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First-Ever Multicultural Channel for Youth, The Planet Classroom Network, Goes Live

by Kimberly Inlander

Jan 8, 2021

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Age Specific / Kids

The Planet Classroom Network launched its programming schedule with 28 cultural organizations committed to global programming, organized by CMRubinWorld. Season one will include six months of learning content on YouTube for youth by youth.

 

The spring programming will highlight Global Stewardship, Indigenous Voices, Celebrating the Identity Spectrum, Keeping Creativity Alive and Prescriptions for Global Unity. “Orb” will be the virtual guide and host through the Planet Classroom podcasts. Youth around the world will appear and share their passions, ideas and solutions for the future. The programming will feature creators from more than 50 countries, with more than 150 films, dance, music, video games, art videos and workshops, all created for youth or by youth.

 

The Planet Classroom Network brings together musicians, dancers, video game creators, filmmakers, learning innovators and emerging technologists worldwide to entertain, educate and engage the world’s youth. Curators and content contributors include Global Nomads, Commffest, Dream a Dream Foundation, Pyson Games, Creative Visions Foundation, SIMA Classroom, Taking It Global, Ryan Wong Classroom, Voice America and more.

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Destinations / North America
May 1, 2024

You Can Stay in a “Garfield” Suite at Motel 6

Is your family a fan of Garfield? If so, you won’t want to miss the new Garfield suite. In honor of the new Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment animated film The Garfield Movie, premiering May 24, Motel 6 appointed Garfield as its first-ever Chief Pet Officer. Family travelers have the opportunity to dive into the world of pet-friendly travel through immersive experiences surrounding the new movie, including:

United Airlines Celebrates its First Class of United Aviate Graduates

As the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, United Airlines already hit a major milestone, and now the carrier celebrates another important — and historic — step as the inaugural class of United Aviate Academy pilots graduates, leading the next generation of aviators. The 51 students in the graduating class were majority, at 80 percent, women and people of color — another stride toward United’s goal of training 5,000 new pilots by 2030 with half women or POC.

Parents
May 1, 2024

Experience Extravagance this Mother’s Day at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

If family travel is on the itinerary for Mother’s Day this year, consider Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa and its over-the-top Mother’s Day offering, for up to four people. No detail will be overlooked for mom this year.

Destinations / North America
Apr 30, 2024

Explore Waterfalls and Wildflowers in Tuolumne County, California

Tuolumne County, California, is an ideal place for family travelers to witness nature’s spring awakening.

United Continues Its Global Expansion

United Airlines keeps soaring to new heights, recently announcing another expansion of its leading global route network. The airline added new non-stop flights between Newark (EWR) and Marrakesh (RAK), Morocco; Tokyo (NRT) and Cebu (CEB), Philippines; and Houston (IAH) and Medellin (MDE), Colombia. That’s not all: United also plans to increase flights to popular worldwide destinations including Hong Kong (HKG); Seoul (INC), South Korea; and Porto (OPO), Portugal. Following the recent agreement to increase flights between the U.S. and Chinese governments, the airline now adds four weekly flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG).

Destinations / North America
Apr 30, 2024

Rhode Island’s Weekapaug Inn Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for Pets and Their People

Family travel means something different for each type of family, but for those of us with dogs, it takes on a whole meaning. Our furry friends are part of the family, and traveling with them can bring so much joy, but also a great deal of stress in trying to find the perfect blend of luxury, fun and relaxation while making sure our pets get the comfort and care they deserve.