Lifestyle & Trends - Travel

Celebrate the holidays with travel deals and discounts

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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A Venice tour can show you hidden sides of a world-famous city

There's more than a bit of magic to be discovered in Venice. Look out onto the lagoon on a fog-shrouded morning, stir up a flock of pigeons on a stroll through the Piazza San Marco, nestle into a tiny restaurant and you'll realize just how easy it is to become enchanted by the city nicknamed "La Serenissima" ("The Serene"). But to really connect with this legendary city, consider taking a Venice tour that goes beyond the usual and gives you a glimpse of its true heartbeat.

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Help make your dreams a reality with wedding insurance

Getting married is a dream. Who hasn't fantasized about the dress, the jewelry, your dad walking you down the aisle, the music, the cake, the reception following the ceremony? Because people travel so much these days, weddings aren't always local any more. Not being able to directly interact face to face with wedding organizers at the church and reception hall, and vendors who will be handling the cake, photos and flowers, to name a few, can make planning a bit more of a challenge.

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Easing the stress of hosting guests

Whether it's for the holidays or another big occasion, hosting people in your home can be both gratifying and stressful. It can be especially tricky when you're entertaining out of town guests for days at a time. By planning ahead, you can avoid some of the common pitfalls that can cause a gathering to go south in a hurry and ensure that both you and your guests have such a great time that everyone will be looking forward to the next get-together once it's all over.

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Europe tours: A variety of options let you see the continent your way

From the fragrant lavender fields of Provence to the Gothic spires of Prague's skyline, Europe is a treasure trove of sensory experiences. A lifetime of travel on the continent would let you see it all, but for those with more limited time, carefully planned Europe tours can do more than just take you to the major sights - it can immerse you in the culture and lifestyle that have made Europe the ultimate destination for generations of travelers.

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