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BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — When the world opens up to travel, solo women travelers will be ready. Tried-and-true travel tips from solo women travelers form the core of the NEW 101+ Tips for Solo Women Travelers, launched by Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), the leader in solo-friendly travel for women over 50. More than 80,000 solo travelers have traveled with O.AT. in the last five years.

Edited by O.A.T. Vice Chairman Harriet Lewis, the complimentary NEW 101+ Tips for Solo Women Travelers features advice from O.A.T.’s most seasoned solo women travelers, Trip Experience Leaders in over 80 countries around the world, and O.A.T. associates. 

«Today at Overseas Adventure Travel, more than 50% of our travelers are solo women, and they’re over 60 years of age,» said Harriett Lewis. «There’s a very wide range of women who decide to travel as solos. Sometimes we go totally alone, other times we explore with a friend, share with a roommate, or join a group. We just love to travel and discover new things.»

101+ Tips for Solo Women Travelers is a «how-to» guide written specifically for the mature woman—whether she is traveling completely independently, joining a group tour, or just traveling without a partner for the first time. 101+ Tips covers a full range of topics all in one place, making it one of the most comprehensive travel resources available. The book includes insights on safety for solo travelers; money matters, including global gratuities; etiquette, dining, and culture abroad; packing like a pro; top solo-friendly destinations; and tips for specific regions of the world. The 96-page book is lightweight, designed to fit in a small travel bag or purse for handy reference.

Tip #26 recommends, «Set up a separate travel account. If you load your travel account with money and do not use your normal ‘at home’ account, it will spare you the headache of having to reset all your direct debits in case your travel-only account is compromised.» Tip #70 advises, «Hide your money in different places. If you wear a money belt or neck pouch, wear it on the inside of your clothing. Take cash, a debit card, or a credit card—but don’t put them all in one place.»

Solo: Going strong
Solo women represent 50% of O.A.T. passengers, with more than 31,000 travelers booked for 2021 and 2022. 

«I lost my husband a few years ago, and life wasn’t going to stop for me,» said 9-time O.A.T. traveler Inge Brockbank. «Continuing to be active is of the utmost importance. If you don’t challenge your brain, you’re going to rust. I don’t want to rust before my time, so I keep on exploring.»

Patricia Calzia, a 20-time traveler, said, «People were surprised to hear that I was traveling solo to Morocco. They’d ask me who was going with me—who’d be looking out for me. I told them I’d be with 15 friends; I just hadn’t met them yet. On O.A.T. trips, the rest of the group is so welcoming that it never feels like you’re alone.»

O.A.T offers Free Single Supplements on 92% of its 30,000 single spaces to support solo travelers. O.A.T. provides Free Single Supplements on all O.A.T. adventures and pre- and post-trip extensions, and free or low-cost Single Supplements on its Small Ship Adventures.

The top 5 O.A.T. adventures selected by solo women include Morocco Sahara Odyssey, Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari, Egypt & the Eternal Nile by Private Classic River-Yacht,  Sicily’s Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions, and Japan’s Cultural Treasures.

O.A.T. caters to solo travelers with an intimate and accessible experience. Groups are limited to 8-16 travelers (average of 13) by land and 20-25 (average of 22) by sea. Every O.A.T. journey is a learning adventure that not only showcases iconic sights, but takes travelers beyond them to experience the true culture through unique hands-on activities, engagement with the natural world, and authentic interactions with the local people.

To view the NEW 101+ Tips for Solo Women Travelers online or to request a complimentary copy of the booklet, visit www.oattravel.com/community/101-tips.

For a free catalog or more information about O.A.T., please visit www.oattravel.com or call 1-800-955-1925.

ABOUT OVERSEAS ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Established in 1978, Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) is part of Boston-based Grand Circle Corporation’s family of travel companies, which also include Grand Circle Cruise Line and Grand Circle Travel.  In 1992, owners Alan and Harriet Lewis established the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation to support communities in which Grand Circle works and travels, including some 300 humanitarian, cultural, and educational endeavors worldwide—among them, 100 schools, in 50 countries.  The Foundation is an entity of the Lewis Family Foundation, which has pledged or donated more than $200 million since 1981.    

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RICHFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MobilityWorks®, the nation’s largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, is pleased to announce the first flexible wheelchair accessible vehicle: the A4A RE with FlexFlat™ conversion. The A4A RE with the FlexFlat™ conversion operates as an accessible van when it’s needed, and as a standard minivan when it’s not.

«We are always on a mission to find the newest innovations in adaptive equipment,» said Chris Paczak, Chief Marketing Officer at MobilityWorks. «This conversion gives us the opportunity to meet the ever-changing needs of busy families while giving them a reliable, flexible way to transport their loved ones.» 

The patented FlexFlat™ conversion allows the wheelchair well to be covered when not in use, leaving a flat surface in the cargo area and has room for non-wheelchair users. Whether taking a loved one to an appointment in the morning or picking kids up from school in the afternoon, the FlexFlat™ is perfect for both caregivers and passengers. This vehicle provides convenient accommodation for a variety of lifestyles.

