The Radar: NYC Hotel Week, International Christmas Traditions, Virtual Passports

  • Between January 6 and 15, travelers in New York can book a hotel room for as little as $100 during the first ever NYC Hotel Week. [USA Today]
  • Learn about five unique Christmas traditions from around the world. [BootsnAll]
  • Build a digital replica of your passport online with the new site Visastamper. Get points for each stamp you add and share your favorites with you friends. [Visastamper]

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