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Smoky Mountains Welcomes New Dolly Parton Dinner Show
The Great Smoky Mountain’s Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, made its spot on the destination map when Dolly Parton created Dollywood and a number of attractions to…
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Disney Adding Star Wars Day at Sea to Disney Fantasy Cruises
Following the blockbuster release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Disney Cruise Line has announced Star Wars Day at Sea to take place on select…
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National Museum of American Jewish History Free in February
The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, will be offering free admission to all visitors the entire month of February. The move follows…
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Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Relocating to Branson, Mo.
Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier Ferris wheel was retired last fall to make way for a new gondola-style Ferris wheel that wall open in 2016. Although…
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Airlines Refunding for Flights to Destinations with Zika Warnings
In response to the recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announcement warning pregnant women not to travel to destinations experiencing a Zika outbreak, airlines are…
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New Hotels Inducted as Historic Hotels of America
Twenty-two hotels have been inducted into the Historic Hotels of America, a prestigious organization that honors hotels serving guests for generations. The hotels newly inducted…
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All Inclusive Resort Destinations
All-inclusive resorts provide a value vacation to families. With one price, families can stick to a budget and pay for accommodations, meals, entertainment, attractions and…
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Disney Recalls Onesies Sold at Theme Parks
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling two infant onesies due to choking hazard. Sold at Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando and Disneyland…
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Norwegian Cruises Pulls Turkey from Itinerary
Norwegian Cruise Lines announced it will pull Turkey from its Mediterranean sailings across all three of its cruise brands in 2016 due to safety concerns.…
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New All-Inclusive Resort Opens in the Bahamas
Grand Lucayan resort, located in Freeport, Bahamas, has completed its multimillion expansion and opened its new Lighthouse Pointe. The new all-inclusive resort began welcoming guests…
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Vail Resorts Expands into Chicago
Vail Resorts, which operates nine luxury mountain resorts, is adding a new urban ski resort to its operations. Recently acquiring Wilmot Mountain, just 65 miles…
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Fire Hits Ritz in Paris During Renovations
As Paris’ iconic and luxurious Ritz is wrapping up its extensive renovations, a fire engulfed the seventh floor of the hotel, spreading quickly into the…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adding New Lands
Disney World Resort is bringing two new themed lands to its Hollywoods Studios theme park: Toy Story Land and a Star Wars-themed land. Fans of…
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Yosemite Renaming Sites Due to Trademark Woes
Yosemite National Park has lost a court battle and must change the name of several iconic sites in 2016. – The Ahwahnee Hotel, which is…
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Pregnant Women Warned to Avoid Caribbean and Latin America
A virus in mostly Central and South America had been linked to brain deformities in newborns and miscarriages, according to the Centers for Disease Control…
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Canadian National Parks Free in 2017
Canada will celebrate its 150th birthday in 2017, and in celebration, 40 national parks will be free in 2017. Parks waiving entrance fees include Banff…
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Global Travel Summit Reveals Travel Trends for 2016
The first Global Travel Summit took place in New York City last week, hosted by esteemed travel writer Wendy Perrin, formerly of Conde Nast and…
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Fares Increase on U.S. Domestic Flights
For the first time since June 2015, U.S. domestic airlines have participated in an industry-wide airfare hike in January 2016. American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest…
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Circuses Retiring Elephants in May
As public outcry has demanded circuses stop using elephants in its performances due to animal cruelty, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey have announced they…
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Attend a Real-Life Hogwarts at the College of Wizardry
Poland is bringing Harry Potter’s world of magic to its countryside, inviting future wizards and witches to enroll in its school of Witchcraft and Wizardry…
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Disney Adding New Theme Park
Disney Parks and Resorts will open a new Disney theme park this year: Shanghai Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney is scheduled to open June 16, 2016,…
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Sea Island to Host Downtown Abbey-Inspired Weekend
As the final season of Downton Abbey airs on PBS, fans of the English show can plan ahead to enjoy a Downton-themed weekend at Georgia’s…
Read moreTahoe Launching New Winter Festival
The first-ever Winter Festival will be launched at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area this month, introducing families to Nordic sports. The inaugural Winter Festival,…
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Families interested in skiing in Colorado will find the state easier to get to with the additional of a number of new flights added for…
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Grand Velas Adds a $300K Teens’ Club
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, situated along the Pacific Coast in Mexico, is taking family-friendly to a new level with the addition of a $300,000 Teens’…
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