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This U.S. Airline Just Raised Its Baggage Fees

JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees to an industry high. The airline has raised the fee for your first checked bag to $30...

Is This the Next Central Park?

Move over, Central Park. The Gathering Place — set to open in Tulsa, Oklahoma — is a 100-acre, free-admission park designed for visitors of...

LEGOLAND New York Announces New Details

Did you hear? LEGOLAND is coming to New York! At a media event hosted last week, park officials announced LEGOLAND New York — located...

Finding Weekend Travel Deals Just Got Easier

Thinking about your next trip — perhaps a weekend getaway with the kids? Perfect timing. Airfarewatchdog has released The Weekender, a new tool that...

This Hotel Just Unveiled an American Girl Doll Experience in a New Suite

The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. has unveiled an American Girl doll-themed suite! The new room — appropriately furnished in pale pink and cream...

Butterbeer Ice Cream Debuts at Wizarding World of Harry Potter

BEST. NEWS. EVER. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the PERMANENT addition of Butterbeer ice cream. The hard-pack...

Toy Story Land Is Here

Toy Story Land is open! Here’s what you can expect at Disney’s World’s newest themed land: Slinky Dog Dash Take a ride on Slink’s...

Pixar Pier Opens at Disneyland

The highly anticipated Pixar Pier has opened at Disney California Adventure Park. Formerly Paradise Pier, the revamped area is split into four areas: The...

Luxury All-Inclusive Resort to Open in Punta Cana

Is it December yet? Melia Hotels International has announced its newest resort, The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana. Expected to...

Holiday Inn Introduces Chocolate Milk Happy Hour

Chocolate milk happy hour? Yes, at the Holiday inn. The budget-friendly hotel chain has announced Chocolate Milk Happy Hour at 20 properties across the...

Princess Cruises to Celebrate “Summer of Shark”

Did you know Shark Week turns 30 this year? Princess Cruises is celebrating all summer long with “Summer of Shark”! The cruise line’s Discovery...

New All-Inclusive Resort to Open in Punta Cana

Family Vacation 2019? Punta Cana is getting the Caribbean’s first Grand Fiesta Americana Resort: Grand Fiesta Americana Punta Cana Los Corales. The Grand Fiesta...

New All-Inclusive Resort to Open in Mexico

Riu has broken ground on a new all-inclusive resort in Mexico. The new property is located in Costa Mujeres, close to Isla Mujeres and...

Great Wolf Lodge Opens in Georgia

Great Wolf Lodge Georgia has opened! Located about an hour outside of Atlanta in LaGrange, the new resort features a 100,000-square-foot indoor water park...

SeaWorld Orlando Has a New Perk for Parents

It’s 5 o’clock at SeaWorld Orlando Resort. The theme park has announced it will serve free beer this summer. The free brews will be...

MSC Cruises Launches New Family Excursion Program

MSC Cruises has launched the Family Explorer Program, a brand-new shore excursion program designed for families. Kids are encouraged to be explorers, with a...

Great Wolf Lodge Introduces Build-Your-Own-Fort Kits

Great Wolf Lodge is introducing build-your-own-fort kits! Designed by Etsy seller Marla Stimmel, the new kits include a Great Wolf Lodge themed backpack filled...

This Caribbean Resort Just Became a Certified Autism Center

The latest resort to become a Certified Autism Center is the Grand Palladium Bavaro Suites Resort & Spa in Punta Cana. The resort’s staff...

LEGOLAND Florida Resort Announces Movie-Themed Land

LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven just announced its biggest investment since the park’s opening: THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD. The new area will look...

‘Hamilton’ Exhibit to Open in Chicago

Obsessed with ‘Hamilton’? (Who isn’t?) Then you’re going to love this: a new ‘Hamilton’ exhibit is opening in Chicago this fall. Conceived by ‘Hamilton’...

Adventures by Disney Announces New Tour

Adventures by Disney just keeps getting better. The tour vacation company has announced a new 10-night, 11-day itinerary in Japan, with visits to Tokyo,...

Sesame Street Land to Open in Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is getting an exciting new addition: Sesame Street. The park’s Sesame Street themed land will include rides and interactive experiences for the...

Seattle Space Needle Gets Major Overhaul

One of the most iconic landmarks in the world is getting an overhaul. Seattle’s Space Needle is undergoing extensive renovations, with new improvements including...

Family Beach Resort to Open in New York City

Margaritaville is opening a new beach resort... in New York City.

Six Flags Great Adventure to Host Autism Day

On May 3, Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey will team up with Gersch Academy for Students on the Autism Spectrum to host...

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