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  • 20+ holiday gifts for travelers that they can use at home this strange holiday season
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    20+ holiday gifts for travelers that they can use at home this strange holiday season

    ByEileen Ogintz December 3, 2020March 10, 2022

    As public health officials urge us to stay put this holiday season, I was thinking about how much fun it could be to whip up some of those dishes or drinks we enjoyed on travels past

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    What is Japan famous for?

    ByEileen Ogintz November 27, 2020February 12, 2024

    One of the best things about Japanese culture is unquestionably the food, but the country is also well known internationally for a variety of other products such as robotics, computers and electronics, and unique artwork.

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  • Lighting up your holidays, safely, 12 new drive-thru displays
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    Lighting up your holidays, safely, 12 new drive-thru displays

    ByEileen Ogintz November 27, 2020July 10, 2021

    There are plenty of socially distanced options at zoos, botanic gardens and museums across the country, though you need to make reservations and purchase tickets in advance

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    Remember This About Keeping Kids Entertained On Road Trips

    ByEileen Ogintz November 24, 2020February 13, 2024

    The most important thing to remember about keeping kids entertained on road trips is that every single child is different.

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    Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals on maintenance free air purifiers

    ByEileen Ogintz November 19, 2020February 13, 2024

    Save big on maintenance free air purifiers from AirFree during Preview, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

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  • Fun in the snow, despite COVID-19
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    Fun in the snow, despite COVID-19

    ByEileen Ogintz November 19, 2020July 16, 2021

    Ski resorts hope that just as Americans flocked to the mountains to enjoy the outdoors safely this summer, they will this winter too and with remote school and learning, may opt to stay longer

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  • 10-plus Black Friday travel deals worth considering for 2021
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    10-plus Black Friday travel deals worth considering for 2021

    ByEileen Ogintz November 12, 2020July 2, 2023

    As the holidays approach, there’s no better time to think about where we want to go next, once it is safe. Cheer up the family by planning a trip for next year

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  • BLACK FRIDAY/ CYBER MONDAY — 49 travel deals for 2021
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    BLACK FRIDAY/ CYBER MONDAY — 49 travel deals for 2021

    ByEileen Ogintz November 9, 2020July 7, 2021

    With promising news on the vaccine front, this is an opportune time to book great travel deals for 2021. Black Friday/Cyber Monday (Nov. 27 & 30) traditionally offer some of the best deals of the year

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  • Utah’s Alta Lodge Welcomes Generations of Skiers with Free Kids Programs
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    Utah’s Alta Lodge Welcomes Generations of Skiers with Free Kids Programs

    ByEileen Ogintz November 5, 2020May 9, 2022

    Alta Lodge has long hosted generations of skiers on family ski vacations in Utah. Family time on and off the slopes is at the core of who we are.

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  • What about family Thanksgiving gatherings this year?
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    What about family Thanksgiving gatherings this year?

    ByEileen Ogintz November 5, 2020July 10, 2021

    I’d give anything for a traditional Thanksgiving, all hassles included. This pandemic, of course, has made us all rethink holiday planning and traditions

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