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Lodge at Burke Mountain Now Open

by Lissa Poirot

Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont opened it’s new Lodge at Burke Mountain yesterday, with introductory rates as low as $109 per night throughout the month.…

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Stowe Mountain Resort Adds Adventure Center

by Lissa Poirot

Stowe Mountain Resort is revealing its new $80-million Adventure Center, just in time for the 2016-17 ski season to arrive in Vermont. The state-of-the-art Adventure…

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Atlantis Resort Offers First All-Inclusive Package

by Lissa Poirot

Atlantis Resort, which features multiple resorts on Nassau’s Paradise Island in the Bahamas, is a popular destination for families looking for a beach vacation. Finally,…

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New National Park Announced

by Lissa Poirot

Following the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, President Obama recently announced the newest park to join the National Park system. Katahdin Woods and…

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Cayman Islands Opening a Margaritaville Resort

by Lissa Poirot

Jimmy Buffett’s first Margaritaville Beach Resort opened in the Hollywood, Florida, to much fanfare (and a private concert by the singer for all guests during…

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Uniworld Introduces New Itineraries

by Lissa Poirot

All-inclusive cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will expand its European offerings in 2017 with the additional of a Rhine River cruise and a new…

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New Attractions in Carowinds in 2017

by Lissa Poirot

North Carolina’s Carowinds amusement park is announcing lost of new attractions and events for its 2017 season. Next summer, Carowinds brings back its oldies but…

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Denver to Open Two New Boutique Hotels

by Lissa Poirot

Denver is adding to its charm with the opening of two new hip properties in 2016. Boutique, yet chain properties Hotel Indigo and Kimpton Hotel…

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Rocky Mountain National Park Is Expanded

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A 42-acre privately owned commercial property will be incorporated into Rocky Mountain National Park at the end of 2016, expanding the National Park Service’s park…

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Royalton Resorts Opening New All-Inclusive Hotels in the Caribbean

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The Caribbean islands of Jamaica and St. Lucia will receive two new all-inclusive resorts next winter when Royalton Luxury Resorts opens four new properties in…

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Broadway Week Returns to New York

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New York City offers visitors a chance to see their favorite Broadway show with its annual two-for-one deal, returning next month for shows September 5…

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Eden Roc Miami Revitalizing with Nobu Hotel

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Eden Roc Miami Beach is relaunching a revitalized property this fall following a multi-million project. The new Nobu Hotel at Eden Rock Miami Beach is…

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Virgin Hotel Opening in Nashville

by Lissa Poirot

Virgin’s growing hotel base is expanding into Nashville this fall with the opening of Virgin Hotels Nashville. Virgin Hotels Nashville will offer 240 rooms and…

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Annual Harry Potter Celebration Returns to Universal

by Lissa Poirot

Universal Orlando Resort has announced its schedule and dates for its fourth annual “A Celebration of Harry Potter.” The special weekend event, held in partnership…

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Cedar Point Will Expand in 2017

by Lissa Poirot

Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has announced it will expand its water park, Soak City, in 2017. Details of the water park expansion…

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Splashing New Water Ride to Join Dollywood

by Lissa Poirot

Although summer’s heat is far from over, Dollywood is ready to amp up the summer fun with its early announcement of a new water ride…

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Hunger Games Arrives in San Francisco

by Lissa Poirot

Fans of the Hunger Games can enter the world of Panem with a new exhibition now open in San Francisco. “The Hunger Games: The Exhibition”…

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Polar Express Returns to Chicago for the Holidays

by Lissa Poirot

After a successful inaugural season in 2015, the Polar Express Train Ride will return to Chicago’s historic Union Station this holiday season. The one-hour train…

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New Water Park Resort Opening in Texas

by Lissa Poirot

Grapevine, Texas, located between Fort Worth and Dallas, will welcome a third water park resort, becoming even more of a destination for families in Texas.…

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Incredible Hulk Coaster Returns to Universal Orlando

by Lissa Poirot

The Incredible Hulk Coaster reopened at Universal Orlando Resort last week with a special appearance by Marvel Super Heroes. The coaster joins the list of…

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National Gingerbread House Competition Returning to N.C.

by Lissa Poirot

The 24th annual National Gingerbread House competition will return to Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina this November. The national competition will take…

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Outer Banks Getting Water Park

by Lissa Poirot

One of the great pleasures of the Outer Banks in North Carolina is its lack of commercial space. However, it means limited resources for kids…

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Disney World to End Electrical Parade

by Lissa Poirot

After nearly 30 years, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will stop featuring its Electrical Parade nightly down Main Street. Debuting in 1977, the Orlando-area parade…

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New York Hotel Introduces Thomas the Tank Engine-Themed Room

by Lissa Poirot

If your children are fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, they will love the newest offering from the New York Hilton Midtown. The hotel has…

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Destination Guide to a Rhine River Cruise

by Lissa Poirot

If you’re thinking of showing the kids the world, a cruise is an excellent option, as you can see multiple destinations and stay in one…

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