The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the enormously popular and magical addition to Orlando’s Universal Studios Resort, is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. It’s like Manifest Destiny for wizards and the muggles that love them (you know who you are).

Don’t worry, Florida, your version of  The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is going to be significantly expanded. It is unclear if the new Hollywood version will include the pending Orlando expansions. Read More »

Guess what time it is, Internet! That’s right, it’s time to travel around you! Stand still.

Travel Around the Internet is a weekly UpTake feature where we showcase the numerous emails we receive from you, the reader. Also, tweets, deals and stuff we stumble upon (and Digg, and reddit). Basically, it’s internet travel news all in one nice place.

Seriously, we’re a lot of fun to be around.

There’s no crying in flying — at least not on Southwest. (AOL Travel)

Snorkel for luminescence at CasaSandra on Holbox Island, Mexico. (CasaSandra)

Looking for Scottsdale luxury at an affordable price? (Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale)

Win a Disney family trip to Hollywood! (Family.com)

Looking for good surf in Los Angeles? (CBS: Best of L.A.)

Tour the rainforest by zip line and moonlight in St. Lucia! (AdrenaLUNA)

DreamWorks and Gaylord Opryland have an experience that you might like! (Gaylord Opryland)

The world’s most endangered travel destinations — see them while you can! (lonely planet)

Live your own Shark Week! (Gadling)

Jackasses on airplanes. (CNN)

Universal Orlando Resort has some Harry Potter travel deals that are just like magic! (Universal Orlando)

More travel drama re: Cuba. (MSNBC)

In need of a mancation? Here are the best places! (AskMen)

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Even magic takes time...

As you probably know by now, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be opening this Friday at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park. Magical happenings are expected.

This photo is a Wordless Wednesday entry, but since it has words in it I figured I was clear to add some of my own.

Photo by ffg via Flickr

Hello and welcome to another exciting edition of Travel Around the Internet in which we share some of our favorite travel-related links from the previous week.  It’s not rocket science. That said, buckle up and happy travels:

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? Want to win a 2-night stay in NOLA?  Enter and win, it’s (big) easy.

Are you ready for Toy Story 3? Who isn’t? Do you want to win a Disney vacation? Who doesn’t? Turn your love of Buzz and Woody into a chance for a dream family vacation!

Hey, Canada! Are you looking for your top 20 travel deals of the week? Here they are: Top 20 Canadian Travel Deals!

It’s all part of your rock and roll fantasy camp. Time is running out to jam with members of Queen, Pink Floyd and Winger. Yes, Winger.

Disney Cruise Line knows there ain’t no party like a west coast party. New destinations!

There is a lot to do in Pinehurst, NC and TripAdvisor knows it.

Are you a Seattle parent looking for summer Staycation ideas? Here’s an affordable one!

Gadling knows it’s tough to leave your pets behind: Traveling without your dog.

Are you Scottish in Chicago? Check out the 24th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games!

Release the turtles! Orbitz tells us how to help sea turtles while enjoying a Mexican vacation.

Holy family fun! L.A. parents, spend $60 and get a year full of family fun — limited time!

The Fresh Air Fund is looking for hosts to help children enjoy a summer vacation.

Announcing Walt Disney World’s new Art of Animation Resort. It will draw you in! (see what I did there?)

More news on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort!

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Until next time, travel happy!