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Amanda Festa

Amanda is a Boston-based writer who loves to travel and believes planning her next adventure is half the fun. Amanda is a Content and Social Media Executive at Cheapflights.
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12 things I wish I’d known before visiting Iceland
There’s no denying Iceland is hot right now. From natural wonders to art and culture to a laid-back city center...
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Our travel picks: The best places to visit in January
The year is almost over and, as we rush 2017 out the door, we look forward to all the...
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Our travel picks: The best places to visit in December
The holidays are around the corner now, and with them an onslaught of last-minute online shopping, festive obligations and...
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Guide to airline baggage fees and policies
Editor’s note: Information is correct as of publication on September 19, 2017. Please always double check current policies and...
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Our travel picks: The best places to visit in November
With fall arriving, there are only a precious few months left before winter weather comes knocking and the holidays...
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10 people you meet in the bathroom line at Oktoberfest
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the mayor of Munich will tap the first keg and Oktoberfest 2017 will officially begin....
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Fest for less: 11 top budget-friendly film festivals worth the trip
With the Toronto Film Festival fast approaching (Sept. 7-17), followed by the New York Film Festival (Sept. 28-Oct. 15),...
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Cheap Flight Day: Our take
In recent years, there’s been a swirl around Aug. 23 and its title of Cheap Flight Day. Some say...
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Our travel picks: The best places to visit in October
Summer may be winding down, but it’s not winter yet. And fall has a lot to offer travelers looking...