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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While the summer high season swells with tourists, traveling in the shoulder seasons or even winter gives you a chance to tap into the mild climate, hike quieter paths, and score tables at the island’s top restaurants.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Blue Origin is primarily a rocket launch company, flying tourists and research to the edge of space on short trips.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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The coastal city offers travelers a landscape of striking cliffs and secluded beaches.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many travelers dream of vacationing in a warm, sunny place, ideally by the beach.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Excursionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionists. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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