail Pass, you can see the country and explore sights at more than 500 destinations using up to 10 travel segments over a 30-day period for less than $30 per ride. How it works:
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You probably have never heard of the boutique sportscar maker Automobili Estrema, and probably can’t afford to buy its $2 Million EV hypercar, but it’s nice to dream and drool. The Fulminea – which means “Lightning Fast” in Italian, is exactly that – able to rocket to 200mph in under ten seconds thanks to four
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Breeze Airways is starting 2023 with a Travel Bucket List sale and fares as low as $29 each way. Act quickly, though, because the bargain-priced tickets are available through Jan. 5, 2023, only, for travel between Jan. 11 and Feb. 14 only. Breeze Airways calls itself the Seriously Nice low-fare airline. It was founded by
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Exploring the great outdoors is nothing like following the beaten path. Remote areas offer breathtaking sights and experiences along with a unique set of risks. Before you venture into the distant unknown, here are the basics for being prepared with the right safety gear, including sturdy clothing and navigation essentials. First Aid Kit A comprehensive
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For 119 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 welcoming the
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The meltdown of Southwest airlines is causing untold stress and grief, with tens of thousands of people stranded at airports far from home, lost luggage, missed family reunions and vacations – even a bride who missed her own wedding. Here’s what to do if your flight with any airline is cancelled or delayed by more
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As one of the world’s most iconic holiday destinations, there’s a long list of festive experiences and events in all five boroughs of NYC through Mid-January. Here are some of the most popular things to do and see in my hometown. Happy Holidays! New Years Eve Times Square Ball Drop December 31–January 1 | Times
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JetBlue has upgraded its TrueBlue loyalty program with new perks and choices and faster rewards. The revamp maintains most of TrueBlue’s signature perks while also giving members new ways to earn perks and status. In addition to purchases on all JetBlue credit cards, the more ways you interact with JetBlue – from booking JetBlue Vacations
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NYC is one of the most popular destinations for visitors any time of year, but especially at the holidays, when the entire city sparkles with dancing lights and light shows. Here’s a round-up of the best and brightest FREE things to see and do in my hometown during the 2o22 Christmas- Hanukah-Kwanzaa holiday season. NYC
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