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Travelocity combed through its data to find the states with the most confident college basketball fans. By focusing on the states with the most successful men\u2019s college basketball programs, each week from now through the end of March, Travelocity will identify the six states with the greatest week on week increases of people looking for flights, hotels and travel packages to San Antonio over the weekend of March 31st to April 2nd. Travelocity will then name those states home of America\u2019s most confident college basketball fans for that week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last week’s most confident states included Texas (+85%), Indiana (+55%), Oklahoma (+55%), Nevada (+50%), Alabama (+40%), Nebraska (+35%). Check back next week to see if your state makes the list!<\/p>\n

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Are you confident your team <\/strong>will make it to the finals? Book travel <\/strong>before it’s too late!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Need help booking your trip? Let Travelocity make the assist! Click here<\/a> for 24\/7 customer service. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Roaming Gnome’s Favorite Sport is Gaining Popularity <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Watch below as he attends the Gnome Staring World<\/span><\/em> Championships with a<\/span><\/em> well-known college basketball announcer<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

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You can’t travel in basketball, <\/strong><\/span>but you can travel to it<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Follow The Roaming Gnome as he visits the cities where the top teams compete leading up to the finals<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

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