green living, smart spending
It should be no surprise that some places are safer to visit than others. Violence against tourists always makes headlines, and it’s partly why the U.S. State Dept. has revised its system of traveler alerts and warnings to simplify them. The new system ranks each country with one of four color-coded levels, and there are
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Forget filling your closet or your electronics collection with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Fill your 2018 bucket list instead. If you have the travel itch, you can save money with these great discounts on airfare, for travel through Spring 2019 and beyond. Be aware of restrictions, including baggage limitations and black-out dates, and
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Don’t assume that Black Friday deals offer the best prices on everything. What was once a one day bonanza of shopping deals the day after Thanksgiving has turned into a month-long frenzy of online and in-store discounts throughout November. So you can get great deals without fighting the crowds on Black Friday. Some prices drop
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The AAA expects this to be the busiest Thanksgiving Holiday travel week since 2005, with more than 2.5 million people driving, flying, taking the train, or even a cruise ship. With more than one million of us flying to grandma’s house, or to escape a family reunion, travelers who take to the sky should allow
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Get ready to share the roads, skies, rails and waterways this Thanksgiving with more people than in more than a dozen years. The AAA projects 54.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving 2018 via car, plane, train, ferry or cruise ship. That’s a 4.8 percent increase over last
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The wildfires in California are an American tragedy, with more than 50 dead, some 1,000 people missing, thousands of homes and businesses destroyed, hundreds of thousands evacuated, and more than 200,000 acres scorched. Here’s where to donate to the national and local charities and community groups, including those rescuing stranded animals. Always check a charity’s
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Everybody wants to get the best deal on accommodations when they travel, and one of the most affordable options are hostels, many with features like private rooms and baths, even entertainment by local bands. These are five of the best hostels in NYC, where hostels have been flourishing as the hospitality industry looks for new
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All national parks will provide free admission to everyone on Sunday, November 11 in gratitude for the service and accomplishments of veterans. It is the last entrance fee free day in 2018. Active duty members of the military and disabled veterans are also eligible for free year-round park passes. The National Park Service also is
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The 2019 models are arriving in dealerships, and if you are planning to shop for a new vehicle, there are several things to do to ensure you get the best deal, including on financing. Here’s what you need to know to save money on your new wheels, starting before you’ve chosen the make and model
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Colorado’s ski and snowboard resorts have spent the summer and fall upgrading the experience with new chairlifts, restaurants, expanded terrain, including new heli-skiing terrain, and discount ticket packages. There’s something for everybody to enjoy, whether you are a beginner, expert or in between. Life should be downhill in winter, so here’s what’s new in Colorado
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