Pictured: The Hon. Daryl Vaz Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, MP (center) cuts the symbolic ribbon with partners and stakeholders to commemorate the arrival of American Airlines Flight AA 4007 at Jamaica’s Ian Fleming International Airport. KINGSTON, JAMAICA, March 2024 – Jamaica is pleased to have welcomed new non-stop air service flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) by American Airlines on Saturday, February 24th. American is currently the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service into Ocho Rios, providing travelers with more convenient […]

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New York — Ten beds and breakfast across the United States are banding together to encourage travelers to take a leap, fill their tanks, and see what it’s like to stay at a B&B in a nod toward Leap Day. Starting February 29th this group of inns will pay $40 toward a tank of gas for each two-consecutive night, midweek, reservation (Monday through Thursday) through the month of March at the participating properties. “Every four years we have that extra elusive 24-hours we all dream about,” said Brenda Pearson, owner […]

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MEXICO CITY, Mexico — October – Mexico City sets the scene for one of the most important holidays in Mexico — Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This ancestral tradition dates back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, with roots originating in the cultures of Mesoamerica. Over time, these traditions were blended with Catholic beliefs to give rise to the holiday we know today, celebrated across Mexico. The central pillar of the celebration is remembering the lives of those no longer living. Loved ones and family members take to cemeteries […]

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Merida, Mexico — June 2022 – The state of Yucatan’s Ministry of Tourism (SEFOTUR) will launch a new campaign aiming to increase awareness of the state’s culinary offering, rich cultural history, and current modern gastronomy as an important part of its tourism offering. Position the state as one of Mexico’s foodie destinations to expand tourism to all regions of the state and develop new products. Starting on June 18, the World Day of Sustainable Gastronomy, and promoting under the hashtag #YucatanIsFlavor, the campaign highlights the recipes, ingredients, and gastronomic experiences […]

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The EAGLES – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill – are returning to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 28, for an encore performance of the band’s three sold-out ‘Hotel California’ concerts in 2019. Those concerts launched the band’s current, 63-date ‘Hotel California’ Tour, which features the Hotel California album performed live in its entirety from start to finish, accompanied by an orchestra and choir. After a short intermission, the band will perform a set of their greatest hits. The […]

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On October 6, 2021, Google announced this new feature as part of their broader green-travel push to help consumers make useful sustainable travel choices. Flight search data for DFW-DPS, November 2021. Screenshot credit: Author figcaption From the screenshot I took above, you can see on the right side column right before the total price, what the carbon emissions would be for that particular flight. Note it is for one person traveling from Dallas, TX, USA to Denpasar, Bali in November. The first flight was listed for $1,187USD round-trip in economy class. The […]

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Whether you are a local or a tourist, Dallas, Texas has something for you to try! Located in the northeast part of the state, Dallas is home to the Cowboys, the oil and cotton industry, and its food. Dallas is a family-friendly city with something for everyone of all ages. Regardless if you’ve lived here your entire life, or you’re visiting for a day, the following are just some of the things you can do while visiting the Big D! Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens If you’re looking to spend a day with the […]

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ENCHANTED ROCK Climbing a geologic marvel in the heart of Texas Hill Country “Will we be able to climb up to the top? It seems rocky and difficult. Will we be able to make it? Can we just go up to that half way point and go back down?” came the questions from my 8 yr old son staring at the rock in front of us. “Sure buddy. Let’s see what we can do and how far we can go. If we feel up for it, let’s keep doing it”, […]

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Xin Chao, Hello Looking for a mind-blowing destination to travel? Consider putting Vietnam on the top of your bucket list! Vietnam is a Southeast Asia gem that exudes an immersive cultural experience, stunning landscapes, captivating history, and ridiculously delicious food – pho real. Whether traveling on a tight budget or wanting to live your best life in luxury, Vietnam is an affordable destination that has a place for every type of traveler. I am a magician and magic inventor from Las Vegas, Nevada – a childhood dream that has transformed […]

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Central Texas town to celebrate poppy season with three-days of family festivities (GEORGETOWN, Texas) Georgetown, Texas, the “Red Poppy Capital Of Texas,” will celebrate spring and its signature red poppies with the 19th Annual Red Poppy Festival April 27-29th, in and around The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. The town’s association with the red poppy started when Henry Purl Compton (aka “Okra”), who served in the American Expeditionary Forces, sent poppy seeds from Europe to his mother at the end of World War I. She planted them at her […]

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DENVER – New direct flights to and from Colorado’s eight regional airports and expanded service on the Winter Park Express will provide skiers and riders from across the country easy and convenient travel options to their favorite Colorado ski resorts by train, plane or car this winter. The Amtrak Winter Park Express, coming off a highly successful inaugural season, will offer expanded service for the 2017-18 ski season. The Winter Park Express will depart from Union Station in downtown Denver each Saturday and Sunday from January 5 through March 25, […]

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced the expansion of its signature airport lounge network, The Centurion Lounge, with two new locations in Hong Kong and Philadelphia International Airports. Hong Kong, which opened in October , marks the first Centurion lounge in Asia, and Philadelphia, opened in early October, marks the 8th U.S. location of this growing network of premium airport retreats. “We are excited to introduce our first Centurion Lounge in Hong Kong, which continues to be a top destination for our Card Members and an epicenter for contemporary […]

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It is said that everything is bigger in Texas. This is proved true as Texas houses three of the thirteen Presidential Libraries run by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are located in the Lone Star state. These libraries are unique as they are the only presidential libraries to be located on college campuses. The LBJ library was dedicated on May 22, 1971 at the University of Texas at Austin. The George H.W. Bush library was dedicated on November 7, 1997 at Texas A&M University in College Station and […]

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Many Australians have a vague idea of what Texas, and Texans, are like. While it’s true that you will see your fair share of cowboy hats while visiting the state, there are a lot of things that might surprise you. Austin, Texas, for example, boasts a thriving cultural scene and is known as the live music capital of the world. If you love spacious and uncrowded natural parks, great live music, incredible Tex-Mex cuisine and fun theme parks, then Texas may just be the perfect place for an upcoming holiday. […]

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Texas has its stereotypes: everything is bigger, everyone wears cowboy hats, you gotta get a steak. The last time I went through Texas, I stopped at Amarillo tourist trap The Big Texan Steak Ranch, famous for serving up a 72-oz. steak free to anyone who can take down the whole thing in an hour. When once again in Texas—Dallas over the weekend for a quick work trip—I went for something a bit more sophisticated. You’ll find The Knife, helmed by chef John Tesar, tucked into the Highland Hotel. If you’re […]

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