Amanda Norcross
Disney Cruise Line to Create Second Island Destination
Disney Cruise Line has signed an agreement to create a second island destination in the Bahamas. The new destination will be located at Lighthouse Point…
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This Florida Resort Is Offering an All-Inclusive Package
Who needs the Caribbean when you can enjoy an all-inclusive family vacation in Florida? The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort—a Family Vacation Critic Favorite Hotel—has…
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Southwest to Launch Service to Hawaii
Southwest Airlines has announced it will begin offering flights to Hawaii on March 17, 2019, with introductory rates as low as $49 for flights booked…
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Princess Cruises to Debut New Splash Park
When Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess sets sail this spring—following extensive renovations—it will feature a new attraction just for families: Reef Family Splash Zone. The splash…
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This New National Park Hotel Will Feature Condo-Style Rooms for Families
Wyndham Destinations has announced plans for a family-friendly resort in Moab, Utah, the gateway to two of the country’s most iconic national parks: Canyonlands and…
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Meet America’s Newest National Park
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore just became the 61st national park in the U.S. The new park, officially called Indiana Dunes National Park, is located along…
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Orlando’s Discovery Cove Is Now a Certified Autism Center
Discovery Cove in Orlando just became the first all-inclusive day resort and animal interaction park in the U.S to become a certified autism center. Staff partnered…
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort Announces Pirate-Themed Hotel
LEGOLAND Florida Resort has announced plans for an exciting new hotel: Pirate Island Hotel! The new hotel, expected to debut in 2020, will feature 150…
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Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort to Close
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort has announced it will close indefinitely in 2021. It will also close temporarily on the following dates: Sept. 3 to…
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Paris to Make Public Transit Free for Kids
It’s The City of Light, The City of Love, and the city of of free public transportation for kids. In Paris, children age 11 and…
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Great Wolf Lodge to Open in Maryland
Great Wolf Lodge has announced plans for a new resort in Cecil County, Maryland. The new resort will feature the brand’s signature indoor water park,…
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Could Your Child be the Next Kid Reporter for LEGOLAND New York?
It’s possible! LEGOLAND New York, which is set to open in 2020, is looking for five kid reporters, ages 6 to 12, to promote the…
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This Orlando Water Park Just Became a Certified Autism Center
Aquatica, SeaWorld’s water park in Orlando, is the first water park in the world to become a certified autism center. The park’s staff have successfully…
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Great Wolf Lodge Poconos Announces Major Changes
Big things are happening at Great Wolf Lodge in the Pocono Mountains! Everyone’s favorite water park resort is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation that will…
Read moreNew Super Hero to Sail on Disney Cruise Line
Captain Marvel will join cruisers for Marvel Days at Sea in 2019! Captain Marvel will join Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Iron Man,…
Read moreThis Is the World’s First Aquarium to Become a Certified Autism Center
Meet the world’s first aquarium to become a Certified Autism Center: the Georgia Aquarium. The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, recognizes the challenges families with…
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12 Embarrassing Family Travel Mishaps (and How to Survive Them)
There’s the family vacations you see in photos—parents happily frolicking on the beach with their kids or climbing a mountain with way too much ease—and…
Read moreDisney World Announces New Nature-Inspired Resort
Disney World has announced plans for a new nature-inspired, mixed-use resort. Situated on Bay Lake, between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort &…
Read moreHersheypark Announces Chocolatetown
The Sweetest Place on Earth is about to get even sweeter — Hersheypark has announced plans for Chocolatetown! The $150-million expansion will include the largest…
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New Water Park to Open in Mexico
The Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda has announced plans for a new water park. The water park — free to all guests of the…
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Royal Caribbean to Eliminate In-Room Babysitting
Royal Caribbean has announced it will eliminate in-room babysitting, effective Sept. 30, 2018. The cruise line says it’s unable to consistently meet the demand for…
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You Can Now Sleep in a Conestoga Wagon at Yosemite National Park
It’s never too early to plan your next vacation — especially with news like this: You can now go glamping in a Conestoga wagon at…
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13 Best Cities for Family Vacations in 2020
Cities make great getaways for families. They’re hubs for direct flights, ample hotels and restaurants and attractions that appeal to all ages. In these cities,…
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This U.S. Airline Just Raised Its Baggage Fees
JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees to an industry high. The airline has raised the fee for your first checked bag to $30 —…
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