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A recent “Well-Mannered Traveler” column outlined the ways in which several airports around the country are trying to improve the airport “experience” by beefing up customer service with everything from free Wi-Fi and cookies to eager-to-help employees dressed in festive tropical shirts.

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Last week I promised more of the travel tips submitted by the 20 finalists in Conde Nast Traveler’s Dream Trip Contest. Here’s the last batch of pointers that I found most useful and/or intriguing. For my favorite tips of all, though, check out those shared by contest winner Gene Pembroke .

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Q: I’m driving to the Poconos for Thanksgiving and flying to Paris for Christmas. Should I buy travel insurance for both trips?

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“I would like to see Mt. Everest without climbing it. What commercial scheduled flights offer the best opportunity to see Mt. Everest? Is the weather during a particular month or time of year clearer than others?”

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