Amanda Geronikos
Knott’s Berry Farm Unveils New Halloween Haunts
These include “Voodoo,” which travels into what looks like the backwoods of New Orleans, and “The Tooth Fairy,” where guests meet a creepy version of…
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Norwegian Launches ‘Bring Your Friends and Family for Free’ Campaign in UK
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a ‘Bring Your Friends and Family for Free’ campaign, allowing 3rd to 8th guests (children and adults) to cruise free…
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Disney to Announce Plans for ‘Star Wars’ Expansion
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Igor hints at plans for a major expansion of ‘Star Wars’ at Disney Parks, sharing they’ll be announced in 2015.
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Club Med Introduces City Stopovers
Want to combine an all-inclusive getaway with a cultural vacation? You can do that, thanks to Club Med. The ultra-luxe chain has announced City Stopovers,…
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New Hotel to Open at Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Families bound for Seattle will soon have a new place to stay at Pike Place Market. Thompson Seattle, owned by Commune Hotels & Resorts, is…
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Occidental Grand Punta Cana Undergoes $1.4-Million Update
Undecided on an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic? This might sway your decision: Occidental Grand Punta Cana has undergone a $1.4-million renovation. Phase 1…
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Four Seasons Resort Orlando Opens
The [long-awaited] day has arrived: Four Seasons Resort Orlando is open for business. While the new resort is located within short driving distance (just 4…
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Riviera Maya Resort Cooks Up Culinary Program for Kids
Sure, any all-inclusive resort with a swimming pool and kids club will do, but Generations Riviera Maya, which opened in February, has gone one step…
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Delta Announces Free In-Flight Entertainment
Delta Airlines has announced the installment of Delta Studio, a free, in-flight entertainment portal, accessible Aug. 1. Available to all passengers on domestic aircraft, the…
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Crayola to Open Family Attraction in Orlando
Crayola, based in Easton, Pa., is about to add some color in Orlando. The company has announced a second location, Crayola Experience Orlando, at The…
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Mega Playground Opens in New York City
Nearly three decades after New York City‘s famed Rockaway Playground closed, a new amusement park has opened in its place. Beach Channel Playground, located on…
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Disney World’s Soarin’ to Receive Makeover
Disney World‘s Soarin’, situated in Epcot, is expected to receive an international makeover in the near future. The ride’s current film, which highlights California, will…
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AAA Survey: Multi-Generational Vacations Are On the Rise
A recent National AAA Travel Survey reveals more evidence that multi-generational travel is on the rise: 36 percent of travelers plan to take a multi-generational…
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Hard Rock Announces All-Inclusive Hotel in Cabo San Lucas
Hard Rock International has announced plans for an all-inclusive hotel in Cabo San Lucas. Situated on a beach, the hotel will offer 600 guestrooms, six…
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Southwest Airlines Adds Cartoon Network to In-Flight Entertainment
Southwest Airlines, in conjunction with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., has announced the addition of Cartoon Network to its free, in-flight entertainment, system, which streams programming…
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Disney Announces Military Discounts
Disney has announced it will offer discounted, four-day tickets to military personnel. According to Disney Parks Blog, up to six tickets will be available for…
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Disney Cruise Line Changes Minimum Age for Infants
According to Cruise Critic, Disney Cruise Line has raised the minimum sailing age from 12 weeks to 6 months for babies on most itineraries. Cruise…
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New Attraction Debuts in the Poconos
The Poconos‘ Fernwood Resort has launched — literally — a new attraction: Vertical Ventures. It features a jump tower, three bungee trampolines and two climbing…
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New Children’s Museum to Open in Atlantic City
Though several area hotels are closing their doors, Atlantic City has plans to open a new attraction for families: Garden State Discovery Museum. The museum,…
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Open in Lake Tahoe
The managers of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas have announced plans to open a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Lake…
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Survey: Hotels That Make Guests Happiest
According to the 2014 Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study, conducted by JD Power and Associates, travelers across Canada and America are happier with hotels than they’ve…
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New Hyatt Ziva Cancun Details Revealed
Playa Hotels and Resorts has plans to open Hyatt Ziva Cancun. Formerly Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa, the new resort will offer 379 suites with…
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$2 Million Water Park, World’s First ‘Explosion’ Slide Open in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, named among Family Vacation Critic’s “10 Best Beaches for Families in 2014,” has another reason to visit the area: Crown Reef Resort’s brand…
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St. Maarten Resort Announces All-Inclusive Option
Considering a trip to St. Maarten? Perhaps this will sway you: Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is now offering an all-inclusive option. Like other Divi…
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World’s Largest Underground Trampoline Park Opens
You might want to consider Wales for your next family vacation. In Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Bounce Below offers three giant trampolines (on three different levels),…
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