Travel
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12 Budget-Friendly Presidents’ Day Getaways
Falling late in February, Presidents’ Day weekend is an ideal time for a midwinter getaway. Whether it’s to indulge in a little skiing and sledding or to escape the cold altogether, there are plenty of opportunities around the country for…
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18 Party Products That’ll Upgrade Your Super Bowl Spread
Remember: It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you create an awesome atmosphere at your Super Bowl party! This year, none of your food options will flounder thanks to these inexpensive ($30 or less) party innovations and decorations…
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Pricey Ski Resorts and Where to Go Instead
Big-name ski areas like Whistler and Vail are fantastic, storied places with a bevy of snow-covered runs — but they’re also fantastic places to drain your wallet. Skiing doesn’t have to be so expensive. By exploring other resorts as little…
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18 National Parks You Have to Visit This Winter
For many Americans, national parks are a staple of summer road trips, not winter getaways. But winter can be a perfect time to see the sites at many parks, when there are smaller crowds and unique cold-weather activities, and in…
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12 Cheap and Easy Winter Weekend Getaways
More Americans are planning weekend getaways — last year it was 78 percent of respondents to a survey by car renter Enterprise, while 85 percent look forward to one this year. Americans see weekend trips as a way to forget…
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14 Amazing Winter and Ice Festivals Around the World
While many people loathe winter’s short days and freezing temperatures, true cold-weather warriors embrace the season. Across the world, festivals, contests, and celebrations are dedicated to the worship of snow and ice. Here are some of the best. SAPPORO SNOW…
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Weekend Getaways: Best Budget Destinations of 2017
A weekend getaway can be an ideal way for busy couples and families to reconnect, recharge, and relax. From ski slopes to beaches to iconic towns waiting to be explored,…
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Don’t Ski or Snowboard? These 20 Winter Resorts are Still Great Getaways
Skiing is a big-time draw at many of the nation’s winter resorts, although not everyone is eager to hit the slopes. Fortunately, there are plenty of places where non-skiers can…
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12 Incredible Gingerbread House Displays That Are Worth a Trip
For some, decorating gingerbread houses is a Christmas tradition, while others are content to simply admire the creativity of others. Either way, there’s no shortage of impressive holidays displays across…
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18 Festive Cities with Epic Christmas Celebrations
While there’s much to be said for a quiet Christmas at home, there are also unforgettable holiday memories to be made when exploring a far-flung city over the holiday, particularly…
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9 Caribbean Destinations to Visit This Winter (and 7 to Wait On)
The Caribbean was walloped by strong hurricanes this year, spooking many would-be visitors. According to the airfare search engine Fareness, searches for Caribbean destinations fell almost one-third while hurricane season…
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Hit the Highway: Best Road Trips of 2017
Americans love to travel, and no more so than by car. Motorists logged more than 3.2 trillion miles on U.S. roads and highways last year, the fifth straight year of…
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25 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Rio and Brazil
Brazil: an enormous country, diverse in people and natural landscapes — and home to some pricey tourist destinations. Enjoying a Carioca (anything related to Rio de Janeiro) getaway on a…
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20 Ways the Airline Industry Needs to Improve
Nearly every traveler who has been on an airplane has at least one or two airline horror stories to share. If not horror stories, a gripe or two about poor…
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18 Warning Signs to Watch Out for When Booking a Hotel
Securing a great hotel room for your vacation is a key part of the overall vacation experience. To truly enjoy your downtime, you should be bunking in accommodations that are…
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You Can Now Take a Free Hot Air Balloon Ride Through Uber
Up, Up and Away Drawing nearly 750,000 attendees with over 500 hot air balloons decorating the sky each year, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a spectacle that needs to…
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13 Reasons to Skip the Bed and Breakfast
There’s nothing like a quaint bed and breakfast for charm, romance, and a hearty home-cooked meal to start the day. But for some, the drawbacks of a B&B vastly outweigh…
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11 Mexico Vacations That’ll Cost Less Than $1,000
With its endless selection of coastal towns and the favorable exchange rate between the peso and the U.S. dollar, Mexico is usually a safe bet for those in search of…
