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Beware these 5 travel scams, from friendly 'flirts' to digital gold diggers

Travel could be one of life’s great, enriching joys – often preceded by eager anticipation and met with euphoric excitement once a person plants his or her feet in a new land. Dizzying excitement, however, could be an opportunity for scammers to make a score. “We need to learn to not mix emotions with planning our travel,” Amy Nofziger of …

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Poker player robbed of $250K in gunpoint stickup outside NYC airport hotel: report

An apparent high-stakes gambler carrying a bag stuffed with $250,000 cash for a poker game was robbed at gunpoint outside a hotel in New York City on Thursday, according to police and reports. The 41-year-old victim was outside the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott hotel in East Elmhurst, Queens, at around 6:10 p.m. when a man approached him at gunpoint …

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3 great American cities for history buffs and patriotic travelers this summer

Memorial Day weekend is generally considered the unofficial kickoff of the summer season, which means backyard barbecues, baseball games, beach trips and road trips to capture the patriotism of our great nation — as well as time to honor and remember those who gave their lives for our country. Summer offers a unique opportunity to travel with children or grandchildren …

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Gordon Ramsay’s pub taken over by brazen squatters who threaten legal action if evicted

“Get out!” A group of “professional squatters” have taken over a London pub owned by celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay and are brazenly threatening legal action against anyone who tries to kick them out, according to a report. At least six freeloaders broke into Ramsay’s York and Albanyhotel and gastropub, which is for sale for $16.1 million, boarded up the windows, …

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Heartbreaking new details revealed in tragic death of girl sucked into hotel swimming pool hole

An attorney representing the family of a girl who died when she was suddenly sucked into a swimming pool at a hotel in Houston, Texas,has revealed harrowing new details about the tragic incident and says he is suing all parties responsible for her death on behalf of her family. Aliyah Lynette Jaico, 8, was swimming in a lazy river at …

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Suspect hijacks LA bus with BB gun, smashes into Ritz-Carlton

A man in California allegedly took control of a city bus, taking it on a reckless joyride of destruction before crashing it into one of the country’s most famous hotels, according to reports. The unidentified male suspect reportedly hijacked a Metro bus in Los Angeles by holding the driver at gunpoint with a BB gun. Local officials report the hijacker …

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Visiting Las Vegas? Here are 10 activities you can do on a trip to Sin City

Las Vegas is a lively spot filled with top-tier hotels, five-star restaurants and slot machines at every turn. People visit the city for all kinds of reasons. It’s a popular spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, a place to go to quickly say “I do” or to attend an entertaining show. Vegas trips can also get expensive with the shows, …

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A travel guide to Louisville ahead of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular horse races of the year, and it kickstarts the Triple Crown series ahead of the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The first major horse race, held at Churchill Downs, sees thousands of visitors flock to the city of Louisville, Kentucky every year in celebration of the event. There’s much to …

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