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Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. Summer is a great time to be in NYC, for FREE FIFA World Cup events, NYC Restaurant Week meal deals, FREE outdoor food and crafts festivals, FREE Shakespeare in NYC parks, FREE outdoor
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There are hundreds of FREE watch parties, including for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and winner-take-all World Championship game on July 19, plus restaurant dining deals and more. Here’s your ultimate guide to FIFA in New York City, to watch your favorite team and be part of the energy, and avoid paying tens of thousands of dollars
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Scam Alert: Vacations are not the time to relax your personal safety online. Avoid identity theft before, during and after a vacation by taking these simple steps for internet security. Everyday, it seems, we hear about hacking, doxxing, identity theft or some other invasion of our digital privacy. Here’s how to protect your online life
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Plan your late summer and fall travel now, including new routes between US cities and popular destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and South America, the growing number of cancelled routes due to the jet fuel crisis, plus updates to frequent flyer programs and partnerships. We have it all, and we update and republish this list
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The heat wave blanketing much of the US can be dangerous to your health – especially children, seniors, those with underlying health issues, even pets. Stay safe from heat exhaustion or more serious heat stroke with these common sense tips.
Traveling with kids can be stressful enough – all those “are we there yet” questions – without the added stress of a family member with special needs, whatever their age. These tips from accessible travel experts will help make multi-generation vacations more fun for everyone. It is simply sensible advice when traveling with anyone who
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Your boarding pass is – literally – your ticket to ride. You can’t get on the plane without it, starting with checking a bag and getting through security. So why would you take the chance of depending on your phone’s battery life or the airline’s app system?
There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Including – New sushi boat at PFChang , hot orange chicken returns to Panda Express, new Burger King sandwiches, new White Castle Veggie Sliders, new summer menu choices at Ruby
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Plug-in hybrids offer the best both worlds – the efficiency of an EV paired with the versatility of a traditional gas engine. Plug-in hybrids often cost more than regular hybrids, EVs or traditional gas-power vehicles, but that is paid back in savings on both electricity and gas. These are the best 2026 PHEV models for $50,000 or less.
Some of the best reasons to visit national parks are the chance to spot wildlife, including bison, elk, bear, moose, wolves, eagles, trumpeter swans and more. Plus, of course, hundreds of species of birds. With more than 400 national parks and preserves in the National Parks System, there’s plenty of opportunity.