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as in tours
a short trip for pleasure
our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state
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as in tangents
a departure from the subject under consideration
the professor's frequent and sometimes far-ranging excursions in his lectures are the stuff of campus legend
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Recent Examples of excursions
The money will pay for airfare, cultural excursions, transportation, food and hotel accommodations.
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the concierge can organize customized excursions to nearby attractions, cultural experiences, and eco-adventures that are suitable for children.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Amenities and Entertainment Almost all daily excursions are included in the fare, with only truly over the top things like helicopter tours at extra cost.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
From enormous ocean liners complete with mini-amusement parks, kids’ clubs, casinos, comedy clubs, and upscale lounges, to small river cruises with a focus on culture and off-board excursions that show off local flavors, there are so many options for travelers today.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
From on-site activities to excursions, the lodge's team schedules daily activities, and there is never a need to book with a third party, which is perfect for first-time Montana travelers.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Friends of Browns Canyon, a local organization that spearheaded the certification initiative, also took light meter readings and hosted concerts, fundraisers, night sky events and photography excursions to help strengthen the site’s case.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
While excursions span from mokoro canoe voyages to helicopter safari drives, the property has also mastered the art of elegant design, with furniture and artwork sourced from 80 different artisans across the continent.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Girardeau also works as a deckhand for Newport Coastal Adventure, which offers ocean tours and sightseeing excursions.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the concierge can organize customized excursions to nearby attractions, cultural experiences, and eco-adventures that are suitable for children.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Amenities and Entertainment Almost all daily excursions are included in the fare, with only truly over the top things like helicopter tours at extra cost.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
From enormous ocean liners complete with mini-amusement parks, kids’ clubs, casinos, comedy clubs, and upscale lounges, to small river cruises with a focus on culture and off-board excursions that show off local flavors, there are so many options for travelers today.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
From on-site activities to excursions, the lodge's team schedules daily activities, and there is never a need to book with a third party, which is perfect for first-time Montana travelers.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Friends of Browns Canyon, a local organization that spearheaded the certification initiative, also took light meter readings and hosted concerts, fundraisers, night sky events and photography excursions to help strengthen the site’s case.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
While excursions span from mokoro canoe voyages to helicopter safari drives, the property has also mastered the art of elegant design, with furniture and artwork sourced from 80 different artisans across the continent.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Girardeau also works as a deckhand for Newport Coastal Adventure, which offers ocean tours and sightseeing excursions.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Excursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursions. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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