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Chanhassen – October 06, 2026 -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is running its first-ever Get Together. Give Together. Community Week from October 11 to 17, inviting members and staff at its athletic country clubs nationwide to volunteer, work out and donate to local and national causes.

Local clubs choose their own causes to support

Each participating club picks organizations meaningful to its own community. Life Time Winter Park near Orlando is backing All Kids Bike, running a food drive and hosting a botanical garden cleanup. Life Time Fort Washington near Philadelphia is partnering with Girls on the Run for a girls' wellness day covering movement, nutrition and strength. Life Time Shenandoah near Houston is supporting Kids' Meals by having members decorate and donate lunch bags with food items for local children.

Seattle – October 05, 2026 -- Holland America Line will mark 80 years sailing Alaska in 2027 with a new eight-day Inside Passage cruise, expanded Denali Lodge rooms and the return of a 28-day Arctic Circle voyage.

Six ships will sail Alaska from April through September 2027

Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam will depart from Seattle, Vancouver and Whittier, Alaska. The new eight-day "Alaska Inside Passage" cruise runs roundtrip from Vancouver, stopping at Glacier Bay, Skagway, Ketchikan and Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

The 28-day "Legendary Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice" cruise returns for a third year aboard Noordam, departing June 6 from Seattle and sailing into the Bering Sea and Arctic Circle. Noordam will also offer a seven-day "Great Bear Rainforest" cruise, while Zaandam runs two 18-day "Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer" sailings.

Norwalk, Conn. – October 02, 2026 -- Travelers waiting on holiday flight deals have a narrow window, according to KAYAK's 2026 Holiday Travel Check-In, which analyzed historical fare trends to pinpoint the best times to book.

Thanksgiving fares bottom out five weeks before the holiday

Domestic airfare has historically hit its lowest point roughly five weeks before Thanksgiving, meaning travelers who haven't booked should aim to do so before the end of October. Prices climb sharply within two weeks of departure. Flying on Thanksgiving Day itself, historically one of the cheapest travel days, can save up to 19% domestically and 49% internationally compared with November 20, the most expensive date to fly.

Toronto – October 01, 2026 -- Travelzoo has rolled out four new travel packages for its Canadian Club Members this fall, with prices starting at $219 for a countryside retreat near Quebec's Lac Brome.

Amsterdam trip includes flights for $999

Members can book six nights in the Dutch capital with roundtrip flights, hotel, taxes and fees included, priced at $999. Travelzoo says the package saves 40% compared to booking directly.

Canary Islands package cuts costs by 30%

A six-night trip to the Tenerife region costs $1,399 and includes flights, transfers, hotel accommodations and a trip manager. The deal represents a 30% saving, according to Travelzoo.

Quebec farmhouse stay starts at $219

A family-owned farmhouse near Lac Brome, about 60 minutes from Montreal, is listed at $219. The package includes extras such as a massage credit and wine, positioned as a base for exploring Quebec's Eastern Townships.

Seattle – October 01, 2026 -- Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Canada & New England season, running May through October aboard the Volendam and Zuiderdam.

The season marks the regional debut of the post-Evolution Zuiderdam, following what the cruise line calls its largest fleet investment in 153 years. Cruises range from seven to 14 days, with longer Collectors' Voyages also available, departing from Montréal, Québec City, Boston, New York and Fort Lauderdale.

Zuiderdam brings new staterooms and dining to the region

The refurbished Zuiderdam introduces purpose-built Solo Verandah staterooms, new Bridgeview Suites with forward-facing views, and the Grand Dutch Café. Refreshed staterooms, updated guest spaces and Pinnacle Class-inspired enhancements round out the overhaul.

St. Paul, Minn. – September 28, 2026 -- James Beard Award-winning author Hank Shaw has released a fully updated edition of his venison cookbook, Buck, Buck, Moose, ten years and more than 100,000 copies after the original launched.

The 336-page hardcover adds 30 new recipes and modern cooking methods

The reboot brings the total recipe count to 125, alongside roughly 200 color photographs and updated guidance for cooking deer, elk, moose, caribou, pronghorn and other antlered game. Shaw said the book needed to change because venison cooking itself has changed over the past decade, drawing on more hunting, cooking and teaching experience since the first edition.

Toronto – September 25, 2026 -- A Consumer Reports investigation into 17 prenatal vitamins found wide variations in nutrient levels, including folic acid, a nutrient essential for neural tube development in early pregnancy. Among the brands tested, Bird&Be's Complete Prenatal Pack met all of its label claims, according to the report.

Prenatal vitamins largely go unchecked before reaching store shelves.

Consumer Reports noted that prenatal vitamins are a routine part of prenatal care, yet the category remains largely unregulated. Brands are not required to verify their contents before products reach consumers, creating inconsistency in nutrient dosing across the market.

Westminster, Colo. – September 24, 2026 -- Camp Bow Wow, the nationwide dog boarding and daycare franchise, offers overnight stays where pet parents can watch their dog through live webcam feeds from a phone, laptop or tablet.

Live webcams replace guesswork with real-time video

Unlike traditional kennels that offer little insight into a dog's day, Camp Bow Wow streams live video from its play yards during open play hours. The feeds are not recorded or delayed, giving pet parents a direct view of their dog socializing and playing.

"Your pup's experience with dog boarding affects everyone in the family, the dog and the pet parent alike," said Kate Wright, Camp Bow Wow's VP of Marketing. "Our webcams exist because we believe transparency builds trust."

Valcourt – September 23, 2026 -- Ski-Doo, in partnership with Backcountry Access (BCA), is launching its eighteenth year of free Avalanche Awareness Seminars, offering more than 35 sessions across Canada and the United States this winter.

More than 30,000 snowmobilers have attended the program since it began

The seminars, run through Ski-Doo's Responsible Rider program, cover route planning, rescue techniques, safety equipment and forecast resources. Open to riders of any snowmobile brand and any experience level, the free sessions are billed as one of the longest-running avalanche education programs in the snowmobile industry.

Markham, Ontario – September 21, 2026 -- Enercare, one of Canada's largest home and commercial services companies, has launched a new campaign called "Comfort Days" urging homeowners to schedule furnace maintenance before winter arrives rather than waiting for the first cold snap.

The campaign uses claymation nostalgia to sell furnace checkups

Created with business agency GALE and animation studio Bent Labs, the campaign borrows the visual style of classic holiday television specials. Knitted textures, glowing fireplaces, and cozy slippers appear throughout the animation, which began rolling out across channels the week of September 14.

Rather than pitching furnace maintenance as a chore, the creative focuses on the reward: a warm home waiting for homeowners when temperatures drop. "Comfort Days" reframes the task as the first step toward a cozy season instead of another item on a cold-weather to-do list.