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Festive Reading Recommendations

Whether you’re cozy by a roaring fire at home or trying to get cozy in your seat on an airplane, we have some festive reading recommendations to fill your soul with the spirit of the season. Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello City girl Tia and country boy Quincy don’t have much in common, but when a somewhat-single Tia arrives at Quincy’s family farm for festive season and he needs a date for the Winter Ball, both realize they could benefit from attending together. The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt has kept her career as a Christmas…
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Tips for Air Travel During the Holidays

The airport can be a stressful place at any time of year, but with so many travelers preparing to jet-set during the holidays, it can be downright dreadful. Keep your cool with these tips for air travel during the holiday season: Book Airport Parking Early Securing a parking spot well in advance of your trip is important not only for availability, but also for parking spot location and sometimes even overall cost. Arrive (Really) Early Give yourself plenty of time to check in, check luggage, and go through security. It’s always better to be lounging at your gate than sprinting…
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PACKING GIFTS FOR HOLIDAY FLIGHTS

It’s one of the busiest seasons of the year for air travel, and chances are, you’ll be traveling with gifts. Incorrectly packing gifts for holiday flights can cause slowdowns at security checkpoints and potentially ruin your careful and loving wrapping job. These tricks will help you tackle your luggage woes and glide through long security lines. 1- DON’T WRAP IT UP Although TSA allows wrapped gifts in carry-ons and checked bags, if they spot something suspicious it might be opened. It’s generally better to wait until after your flight to wrap packages. 2 – USE GIFT BAGS Rather than worry about TSA opening…
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Destination Alphabet

Let’s go back to travel school with a destination alphabet! Follow along to learn some fun facts about some of our favorite destinations. A IS FOR ALASKA B IS FOR BAHAMAS C IS FOR CARIBBEAN D IS FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC E IS FOR ECUADOR F IS FOR FIJI G IS FOR GALAPAGOS H IS FOR HAWAII I IS FOR ICELAND J IS FOR JAMAICA K IS FOR KENYA L IS FOR LONDON M IS FOR MEXICO N IS FOR (THE) NETHERLANDS O IS FOR ORLANDO P IS FOR PERU Q IS FOR QATAR R IS FOR ROME S IS FOR…
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Tips for a Smooth First Day of Vacation

You’ve spent months making arrangements for your upcoming vacation. The flights have been arranged, the transfers booked, and the excursions selected. You’ve strewn clothing around your bedroom making decisions about outfits, reserved your pet’s spot at the local animal care facility, and packed your carry-on bag with love and care. You have checked and re-checked your pre-travel to-do list, working with your travel agent to ensure you are prepared for your vacation. And now travel day is here, bringing with it a fresh wave of stress. Keep the preparedness momentum going with our tips to have the best first day of vacation…
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