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How Savvy Travelers Turn Everyday Expenses into Unforgettable
How Savvy Travelers Turn Everyday Expenses into Unforgettable Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Larissa Gies How Savvy Travelers Turn Everyday Expenses into Unforgettable Journeys The art of travel isn’t reserved for the wealthy or those who sacrifice financial security for adventure. Today’s most successful travelers have discovered something remarkable: the mundane…
Read MoreThe Elf on the Shelf® at Beaches Resorts 2025
The Elf on the Shelf® at Beaches Resorts 2025 Santa’s Scout Elf™ helpers touch down at Beaches Resorts, The Official Caribbean Vacation of The Elf on the Shelf®, where families are invited to celebrate the festive season island-style, beneath swaying palms and 80-degree skies. A first look at The Elf on the Shelf® Caribbean Vacation…
Read MoreBeaches Resorts is Celebrating Sustainability with The Kelly Clarkson Show
Beaches Resorts is Celebrating Sustainability with The Kelly Clarkson Show Beaches Resorts and Zoey Tice, an 11-year-old who is passionate about making her community cleaner, were featured on NBC’s Emmy Award-Winning daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, on October 10, 2025. The Kelly Clarkson Show brought Zoey Tice and her grandmother, Charlotte Ostrander, on…
Read MoreFTA Advisor Spotlight: Lara Dorman — 2 Moms Travel
FTA Advisor Spotlight: Lara Dorman — 2 Moms Travel When Lara Dorman started her blog, 2 Moms Travel, LGBT travel with kids wasn’t as prevalent as it is today. But her passion and expertise led to such popular itineraries, Dorman turned it into a travel company. Dorman’s passion for travel began when she was young,…
Read MoreDiscover Corps: The Power of Purposeful Travel
Discover Corps: The Power of Purposeful Travel Our recent webinar featuring Lynne Corvaglia from Discover Corps explored what Discover Corps’ purposeful travel looks like in action and why it’s one of the most rewarding ways to see the world. We learned how Discover Corps trips combine cultural immersion, hands-on activities, and meaningful connections with local…
Read MoreUSTA Fall Travel Forecast
USTA Fall Travel Forecast The U.S. Travel Association’s Fall 2025 update projects slower growth for travel in 2025, but higher growth rates in 2026 and beyond. Spending is buoyed by continued growth in domestic leisure travel despite economic concerns. International inbound travel is projected to decrease in 2025 for the first time since 2020, but…
Read More‘NightFlight Expedition’ Attraction to Open at Dollywood in 2026
Smoky Mountain-Themed Attraction Will Be Largest Investment in Park’s History Dollywood Parks & Resorts recently announced the largest attraction investment in the history of Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. “NightFlight Expedition”-a more than $50 million attraction-will open in a sprawling new building in the Wildwood Grove area of the park come spring 2026.…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Stress-Free Beach Vacation With Kids
How to Plan a Stress-Free Beach Vacation With Kids Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Kevin Ruck How to Plan a Stress-Free Beach Vacation With Kids Family beach vacations often sound dreamy: sun, sand, and laughter, but if you’ve ever traveled with children, you know how quickly things can turn chaotic. Between…
Read MoreAffordable Escapes: How to Plan a Memorable Family Trip for Less
Affordable Escapes: How to Plan a Memorable Family Trip for Less Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of erickandsari Affordable Escapes: How to Plan a Memorable Family Trip for Less Everyone deserves a break. Life gets busy, work piles up, and family time often slips through the cracks. Like anyone else, you and…
Read MoreHow to Plan the Perfect Family-Friendly Lake Vacation
How to Plan the Perfect Family-Friendly Lake Vacation Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Jesse Collins. How to Plan the Perfect Family-Friendly Lake Vacation Planning a lake vacation offers families the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. The gentle rhythm of water, abundance of outdoor activities, and opportunities for quality time together…
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