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What Country Is Friendliest to Tourists? (Hint: It’s Not the U.S.)
If you’re looking for a little international adventure, there’s one place you may be surprised to learn will welcome you with open arms.
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Republican Lawmaker Seeks to Cut Tourism Tax On Montana Hotels
A Republican lawmaker says a cut to the tax on hotel rooms could attract more budget-conscious travelers.
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Spring Break Destinations – The Trashier the Better?
March 8, 2013 What are you doing this Spring Break? Montana State University's break is from March 9th - 17th which is perfect time for spring skiing in Montana, hunting/fishing or just catching up on school. But that's about all in our cold climate.
If you're planning on going out of state, first, you might want to check this list of the trashiest Spring Breaks in the US.
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Why Do We Need Oxygen Masks on Planes? This Scary Video Gives the Answer
February 26, 2013 Anyone who has flown commercially knows the instructions the flight attendants give prior to take off. The main emphasis is on the oxygen mask. In the event of depressurization, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling and they demonstrate how to securely fasten it over your mouth. I've always wondered just how important the oxygen mask really is.
After watching this video I quickly realized why it is a very good idea to put that mask on as soon as possible.
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‘Titanic’ Replica Ship Seeking Fans for Cruise
An Australian billionaire is building a replica of the Titanic in a Chinese shipyard, and he's hoping to get a boatload of fans on board for the experience.
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Video of Drunk Plane Passenger Restrained With Duct Tape Surfaces
Hey, remember this picture of the drunk guy on a flight from Iceland to New York City who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties? Allegedly he started screaming on the flight and tried to choke a fellow passenger after drinking a bottle of duty-free alcohol. The crew had to get a little...inventive to resolve the situation. Their solution certainly restrained him, but didn't do much to shut him up, as we now know, thanks to this video of him trying to scream through the duct tape over his mouth.
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FDA Finds Mice, Roaches and Gnats in Your Airline Food
You might want to stick with the sealed bag of peanuts, after an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration recently discovered the presence of mice, ants and roaches in airline food.
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10 Last Minute Summer Vacations You Can Take — The Funnies
This might be your last chance have some of that summer fun. Colleges are starting to begin the fall semester. Mothers are frantically picking up school supplies for their little ones. The bikinis are going away, and the cardigans are here to stay.
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The Best Time to Buy Plane Tickets Is Almost Upon Us — Dollars and Sense
With all the fees airlines have been packing on in the past couple years, it may seem that tickets are impossibly expensive.
But there are times when it’s cheaper to buy them — and those times are fast approaching.
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Family Kicked Off Plane for Unruly Two-Year-Old Speaks Out
Last month, two-year-old Natalie was getting ready to take off on a JetBlue flight with her parents and her sister from Turks and Caicos to Boston. As two-year-olds will do, little Natalie started to throw a fit. After about five minutes of some pretty intense screaming, Dr. Colette Vieau and her husband, Dr. Mordecai Stolk, were able to get their toddler under control and strapped into her seat.
But the pilot of the plane had already heard enough, and made the decision to return to the gate and eject the family from the flight for violating FAA regulations.
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Cruise Lines Cut Prices to Attract Skittish Vacationers — Dollars and Sense
Ever wanted to take a cruise? Bargain shoppers might find this to be the perfect time to book a seafaring voyage.
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How I Learned To Sneak Anything Through The TSA Full Body Scanners [VIDEO]
As Bozeman was the first to incorporate the full body scanners in Montana, we should be celebrating the new security right? The new TSA body scanners were put into place to improve efficiency and heighten airline security. What if you were told these devices are actually easier to bypass than a metal detector? Where is the fair trade off of privacy for security then? This short YouTube video demonstrates how to easily sneak metallic objects through the scanners.