Travel
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Where’s Everybody Going? Philadelphia Airport Lists Top Holiday Flight Destinations
For people looking to escape for the Thanksgiving holiday, the top holiday flight destinations out of Philadelphia International Airport are Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the third year in a row, Philadelphia International Airport will see its busiest Thanksgiving travel since 2019. It’s expected there will be…
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9 Exotic Travel Destinations for the Wealthy: A Guide for the Affluent Jet-Setter
Travel is more than just a break from the daily grind. For the affluent, it’s an art form — a curated experience that transcends the ordinary. From private islands to Michelin-starred dining, luxury travel offers an escape into a world of unparalleled opulence. This post will not just scratch the surface; it will dive deep…
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This Chester County Railroad Among Most Scenic Train Rides in Pennsylvania
A train ride is one of the best ways to enjoy autumn’s vibrant colors and get a spectacular view of fall foliage in Pennsylvania, writes Robin O’Neal Smith for Travel Awaits. Luckily, you do not have to go far to be able to fully take advantage of such a relaxing trip as West Chester Railroad…
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Vintage Model Airplanes Take to the Skies Over Valley Forge
The inaugural “Vintage Models Over Valley Forge” event on Saturday attracted vintage model airplane enthusiasts from several states, local hobbyists, and spectators. Held at the Valley Forge Signal Seekers (VFSS) model airfield, one of the oldest model airplane flying fields in the country, the event provided some friendly acrobatic competition for pilots and an entertaining…
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As It Rises in Popularity, Avelo Airlines Expands for Local Travelers
Less than a year after its debut at the nearby Wilmington Airport, Avelo Airlines plans to add two new routes for Chester County travelers and others to enjoy, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With the addition of San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Sarasota…
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Chester County Highway Signage to be Updated
Susan Hamley, executive director of Chester County Tourism, presented the county’s plans to update its highway signage in a meeting with the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors earlier this month, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. The wayfinding signage initiative will introduce newly-designed signage throughout the county’s major corridors and transportation corridors. The…
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Malvern Student Gets Once in Lifetime Opportunity to Study in Greece
A Malvern student at West Virginia University is one of the recipients of this year’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships that provides them with the opportunity to participate in transformative study abroad programs, writes WVU Today. Hillary Probst is one of the 20 undergraduate students at WVU who received the competitive national award that is…
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Eight New Destinations Take Flight for Chester County Travelers at Wilmington Airport
Chester County travelers can drive down to the Wilmington Airport for the perfect, cheap weekend getaway. Eight new routes are launching on June 22-28 to select vacation destinations across the Eastern U.S., writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Avelo Airlines is hoping to follow its string of recent success. It has carried…
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‘Worth Every Single Cent’: Couple Splurge on Viking Cruise for Anniversary
Michelle and Gary Brown, of Collegeville, usually very budget conscious, decided to treat themselves to a luxury Viking cruise down the Rhine River in Europe for their 25th wedding anniversary, writes Nathan Diller for USA Today. The trip cost around $13,000, but after spending years longingly watching Viking commercials on television, they felt that the…
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Chester County Travelers Can Hop to Delaware Airport for a Cheap Beach Get-a-Way
Chester County travelers can benefit from the expansion of Avelo Airlines in Delaware. The Houston-based airline operates out of Wilmington Airport and flies to five destinations, writes Jacob Owens for the Delaware Business Times. Now the commercial airline is adding nine additional destinations to five new states. Chester County residents can take a quick…
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Penn State Great Valley Holds Global Immersion Trip to Europe
Penn State Great Valley’s Global Immersion course trip to Strasbourg, France, took a while to get off the ground — literally. The course was first offered in the spring of 2020, but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international travel component was canceled just three days before the class was set to leave the United States. Three…
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Man Walking from Washington D.C. Travels Though Bucks County on His Way to New York City
As he made his way from one major city to another, one man walked through nearby Bucks County during his epic trek through the Northeast. Luke Mullins wrote about the trip for the Washingtonian. Neil King decided he was going to walk from Washington D.C. to New York City. As many local residents may know,…
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‘Beyond My Wildest Expectations’: WCU Dean Returns From Fulbright Program Experience in Vietnam
A well-respected researcher, scholar, chemist, and advocate for all things STEM, West Chester University Dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics Radha Pyati had one item on her academic bucket list that she always wanted to pursue — a Fulbright. Yearning transformed into reality when Pyati received word from the U.S. Department of State…
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Starting February, Chester County Travelers Can Get Discounted Flights Out of Delaware Airport
If you’ve been waiting for the arrival of Avelo Airlines, then you’re not the only one excited for discounted commercial flights flying out from the Delaware Airport, writes Brandon Holveck for Delaware Online. Starting Feb. 1, tickets ranging from $40 to above $170 can get you to a few different destinations in Florida. One of…
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25 Philly Airport Gates Upgrading With Facial Scanners
Twenty-five gates at Philadelphia International Airport will soon have facial scanners installed, a new security feature for international passengers, writes Brian Saunders for Philly Voice. Facial biometric technology is being installed in Terminal A East and A West to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection verify identities of passengers flying overseas. The scanners will take…
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Kennett Square Woman Improving Lives of Children Worldwide With Gift of New Smiles
Noreen Kessler, a Kennett Square resident, has been helping improve children’s lives around the globe for nearly three decades as part of Operation Smile, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. The nonprofit organization travels around the world and offers free surgeries to kids born with cleft lip and cleft palate. In the United States, the condition…
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Around 16 Percent of Bridges in Chester County Are in ‘Poor Condition.’ See Their Locations.
Many bridges in Chester County have deteriorated so badly that they are marked as being in poor condition and are in dire need of repairs, writes Joe Brandt for CBS Philadelphia. According to data from the Federal Highway Administration and PennDOT, there are 23,202 bridges in Pennsylvania, 3,112 of which are in poor condition. This…
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See Where This Chester County Town Ranks in Most Popular Areas in PA to Move To
A new migration report from moveBuddha reveals that more people are moving out-of-state than in-state since 2020. Some of the reasons for fleeing the Keystone State include high-taxes, weather, lifestyle, or career changes, writes Joe Robison for moveBudda.com. Most people are flocking to Florida, California, Texas, North Carolina, and New York. Yet, there are cities…
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