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10 Best All Inclusive Family Resorts in Canada

by Lissa Poirot

All inclusive resorts aren’t just found in the Caribbean, flanking turquoise seas and nestled between palm trees. The lakes and mountains of Canada are home…

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American Revolution Museum Opening in Philadelphia

by Lissa Poirot

Historic Philadelphia is growing this spring. The new Museum of the American Revolution will open within steps of Benjamin Franklin’s home, Independence Hall and the…

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National Cherry Blossom Festival Hotel Packages

by Lissa Poirot

Want to visit Washington, D.C., to experience the 2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival, now celebrating its 90th year? Washington area hotels are offering packages to…

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Philadelphia’s Famed Longwood Gardens Reopening Following $90-Million Revitalization

by Lissa Poirot

Longwood Gardens, a more than 1,000-acre horticultural center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia, will reopen its Grand Garden following a $90-million revitalization.…

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JW Marriott Debuts on Marco Island

by Lissa Poirot

Following a $320-million renovation, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has transformed the former Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa into the luxurious…

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Billington Resort Approved for New Ski Village

by Lissa Poirot

Vermont’s popular Killington Resort has received approval for Phase I of its Killington Village Master Plan, to turn the New England ski mountain into a…

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Marvel at Sea on Disney Cruises Expands

by Lissa Poirot

Following the successful 2017 launch of Marvel Day at Sea aboard select Disney Cruises from New York City, Disney Cruise Line has lined up additional…

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TripAdvisor Reveals Top U.S. Hotels

by Lissa Poirot

TripAdvisor announced its winners of its 15th annual Travelers’ Choice awards for hotels. The awards honor the world’s top properties in more than 100 countries…

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Virgin Hotels Breaking Ground in New Orleans

by Lissa Poirot

Virgin Hotels will break ground on a new hotel in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. Virgin Hotels New Orleans will be a 225-room new-build property, slated…

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Wyndham Grand Opens in Clearwater, Florida

by Lissa Poirot

Clearwater Beach has officially welcomed the Wyndham Hotel Group to its Florida beaches with the opening of its newest resort destination, the Wyndham Grand Clearwater…

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Royal Caribbean Becomes First Cruise Line with PADI Diving Courses

by Lissa Poirot

Royal Caribbean International has announced it will offer certified scuba diving programs through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, becoming the only cruise line to…

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Hacienda Encantada Los Cabos Resort Expanding

by Lissa Poirot

Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa in Los Cabos, Mexico, has broken ground on a new addition to the property. The Residences at Hacienda Encantada Resort…

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Monterey Hotel Gets Constructive with Kids

by Lissa Poirot

As Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif., undergoes renovations, it is enticing families to continue to visit with a number of special amenities and…

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Disney Cruises Adds 2018 Star Wars at Sea Dates

by Lissa Poirot

Disney Cruise Line will continue its popular Star Wars Day at Sea on select itineraries in 2018. Join Disney Fantasy sailings in the Caribbean from…

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Los Angeles Will House Official ‘Star Wars’ Museum

by Lissa Poirot

Star Wars creator George Lucas has finally selected the future home of a museum dedicated to his films, art, comics and more: Los Angeles. The…

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Kid’s Takeover Buena Park Brings Big Deals

by Lissa Poirot

For the second year, Buena Park, California, has announced a Kid’s Takeover promotion through February. The special promotion provides a number of deals on attractions,…

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Wyndham Announces New Nevis Resort

by Lissa Poirot

The Caribbean island of Nevis will be home to a $160-million Wyndham Hotel. The 30-acre new build will be open within the Northern Pointe Resort…

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New Hotels Opening in La-La Land

by Lissa Poirot

Nearly 800 new guest rooms and suites will be available to visitors of Hollywood, California, when four new hotels open their doors in 2017. From…

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Dallas Blooms Returns to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

by Lissa Poirot

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden brings back its annual spring floral festival, Dallas Blooms. Showcasing more than 500,000 spring blossoms, the festival will take…

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Margaritaville Taking Over Key West Resort

by Lissa Poirot

When singer Jimmy Buffett opened his first Margaritaville restaurant in Key West, Florida, in 1987, little did he know the brand would grow across the…

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Best Beginner-Friendly and Family-Friendly Ski Areas Revealed

by Lissa Poirot

Liftopia, the largest online and mobile marketplace for lift tickets and other mountain activities, has compiled its list of top beginner- and family-friendly ski areas…

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Los Angeles to Welcome Multiple New Hotels in 2017

by Lissa Poirot

Downtown Los Angeles is expanding its accommodation offerings to visitors of the West Coast with four new hotels slated to open in 2017. The new…

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B Ocean Resort Completes Renovations

by Lissa Poirot

South Florida’s B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale has completed multi-million renovations to transform its 484 guest rooms, suites and resort into a “like new”…

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Alaskan Airlines Pushes to Become a Major Player in Airline Industry

by Lissa Poirot

Alaskan Airlines has been making news in the last month with big changes, new flights and new amenities pushing the once-regional carrier further into the…

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Will Add Lifeguards

by Lissa Poirot

In light of guest danger and news of children drowning in unmanned cruise ship swimming pools, Royal Caribbean aims to become only the second cruise…

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