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Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas for Families
The largest of the Royal Caribbean oceanliners – and the largest ship in the world in 2016 – Harmony of the Seas made its debut…
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L’Enfant Plaza Hotel Transforming into Hilton Property
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, located near the Tidal Basin of Washington, D.C., has closed and will reopen in 2018 as the Hilton Washington DC National Mall.…
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Boutique Capella Hotel Becomes Rosewood Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.’s boutique hotel The Capella, is now officially the first Rosewood branded hotel in the area. The Dallas-based Rosewood, which operates 19 boutique hotels…
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Comfort Hotel Brand Goes Smoke-Free
Choice Hotels International announced its Comfort Inns and Comfort Suites properties will be 100-percent smoke-free in 2017. This is the largest hotel brand to banish…
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Key Largo Hotel Completes Renovations
The Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort has completed renovations of its 17-acre South Florida property. Renovations included locally inspired decor and furnishings in the…
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Family Guide to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
In 1912, Japan gifted Washington, D.C. with 3,000 cherry trees. Since the planting of the trees, every spring brings colorful pink and white blossoms to…
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Vermont Offering Special Ski Sales
Enticing skiers and snowboarders to hit the slopes in Vermont, Ski Vermont’s partners have announced a slew of ski sales for 2017. Leran to Ski…
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Archer Hotel Napa Opening in Spring
New-build hotel Archer Hotel Napa will open in downtown Napa in late spring 2017. The 183-room, five-story hotel will feature 360-degree views of Napa Valley…
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Top U.S. Travel Destinations 2017
Top travel experts compiled their lists of top places to visit in the U.S. Appearing on multiple lists? Asheville, North Carolina. Here is a sample…
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Top Teen Travel Trends Revealed
The Family Travel Forum released its 10th annual FTF Student Travel Trends Report, showing teen travel is on the rise in the U.S. The report,…
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Nation’s Highest Chairlift Open at Breckenridge
North America’s high chairlift is open and running at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado. The Imperial Express SuperChair tops out at 12,840 feet after a…
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New Spring Training Facility Opening in Palm Beaches
Spring Training 2017 is around the corner, and the Greater Palm Beaches has announced it will host the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros in a…
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Palisade Ranch to Open at Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa
Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa in Colorado will open its seasonal Palisade Ranch on May 12, 2017. The ranch offers guests a western experience with…
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San Francisco Opens Cityscape
Hilton San Francisco Union Square opened Cityscape San Francisco Lounge to the public. Located on the hotel’s 46th floor, the city viewing lounge is open…
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Los Angeles Welcoming 286-Room Hotel in West Hollywood
West Hollywood, California, will receive a new luxury hotel on the corner of Sunset and La Cienega Boulevard in 2017. The 286-room James Los Angeles…
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Palm Springs Adding Four New Luxury Hotels
Four new luxury hotels will open in the Greater Palm Springs area in 2017. The new Kimpton Rowan Hotel, scheduled to open in downtown Palm…
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National Study Uncovers Favorite Travel Brands
A survey of 1,000 American consumers has uncovered the favorite brands of U.S. travelers. The Holiday Habitats National Survey, compiled by Pollfish, found Marriott Hotels…
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Tour Operators Reveal Hot Travel Destinations in 2017
The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) survey revealed the hottest destinations for travelers in 2017. No. 1? Cuba. Rounding out the top 10 list…
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SeaWorld San Diego Opening Its Largest Attraction
SeaWorld San Diego will open its largest attraction in its history in 2017. The new three-acre attraction, Ocean Explorer, will combine multiple aquariums and add…
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Disney Parks Opens Fast Lane to Passholders
Walt Disney World Parks announced yesterday it would provide annual passholders a separate entrance to its theme parks, allowing guests to enter with MagicBands to…
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Uniworld River Cruises Adding Youthful Adventures
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announced it will launch new immersive experiences on its river cruises to target a youthful, adventure-seeking audience. U By Uniworld will…
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Largest Snowtubing Park in U.S. Reopens With New Features
Camelback Resort has reopened for its 53rd skiing and snowboarding season, also reopen its Snowtubing Park, which is the largest in the country. Day and…
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Alice In Wonderland Holiday Extravaganza Offered at Sea Island
For the first time, Sea Island on Georgia’s Golden Isles coastline will feature an Alice in Wonderland-themed holiday event. The resort’s Beach Club will be…
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Alcatraz East Opens in Pigeon Forge
The East Coast has its own Alcatraz now with the opening of Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The new museum is open…
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Hotels Add Ice Skating Rinks for Winter
Looking for ice skating on your holiday travels? Three hotels across the country have added new ice skating rinks for the winter. In New York,…
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