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U.S. tourist spots hope Canadian visitors return

08/31/25

(This is a slightly different version of a story we wrote for NBC News) The adage “time heals all wounds” is not holding true for Canadian travelers and their desire to vacation in the United States. Visits to the U.S. from Canada are down 25.2%, year to date, with a 37% year-over-year drop in arrivals […]

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International flights: cheaper. Int’l trips: pricier

07/07/25

(This is a slightly different version of our story for NBC News) A last-minute summer flight to London or Rome costs less than it did a year ago, but the good news ends at the customs checkpoint. U.S. travelers to the U.K. and Europe are finding their dollars don’t go as far as they did […]

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Canadians cutting out U.S. travel

03/17/25

This is a slightly different version of a story we wrote first for NBC News online. Michael Mortensen was looking forward to spending two weeks in Hawaii with his family last month, but his patriotism wouldn’t let him. The Vancouver-based development consultant and urban planner said he’s refusing to spend money south of the border […]

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U.S. passport renewal times are down

11/08/23

U.S. State Department says passport processing times are down If you’re planning an international trip in the next few months, be sure to check the expiration date on your passport. If it’s expired or will expire within the next six months, you’ll need to get a new passport issued. And you’ll need to wait. Back […]