Lissa Poirot

Largest Glamping Site in the U.S. Opens This Summer in Montana

by Lissa Poirot

The Resorts at Paws Up, a luxury ranch resort located in Greenough, Montana, will open its sixth camp site this June, and in doing so,…

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arrives in Philadelphia

by Lissa Poirot

The Philadelphia will welcome its first LEGOLAND Discovery Center next month at the Plymouth Meeting Mall in Montgomery County. Opening on April 6, the 33,000-square-foot…

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Atlanta Will Debut First-Ever AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel Combination

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Marriott will combine its two newest hotel brands under one roof with the addition of it’s new Midtown Atlanta property, slated to open in summer…

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New York’s Floating Forest Opening to the Public

by Lissa Poirot

Visitors to New York City have a new opportunity to visit one of the most original concepts found in the U.S.: a 130-foot- by 40-foot…

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American Revolution Museum Opens in Yorktown

by Lissa Poirot

A salute to the 13 original states, museum dedication and patriotic ceremonies will be the feature of the Grand Opening festivities at Yorktown, Virginia’s new…

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Residence Inn Washington, D.C. Navy Yard Now Open

by Lissa Poirot

The all-new, all-suite Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard has opened on First Street, a block away from the Navy Yard/Ballpark Metro Station. The new…

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Cancun All-Inclusive Resort Remodel Underway

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Fiesta American Condesa Cancun All Inclusive is undergoing a major multi-million renovation and remodel. The first phase of the project, a remodel of Torre Mar…

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Amtrak Offering Discounted Fares to National Cherry Blossom Festival

by Lissa Poirot

Amtrak is featuring special fares for passengers wanting to travel to Washington, D.C., for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, now running through April 16. Fares…

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Hot Air Balloon Festival Returns to Stoweflake

by Lissa Poirot

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Vermont is bringing back its annual Hot Air Balloon Festival for the 31st year. The three-day event will feature…

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Thomas Land Reopens April 8

by Lissa Poirot

Thomas Land, the largest permanent Thomas & Friends attraction in the country, will reopen for its third season at Edaville USA on April 8, 2017.…

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Kalahari Poconos Becomes Largest Indoor Water Park in U.S.

by Lissa Poirot

With completion of Phase Two of construction, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains has become the largest indoor water park in America. This…

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Staybridge Suites Opens Within Walking Distance of Disneyland

by Lissa Poirot

A home-away-from-home property has opened within steps of Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California. The new Staybridge Suites Anaheim at the Park opened its doors…

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San Diego Zoo Opens Largest Expansion in 100 Years

by Lissa Poirot

A new 8-acre exhibit opens this summer at the San Diego Zoo, the largest expansion in its 100-year-old history. The $68-million Africa Rocks exhibit brings…

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Virgin Hotels Aims Next for San Francisco

by Lissa Poirot

Virgin Hotels, the new lifestyle brand by Richard Branson, continues to grow in the U.S. market with the scheduled opening of its second property. Virgin…

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Grand Hotel Will Celebrate 130th Anniversary

by Lissa Poirot

Michigan’s Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island reopens May 4, 2017, for its 130th season. To celebrate this historic event, three new Cupola Suites will be…

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All-Inclusive Resort Slated to Open in Punta Cana This Winter

by Lissa Poirot

A new, all-inclusive Royalton resort will open in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in winter 2017-18. The Royalton Bavaro, a Blue Diamond Resort, will be the…

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STEM Program for Teens by Popular Mechanics at UCLA This Summer

by Lissa Poirot

High schoolers interested in STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – are invited to join a special summer program at the University of California,…

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Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition Opening in Cooperstown

by Lissa Poirot

Maurice Sendak, illustrator of the classic and award-winning “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Little Bear,” will receive a commemorative exhibition in Cooperstown, New York,…

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Thomas the Train Weekends Coming to Essex, Connecticut

by Lissa Poirot

The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut, will host three family-friendly weekends with Thomas and Friends. The “Day Out with Thomas: The Friendship…

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Hard Rock Hotels Will Rock Atlantic City

by Lissa Poirot

Hard Rock International revealed plans to transform Atlantic City, New Jersey’s former Taj Mahal into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The company…

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Disney Vacation Club Adds 14th Property

by Lissa Poirot

Disney Vacation Club will open its 14th property this July, the second at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will open for sales…

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Huntington Beach Welcoming Marriott SpringHill Suites

by Lissa Poirot

Marriott SpringHill Suites Huntington Beach will open its doors next month, just minutes from the Huntington Beach Pier, Sunset Beach and Bella Terra Shopping Center.…

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Chinese Lantern Festival Returning to Philadelphia

by Lissa Poirot

Following a successful debut in 2016, with nearly 100,000 visitors, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is set to return in Franklin Square from May 9…

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Adventures by Disney Announces Beauty & the Beast Celebration Cruises

by Lissa Poirot

As the highly anticipated release of Disney’s live action “Beauty and the Beast” will open later this month, Adventures by Disney has announced a new…

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DoubleTree Opens in Times Square West

by Lissa Poirot

Hilton opened the doors of its new DoubleTree property in Times Square West in February. The new build is steps from Broadway, Empire State Building…

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