We talk a lot about the Disney theme parks on here — hey, they’re the ultimate family vacations destination, we couldn’t avoid them if we wanted to. Luckily, we don’t want to.
There is a lot happening in the Disney parks right now, and to make sure you’re in the loop I’ve compiled a list of interesting items that you might find magical. I’m good like that.
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 »
I don’t care what the Romans, Mayans, or any other calendar experts say: Fall begins when Labor Day ends. That means you can officially start thinking about fall vacation destinations. You’re welcome.
A fall vacation can be a good excuse for empty-nesters and never-nesteds to get out and peep at the changing leaves. The autumn is also a good (read: cheaper) time to take a family vacation. Take advantage of a three-day weekend or just yank the kids out of school and call it exercising your parental rights. Whatever justification you’re using, here’s a few cool destinations for a fall vacation.
Palm trees all year long!
The very best time to visit Orlando is in the fall. The massive crowds have gone home, the extreme heat and humidity have given way to tolerable temperatures, and the hospitality industry is playing fast and loose with the discounts and deals.
A Niagara Falls sunset
I’ve never actually been to Niagara Falls during the autumn months, but I can imagine the photo opportunities are out of this world. Get your minivan up there this fall and tell me how it went, deal?
Lady Liberty is everywhere.
This may be one of the best times to visit the Big Apple. The average tourists are back home and the city’s fashionistas are out in full force with their boots and jackets and scarves, oh my! There’s also a fresh influx of college students at the city’s numerous universities. Add all that together and you get phenomenal people watching without the soul-sucking heat of the summer or the occasional blizzard of winter.
What are your favorite places to go for a fall getaway?
Photos: Britt Reints
Did you miss me? Of course you did. Don’t fret, gentle reader, it’s time to get back on the super information highway and pick up all the travel-related hitchhikers you can carry. Don’t get greedy.
Here’s how this works, over the past week we have “carefully” considered all of the emails (see link in sidebar) and tweets that we have received, and we’ve picked the most interesting (i.e. fewest words for me to type) for you to click on. That, my friends, is how we do it up in here (the virtual here).
And now is the part where we link to the deals and the news and the stuff.
Why travel to the stars when you can travel with them? Lonely Planet drops names.
Hilton has launched the Hilton Huanying program in 13 countries. Did yours make the list?
Travel talk with kids and teens at a Kid’s I View.
Check out the lobby of Disney’s soon to open Aulani Resort in Hawai’i over at Disney by Mark.
Safaris are a trip of a lifetime according to CNN Travel.
Three small towns, three road trips — via Gadling.
Las Vegas has its eye on you, London. And Vegas’s Ferris wheel is even bigger.
Workout in your hotel room! Overhead Bin tells you how.
The Disney Blog gives some good tips on Orlando vacations and weather-related safety.
Real people are sharing real travel stories at TravelerVoice.
Bonjour Paris has news of a hot new vending machine — the heat is from the bread.
Looking for all things cruise-related? Look no further.
There you have it, all of the online travel news that is fit to print (but don’t print it because of the trees and stuff). Happy travels!
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