as in tourists
a person who travels for pleasure
a list of things to do for weekend excursionists in the city
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In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
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On a national level, public murals make neighborhoods more attractive to tourists and new residents, Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, said in a statement.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Savvy travelers use it to enjoy in-flight entertainment on their personal devices without juggling a phone the entire flight.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Confusion for travelers Travel plans on both sides of the border were disrupted.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Excursionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionists. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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