You don’t need to spend a long layover holed up in a passenger lounge. Some airports offer free or low-cost local tours to connecting passengers.
Author: Larry Bleiberg, Special to USA TODAY
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Beyond the beach: International sites for a family spring break
International travel is not only educational for kids, but also sparks their curiosity, and can make them global citizens.
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If you have trouble falling asleep, maybe you should try bedding down somewhere unusual.