DoubleTree Just Released Their Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe So You Can Make Them At Home
If you’ve ever stayed at a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, you’ve no doubt been welcomed with one of their signature chocolate chip cookies. Served warm …
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Harvard Study Finds Flying Can Be Safer Than Grocery Shopping Right Now
Taking a flight to visit family this holiday season could pose a lower risk of contracting the coronavirus than going grocery shopping for your Thanksgiving …
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Loretta Lynn Is First Female Statue Outside Famous Grand Ole Opry Venue
For many country music artists, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is the most sacred venue on the planet. The intimate, 2,600-seat theater has been around since the …
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America’s Longest Mountain Coaster Just Opened
With a 7,000-foot-long track winding through the Adirondacks and running parallel to a former Olympic bobsled course, the country’s longest mountain coaster is now open …
Kayak Put Together The Ultimate Spooky Road Trip For A Socially Distanced Halloween
Travel search engine Kayak has created the ultimate cross-country Halloween road trip that pulls out all the spooky stops, including Edgar Allan Poe’s gravesite in …
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Boats That Are Like ‘tiny Houses’ On The Water
You’ve most likely heard of tiny houses. The trend toward super-small abodes that reduce environmental impact and simplify living has been popular for a while …
Disneyland Unveiled A Mural Honoring Chadwick Boseman’s ‘Black Panther’ Legacy
Fans across the world were devastated by the news of the tragic death of actor Chadwick Boseman at the young age of 43. Boseman, who …
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COVID-Sniffing Dogs Are Being Used To Screen Passengers At Airports
Dogs have amazing noses that can detect cancer and even smell an oncoming epileptic seizure. So not long after it became clear that COVID-19 had …
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A Baby Giraffe Was Born At Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new addition: a baby giraffe! In the wee hours of Tuesday, Sept. 22, a baby female Masai giraffe was born …
National Park Officials Mailed Trash Back To The Visitors Who Left It There
There’s no doubt that littering is a huge problem, all over the world. It’s killing wildlife, harming the environment and spoiling beautiful places. In Thailand, …
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Lindt Just Opened The World’s Largest Chocolate Museum
Gourmet chocolatier Lindt has newly opened the world’s largest chocolate museum, and commanding attention at the entrance of this real-life Candyland in Switzerland is a …
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Artists Create Incredibly Detailed Miniature ‘storefronts’ For Mice
If you dream of living in a Disneyesque world in which tiny animals live full lives alongside humans, then you are sure to become a …
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Americans Can Now Live And Work In Aruba For Up To 90 Days
Your next office could be on the sandy shores of the Caribbean. Aruba tourism officials have announced a new “One Happy Workation” program that allows …
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Rent The Mansion From ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’
Now, this is a story all about how the world of Airbnb got turned upside down. Airbnb just got a major dose of freshness thanks …
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Carnival Canceling Cruises Into 2021 And Selling Off Some Of Its Ships
If you have been thinking a cruise would be the perfect way to get away and forget about 2020 for a while, you might have …
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New Volkswagen Van Can Be Converted Into A Mini Motorhome
“Van life” has become increasingly popular recently. People from all walks of life remodel old vans and turn them into recreational vehicles or even living …
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Teacher Turns Remote Learning Into A Road Trip To Bring History To Life For Students
The new school year has kicked off and it looks much different for many teachers and students. With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing shutdowns, remote …
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New Krispy Kreme Store Will Have A Giant Glaze Waterfall
If you love doughnuts — and I mean really love doughnuts — you may want to consider planning a trip to New York City to …
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Robots Deliver Room Service At Hotel
I was in the elevator heading up to my room at Hotel EMC2, a boutique hotel in downtown Chicago, when one of the hotel’s most …
Here’s What A Trip To Disney World Looks Like During The Pandemic
After an unprecedented nearly four-month closure, Walt Disney World’s theme parks have now been reopened. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened on July 11, …
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Brew The Coffee Served At Disney Parks And Resorts Right In Your Own Kitchen
If you’ve ever had coffee at Walt Disney World or Disneyland and wished you could bring that coffee magic into your own kitchen, get ready …
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Hot Tub Boats Exist And You Can Rent One
If you’re looking for something fun to do while still social distancing, the perfect activity exists: Hot tub boating! In several cities, including Seattle and …
Fall Foliage Will Peak Two Weeks Later Than Usual This Year
Summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner, which means we’ll soon start to see the leaves changing colors. The beautiful colors …
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What Austin Is Doing With The $150M It’s Cutting From Its Police Budget
In reaction to protests and civil unrest, several cities across the country have reduced their police departments’ budgets, but in Texas the state capitol is …
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New Store Is Dedicated To All Things Sour Patch Kids And It Looks Like So Much Fun
If you’ve ever opened a bag of Sour Patch Kids and wished you could bring the sour, then sweet, experience to life, you can now …
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New Zoo Exhibit Lets Kangaroos Hop Right Up To You
The Cincinnati, Ohio, zoo’s latest exhibit, the Australian-themed Roo Valley, will allow guests to walk right alongside hopping kangaroos when it opens Aug. 18. When …
