Some people like beach trips, some like city exploring. Other vacationers prefer adventure. Lonely Planet's new book "Epic Hikes of the World" offers ideas for outdoorsy travelers, from Africa and Australia to a few in our own backyard. Hike on!
I used to travel with absolutely no hotel reservations. Europe 30 years ago was relatively ramshackle, things were cheaper and because fewer people could afford to travel for fun, there was much less competition for budget rooms. I could make decisions on the go, show up in a new town and improvise...
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Raymond Perez Jr. is a year and 1,500 miles removed from the howling winds and torrential rain of the hurricane that ravaged Puerto Rico and plunged the island territory into darkness. A former casino worker on the island, the 20-year-old has a new job as a blackjack and roulette dealer on the...
MGM National Harbor, the Prince George’s County casino, hotel and entertainment complex, opens a $48 million expansion Sunday in response to strong demand, the casino operator said. The move adds a larger poker room, off-track horse betting in partnership with the Maryland Jockey Club, 262 slot...
The new 310-room hotel atop the Live Casino in Hanover held its grand opening Wednesday evening, a milestone in the development that also marks the opening of a spa, gym and event space that officials say finally makes the six-year-old complex complete. An array of performances, including the daredevil...
For months, there was little, if any, sign that Atlantic City's former Revel casino, a $2 billion bust, was getting ready to reopen. Colorado developer Bruce Deifik bought it in January and made plans for its reincarnation as the Ocean Resort Casino. But there was scant activity visible on the...
With the snip of a ceremonial cigar rather than a ribbon, Live Casino & Hotel officially opened the Orchid Gaming & Smoking Patio on Thursday. The 8,000-square-foot space, which is open on one side, offers both table games and slots as well as a full-service bar/lounge and a large fireplace. The...
Maryland’s six casinos combined to set a monthly revenue record in March, topping $150 million for the first time, according to the state’s gaming regulatory agency. The casinos were led by MGM National Harbor, which generated $60.4 million from slots and table games — its most ever in a month,...
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore is buying up land near stadiums as casinos adjust to shifting market. The casino, whose revenues have declined since a new MGM opened, is eager to transform its South Baltimore industrial area into an entertainment district.
While Horseshoe Casino Baltimore has seen revenue fall since the December 2016 opening of MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, the City of Baltimore — which receives a percentage of Horseshoe’s proceeds — is actually receiving more money than before from the casino. That’s because regulators...
Cooling down has never been so fun. Here’s a roundup of 13 water parks within four hours of Baltimore that are worth the distance.
“Paris? It’s too real and too beautiful. It never lets you forget anything. “It reaches in and opens you wide, and you stay that way.” — Gene Kelly as Jerry Mulligan in “An American in Paris” Paris allows you to discover its secrets slowly. It kept my wife and me at bay in the 1990s when we lived...
Visit the Eastern Shore town of Cambridge and you’re bound to encounter an unmatched level of history and a complementary level of laid-back entertainment that runs just as deep. After all, the Dorchester County town is the birthplace of the legendary Harriet Tubman, the 19th-century abolitionist...
On a summer day at a Disney theme park, it’s inevitable that visitors will stand in line to ride the new attractions at Toy Story Land when it opens this Saturday. But how busy will it be to see Woody and Buzz? To prepare for the crowds, Disney is opening Hollywood Studios earlier and closing it...
If summer has your wanderlust at full blast, odds are you probably already have a bucket list of travel destinations to plow through when time and money coincide. For those who don't have a particular destination in mind, Flight Network has assembled the world's ultimate bucket list. After consulting...
“Who wants to be the co-pilot?” Evan Frostman asks. Minutes earlier, Frostman, a pilot for Jones Brothers Air and Seaplane Adventures in the central Florida city of Tavares, had expertly landed his plane on Lake Dora. He now waits as my friend Dennis and I size up the Cessna four-seater. We are...
You might not harbor secret dreams of northeastern Oklahoma. But if you do, I now understand. I’ve just spent four days on assignment in Tulsa, learning about Cain’s Ballroom and the burgeoning Tulsa Arts District. That story is here. But in the meantime, I have plenty to tell about other things...
It's not often that a new cruise line enters the industry. And it's not often that a new cruise line, at a time when companies are bending over backwards to cater to millennials, isn't thinking about 20- and 30-somethings at all, but baby boomers. Retirees, this one's for you. Miami-based Victory...
TripAdvisor released its 2018 Summer Vacations Value Report, which is based on the top 10 U.S. summer travel destinations. For each destination, TripAdvisor determined the average nightly hotel rate and average weekly expenses per person. It appears summertime travelers will explore everything...
As Marylanders hit the road for Memorial Day, travelers heading to the Eastern Shore should aim to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in the early morning or late evening to avoid traffic, the Maryland Transportation Authority said. More than 1.9 million motorists are expected to pass through Maryland’s...
With vibrant colors, crisp air and unmatched natural beauty, autumn is one of the most popular times of the year to visit Arkansas. During the months of October and November, The Natural State is the ideal destination for a long weekend trip to experience some of the most vibrant fall foliage in...
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. Travel expert Mark Murphy reveals where to go and how to have an amazing trip with big discounts, especially trips to Mexico.
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