Lifestyle & Trends - Travel
Spring's greatest showcase: the Centennial National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
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There's nothing more beautiful than the coming of spring after a long winter. As grass grows green and the air warms, nature puts on a spectacular show that manages to impress year after year. Nowhere is spring's beauty more vibrantly on display than at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration in Washington, D.C. This year marks a storied and once-in-a-lifetime event, the 100 year anniversary of the arrival of Japanese flowering cherry trees in D.C.'s West Potomac Park.
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Rising expectations: Even in South, road crews know citizens demand speedy snow and ice removal
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In the South, people now expect roads to be swiftly cleared of ice and snow. In northern climates, expectations have always been high, but are getting even higher as citizens realize impassable roads are not only a safety concern but an economic worry.
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Fight the 'Are we there yet?' blues
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Whether you're flying across the country or driving to grandma's house, traveling with kids - of any age - can be stressful, especially during the holidays. There is a 33.4 percent chance that a flight will be late, cancelled or diverted nationwide during the winter holiday period, according to a USA Today survey. How do you entertain your digitally savvy kids during hours spent in cars, busses, trains or planes?
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Tips that make family travel easy and enjoyable
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Family travel is one of the greatest experiences you can have with your loved ones. The trip will mean different things to everyone who comes along - for kids, it will be a source of lifetime memories; for parents, it's a unique bonding experience with their kids; and for grandparents and other relatives, it's a chance to spend uninterrupted time together. But for all involved, traveling together as a family is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed by.
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Celebrate the holidays with travel deals and discounts
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The holiday season is the perfect time to hit the road and celebrate with loved ones, but travel expenses tend to skyrocket around this busy time of year. With a bit of planning and research, there are many easy ways to save on travel, lodging and activities around the holidays.
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