US Airlines Are Banning Valved And Vented Masks
To help combat the spread of COVID-19, mask use is required in cities across the nation. This is true for plane travel as well, as …
U.S.-Canada Border Closure Extended Again Until At Least September 21
Another month, another extension of the closure of the U.S.-Canadian border. Crossings between both countries will remain off-limits for travelers until at least September 21, …
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A Remote Scottish Island Is Looking For New Residents
Talk about social distancing: A lonely island off the coast of Scotland is inviting new residents to help grow its population and pitch in to …
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The Last Surviving Blockbuster Store Is Listed On Airbnb For Nostalgic ’90s Sleepovers
The scene: It’s a Friday evening in the mid-1990s. You arrive at Blockbuster. “My Girl” or “Dumb and Dumber”? Gobstoppers or Raisinets? Definitely grab some …
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How To Stay Safe When Flying During The Pandemic
Nearly half of Americans canceled their summer vacation plans as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. However, as the State Department recently lifted their “do …
Airline Says It Will Pay Medical And Hotel Costs If Passengers Get COVID-19 While Traveling
Emirates airline is offering some serious peace of mind for its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. A new insurance policy, available to all Emirates passengers, …
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6-Year-Old Reunites With His Stuffed Dog After Airport’s Cute Posts Of The Pup Go Viral
Jaydence Ronco, a 6-year-old boy from Florida, recently flew home from a family vacation and discovered his beloved stuffed Dalmatian was not at his side. …
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Rent A Lighthouse On Cape Cod For Your Next Vacation
The Wings Neck Lighthouse in Pocasett, Massachusetts, was originally constructed in 1849, rebuilt in 1889 and served as a functional lighthouse of the U.S. Coast …
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There’s A Dolly Parton-Themed Bar In Nashville And Almost Everything Is Pink
At least one wonderful thing has happened in 2020: the opening of a Dolly Parton-themed rooftop bar and restaurant. The Nashville venue perfectly channels Dolly’s …
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35 Countries Have Banned Travelers From The US
On March 31, the Department of State issued a global level 4 health advisory, recommending that all U.S. citizens avoid travel to any international destination, …
Colorful Fields Of Flowers Are In Full Bloom In Italy And The Photos Are Stunning
Travel during the summer of 2020 hasn’t been what many of us expected or wanted. COVID-19 restrictions have kept many vacationers home and traveling to …
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CDC Extends No-Sail Order For Cruise Ships Through September
The CDC does not want people setting sail on cruise ships anytime soon because of the coronavirus pandemic. Citing “ongoing” COVID-19 outbreaks onboard ships, the …
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Barbados Is Developing A 12-Month Visa To Entice Remote Workers
Don’t cancel summer 2020 just yet. Amid coronavirus lockdowns and border closures, many people have had to give up on the idea of travel entirely. …
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Stay In Jane Austen’s Former Home
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Paris Is Hosting A ‘boat-In’ Movie Night On The Seine
Getting out to see a movie is a luxury we haven’t experienced in a long time thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Theaters in the U.S. …
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Old El Paso Has New Taco Kits With Flavors From Japan, Korea And The Caribbean
For those of us who are tired of our own cooking after following stay-at-home orders, any easy ideas for changing up the weeknight dinner routine …
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European Union Is Preparing To Block Travelers From The US And Russia
The European Union is preparing to block U.S. residents from traveling to countries within the EU due to its coronavirus risk. As the EU begins …
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Disney Is Turning Splash Mountain Into A ‘Princess And The Frog’-Themed Ride
An iconic Disney theme park attraction is on its way out — in its current state, that is. On Thursday, June 24, Disney announced that …
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Zac Efron Is Getting His Own Netflix Show About Travel And Sustainability
Actor and singer Zac Efron is best known for his roles in the “High School Musical” trilogy, “Hairspray” and “17 Again.” Now, the multitalented star …
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Greece Is Enticing Visitors With Cheaper Flights This Summer
Greece is about to reopen for international travelers, and they’re offering some financial incentives that are making the idea of a summer trip to their …
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Harry Potter Scenes Come To Life In This 8-Bedroom Vacation Rental Home
If you’re a massive Harry Potter fan, there’s a new destination to put on your travel list. A themed vacation rental listing from Loma Homes …
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Disney World Just Announced The Reopening Date For Its Theme Parks And Resorts
Dreams are finally coming true for Disney fans who’ve been mourning the closure of Disney theme parks around the world since the coronavirus pandemic forced …
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For The First Time Ever, You Can Livestream The Summer Solstice At Stonehenge
Stonehenge, the enormous stone circle that stands on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, is one of the world’s most recognizable monuments. Every year, visitors from …
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Photos Show Disney World Like We’ve Never Seen It Before—Completely Empty
If you ever traveled to Walt Disney World before the coronavirus pandemic, you know how crowded it gets. As someone who adores Disney World, I …
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Hospital Staff Was Surprised With Free Vacations For Their Work Fighting The Coronavirus
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, doctors, nurses and other support staff at hospitals have emerged as our frontline heroes. Every day, they …
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