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Great Wolf Lodges Introduces Snowland Suites
Great Wolf Resorts, which operates 12 indoor water park resorts across the U.S., has introduced new Snowland Suites for the holidays. Available at all 12…
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Adventureland Bringing a Monster to Its Park in 2016
Iowa’s Adventureland Park is bringing a new monster to its amusement park in 2016 when it introduces The Monster. The new steel coaster, the Monster,…
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Florida Keys Opening New Resort
Key Largo will open its first new resort in more than 20 years this coming spring. The Playa Largo Resort & Spa, the newest addition…
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8 Best Destinations for Gulf Coast Rentals
From Florida to Texas, these beach destinations offer a wide variety of vacation rentals for your family.
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First-Ever International Nickelodeon Hotel Now Taking Reservations
Nickelodeon characters may be in constant rotation on your television sets, and now, kids and their parents can jet away for an international getaway with…
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Airlines Ban Hoverboards
Hoverboards, where riders appear to “hover” on foot-driven scooters, are the latest holiday gift craze for 2015. But as gifts are being exchanged, be prepared…
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Opal Sands Resort Opening in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, Florida, will welcome its newest beachfront property when Opal Sands Resort opens in February 2016. The 15-story hotel will feature 230 guest rooms and…
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Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival Returns to Charleston
The 33rd annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival will return to Charleston, South Carolina, on Jan. 31, 2016. Ranked one of the top 20 events in the…
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Empire State Building Unwrapping the Holiday Season
The Empire State Building is celebrating the holidays with “ESB Unwrapped.” The month-long celebration features holiday decorations in the Fifth Avenue windows and Art Deco…
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Bermuda’s Hamilton Princess to Receive $100-Million Renovation
The iconic Hamilton Princess Bermuda will launch a top-to-bottom renovation in 2016, which will include all rooms, suites and public spaces. With a $100 million…
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Keystone’s Kids Ski Free Celebration Returns
Colorado’s Keystone Resort is offering a Kids Ski Free celebration for the fourth annual ski season. The program is set to reach 100,000 free kids’…
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10 Best Midwest Amusement Parks for Families
Looking for a theme park to visit in the Midwest? Choose one of these parks, many of which feature water rides.
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Toys “R” Us Closing Times Square Flagship
Toys “R” Us will close its iconic New York flagship store on Dec. 30, ending its 14-year reign in Times Square. The prime location has…
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Norwegian Flys Direct to Martinique
Norwegian Airlines is now offering direct flights to the Caribbean island of Martinique from New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston this week. Beginning Dec. 3,…
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Philadelphia Transforms with Franklin Square Festival
Historic Franklin Square in Philadelphia has welcomed the holiday season with its transformation and its Holiday Festival. The square features a free light show, Friday…
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One & Only Ocean Club Completes Renovations
The Bahamas’ uber chic One & Only Ocean Club has put its final touches on a full-property renovation. Located on Paradise Island, One & Only…
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Are Carnival Cruises From Close-to-Home Ports Worth It?
Should you consider taking a Carnival Cruise from ports you can drive to instead of flying to a destination to catch a cruise? We examined…
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Smoky Mountains Winterfest Returns for 26th Year
The Great Smoky Mountains and Sevierville, Tennessee, are welcoming winter with holiday lights and an annual festival. For the 26th year, Winterfest returns now through…
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Resort at Paws Up Launches First Winter Food & Wine Festival
Montana’s luxurious dude ranch resort, the Resort at Paws Up, is introducing WinterFest, its first winter food and wine festival. The new festival will feature…
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Colorado Ski Resorts Open for 2015-16 Season
Three of Colorado’s biggest and best family-friendly ski mountains have officially kicked off the 2015-16 ski season. Vail Mountain opened its 1,150-acre resort on Nov.…
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Candy Land Game Comes to Life at Ohio Nature Center
The Penitentiary Glen Nature Center in Kirtland, Ohio, has developed a new exhibit featuring a nature-themed Candy Land board game floor. Visitors between now and…
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California Will Welcome Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Following the very successful additions of Harry Potter-themed attractions at Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood will be welcoming wizards and warlocks in its own Wizarding…
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High-Speed Train Could Connect Miami and Orlando
A $3 billion train project could connect Miami and Orlando in an express inter-city train service as early as 2017. The privately owned train would…
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New Accommodations Debut at Turnberry Isle Miami
South Florida’s luxury resort, Turnberry Isle Miami, has compiled and opened 241 renovated guest rooms and suites. The enhanced rooms, housed in the Jasmine and…
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Tahoe’s Alder Creek Adventure Center Unveiled
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area opened its doors to its new Alder Creek Adventure Center today. After several years of planning, the center brings…
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