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A travel blog brought to you by The GO Group. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you’ll want to check out our tips, recommendations, and “news you can use.”

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Want to know: Where to get the best hot dog in New York? The best surfing beach in Southern California? All you have to do is ask. We hope to be your one-to-one source for travel information regarding GO cities and airports.

And let us know what you think about airport amenities, reclining airline seats, hotel mini bars or whatever else is on your mind. Your comments and queries are most welcome. Send to Editor@goairportshuttle.com

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide from VinnieVanGO

There’s no better day than May 13th to show appreciation to the number one woman in your life: Your Mother! Isn’t this the perfect year to let her know how special she is and how much you appreciate her? Treat her to the ultimate weekend getaway, great food, a useful gadget or a one of

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Top Quick Ways to Improve your Flight

Vinnie Van GO is a frequent traveler, who understands the importance of being comfortable while in the air. He reached out to travel expert Tom Jager to receive the best tips and tricks for the best flight experience. Flying is unavoidable if you want to see the world and to broaden your mind through travel.

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Five reasons to make traveling an integral part of your resume.

Writer and world traveler Mike Hanski gives Vinnie Van GO valuable insights on the transformational experiences gained by traveling. In today’s global business economy, the broader your view of the world is, the more marketable you will become as an employee. Aside from enriching you as a person and allowing you to cross memorable destinations

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Why Traveling Ranks among the Best Forms of Education

Vinnie Van Go gets an education from writer Laura Buckler as she explains great ways the world can instill great insights and knowledge that everyone can benefit from. The school of life has so many opportunities to offer and most of them don’t unfold in the typical classroom settings. Seeing different places, acquainting yourself with

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Ten Free Things You Can Do In Any City

Updated: August 12, 2022 Vinnie Van Go loves a bargain, and doesn’t believe that a low budget should skim your itinerary. He asked the advice of Travel Expert Lucy Benton, about the most affordable experiences anyone can enjoy across the country. Every big city offers so many things to do for tourists – from restaurants

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Five Easy Steps to Cope with Jet Lag

Vinnie Van GO has a hard time adjusting to new time zones. So he asked travel expert Olivia Ryan for advice. How to Cope with Jet Lag in 5 Easy Steps Jet lag is always a traveler’s worst enemy. According to the research, almost 70% of long-haul travelers will experience some form of this condition.

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Vinnie Van GO Recommends These Colorful Flower Shows!

Flower Show Events 2018 Macy’s Flower Show: Once upon a Springtime Sunday March 25th-April 8th The annual welcome to spring at Macy’s marquee stores in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. Each year, these locations are transformed into breathtaking floral scenes with blooms, fantasy flowers and lush plants from around the world. Millions of guests

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How to Create Travel Videos that Draw an Audience

Do you like to travel and take videos? Vinnie Van GO reached out to writer Jane Hurst about how to make the most of them. If you love to travel, and you love to take videos on your travels, it may be time to make the jump to becoming a travel blogger. There are people

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How to Start a Career in Travel and Tourism

Vinnie loves working in the travel industry and thinks you will too! He checked in with traveler and writer Jane Hurst for her tips on starting and exciting new career! If you are unhappy with your career, and you want a change that will allow you to see more of the world, learn about new

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How to Write a Captivating Travel Diary for Unforgettable Memories

Vinnie Van GO likes to travel and wants to make sure he never forgets all the great places he has seen. He has connected with travel expert and writer Mary Walton for these great tips! How to Write a Captivating Travel Diary for Unforgettable Memories Travelling the world is one of the most amazing experiences

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Single on Valentines day? GO has located the best events for you!

Valentines Day can be a real let down if you happen to be single when the calendar hits February 14th. Love will be on steroids as couples show their affections, with gifts of chocolates, flowers, and stuffed animals. Social media will be filed will love quotes and photos of couples enjoying dinner at restaurants all

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8 Smart Ways To Make Money Online While You’re On The Road

Vinnie Van GO connected with blogger Mary Walton for these great tips on making cash online while traveling! 8 Smart Ways To Make Money Online While You’re On The Road Travelling is fantastic, there’s no doubt about it. However, you’ve got to think about how you’re going to fund your travels while you’re away from

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Big Increase in Travel Frequency Expected in 2018

When asked about travel plans for 2018, 27% of survey respondents plan on traveling more for business in 2018 compared with 2017 and 33 percent said they would be traveling more for leisure. The results were compiled from a survey conducted by The GO Group, LLC., which provides ground transportation at more than 90 airports

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Stay Connected and Organized with these New Carry-Ons

Is traveling more on your New Year’s resolution list? Vinnie Van GO recommends these stylish, multi-functional carry-ons to sail through TSA, avoid fees and keep your belongings organized. The sleek Incase NoviConnected carry-on is constructed of ultra-lightweight, durable, class-A Makrolon polycarbonate. Engineered for performance, NoviConnected has four smooth-glide hubless wheels and a built-in battery bank

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Survey Shows that Many Travelers Purchasing Travel Insurance

Forty-two percent of GO Group survey respondents have purchased travel insurance at least once. Of those, 22 percent said they always purchase it, 16 percent said they usually do and 28 percent said they do sometimes. Almost 300 people responded to the survey which was conducted by GO Group LLC, an international ground transportation provider.

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Top Tips to Save Money on Travel from a Top Expert

Vinnie Van GO connected with Clem Bason, former president of Hotwire.com and now the CEO of goSeek.com, a value-focused hotel search site helping travelers find hidden deals that can save them 20% or more over other online travel sites. We asked him for tips on finding the best travel deals and here is what he

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Vinnie Van GO Says to Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Deals

Does the idea of spending Thanksgiving with relatives stress you out? Are you tired of spending the holiday in the kitchen cooking? Or are you looking to create a new tradition for your family? Vinnie found these great deals to celebrate without the stress. New York is magical during the holidays! The ideally-located, newly-opened LUMA

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Things to do in Cancun

Lots of adventure awaits when you visit Cancun and its surrounding areas! Snorkeling, jungle tours, diving in the Cenotes, beautiful beaches, resorts plus world class restaurants, nightclubs and shopping and more! Good to know: In 2009 a monumental underwater contemporary museum of art called MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) was formed in the waters surrounding

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Vinnie Van GO dares you to stay at these Haunted Hotels

If your idea of fun consists of eerie apparitions, strange noises and things that go bump in the night, Vinnie Van GO dug up these spooky spots guaranteed to add some fright to your night – just in time for Halloween! The iconic Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago is a historical landmark on Michigan Ave.

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Many Hotel Guests Find Errors During Check-Out

Almost 40 percent of travelers have found erroneous charges on their hotel bills for items and services that were never used according to joint surveys conducted by GO Group LLC, an international transportation provider and GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation provider. Just over half (54%) of the 520 respondents said they have never

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