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Intrepid Launches ‘Short Breaks’ for Time-Strapped Travelers
Intrepid Travel has unveiled its new ‘Short Breaks’ range, featuring 4–6-day adventures for time-pressed travelers seeking immersive travel experiences. The range includes 10 brand-new itineraries across Latin America and Europe and 45 refreshed...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
‘We need anger to fight for our lives’: Mexican musician Silvana Estrada on grief, violence and the indignity of ‘el ghosting’
Silvana Estrada spent 25 years “not knowing how to get angry”, she says. “That cost me so much energy and dignity.” Sadness, though, she had always understood: “I live with her very close to me.” Now 28, the Mexican singer-songwriter grew up...
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British confidence in traveling abroad is rising
British travelers’ confidence in traveling abroad is rising for the second consecutive year, according to Abta’s annual Travel Confidence Index survey. The index for 2025 rose to 53 points, marking an increase of six points compared to 2024 and 12...
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Sheinbaum calls for immediate return of Mexicans detained by Israel
President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday called for the immediate repatriation of six Mexicans who were taken to Israel after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla that was carrying aid bound for the war-torn Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, the Israeli...
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Maui vacations, luxury watch among bribes that influenced wine buyer from Newport Beach, federal prosecutors say
A former wine buyer for a Southern California grocery chain demanded alcohol suppliers bribe him with vacations, gift cards and other valuable items before he considered selling or continuing to sell their products at hundreds of stores across the...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Maui vacations, luxury watch among bribes that influenced wine buyer from Newport Beach, federal prosecutors say
A former wine buyer for a Southern California grocery chain demanded alcohol suppliers bribe him with vacations, gift cards and other valuable items before he considered selling or continuing to sell their products at hundreds of stores across the...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Claremont musicians finalists in Mexican song competition
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Picture what you were doing at 23. Traveling? Graduating from college? Maybe landing that first big job? Lifelong friends Azalea “Asália” Segura-Mora and Norma Rodriguez, both 23, have added a new...
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How your travel plans could be affected by a prolonged government shutdown
If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and even cancellations. The shutdown began Wednesday after President Donald Trump and...
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Marvel star shares rare bikini photo while unwinding on sunny Mexico getaway
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Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brie Larson shared several photos of her recent trip to Mexico on social media this week, including a rare bikini snap. The Marvel star...
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Mexican Design Is Ready for Its Close Up
This story is part of Fair Take, our reporting on global design events that looks up close at the newest ideas in fixtures, furnishings, and more. The time is right for Mexican design to have its moment. Over the past few years, there’s been more...
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Royal Caribbean vacation turns nightmare as Norovirus sickens almost 100
Almost 100 voyagers on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship that arrived in South Florida fell ill in regard to a norovirus outbreak, authorities stated. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 94 passengers and four crew...
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Canada issues warning for U.S.-bound travellers with gender-neutral passports
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The federal government has updated its travel advisory to the U.S. with a warning that people who have the gender-neutral “X” identifier on their passports may face restrictions when crossing the southern border. Here’s what Canadians should know....
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Colors of Mexico opens 'Dia de Muertos' experience in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas (KSNV) — Celebrate Day of the Dead at Colors of Mexico this month. The interactive cultural experience will transform its space at the Fashion Show Las Vegas into a limited-time celebration for the upcoming holiday. Organizers say the...
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10 famous tourist spots that are an absolute waste of money
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Travel has a way of setting expectations sky-high, until you’re standing in a crowd with a much lighter wallet, wondering why you paid $40 to stare at a sidewalk or a statue smaller than your elbow. Clearly, not every iconic landmark delivers on...
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Cartagena Is Great, But Here’s Why Black Travelers Should Explore Colombia’s Pacific Coast
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Colombia’s Caribbean coast, specifically Cartagena, is a destination beloved by Black travelers. Cartagena has one of the highest concentrations of Afro-Colombians, where an estimated 60% percent say they are of African descent. Cartagena...
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Save money during New England travel in October
Travel Save money all month long with this running list of New England travel deals. Snag a free lobster from Summer Shack if you were born in October. Handout By Kristi Palma October 2, 2025 | 1:19 PM 3 minutes to read Share Close Send this...
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2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
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With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. WASHINGTON - With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep...
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Fork & Dagger: La Rumba delivers a coastal Mexican experience
Asheville restaurant blends Spanish, African and Caribbean influences into vibrant Mexican dishes Editor’s Note: Fork & Dagger is 828newsNOW’s anonymous restaurant review series, written by our independent Grub Scout—no freebies, no press perks,...
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A prolonged US government shutdown could impact travel plans
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If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and even cancellations. The shutdown began Wednesday after President Donald Trump and...
Owner: Campbell Family
World Cup lodging shortfall predicted in Vancouver as Airbnb pushes to loosen regulations
A new report that forecasts a significant lodging shortage in Vancouver next summer during the 2026 World Cup games is being used as a pitch by Airbnb for governments to loosen regulations on short-term rentals. The FIFA World Cup kicks off on...
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