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Las Vegas expected to draw more than 300,000 visitors during holiday season

Santa Claus might not find a parking spot for his sleigh, as Las Vegas is expected to be the No. 1 vacation destination for Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to AAA’s national forecast, which predicts a record number of travellers during the holiday season.

7 gift ideas for travel lovers

Here are some options that are both indulgent and practical for the frequent fliers on your gift list.

Utah ghost town is rich in pioneer history

Surrounded by serene pastures and stately groves of trees with the soaring cliffs of Zion National Park for a beautiful backdrop, tiny Grafton ghost town invites visitors to step into its pioneer past.

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Nintendo to bring video-game-themed areas to Universal Parks

Get ready to bounce with Mario in a whole new, in-real-life way: Nintendo has teamed with Universal Parks and Resorts to bring video-game-themed areas to parks in Japan, Orlando and Hollywood, the companies announced Tuesday.

Getaways Calendar: December

Plenty of unique getaways are available through the end of the year.

Bring home priceless memories on a Christmas tree cutting adventure

If you’re pining for a freshly cut Christmas tree this holiday season, you could go to one of the pop-up, tented tree lots that dot the Las Vegas Valley this time of year. But if you’re feeling more adventurous, you could round up the family and make a day of it by traveling to more forested parts of Nevada, as well as Utah, Arizona and California, to search for a perfect tree to harvest yourselves.

Holiday trains make for memorable excursions in Southern Nevada

Southern Nevadan families seeking special experiences for their youngsters should consider a holiday train ride. Long after memories of other holidays fade, most children fondly recall the year they rode the train with Santa.

Now is the best time of year to visit Death Valley

The hottest, driest and lowest national park, Death Valley is well-known for its blistering summer temperatures. For that reason, the best time of year to visit is what’s considered the offseason in most other parks: mid-October to mid-May.

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