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    Dallas Arboretum Features Half a Million Flowers

    ByEileen Ogintz February 5, 2024January 31, 2024

    Stroll the Dallas Arboretum gardens for the most glorious display of tulips, hyacinths & spring flowers this year at Dallas Blooms!

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    Lunar New Year Menu at Universal Orlando

    ByEileen Ogintz February 4, 2024February 2, 2024

    Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Universal Orlando’s new themed food items. Try Pork Ramen Noodles, Orange Chicken, Black Pepper Beef and more!

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    February Storm Chaser Discounts in Telluride CO

    ByEileen Ogintz February 3, 2024February 1, 2024

    Book your midseason ski trip in Telluride CO & save up to 20% with February Storm Chaser Discounts. Book 3 nights & get 15% off w/Promo Code STORMCHASER15 or 5 nights & get 20% off w/ STORMCHASER20

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    London Rail Strike Affects Air Travelers

    ByEileen Ogintz February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

    London rail strike affects travelers trying to get to & from Heathrow Airport. ASLEF union’s strike hinders London transit & causes delays. Heathrow accessible via Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line & Tube.

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    Celebrating Black artists during Black History Month

    ByEileen Ogintz February 1, 2024December 5, 2025

    Discover art as a platform to understand history, struggle, social justice & triumph in honor of Black History Month. Find special performances in Orlando & beyond at the National Museum of African American History & Culture.

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    Week of exploration for kids at National Building Museum

    ByEileen Ogintz February 1, 2024January 25, 2024

    Do you have any budding builders in your family? Take them to explore world architecture, building materials, and LEGO® brick design through hands-on activities and…

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    Winter in Philadelphia’s Franklin Square

    ByEileen Ogintz January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

    Experience wintry celebration of traditions both old & new in historic Philadelphia’s Franklin Square! Free Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO in winter, featuring outdoor activities like Franklin Square Street Curling. Winter in Philly!

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    New doings in Chattanooga TN

    ByEileen Ogintz January 29, 2024January 24, 2024

    Explore the newest attractions & events in Chattanooga TN & book your stay. Home to great music, food, drinks, & outdoor activities–new opportunities await

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    Kids Week Coming to NYC’s Intrepid Museum

    ByEileen Ogintz January 28, 2024January 24, 2024

    Head to NYC’s Intrepid Museum’s Kids Week Feb 18-24 & explore NASA’s space-themed activities, guest speakers & more! Discover the universe & beyond

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    Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution

    ByEileen Ogintz January 27, 2024January 24, 2024

    Explore stories of unsung Revolutionaries and discover a more inclusive – and thus, more accurate – history of America’s founding at the Museum of the American Revolution this February. Witness George Washington’s field headquarters, now a symbol of our fragile republic.

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    Educators’ tips for museum visits during Black History Month

    ByEileen Ogintz January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

    Ensure your family has a successful museum visit by following expert tips for Black History Month from National Museum of African American History and Culture educators. Create lasting memories for children of all ages.

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  • Why Ibiza Isn’t Just a Party Island
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    Why Ibiza Isn’t Just a Party Island

    ByEileen Ogintz January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

    Uncover a different side to Ibiza – explore its hippy markets, yoga retreats, and family-friendly beaches and discover why this party island is so much more!

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    Mid-Atlantic skiers here’s a good deal

    ByEileen Ogintz January 26, 2024January 25, 2024

    Take advantage of this winter deal and explore Appalachian wilderness-Mid Atlantic skiers here’s a good deal! Book by Feb. 5th and save 20% on midweek stays at the Resort at Glade Springs.

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  • Escape Winter Blahs with WAVE Season deals
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    Escape Winter Blahs with WAVE Season deals

    ByEileen Ogintz January 25, 2024December 5, 2025

    Take advantage of great WAVE season cruise deals for an escape from winter blahs! Upgrade cabin, get kids free, and more!

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  • Returning to Tokyo after 60 years revives old childhood memories
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    Returning to Tokyo after 60 years revives old childhood memories

    ByAndy Yemma January 25, 2024November 10, 2025

    60 years ago my father, a U.S. Air Force officer, moved his growing family to Japan for four years. So when we had the opportunity to visit Tokyo this month, I naturally thought of my childhood and wondered if we could try to find some of my old haunts.

