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Did you ever plan a trip to a major destination, only to find out that all the hotel rooms are gone, or priced out of your budget?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can be a regular occurrence for thousands of travelers if they don’t check major sporting events that might be held in their desired destination. Keep this calendar handy for reference as you make your travel or vacation plans. You’ll thank me later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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