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AMMG Travel Magazine — Holiday 2026 Edition
The Holiday Issue
October 2026. Written by the AMMG Travel Desk.
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Cover Story
The Holiday Trip, Without the Holiday Price
Holiday travel costs more because everyone wants the same few days. Shift the day, book ahead, and pack light — the trip stays the same, the price drops.
By the AMMG Travel Desk
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Book before the rush. Holiday flights fill up and the cheaper seats go first. Aim to book one to two months ahead. Waiting for a last-minute holiday deal usually means paying more, not less.
Fly on the quiet days. The busiest days are the ones right before and right after the holiday. The holiday itself — Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day — is often the calmest day in the airport, and fares on those days often run lower.
Do the bag math. One checked bag on a big U.S. airline runs about $35 each way. That is $70 round trip for one bag. Two travelers checking two bags pay about $140 extra. Carry-on only, when you can manage it, keeps that money in your pocket.
Leave early in the day. The first flights out have the fewest delays behind them. A morning departure also leaves you options — if a flight is cancelled, later flights the same day can still get you there.
Compare days before you book. Use the flight search at the top of this page and price the same route on two different days. Midweek departures often cost less than Friday and Sunday departures.
Destination Features
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Richmond, Virginia: History on the River
By the AMMG Travel Desk
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Richmond packs a lot into a small city. The James River runs right through downtown, and the oldest streets sit minutes from the museums.
Start at the river and work up the hill. The Capitol, the art museum, and the old market streets are all close together. Most visitors can cover the highlights in a weekend.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — free entry, open every day. One of the top art museums in the South.
Maymont — a 100-acre estate with gardens, a mansion, and farm animals kids can feed.
Belle Isle and the James River Park System — walking trails and river views in the middle of the city.
Virginia State Capitol — designed by Thomas Jefferson. Free guided tours on Capitol Square.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden — 50 acres of themed gardens, green all year.