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    What’s new in Sonoma County – Winter 2024 

    ByEileen Ogintz January 25, 2024January 24, 2024

    What’s new in Sonoma County – Winter 2024? Experience Michelin-starred restaurants & Stonemason Cellars wine. Unwind & explore in this beautiful destination!

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  • Sailing in Style: DS Yachts
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    Sailing in Style: DS Yachts

    ByEileen Ogintz January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

    Discover the sophisticated, luxurious world of DS Yachts. Goolets introduces an innovative path of smart yachting for exploring Croatia’s captivating Adriatic coast.

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    Off slope fun and affordability at Antlers at Vail

    ByEileen Ogintz January 24, 2024January 22, 2024

    Experience off-slope fun and affordability at Antlers at Vail. Travel+Leisure and USA Today recommend the family-friendly hotel for a Colorado mountain-town stay. Enjoy snowshoe tours and more

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    Guide to Texas camping spots now available

    ByEileen Ogintz January 23, 2024January 16, 2024

    Discover what the 2024 RV Travel & Camping Guide to Texas offers with the Texas Association of Campground Owners. Find local attractions, festivals, and more in the guide now available in digital and printed formats.

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  • Confronting Germany’s dark history: how the mighty had fallen
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    Confronting Germany’s dark history: how the mighty had fallen

    ByAndy Yemma January 22, 2024November 10, 2025

    As I kept thinking about all of those architectural monstrosities that we saw on our tour of Nuremberg, I reminded myself of that photo I saw in Berlin of the Nazis crouching in fear at war’s end. How the mighty have fallen, I thought.

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    Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women

    ByEileen Ogintz January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

    Celebrate 200 years of HSP with the exhibit celebrating women’s contributions to public art in Philadelphia – Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women

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    Nashville Zoo Announces Tiger Cub Names

    ByEileen Ogintz January 21, 2024January 16, 2024

    Discover the adorable tiger cubs names at Nashville Zoo. Bulan, Zara & Kirana – voted on by the public & matched dollar for dollar!

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    Mansfield OH welcomes total solar eclipse viewers

    ByEileen Ogintz January 20, 2024January 16, 2024

    Visit Mansfield OH for the total solar eclipse this April! Enjoy special activities and events for locals & visitors at Richland County Fairgrounds.

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    Feast with the Beasts at Zoo Miami March 1

    ByEileen Ogintz January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

    Join the 26th annual Feast with the Beasts “Rainforest Soiree” at Zoo Miami on March 1 and support the mission to preserve nature! Enjoy open bars, animal encounters, live entertainment, and silent auction!

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    Big Savings at NYC Winter Outing

    ByEileen Ogintz January 18, 2024December 5, 2025

    Experience NYC Winter Outing 2024 & get Big Savings with NYC Hotel Week, offering 24% off, plus 2-for-1 tickets for museums, attractions, tours & more!

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    AmaWaterways Unveils Complimentary Land Package Offer

    ByEileen Ogintz January 18, 2024January 16, 2024

    Take a river cruise with AmaWaterways in 2024 and 2025 and enjoy a Complimentary Land Package Offer with pre- or post-cruise land packages. AirPlus included.

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    Recent storms stoked Colorado Ski Areas

    ByEileen Ogintz January 17, 2024January 16, 2024

    What a sight! Watch three videos of Colorado Ski Country USA’s popular ski areas post-snowstorm. 16 inches of powder at Loveland Ski Area, 22 inches at Copper Mountain, and 20 inches at Arapahoe Basin.

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    San Diego’s Hullabaloo To Kick off 20 Shows in 20 Days

    ByEileen Ogintz January 16, 2024January 15, 2024

    Don’t miss San Diego’s Hullabaloo’s 20th Anniversary – kicking off with Steve Denyes at Birch Aquarium – all proceeds go to Feeding San Diego!

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    Travel Through 100 Years of Iconic San Francisco Fashion

    ByEileen Ogintz January 15, 2024January 14, 2024

    Explore 100 Years of Iconic San Francisco Fashion at the de Young Museum. Featuring French couturiers, Japanease avant-garde designers and more – this collection highlights the city’s tradition of self-expression through fashion.

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    Wyoming Dinosaur Discovery Now at Indianapolis Children’s Museum

    ByEileen Ogintz January 14, 2024January 6, 2024

    Discover colossal sauropod fossils from a Wyoming dig site brought to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. View the extraordinary Allosaurus fossil, with preserved skin impressions and gastralia too

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