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Jun 1, 20233 Summer Festivals to Experience in New Orleans This Summer
If you think a New Orleans vacation means walking the streets of the French Quarter, eating beignets and drinking chicory coffee, you are only partially right. The city is ripe with fun activities that make it one of the most fascinating destinations for all types of family travelers, including what seems like a never-ending calendar of festivals where visitors can experience fun, food and culture year-round. If you plan to head to the Big Easy this summer, be sure to check out these great festivals that should definitely be on your must-do list.
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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.
Destinations / North America
May 31, 2023The Desert of Maine: A Natural Wonder Great for Kids
The Desert of Maine, near the shopping mecca of Freeport, has been an icon since it opened in 1925. Children of family travelers along Maine’s coast were fascinated by road-side signs showing camels, sand dunes and colorful Arabian tents. At times, live camels were added to the desert landscapes.
Destinations / North America
May 31, 2023WalletHub Reveals Best Summer Travel Destinations for 2023
With nearly 85 percent of Americans planning summer vacations in 2023, WalletHub released a report on 2023’s Best Summer Travel Destinations. To help travelers plan the perfect summer getaway, WalletHub compared 100 popular destinations among 41 key indicators of budget- and fun-friendliness. The data set ranges from the cost of the cheapest flight to the number of attractions to the average price of a meal for two people.
Destinations / North America
May 30, 2023Things to Do in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, This Summer
Instead of the Jersey shore, family travelers should consider a visit to Hunterdon County, New Jersey, this summer, located about a 90-minute drive from both New York City and Philadelphia.
Destinations / North America
May 29, 2023Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program Improves Accessibility for All Passengers at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport recently partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, a tool for passengers to voluntarily share a disability or condition not immediately apparent, like autism, PTSD and more. The Sunflower-branded product will make transit through ECP easier for family travelers.