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Virginia Officials bracing for busiest travel season in years
Read full article: Virginia Officials bracing for busiest travel season in yearsMore than 2 million travelers are expected to hit Virginia’s roads this Thanksgiving week, with officials urging caution and advance planning for the holiday journey.
How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las Vegas
Read full article: How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las VegasLas Vegas is a classic U.S. travel destination. It’s vibrant, usually packed with people, larger than life, and there’s likely something to do for ANY personality type -- even if you’re not all that into gambling or drinking.
Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy City
Read full article: Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy CityWhether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.
There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problems
Read full article: There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problemsWhen life gets too stressful, imaging that you're on vacation at an exotic remote location while drinking copious amounts of wine can be the best medicine for getting through a rough day.
You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right now
Read full article: You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right nowAs we continue to mourn Iron Man (we’ll never really stop, will we?), there’s some good news for die-hard fans of “Avengers: Endgame”: The last place Tony Stark called home, and his funeral site (RIP Tony!) is up for grabs on Airbnb.
5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read this
Read full article: 5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read thisRaise your hand if you’re excited for a trip this year, or you’re planning on taking a vacation in the near future.
5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next trip
Read full article: 5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next tripThere seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.
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Thanksgiving travel tips: how 2.1 million Virginians can avoid traffic and ensure safety
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel tips: how 2.1 million Virginians can avoid traffic and ensure safetyNearly 2.1 million Virginians will travel this Thanksgiving holiday, marking a 1.1% increase from last year, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. The surge comes despite economic uncertainties, as Americans continue to prioritize holiday travel and family gatherings.
Roanoke flights disrupted despite shutdown end, federal workers at ROA await pay
Read full article: Roanoke flights disrupted despite shutdown end, federal workers at ROA await payThe end of the 43-day government shutdown hasn’t brought immediate relief to air travelers or federal workers at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), where flight disruptions continued Thursday.
Flight cancellations rise at ROA, airport’s care cupboard aids federal workers
Read full article: Flight cancellations rise at ROA, airport’s care cupboard aids federal workersFlight cancellations continue to mount at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport as the government shutdown enters another week, affecting hundreds of local travelers daily while federal employees work without pay.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport speaks on how FAA cutbacks have affected them
Read full article: Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport speaks on how FAA cutbacks have affected themThree flights connected to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport were cancelled with two more being cancelled this weekend.
Labor Day weekend promises festive parades and affordable travel options
Read full article: Labor Day weekend promises festive parades and affordable travel optionsAs Labor Day approaches, there are a bunch of events that you can look forward to this weekend, and travelers will also find some relief this holiday weekend.
AAA offers wet-weather driving tips for safe travel during storms
Read full article: AAA offers wet-weather driving tips for safe travel during stormsContinuous waves of fast-moving storms, loaded with tremendous amounts of soaking rain, have caused flash flood warnings to surge in communities across Virginia.
More than 2.1 million Virginians expected to travel for July 4th, AAA says
Read full article: More than 2.1 million Virginians expected to travel for July 4th, AAA saysIndependence Day celebrations have kicked-off across the Commonwealth, and for many that means hitting the road for a well-deserved vacation.
The Virginia Breeze sees 25% increase in riders since 2024
Read full article: The Virginia Breeze sees 25% increase in riders since 2024The Virginia Breeze announced that they have seen a 25% increase in riders in March 2025 when compared to March 2024. This is their highest number of monthly passengers they’ve seen, at 8,049. The Velley Flyer route also reached its highest reported number of passengers at 4,385 in March.
Gas Price Trends in Virginia Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Travel
Read full article: Gas Price Trends in Virginia Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend TravelAccording to a new report from GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in Virginia on Sunday was $2.96 per gallon, up just over a penny from the previous week. In Roanoke, prices ranged from $2.65 to $3.16 per gallon, a 51-cent difference.
VDOT gives recommended traffic patterns for those heading to Martinsville Speedway this weekend
Read full article: VDOT gives recommended traffic patterns for those heading to Martinsville Speedway this weekendThe Virginia Department of Transportation has given numerous recommendations for race fans who are driving to Martinsville Speedway from March 28 to March 30.
VDOT advising motorists to use caution when traveling due to winter weather, starting to clear roads
Read full article: VDOT advising motorists to use caution when traveling due to winter weather, starting to clear roadsThe Virginia Department of Transportation has warned travelers of hazardous roads due to the winter storm currently impacting our area.