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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But business at EZeat, which opened in 2024, boomed this winter, Buntic said, thanks to support from domestic tourists from the US and locals as well as Québécois tourists that seek out his place as one of the few Canadian businesses fronting the ocean.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Two Angelenos opened a high-desert destination that draws celebrities and tourists from across the country to tiny Yucca Valley.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nonetheless, as tends to happen even to seemingly prepared travelers, the engine light is now on.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Excursionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionists. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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