Lissa Poirot

Portland Hilton Transforming Into Boutique Property

by Lissa Poirot

Portland, Oregon’s Hilton Executive Tower will reopen following an extensive renovation as the lifestyle hotel, The Duniway. Located near the city park with the same…

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Myrtle Beach Hotels Get Renovated for Summer

by Lissa Poirot

Vacation Myrtle Beach, operator of 4,000 accommodations and 14 oceanfront properties in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has invested $4.3 million into remodeling of four of…

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Dr. Seuss Water Park Appearing on Carnival Cruise Line

by Lissa Poirot

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon, was unveiled at SeaTrade this week. The new ship, which will cruise in Europe in April of 2018,…

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San Francisco Wharf Hotel Completing $16-Million Renovation

by Lissa Poirot

San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the most visited attractions in the city by the bay. This summer, the wharf will see the reopening…

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Lifeguards May Become Staple on World’s Biggest Cruise Ships

by Lissa Poirot

Following in the footsteps of its competitors, Norwegian Cruise Line is answering the call to add lifeguards to its swimming pools for safety. In January,…

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Nickelodeon Joining PGA Tour

by Lissa Poirot

For golf lovers, Nickelodeon is making it easier to enjoy THE PLAYERS Championship with kids in tow, as it partners with the PGA tournament for…

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Harry Potter Worlds to Get Holiday Cheer

by Lissa Poirot

Universal Orlando Resort will spread Christmas cheer this holiday season with a new Christmas Experience at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the end…

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Uber Banned in Italy

by Lissa Poirot

You will need to find another way from the airport to your hotel in Italy this summer, as the country becomes the first in Europe…

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New Family Suites Highlight of Renovated Hotel Near Sand Dunes

by Lissa Poirot

Great Sand Dunes National Park in Monte Vista, Colorado, has opened a “new” hotel with the takeover and complete renovation of the Pecosa Inn. Now…

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Reveals First Wooden Coaster

by Lissa Poirot

Roller coasters are nothing new at Williamsburg, Virginia’s Busch Gardens. However, a wooden roller coaster is! The amusement park opened its first-ever wooden coaster, InvadR,…

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Most Expensive Spring Destinations in the U.S.

by Lissa Poirot

Looking to plan a spring getaway? How about a Memorial Day weekend vacation? CheapHotels.org compiled a list of the most expensive spring destinations in the…

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LEGOLAND Florida Opens Beach Retreat

by Lissa Poirot

LEGOLAND Florida Resort has officially opened its newest collection of accommodations, the LEGOLAND Beach Retreat. The Winter Haven, Florida, theme park’s new resort is a…

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Observation Wheel to Open in Montreal

by Lissa Poirot

Visitors to Montreal this summer will enjoy a new attraction in the city’s historic Old Port neighborhood when the city welcomes its new observation wheel.…

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Long Layover to the Caribbean? Marriott Has You Covered

by Lissa Poirot

Passengers flying through Miami International Airport are often connecting to flights in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Oftentimes, layovers can be long, as are…

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Montreal Aims for Support for UNESCO Status

by Lissa Poirot

The City of Montreal, in Canada’s Quebec province, is calling on public support to receive UNESCO status for its Mount Royal mountain park. “We love…

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River Cruises for the Younger Generation: U by Uniworld

by Lissa Poirot

Think river cruises are for the older generation? Think again! Boutique cruise line, Uniworld, has launched its newest brand, specifically designed for ages 21 to…

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TripAdvisor Reveals How to Save on Hotels This Summer

by Lissa Poirot

Planning your summer vacation but wondering when to book to get the best deals? TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, analyzed its data for…

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Atlantic City’s New Hard Rock Reveals Plans

by Lissa Poirot

Hard Rock International announced late last year they would purchase the failed Taj Mahal hotel and casino in Atlantic City. Now, the hotelier has announced…

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Hollywood, Florida’s Diplomat Reemerges Following $100-Million Transformation

by Lissa Poirot

The oceanfront Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, has reemerged as a Curio Collection by Hilton property, following a $100-million rejuvenation and renovation project. With…

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New Chihuly Exhibit Debuting at New York Botanical Garden

by Lissa Poirot

World-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly’s first garden exhibit in New York in more than a decade will debt at the New York Botanical Garden this…

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Los Angeles Welcomes Museum of Ice Cream

by Lissa Poirot

Visitors to California can all scream as the Museum of Ice Cream launches in its second location this spring. Opening in Los Angeles, the Museum…

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Uniworld River Cruises Adds Luxurious New Ship

by Lissa Poirot

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has launched its newest ship, the S.S. Joie de Vivre (“the joy of living”). Setting sail on the Seine River…

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WOW air Adds Chicago

by Lissa Poirot

Iceland’s new discount trans-Atlantic air carrier, WOW air, will begin flights from its 10th North American destination. On July 13, 2017, WOW will begin flights…

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First-Ever Life-Brand Hotel Opening in New York

by Lissa Poirot

A new hotel brand opens in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood next month, creating the first-ever Life Hotel. Housed in the historic LIFE magazine building,…

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Spring-A-Palooza Arrives at Great Wolf Lodges

by Lissa Poirot

Great Wolf Lodge’s indoor waterpark resorts across the country are celebrating the arrival of spring with its annual Spring-A-Palooza event. Each of the 14 Great…

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