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Want To Travel To France? A Unique New Partnership Inspires French Tourism Via Netflix.
When I was a little girl – I dreamed, dreamed, dreamed of going to Paris. I grew up in a very non-wealthy part of Connecticut, and I never thought I would get there. Part of my inspiration was seeing the movie Funny Face with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire, the acclaimed 1957 film about a…
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Tips on traveling safely on Memorial Day weekend
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Nearly 44 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home for Memorial Day, a 4 percent increase from last year. According to AAA, 38.4 million people will travel by car, about two million people are expected to travel by bus, train, or cruise, and 3.51 million air travelers this…
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Memorial Day Weekend gearing up to be one of region’s biggest travel days
The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – approaching 2005’s record of 44 million travelers. In Washington, the estimate is a bit over one million residents plan to travel on the road during the holiday weekend. Nationwide, car travel is expected…
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Tim’s Travels: Explore St. Louis Fest
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Summer travel expected to be busy, experts suggest booking vacations as soon as possible
TAMPA, Fla. — “Summer is here and people are definitely looking to travel,” said Google Technology Expert, Sarah Armstrong. Experts predict this year will be a busy year for summer vacations. The travel industry has recovered from pandemic setbacks. “People are ready to travel and they are getting out there. More than 50% of people…
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This video of two Delta bag-handlers launching a college golf team’s travel bags is every golfer’s worst nightmare
Flying with your golf clubs, while often necessary, is among the least fun ways to travel. Not only are they a b—h to lug around, but once you finally do get rid of them at bag check, you now have to deal with the mental anguish of not knowing where they are or how they…
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State Department announces worldwide travel alert for June
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide travel advisory for Americans traveling overseas during the upcoming LGBTQI+ Pride Month in June. “Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution,” the U.S. Department of…
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4 Reasons Buying Basic Economy Travel Tickets Could Cost You More Than an Upgrade
Chris Adam May 22, 2024 at 8:34 AM NoSystem images / iStock.com On the surface, basic economy tickets seem like a great deal because they generally cost $50 to $60 less than main cabin tickets for a round-trip flight, according to Travel & Leisure. Those savings can be very tempting if you’re on a limited…
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Travel plans tick upward ahead of Memorial Day
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — This Memorial Day weekend could be one of the busiest for travelers in recent years with AAA projecting 43.8 million people traveling 50 miles or more from home. That is a 4% increase over last year and comes close to matching the agency’s 2005 record of 44 million travelers. More specifically,…
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Is There a Better Time To Travel on This Memorial Day Weekend?
We’re all hearing that this weekend, Memorial Day weekend, will probably be the busiest travel weekend in a long time. AAA is estimating that over 43 million of us will be traveling, and of that number over 38 million will be on the road! The good news is that all 38 millions will not be…