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Husky dog sits on hotel room balcony overlooking Whistler Village in British Columbia, Canada.
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Pet-Friendly Ski And Snowsports Resorts

Many dog-loving, pet-friendly ski and snowsports resorts are ready when you want to hit the slopes. Since the pandemic, when pet ownership rose to new heights around the world,...

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Gifts in brown paper boxes with string ribbons.
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Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers

Looking for a holiday gift guide for travelers? We know that people who love to travel want to encourage wanderlust in loved ones. There’s no better way than presenting them...

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Man viewing steam rising from a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park.
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Gorgeous Yellowstone Winter Getaways with Family Snow Tours

One of the country's most impressive national parks is featuring Yellowstone winter getaways for select dates through early March. Plan now to experience this vast park -- a favorite...

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Family enjoying an illuminated Christmas tree and gardens in Orlando.
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Celebrate The Holidays In Orlando For 50 Festive Days

This year, expect 50 days of festivities to mark the holidays in Orlando. Orlando, always a destination with too much to see and do, is unwrapping a full lineup of holiday celebrations....

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Christkindlmarket takes over Vienna's Old Town during the holiday season.
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Holidays At Europe’s Favorite Christmas Markets

There's never been a cheaper time to enjoy the holiday cheer radiating from the tents and stalls of Europe's Christmas Markets. Despite chill winds, snowflakes...

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Illuminated boats reflect off the Potomac River during Alexandria Virginia's Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Photo c. Evan Michio for Visit Alexandria
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Alexandria, Virginia In Winter – Top Attractions

Historic Alexandria, Virginia in winter is all about Scottish traditions and holiday cheer. It's a great time of year to visit this small town neighboring the nation's capital....

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Thanksgiving in China! The most interesting Thanksgiving of my 24 years…

I have lived in Wuhan, China for three years now, teaching English at Wenhua College, while returning home to America each Christmas and Summer break. This leaves a few holidays...

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Dark street with a huge illuminated skeleton is part of the scenery on the Woodlock Pines Haunted Hayride. Photo c. Woodloch.com
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Haunted Weekend In Pennsylvania At Woodloch Pines

In October, my father promised me we would go on a haunted weekend. One Friday after school, after driving about two hours from New York in the dark on a winding and foggy road,...

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Photographer in silhouette taking a picture of the mountains at dusk.
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Insider Tips on Taking the Best Photos on Your Vacation

Here are 10 helpful suggestions from travel writers and photographers for taking the best photos on your next vacation. The...

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