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Best Steak and Bourbon Establishments Trip


For each year, a man’s trip must come. Fostering a bro-tastic weekend requires A) the perfect activity, and B) selecting the right wheels from charter operators listed on BusRates.com.

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Oktoberfest Celebrations in United States


Given that America is one big ol’ melting pot and that we love a reason to have beer and brats, BusRates.com is running down some of the top Oktoberfests and places known for its love of Bavaria that you can still catch this season.

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National Parks Re-Open during Government Shutdown


With national parks in many states essential to the livelihood of travel and tourist-friendly communities, states are now taking matters into their own hands to lessen hardship for its local economies by footing the bill and re-opening the parks. 

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Holiday Group Travel Planning


Believe it or not we are less than a hundred days out from Christmas. So, now is the time to finalize travel plans and group travel offerings in conjunction with Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year.

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How Has The U.S. Government Shutdown Affects Charters?


The shuttering of popular tourist destinations such as Yellowstone, the Smithsonian, and Gettysburg battlefield will negatively affect plans of charter operators and tour groups in varying degrees from minor speed bumps to complete road blocks.

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Group Trip Social Media Usage


What are your ideas for using social media to enhance your group travel? Tell us on the BusRates.com Facebook page and keep the conversation going.

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Top 10 Group Travel Destinations


Sometimes there’s nothing better than a list. There’s the list you get when looking for a charter bus on BusRates.com. Or the list of great restaurants our directory pulls together when you search here.

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Group Planner: Fall Foliage Tours


The best part is the spectacular changing of the colors isn’t confined to just New England. You and your group travelers can see the fall leaves from coast-to-coast. Let’s take a look at the peak predictions or places to see the Fall Foliage show.

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Group Planner: Going Green


Did you know that group travel by charter bus is a great way to offer travelers a green option for their vacation, too? It’s amazing the impact a group can have by wanting to have a fun vacation by hitting the road in a motorcoach.

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Are There Seat Belts on Motorcoaches and Tour Buses?


Each year more than 750-million passengers board more than 35,000 motorcoaches, making it one of the safest modes of transportation. In the next year, we anticipate the Department of Transportation to hand down regulations to further enhance the industry’s current strong standards.

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