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Top International Christmas Destinations for Americans

14 December 2022
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These are the most popular international destinations where Americans are traveling this holiday season. Mexico pops up a few times, and we just had over 30 Globe Aware volunteers in Mexico this month!

Top 10 International Destinations Americans Are Heading To This Christmas

BY: Dale Peterson
Travel off Path

These are the most popular international destinations where Americans are traveling this holiday season.

According to data gathered by travel insurance company Allianz, holiday travel is up 17% compared to 2021.

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Although U.S. destinations like New York City and Orlando top the charts for domestic travel, these are the 10 most popular international destinations for American travelers this Christmas.

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15 of the best Christmas vacation destinations

6 December 2022
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Many places have plans to return to a livelier season after two years of subdued or canceled festivities because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Globe Aware volunteers who have been to the Philippines this Christmas will agree with it being on the list!

Christmas vacations: 15 of the best places to go for holiday spirit

December 5, 2022
CNN

(CNN) — Anyplace can throw up a few lights and call it a holiday celebration, but travelers who really love Christmas want more.

Many places have plans to return to a livelier season after two years of subdued or canceled festivities because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Finland to Mexico, these 15 destinations around the world traditionally offer up some of the best holiday atmosphere for a Christmas-themed vacation:

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Travel tips ahead of the holidays

6 December 2022
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Holiday travel for 2022 is set to be one of the busiest and the most expensive on record. Travel experts expect Christmas travel will boast pre-pandemic level numbers too, so Globe Aware volunteers should be prepared!

Travel tips ahead of the holidays

By Glenn Kittle
Dec. 5, 2022
Gray Television

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Holiday travel for 2022 is set to be one of the busiest and the most expensive on record. The average price of a domestic round-trip flight for Christmas is set to cost travelers over $400.

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India discontinues Air Suvidha

30 November 2022
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Good news for Globe Aware volunteers planning a volunteer vacation to India. The ministry of Civil Aviation of the Indian Government has lifted the mandate to fill up the Air Suvidha form for all international passengers. The decision was declared on Monday, 21 November.

India discontinues Air Suvidha for all international passengers

23 Nov 2022
by Anithya Balachandran
India travel

The ministry of Civil Aviation of the Indian Government has decided to lift off the mandate to fill up Air Suvidha form for all international passengers. The decision was made and declared on Monday, 21 November.

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Flight attendants’ travel secrets

29 November 2022
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It feels like the summer of travel chaos only just subsided, but the holiday travel season is now upon us. Globe Aware volunteers might be interested to learn these air travel secrets to help with the travel.

Flight attendants share their air travel secrets

Francesca Street
CNN
November 23, 2022

(CNN) — It feels like the summer of travel chaos only just subsided, but the holiday travel season is now upon us.

More than four million Americans are set to take to the skies for US Thanksgiving, kicking off one of the busiest stretches of the year for travel.

Navigating the world of airports and airplanes at this time can be stressful, but if anyone’s an expert in holiday travel, it’s flight attendants.

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12 Traditional Dishes of Ghana

22 November 2022
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Although Ghana is a relatively small country in Western Africa, it is famous for a cuisine that is deeply rooted in it’s culture and history. Globe Aware volunteers may find themselves unfamiliar with many of these traditional dishes.

Ghanaian Food: 12 Must-Try Traditional Dishes of Ghana

October 7, 2022
Travel Food Atlas

Although Ghana is a relatively small country in Western Africa, it has a population of 30 million and was the first sub-Saharan country to achieve independence from colonialism. The country is not only famous for their great leaders, but also for a cuisine that is deeply rooted in their culture and history.

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Snow and thunderstorms could hinder Thanksgiving 2022 Travel

22 November 2022
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As millions of Americans gear up to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday week, many will have to deal with rain, snow, blustery winds and cold temperatures. Globe Aware volunteers on the move should know what to be on the look out for!

Snow and thunderstorms could hinder holiday travel this week

By Allison Chinchar
CNN Meteorologist
November 20, 2022

As millions of Americans gear up to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday week, many will have to deal with rain, snow, blustery winds and cold temperatures.

Over 5 million people from Michigan to New York are under winter weather alerts as additional lake-effect snow is expected to fall Sunday.

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Best Early Black Friday Deals on Luggage

16 November 2022
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With these deals, you can get a quality carry-on, duffle, or other luggage for less. Globe Aware volunteers who need new travel gear, this is right time to stock up!

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Luggage Right Now

With these deals, you can get a quality carry-on, duffle, or other luggage for less.

By Samantha B Gordon
November 9, 2022
Consumer Reports

If you’re planning a trip for the holidays and like to travel light—or very light—you’ll want a bag that’s budget friendly and performs well in CR’s evaluations of carry-on suitcases, weekender bags, backpacks, and slim wallets.

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AAA: Inflation hasn’t slowed travel spending

15 November 2022
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The price of just about everything has increased in the past year, but that doesn’t seem to have slowed interest in travel or Americans’ spending on it, according to travel experts. Globe Aware volunteers will be interested to find out why!

AAA: Inflation hasn’t slowed travel spending

BY SARAH BLAZONIS
SPECTRUM NEWS
NOV. 13, 2022

TAMPA, Fla. — The price of just about everything has increased in the past year, but that doesn’t seem to have slowed interest in travel or Americans’ spending on it, according to travel experts.

“Despite the inflationary pressures, gas prices being high, people are still spending on travel. In fact, travel spending is at its highest level since the pandemic,” said Mark Jenkins, a spokesperson for AAA Auto Club Group.

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A travel fee that’s going down

9 November 2022
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The Transportation Security Administration announced that TSA PreCheck, the service aimed at expediting airport security screening for members, will now cost less for enrollment and in-person renewal. Globe Aware volunteers can read to find out the new price!

A travel fee that’s going down: Price drops for TSA PreCheck

Marnie Hunter
CNN
November 4, 2022

(CNN) — At a moment when it seems like everything is getting more expensive, there’s at least one travel convenience that will cost air travelers less.

The Transportation Security Administration announced on Friday that TSA PreCheck, the service aimed at expediting airport security screening for members, will now cost less for enrollment and in-person renewal.

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