I spent a day in the 'Christmas Capital of the World.' There were 5 magical things I loved and 2 I'd skip next time.

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I'm prepping my family for holiday flight cancellations even though the government shutdown has ended — here's how

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Education consultant Leticia Barr is utilizing her proximity to three airports to create a backup travel plan.

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My husband and I spent Thanksgiving on a cruise ship with friends for about $1,300 a person. We'd do it again for other holidays.

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We sailed on a Carnival Cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Katrina Wilson

I skip family gatherings to solo travel. The perks are so good that I won't be home for the holidays anytime soon.

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I've been traveling solo for the holidays since 2017.

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7 small US towns that will make you feel like you're in Europe for the holidays — without the pricey airfare

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Helen, Georgia.

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US airports hit new Thanksgiving records — without the expected chaos

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More flights than ever have taken off in the US this Thanksgiving week.

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I was thrilled the first time my son came home from college for the holidays. It wasn't always easy.

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The author, not pictured, struggled when her son came home from college.

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American Airlines is starting to shame passengers who try to board too early

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American Airlines is rolling out software that will alert staff to passengers who try to board too early.

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The best times to book travel for the holidays, according to Google Flights

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Google Flights says the best time to book Christmas flights is 54 days before travel.

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The best US cities for Christmas celebrations, ranked

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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