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excursionists

noun

plural of excursionist

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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When the Iran war started in February, flights and events were canceled and the number of Western tourists to the Gulf plunged, emptying local hotels.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2026
The landmark, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visited by millions of tourists each year, is actually the third structure built at the site, Diker said.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026

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And depending on where J-1 staffers are from, the service style may feel less anticipatory than some American travelers expect.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Sánchez has pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in the rail system that last year carried 45 million travelers, including millions of tourists.

— Francisco Seco, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

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