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Best All Inclusive British Virgin Islands Resorts for Families

by Lissa Poirot

Choose one of these resorts in the British Virgin Islands, which offer all-inclusive or inclusive rate plans.

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50th Anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas Celebrated

by Lissa Poirot

Everyone loves “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which first aired on CBS on December 9, 1965. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its debut, the U.S.…

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Kids Free Returns to San Diego in October

by Lissa Poirot

October will once again be a kids stay, play and eat free month across San Diego. More than 100 participating partners are teaming together to…

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Cedar Point Building the Tallest, Fastest & Longest Roller Coaster

by Lissa Poirot

Sandusky, Ohio’s famed Cedar Point amusement park announced it is building the longest, fastest and tallest dive roller coaster in the world, to open at…

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Frozen Arriving at Disney’s California Adventure

by Lissa Poirot

As the popularity of Disney’s “Frozen” continues to soar, Disney’s California Adventure will now become home to a new feature for fans of Elsa, Anna…

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Stowe, VT, Welcomes New Boutique Property

by Lissa Poirot

New luxury accommodations will open in Stowe, Vermont, October 1, as the newest boutique property. Operated by Lark Hotels, out of New England, the property…

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Best All Inclusive Resorts in Turks & Caicos

by Lissa Poirot

Choose one of these all-inclusive or inclusive hotels for your visit to Turks & Caicos.

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Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts Debuts Multi-Million Dollar Renovations

by Lissa Poirot

The Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts, which operates Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and the Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach, has completed multi-million renovations…

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JetBlue Flying Nonstop to Palm Springs

by Lissa Poirot

JetBlue Airways will begin offering nonstop flights between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) five days per week. Announced…

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Total Mayhem Coming to Six Flags in New Jersey

by Lissa Poirot

Thrill seekers will be on the edge of their seats now that Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey has announced its 14th roller coaster.…

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Fast & Furious Ride to Open at Universal Orlando

by Lissa Poirot

After a successful opening at Universal Studios Hollywood, the Fast & Furious thrill ride will debut at Universal Orlando in 2017. Fast & Furious: Supercharged…

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PB&J for Good Returns to Help Fight Malnutrition

by Lissa Poirot

The 10-day fundraiser known as PB&J for Good is returning to Atlanta and Southern California for the second year this October 16 through 25, 2015.…

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New York Airports Add Nursing Pods

by Lissa Poirot

New York-area airports have made it easier for nursing mothers to find a quiet space to breastfeed at its busiest airports with the introduction of…

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Carowinds Expanding Its Water Park

by Lissa Poirot

One of Family Vacation Critic’s top amusement parks of 2015 is growing. Carowinds, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is expanding its water park in 2016,…

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Cape Cod Getting Indoor Water Park

by Lissa Poirot

The Cape Codder Resort, located in the heart of Cape Cod in Hyannis, Massachusetts, will be adding an indoor water park. Currently, the resort offers…

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Universal’s Cabana Bay Adding More Rooms

by Lissa Poirot

Universal Orlando Resort’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, operated by Loews Hotels & Resorts, has announced a major expansion. The retro-themed hotel, which opened in March…

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Every Kid in a Park Launches with Free Park Passes

by Lissa Poirot

The National Park Foundation launches its “Every Kid in a Park” initiative today, providing free access to national parks, historic sites, national monuments and more…

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Magical New Nightscape Exhibit Arrives at Philadelphia’s Longwood Gardens

by Lissa Poirot

A magical new exhibit has opened at Longwood Gardens, a botanical gardens outside of Philadelphia. The new exhibit utilizing light illuminates the gardens in the…

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New Kids’ Club With Cooking Classes at Grand Fiesta Americana

by Lissa Poirot

Cancun’s popular family-friendly all-inclusive Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach just opened the doors on its $2-million Coral KidZ Club children’s program. Designed for children ages…

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New Orleans 10 Years After Katrina

by Lissa Poirot

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina barreling down upon New Orleans, causing mass destruction. Following the devastation, tourism to NOLA following the hurricane…

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Asbury Park Waterfront Redevelopment Plan Announced

by Lissa Poirot

The Jersey Shore’s Asbury Park, made famous in song by legendary musician Bruce Springsteen, is receiving a multi-billion dollar redevelopment to its 1.25-mile waterfront. The…

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New Ride Soarin’ Into Epcot & Anaheim in 2015

by Lissa Poirot

Two Disney theme parks are welcoming a high-flying new attraction in 2015: Soarin’ Around the World will open at Epcot in Orlando and Disney’s California…

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Glow-in-the-Dark Weekend Coming to Sea Island

by Lissa Poirot

Looking to do something different? Sea Island resort in coastal Georgia is hosting its first-ever Glow-in-the-Dark Weekend over Columbus Day Weekend, October 9 to 11,…

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The Broadmoor Adds New Zip-line Courses

by Lissa Poirot

The Five-Star Broadmoor resort, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has opened its new Soaring Adventure at Seven Falls zip-line course. The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure feature…

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Embassy Suites Puerto Rico Completes Renovation

by Lissa Poirot

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort in Puerto Rico has completed a major overhaul of all 174 of its two-room suites. The…

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