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Best things to buy on Black Friday: Gift cards? Gadgets? The best and worst products for deals - CBS News Best things to buy on Black Friday: Gift cards? Gadgets? The best and worst products for deals - CBS News Posted: 27 Nov 2020 12:00 AM PST A fresh wave of COVID-19 lockdowns have shuttered stores and restaurants, but that doesn't mean that Black Friday deals are shut down. They're out there, and whether you're buying online or willing and able to brave the crowds, there are deals to search for as well as ones to avoid.  Before you firm up your list and whip out your credit card, it's important to make every dollar work as hard as it can — especially if the coronavirus has put a squeeze on your wallet. Figuring out if you should get that gift card now or in a few weeks can go a long way to maximizing your holiday budget. The good news: So many sales are starting early that you can snap up some great deals right now — witho...

Food tourism–four Indian cities and the food they offer - Times of India Food tourism–four Indian cities and the food they offer - Times of India Posted: 18 Jul 2018 12:00 AM PDT Do you know why Indians travel? Or, how Indians actually pick their travel destination? You would think it is done by the virtue of the destination's landscape, its history, and beauty, but the truth is quite different. A recent study has shown that Indians mainly travel in search for taste, which means that Indians pick their travel destinations in accordance to the cuisine of the destination. So, most Indian holidays are basically food tourism, and this got us thrilled about food. So, here we are with a list of Indian cities and the delicacies that they serve; it might just help you plan your next holiday accordingly. Delhi The National Capital Region is on everyone's bucket list for travel, mainly because of its cosmopolitan vibe an...

Uprooted again: Venezuela migrants cross US border in droves - Arab News Uprooted again: Venezuela migrants cross US border in droves - Arab News Deep dive: what is the future of family travel during the pandemic? - Globetrender Alaska Travel On a Budget: Things to Do - The New York Times Uprooted again: Venezuela migrants cross US border in droves - Arab News Posted: 27 Jun 2021 10:17 PM PDT DEL RIO, Texas: Marianela Rojas huddles in prayer with fellow migrants after trudging across a slow-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande and nearly collapsing when she stepped on American soil for the first time. "I won't say it again," interrupts a US Border Patrol agent, giving orders in Spanish for Rojas and a group of 14 other Venezuelans to get into a detention van. "Only passports and money in your hands. Everything else — earrings, chains, rings, watches — in your backpacks." It's a frequent ...

FAM Trip Roundup: Spain, Costa Rica and More - TravelPulse FAM Trip Roundup: Spain, Costa Rica and More - TravelPulse Posted: 17 Aug 2020 12:00 AM PDT Hidden in Spain The company unveiled a seven-night Northern Spain fam, which is scheduled to depart on Sept. 20, 2020. The cost is $2,342 per person, double. The itinerary, which begins in Santander, the capital of Cantabria, will explore Llanes, Santillana del Mar, Comillas and Bilbao, where the tour ends. Cost includes accommodations in three- and four-star boutique hotels, domestic transportation, guided tours, a wine tasting excursion, admission fees, taxes, and some meals, including a dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Health precautions will be taken in accordance with government transportation, activities and accommodations policies. Rates are based on the current exchange rate. Visit hiddeninspain.com/fam-trip-travel-agents-autumn-2020 , call 347-775-3397 or email luis@hiddenin...

The 33 Cheapest Places To Travel In 2018 - Forbes Now The 33 Cheapest Places To Travel In 2018 - Forbes Now Posted: 11 Jan 2018 12:00 AM PST A view of Indonesia's Komodo Islands, one of the most affordable places to travel in 2018. Photo courtesy of @mylifesatravelmovie/Instagram Looking to take a cheap vacation in 2018? You've come to the right place. While experts are predicting that  travel prices are on the rise this year , with airfares expected to go up by 3.5% and hotel prices to increase by 3.7%, it's still possible to take a budget trip in 2018 — if you know where to go. I tapped into a handful of travel insiders to get their advice on the best cheap travel spots around the globe. From a captivating Italian city that is the birthplace of pizza to a swoon-worthy alternative to Bora Bora, here are the most amazing — and affordable — places to add to your bucket list. Looking to take a cheap vacation in...