as in tourists
a person who travels for pleasure
a list of things to do for weekend excursionists in the city
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With natural wonders like the iconic Saltos del Monday waterfall, and historic UNESCO sites like the Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná, the landlocked country between Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia is slowly making the radar of international tourists.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Chonkers — a Steller sea lion roughly three times the size of the California sea lions that typically gather there — has drawn crowds of tourists, viral TikTok videos and a steady stream of nicknames since washing up at the pier.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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To participate, travelers must be 21 or older, the legal age to purchase alcohol in the United States.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Travel experts suggest travelers should perform a cost-benefit analysis to see if the price of lounge access is worth the perks.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Excursionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionists. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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