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Dreams Los Cabos Reopening

by Lissa Poirot

AMResorts is reopening its beloved Dreams Los Cabos all-inclusive resort this fall following major renovations. Damaged by Hurricane Odile in late 2014, Dreams Los Cabos…

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Enjoy Christmas Dinner at Hogwarts’ Great Hall

by Lissa Poirot

Imagine sitting in the Great Hall at Hogwarts to enjoy a special holiday dinner, just as Harry Potter and his friends and schoolmates did in…

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A New Way to Save on Baggage Fees

by Lissa Poirot

Traveling long distances with our families remains difficult as high-priced airfare and more fees for baggage and seat assignments continue as the new normal. A…

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National Park Foundation Launches Urban Playgrounds

by Lissa Poirot

Continuing the National Park Foundation’s Find Your Park movement in 2015, the NPF has launched its new Urban Playgrounds guide profiling 24 national parks located…

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Cruise Critic Names Best Family Cruise Ships

by Lissa Poirot

Cruise Critic, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online community, announced the winners of its 8th annual Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks Awards. Its top…

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Family Travel Association Reveals Family Travel Survey

by Lissa Poirot

The Family Travel Association recently held its first Family Travel Summit earlier this week, and revealed its survey on family travel. Developed with New York…

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Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Fires Up

by Lissa Poirot

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returns to Historic Hudson Valley Oct. 2, bringing 30 nights of Halloween fun to the tri-state area. More than 7,000…

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Great Wolf Lodge Introduces Diaper Dens

by Lissa Poirot

Great Wolf Lodge, indoor water park lodges located across the country, have been known for being family-friendly. Now they are making an effort to be…

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Six Flags Over Georgia Adding Kid Playlands

by Lissa Poirot

Two cartoon-themed play areas geared toward younger visitors will be added to Six Flags Over Georgia’s attractions in 2016. The Atlanta-area theme park is expanding…

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SpongeBob Arriving at Moody Gardens This Holiday Season

by Lissa Poirot

The brand-new “ICE LAND: Ice Sculptures with SpongeBob SquarePants” will debut at Moody Gardens for the holiday season on November 14, 2015. The new exhibition…

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Morey’s Piers Wins Best Seaside Park Award

by Lissa Poirot

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks, located on the Jersey Shore, was recently named “Best Seaside Park” by amusement industry leader, Amusement Today. The award…

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New Hotel in Yosemite Accepting Reservations for Summer

by Lissa Poirot

The first new lodge to open in Yosemite National Park in more than 25 years is now accepting reservations for June 2016 travel and beyond.…

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Fort Lauderdale Area Celebrates Centennial With Festival

by Lissa Poirot

Broward County, Florida, home to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, is celebrating its centennial anniversary with a three-day public festival of arts, culture and community.…

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Kids Can Be Captain for a Day on Costa Cruises

by Lissa Poirot

As the cruising world aims to become more family-friendly, Costa Cruises has added another fun amenity for children: the chance to be captain for a…

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Will Passports Be Required at the Airport?

by Lissa Poirot

United States citizens have been able to travel domestically with just a valid driver’s license as a form of identification at the ticket counter, security…

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Four Seasons Hotels Adding Three U.S. Hotels

by Lissa Poirot

The luxury resort and hotelier Four Seasons announced it will be adding three new hotels in the United States by 2016. Lovers of the brand…

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NINJAGO Heading to LEGOLAND California

by Lissa Poirot

The successful LEGO NINJAGO television series focused on the lessons and life of four ninjas has captivated audiences recently, and now LEGOLAND California is bringing…

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Oktoberfest Cruises Launching From NYC

by Lissa Poirot

Circle Line, the popular New York City-based Hudson River sightseeing cruise line, is launching a special Oktoberfest cruise that will take guests to Bear Mountain,…

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Vail Resorts Creating the U.S.’ Largest Ski Resort

by Lissa Poirot

Vail Resorts has announced it will create the largest ski resort in the United States in Park City, Utah. The mountain resort operator will combine…

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Six Flags Parks Adding More Loops to Its Parks

by Lissa Poirot

Six Flags, known for providing thrills and scream-inducing roller coasters across the nation, announced four of its theme parks will be receiving new looping rides…

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Camp Out on the Boardwalk in Wildwood Coming Soon

by Lissa Poirot

Summer may be ending, but its still prime time for the beach. To celebrate Indian Summer, Wildwood, New Jersey, on the famed Jersey Shore, will…

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27th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival Returns

by Lissa Poirot

For the 27th year, a festival dedicated to kids returns with more than 100 creative and interactive activities designed for kids 10 and younger. The…

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New RV Rental Agency Launches With Rates as Low as $65

by Lissa Poirot

If you have dreamed of taking the kids on the Great American Road Trip in an RV, your dreams have gotten closer. A new company,…

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Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Turns 25

by Lissa Poirot

Universal Orlando’s annual Halloween Horror Nights celebrates its 25th season by bringing back some of its most popular past events. Launching on select nights this…

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Grove Park Inn Announces 23rd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition

by Lissa Poirot

The 23rd annual National Gingerbread House competition will return to the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. Applications for the largest gingerbread celebration…

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