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Destinations / Europe
Apr 29, 2024

A New Science Museum for Kids Opens in Portugal’s Algarve

Lagos is a lively town in Portugal’s western Algarve, and a new attraction there makes it especially appealing to family travelers. Lagos Ciência Viva Science Centre is filled with innovative hands-on activities centering around the science of navigation, and as kids (and parents) move through interactive exhibits, they also learn about an important part of the history of Lagos and the world.

Make the Most of Hamad International Airport When Transferring

Making travel plans can be exciting; did you know planning on how to spend time at the airport the right way can enrich the overall trip experience? As a transfer hub, traveling through Doha's Hamad International Airport is a unique experience, as waiting never feels like waiting at one of the best airports in the world.

Destinations / North America
Apr 29, 2024

5 Non-Beach Activities to Try on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast

While no trip to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast is complete without a visit to the beaches on Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach, this region has much more to offer family travelers beyond sand and sea. Go beyond the ocean and explore these gems on the Crystal Coast.

Destinations / North America
Apr 26, 2024

Acapulco Welcomes Visitors Back After Hurricane Otis

On Oct. 25, 2023, the coast of Mexico experienced a catastrophe of epic proportions. Otis, a category 5 hurricane, struck land in the early hours of the morning, bringing with it heavy rain and winds reaching 165 mph, devastating the vacation paradise of Acapulco. Six months later, the city welcomes tourists and family travelers to enjoy the sun, the sea, great food and welcoming hospitality of its people.

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
Apr 26, 2024

6 Reasons to Visit New Smyrna Beach Area in Florida This Summer

New Smyrna Beach Area in Florida invites family travelers to explore the region this summer. The area includes the communities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Osteen and Port Orange in east central Florida.