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Kingsmill Resort Completes Room Renovations

by Lissa Poirot

Williamsburg, Virginia’s Kingsmill Resort has completed full renovations of its guest rooms, upgrading the one- to three-bedroom condo-style accommodations. The new look at Kingsmill includes…

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New Boutique Hotel Opening in Montreal

by Lissa Poirot

Old Montreal will welcome a new boutique hotel this summer: the William Gray. The quaint neighborhood in Quebec’s vibrant Montreal will see the new 127-room…

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Brooklyn Hotel Expansion Continues

by Lissa Poirot

Brooklyn, New York’s rise as a new tourist destination continues with the opening of more hotel properties to offer an alternative to Manhattan getaways. Two…

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St. Kitts to Welcome First Upscale Resort

by Lissa Poirot

The Caribbean island of St. Kitts will open its first upscale resort this fall when Park Hyatt St. Kitts completes construction this November. The new…

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New NASA Attraction at Kennedy Space Center

by Lissa Poirot

Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, will open its newest attraction tomorrow, aimed at getting kids excited about space exploration. Cosmic Quest will be…

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Pop Art Exhibit Descends upon Philadelphia

by Lissa Poirot

The Philadelphia Museum of Art will open its arms to the only East Coast stop of “International Pop.” The traveling exhibit brings together more than…

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St. Lucian Resort Adds New Kids’ Program

by Lissa Poirot

Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina, located on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, has launched a new Kids Activity Program for guests. The new…

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Morey’s Piers Opening Easter Weekend

by Lissa Poirot

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks will open in the Jersey Shore’s Wildwoods for its 2016 season on March 26, 2016. The Easter Weekend grand…

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Marriott Opens Moxy Hotels Brand This Spring

by Lissa Poirot

Marriott International will launch a new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, for an edgier, Millennial audience this spring. Moxy Hotels will offer more self-service accommodations with…

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Playa del Carmen Debuts Boutique Beach House Suites

by Lissa Poirot

The new Thompson Playa del Carmen has opened its 27-suite Beach House, offering families a bohemian-like beachfront escape in the heart of the Mexican Riviera.…

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Springtime in the Park Coming to Hersheypark

by Lissa Poirot

Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, will welcome spring during its Springtime in the Park celebration. The annual event returns the first two weekends in April, 2016.…

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National Airlines Expands Service

by Lissa Poirot

After launching flights between Orlando and San Juan, Puerto Rico in December, National Airlines will double its service between the destinations beginning March 13, 2016.…

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Miami Kimpton Partners with American Girl

by Lissa Poirot

American Girl fans can enjoy a special American Girl getaway in downtown Miami at Kimpton Hotel’s EPIC. The hotel has partnered with American Girl Miami…

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Frozen Heading to Broadway

by Lissa Poirot

The success of Disney’s “Frozen” is so great it was bound to happen: the 2013 musical cartoon will now become a stage production on Broadway.…

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Airline Offers Kids’ Amenities

by Lissa Poirot

Qatar Airlines is adding new kids’ amenities and boosting the quality of its flights for families. (Something U.S.-based airlines may want to consider!) Kids flying…

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Hershey Renovating Chocolate World

by Lissa Poirot

Hershey, Pennsylvania, is more than a home to the chocolate producer. It’s also home to Hershey-themed attractions that draw in visitors from around the globe.…

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First Chinese Lantern Festival Taking Place in Philadelphia This Spring

by Lissa Poirot

Philadelphia’s Franklin Square will welcome the city’s first-ever Chinese Lantern Festival, hosted by Historic Philadelphia. The 10-year-old park will be aglow with more than 25…

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Zika Virus Leads to Cruise Line Itinerary Changes

by Lissa Poirot

With the Zika virus spreading across the Caribbean, women who are pregnant have been advised to avoid travel to destinations with confirmed Zika virus cases.…

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LEGOLAND May Add New Resorts

by Lissa Poirot

LEGOLAND theme parks in California and Florida may be adding new resorts in both locations in the next few years, if city building reports prove…

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New Margaritaville Resort to Open in Orlando

by Lissa Poirot

Jimmy Buffet successfully launched his first Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood Beach, Florida, last November, and now he’s taking his beach-themed resort to Orlando. The new…

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World’s Largest Rubber Duck Traveling to the Great Lakes

by Lissa Poirot

The World’s Largest Rubber Duck has been making its way around the world, and this summer it will sail Lake Superior as it joins Tall…

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Jackson Hole Adding New Gondola

by Lissa Poirot

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will add its new Sweetwater Gondola for its 2016/17 ski season. The new gondola will be between Bridger Gondola and Tweewinot…

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Hilton Adds New Budget-Friendly Brand: Tru

by Lissa Poirot

Hilton Worldwide is joining its competition in the creation of a new hotel brand that caters to a younger, budget-conscious generation. Tru will become Hilton’s…

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Miffy Museum to Open in Netherlands

by Lissa Poirot

Many children have grown up loving the Miffy picture books series, which has been published since 1955. Now, fans of Miffy have a museum dedicated…

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Lansdowne Resort to Undergo Multi-Million Renovation

by Lissa Poirot

Northern Virginia’s Lansdowne Resort, A Destination Hotel, has announced it will begin a multi-million dollar renovation as it commemorates its 25th anniversary. The hotel, located…

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