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In Travel + Leisure’s latest highlights of the most exciting new routes, March sees a flurry of activity in Austin, more options to Mexican beaches, and new links to Europe.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025 -
Three new Mexico options Southwest opens two new nonstops to the Mexican beach resorts of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta this month.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Reagan was a union head, Schwarzenegger had a few Presidential appointments, and Gibson was named a special ambassador.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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House Bill 1001, the state budget bill, includes language that would shift two appointments from the Gary mayor to the mayors of Crown Point and Hammond to appoint a person each to the Gary Airport Board.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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At conferences and expos, companies show off their most exciting new developments and industry leaders share invaluable insights in panels and seminars.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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Dedicated to the agricultural prowess of Napa Valley, these informational seminars provide insight into a wide range of topics spanning from the history of the Oakville American Viticultural Area to the inner workings of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the region’s most renowned varietals.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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Soon a huge Wurlitzer jukebox with pink-and-blue lights was delivered with a great collection of fifties hits by Nat King Cole, Patti Page, The Four Freshmen, and (my favorites) Doris Day and Rosemary Clooney.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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The 32nd anniversary event featured Irish cuisine favorites like fish and chips, beer burgers, and JohnMartin’s signature Irish BBQ wings.—
Sam Navarro,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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While there, travelers will be treated to the property’s private pink-sand beach, weekly golf and tennis clinics, complimentary water sports equipment, and more.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere on the East Coast, the Florida Immigrant Coalition has offered free clinics to help thousands of immigrants who may have a pathway to legal status but can't afford a lawyer.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Electives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electives. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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