Airlines Refunding for Flights to Destinations with Zika Warnings
In response to the recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announcement warning pregnant women not to travel to destinations experiencing a Zika outbreak, airlines...
New Hotels Inducted as Historic Hotels of America
Twenty-two hotels have been inducted into the Historic Hotels of America, a prestigious organization that honors hotels serving guests for generations. The hotels newly...
Disney Recalls Onesies Sold at Theme Parks
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling two infant onesies due to choking hazard. Sold at Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando and...
Norwegian Cruises Pulls Turkey from Itinerary
Norwegian Cruise Lines announced it will pull Turkey from its Mediterranean sailings across all three of its cruise brands in 2016 due to safety...
New All-Inclusive Resort Opens in the Bahamas
Grand Lucayan resort, located in Freeport, Bahamas, has completed its multimillion expansion and opened its new Lighthouse Pointe. The new all-inclusive resort began welcoming...
Vail Resorts Expands into Chicago
Vail Resorts, which operates nine luxury mountain resorts, is adding a new urban ski resort to its operations. Recently acquiring Wilmot Mountain, just 65...
Fire Hits Ritz in Paris During Renovations
As Paris’ iconic and luxurious Ritz is wrapping up its extensive renovations, a fire engulfed the seventh floor of the hotel, spreading quickly into...
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adding New Lands
Disney World Resort is bringing two new themed lands to its Hollywoods Studios theme park: Toy Story Land and a Star Wars-themed land. Fans...
Yosemite Renaming Sites Due to Trademark Woes
Yosemite National Park has lost a court battle and must change the name of several iconic sites in 2016. – The Ahwahnee Hotel, which...
Pregnant Women Warned to Avoid Caribbean and Latin America
A virus in mostly Central and South America had been linked to brain deformities in newborns and miscarriages, according to the Centers for Disease...
Canadian National Parks Free in 2017
Canada will celebrate its 150th birthday in 2017, and in celebration, 40 national parks will be free in 2017. Parks waiving entrance fees include...
Global Travel Summit Reveals Travel Trends for 2016
The first Global Travel Summit took place in New York City last week, hosted by esteemed travel writer Wendy Perrin, formerly of Conde Nast...
Fares Increase on U.S. Domestic Flights
For the first time since June 2015, U.S. domestic airlines have participated in an industry-wide airfare hike in January 2016. American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue,...
Circuses Retiring Elephants in May
As public outcry has demanded circuses stop using elephants in its performances due to animal cruelty, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey have announced...
Attend a Real-Life Hogwarts at the College of Wizardry
Poland is bringing Harry Potter’s world of magic to its countryside, inviting future wizards and witches to enroll in its school of Witchcraft and...
Disney Adding New Theme Park
Disney Parks and Resorts will open a new Disney theme park this year: Shanghai Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney is scheduled to open June 16,...
Sea Island to Host Downtown Abbey-Inspired Weekend
As the final season of Downton Abbey airs on PBS, fans of the English show can plan ahead to enjoy a Downton-themed weekend at...
Tahoe Launching New Winter Festival
The first-ever Winter Festival will be launched at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area this month, introducing families to Nordic sports. The inaugural Winter...
New Flights to Colorado for Ski Season
Families interested in skiing in Colorado will find the state easier to get to with the additional of a number of new flights added...
Grand Velas Adds a $300K Teens’ Club
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, situated along the Pacific Coast in Mexico, is taking family-friendly to a new level with the addition of a $300,000...
Renaissance Hotel Opens in Montreal
The luxury chain Renaissance is opening its first property in Montreal, in time for the city’s magical winter season. Renaissance Montreal Downtown Hotel will...
Frontier Airlines Adds 42 New Flights
Frontier Airlines, based in Denver, has announced 42 new services for travelers, all of which are non-stop. Among the winning cities are Philadelphia, Chicago...
AC Hotels to Open in Boston
Marriott’s new AC Hotel brand will be growing in 2016 this month when it opens its first property in Boston. AC Boston North will...
United Airlines Now Charging for Tweens Traveling Alone
For kids flying solo, many airlines offer mandatory unaccompanied minor services for children up to at least age 12, but have allowed ‘tweens and...
Is a Ban on Driver’s Licenses as Airport Identification Likely?
As Family Vacation Critic first reported in late September (Will Passports Be Required at the Airport?, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it...