Tag: Travel
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TSA and travel: Passengers still showing up with prohibited items, including loaded guns
Chances are that the bottle of tropical lotion you bought as a souvenir while vacationing in Hawaii and tucked into your bag without realizing it wouldn’t make it through airport security landed in the trash. Likewise, a package of mace spray or a favorite pocketknife stashed in your carry-on soon could be in the hands…
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Record number of Americans expected to travel away from home for Thanksgiving
Nearly 82 million travelers are forecasted to hit the road and the skies this Thanksgiving — a record-breaking number, one North American travel organization predicted. Travel organization AAA estimates 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday travel period from Tuesday through Dec. 1. This includes 1.6 million more…
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Denver International Airport planning for busy Thanksgiving weekend
Denver International Airport is gearing up for a bustling holiday week with an estimated 10% increase in travelers compared to last year. Between Friday and Dec. 1, the airport is expecting 845,000 passengers to travel through TSA checkpoints, a nearly 10% percent increase from the same period in 2024, according to a press release from…
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Here’s when Colorado drivers need to use tire chains to avoid a fine (and other traction laws to know)
As snow starts to hit the state more consistently, it’s important for all Colorado drivers to be aware of what requirements exist related to vehicle traction. Most people know that commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks, are required to carry traction chains or alternate traction devices (ATD) on various roads throughout winter – but not many Coloradans…
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From tiny towns to major metros, here are 34 places in Colorado worth a weekend trip
One great aspect of living in or visiting Colorado is that finding a completely new and worthwhile experience is often just a town away. Here’s a quick description of 34 of the many cities and towns worth checking out in the Centennial State: STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
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Don’t let a layover or flight delay get you down. There are plenty of ways to pass the time at Denver International Airport.
Long layovers. Weather delays. Mechanical issues. A tardy crew. There’s a lot of waiting around when it comes to air travel these days. If you’re stuck at Denver International Airport for an extended period, don’t fret. Instead of just sitting at your gate for hours, have a bit of fun with these ideas. Fill up…
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Colorado airport ranks among best airports for Thanksgiving travel
With the holidays approaching, people are making travel plans. With that in mind, the blog Lance Surety Bonds created a ranking of the most and least reliable airlines and airports, and one Colorado airport made the list of the best. To create the rankings, Lance Surety Bonds analyzed data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics…
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Report highlights the highest-rated IPA-style craft beer in Colorado
Everyone knows Colorado loves its IPAs – almost to the point where it’s a bit cliche now, to be honest. But hey, I’m a fan of a good IPA. Short for India Pale Ale, this craft beer variety is crisp and hoppy, originating in the United Kingdom with the higher hop content serving as a…
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Big heart behind Big Burger World of southern Colorado | Craving Colorado
CAÑON CITY • The woman stepping up to order at the window is obviously new here. “How big are your burgers?” she asks. Regina Misurelli holds up the to-go box that will just barely contain the burger. “This is the bun,” she says, holding up the other containment that is about the size of the…
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13 factors that can make ‘mountain town life’ less enjoyable than it seems
While living in a mountain town is a ‘bucket list’ goal for many, it does come with some major differences compared to typical city life. A recent article from Business Insider does a good job of highlighting the contrast between life in Denver and small town Colorado – in this case, the 6,000-resident town of…