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Big corporate hotel chains have never lacked criticism and customer complaints, but in downtown Kansas City, one Marriot is honoring a promise that its representatives made almost 40 years ago. Tim and Melinda O’Brien got married in 1983 and wanted to go “where nobody would think to look for us” for a fast honeymoon getaway.… Keep Reading
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From Beijing, to Bognor Regis, to Buenos Aires, Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby are sending a message to elderly around the world that goes, “if you don’t use it, you lose it.” The 80-year-olds are going around the world in 80 days, like Phillias Fogg and Passepartout, to have advanced fun at their advanced age.… Keep Reading
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In the UAE’s Sharjah Mountains, a concept resort spans a vast mountain gully with floating tents hanging in the air. The ultimate in mountain “glamping,” the so-called Floating Retreat is the brainchild of Dubai-based design studio Ardh Architect, who were tasked to investigate a new kind of hospitality that blended environmental awareness and appreciation for… Keep Reading
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Teeming with scenic islands and spectacular natural attractions, Jefferson County offers a wide range of experiences for the whole family. The county lies on New York’s uppermost border next to the Saint Lawrence River, lying southeast of the Canada-US international border. It was named after the 3rd U.S. President, Thomas Jefferson, and initially settled by… Keep Reading
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Oct. 9—DEXTER — The Watertown International Airport is on track for some major improvements in the coming years, and Jefferson County officials are preparing the airport’s administration for the expanded responsibilities. Legislators on the county’s Finance and Rules Committee moved last week to advance Local Law II of 2022, which would restructure the airport’s administration,… Keep Reading
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New York state has awarded $28 million for a new terminal at Watertown International Airport and $18 million to the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority to expand and renovate Ogdensburg International Airport. Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul announced the projects and the accompanying funding Wednesday in Binghamton as part of $230 million in state grant money… Keep Reading
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With the busy summer tourism season winding down, businesses and tourist attraction operators are optimistic that the local industry is back to normal and that the COVID-19 pandemic is finally in the rearview mirror. An influx of travelers is expected for the last big weekend of the summer with people having three days off for… Keep Reading
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Three out of five Americans think they’ve wasted their summer if they haven’t traveled anywhere, according to a new poll. The poll, which surveyed 2,000 adults, revealed that 58% are either planning a summer vacation or already have one in place for this year. Meanwhile, the average respondent took about four different vacations per year… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Final passenger tallies are in, and Watertown International Airport’s numbers are bouncing back strongly. After the COVID-19 pandemic decimated traveler numbers in 2020, the airport reported a 75% increase in passengers arriving and departing in 2021, for a total of 41,897 individual customers served last year. Airport manager Grant W. Sussey said the… Keep Reading
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When people speak of New York and holidays, typically most people think of visiting New York City and not Upstate New York. But all the way up through Upstate New York on the border with Canada is the stunning Thousand Islands. This is a stunning massive inland archipelago that has long since been a tourist destination in… Keep Reading