For more details about the A4A Rear-Entry FlexFlat™ Conversion, visit: www.mobilityworks.com/vehicles/dodge/grand-caravan-driverge-a4a-manual-rear-entry

MobilityWorks (aka WMK, LLC) is a Cleveland, Ohio-based Inc. 500 company that employs specially trained Certified Mobility Consultants to work closely with its clients to understand their specific transportation needs in finding the right vehicle solution. Founded in 1997 with one location, MobilityWorks has been recognized on the Inc. 500|5000 list of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing privately held companies for the past fifteen years. MobilityWorks Commercial is the largest provider of commercial wheelchair vans in the country. Driverge is the manufacturing division of WMK, LLC and is Ford Motor Company’s largest mobility upfitter. Learn more about MobilityWorks at www.mobilityworks.com.

Contact:
Alex Bangle
marketing@mobilityworks.com
(234) 312-2000

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Driverge A4A RE with FlexFlat™
The Driverge A4A RE with FlexFlat™ is the first flexible wheelchair accessible vehicle. The A4A RE with FlexFlat™ operates as an accessible van when it’s needed, and as a standard minivan when it’s not.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, United Airlines was recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying for providing a hospital-grade standard of cleanliness and safety during the travel journey. United is the first airline among the four largest U.S. carriers to receive the highest possible certification – Diamond – in the new APEX Health Safety audit powered by SimpliFlying. This new scientifically-based certification is designed to create a recognized, global standard for health and safety across the aviation industry.

«Since the start of this pandemic, United has been committed to pursuing industry leading safety measures to protect the wellbeing of our customers and employees,» said Sasha Johnson, United’s vice president of Corporate Safety. «This recognition from APEX and SimpliFlying underscores that United will continue to innovate and raise the standard when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19.»

To achieve this certification, United submitted detailed responses for audit against a 58-point checklist covering ten categories, including things like testing, contact tracing, on-the-ground procedures, in-flight measures, and strategic partnerships. For each cleaning and safety measure noted on the checklist, United shared proof points for further review by the APEX and SimpliFlying experts. United’s certification as a Diamond airline means that the company’s initiatives were at least 200 points above the gold-standard baseline APEX and SimpliFlying established as the minimum required to ensure passenger safety and well-being.

«United Airlines’ tremendous customer-centric investments definitively merited the Diamond level of health safety across a broad scoreboard of categories focused on passenger wellbeing,» APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader said.  «We applaud United’s thought-leadership across key initiatives that have benefited both customers of United Airlines and the airline industry. Passengers and airline team members should be proud of United Airlines’ continuous advancements for customer wellbeing.»

The United CleanPlus^SM program, which includes its partnerships with the Cleveland Clinic and Clorox, was one of the many efforts APEX and SimpliFlying cited when granting the airline this certification. Medical experts from the Cleveland Clinic have helped ensure United’s policies and protocols reflect the latest scientific guidance, and Clorox has helped the airline redefine disinfection procedures to support a healthier environment. Other efforts APEX and SimpliFlying called out when granting United this certification include:

• Use of Ultraviolet C (UV-C) light to disinfect sensitive components in the flight deck
• Installation of hand sanitizer dispensers onboard aircraft
• Application of Zoono Microbe Shield, an EPA registered antimicrobial coating, to United’s entire mainline and express fleet

United was also the first major U.S. airline to mandate masks for flight attendants, quickly following with all customers and employees. United was also among the first U.S. carriers to announce it wouldn’t permit customers who refused to comply with the airline’s mandatory mask policy to fly with them while the face mask policy is in place. United was also the first U.S. airline to roll out touchless check-in for customers with bags, and the first to require passengers take an online health assessment before traveling.

To learn more about United’s cleaning and safety efforts, visit United.com/CleanPlus.

About United

United’s shared purpose is «Connecting People. Uniting the World.» For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United’s parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol «UAL».

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AVON, Ohio, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Newer to Avon, Rainforest Car Wash, is opening up their doors and inviting Avon residents to wash off 2020 for free! From Monday the 11^th through Sunday the 17^th, Rainforest will be giving away their top Storm wash to all who stop by. Rainforest Car Wash is open 8am – 8pm Monday – Saturday and Sundays 8am-6pm.

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Wildly Popular SUV Maintains Stronghold On All Competitors

– Telluride celebrates award from TCC for second consecutive year

– Recognizable silhouette praised for high style and family friendliness

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Kia Telluride has been named The Car Connection’s Best Family Car to Buy for 2021, marking the second time the big and boxy SUV has earned high marks from TCC editors. Last year, the Telluride was named Best Car To Buy, winning that designation by a landslide.

«It is with great honor that we accept this award for the Telluride, which continues to cement its status as an icon every day with its long list of accomplishments,» said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. «The Telluride is the poster child of Kia’s incredible transformation and earning praise from the auto experts at TCC for a second year in a row validates our efforts and commitment to making award winning products.»

Best Car To Buy 2021 focuses on the everyday vehicle that best balances value, fuel efficiency, safety, interior spaciousness, quality, design, and driving dynamics. Editors choose the winners after a year of test driving more than 100 new 2021 vehicles priced under $50,000.

«The Telluride was a clear winner again this year, after having won our Best Car To Buy 2020 award,» said Martin Padgett, editorial director for Internet Brands Automotive. «It’s stylish and spacious, technologically advanced and user-friendly, and a pace-setter among three-row family vehicles.»

With the Telluride launched as an all-new vehicle for 2020, the 2021 Telluride received minor enhancements along with a special Nightfall Edition, which features blacked out elements that lend the three-row SUV an even more commanding presence on the road. The 2021 Telluride starts at $32,190.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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