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Retirees, this new cruise line is for you. There are no kids, and booze is included.

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These are the best times to cross the Bay Bridge on Memorial Day weekend, according to the MDTA

A wider, deeper beach awaits Ocean City vacationers, but is it safe?

Wandering buskers and topless sunbathers take Ocean City to court

U.S. cities and towns rich in Memorial Day tradition

48 Hours in Naples: Where everyone can find an escape

Mid-Atlantic bucket list

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Sightseeing skills for the ancient world

Futuristic Oslo

Santorini: More than just a pretty face

Tidy and Tiny: Top towns of coastal Ireland

When someone asks me about visiting Ireland, I tell them not to miss the southwest coast. This is the place to experience the wonders of the Gaelic language and old Irish civilization, as well as the country's contemporary charms. It's the most mystical, Celtic, spiritual and rugged region of Ireland...

Rotterdam: Europe's showcase of bold modernity

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Britain's royal residences: Where the queen cools her crown

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Virginia Beach: Where to take the kids and what to check out this summer

10 places to take kids at North Carolina/Outer Banks beaches

Shuttered $2.4 billion Atlantic City casino readies for 2nd chance

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...

Live Casino & Hotel opens smoking and gaming patio

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 casinos set revenue record in March

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,...

As revenue slides, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore buys up nearby land to secure its future

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.

Formula changes mean more casino money to city even as Horseshoe revenue declines

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...

Live Casino & Hotel to open large outdoor smoking patio

Live Casino & Hotel is constructing a large smoking patio that it says will distinguish it from its rivals by offering table games, slot machines and a bar, all in an outdoor space. Smoking is barred inside Maryland’s six casinos. But the patio, called “Orchid,” will be open on one side, enabling...

Maryland casinos generated $127.8 million in January

Revenue at the state’s six casinos inched up to $127.8 million in January, Maryland Lottery and Gaming said Monday. That’s up 1.2 percent from the $126.2 million generated in January 2017. January was the first full month when all six of the state’s casinos could be compared on a year-over-year...

MGM National Harbor leads state casinos in revenue; Ocean Downs prepares for table games

MGM National Harbor topped $50 million in monthly revenue for the seventh time in November and three Maryland casinos reported revenue increases — including Ocean Downs, which is undergoing an expansion and wants to add table gaming. Overall, the six casinos generated $130.5 million — an increase...

Camping without the hassle: New service rents you all the gear you need, plus the car

One day in April, I returned from a camping trip - a quick 24 out of the city - and ran a load of laundry. What's more telling is what I didn't do. I didn't hose down a muddy tent, I didn't soak a shoddily cleaned pot, and I categorically did not empty a cooler or clean out a car. Instead, I relied...

The best coffee cities around the world

Coffee lovers know: There is nothing quite like a smooth cup of joe. Lonely Planet's new book, "Global Coffee Tour," features regions and shops that guarantee decadent java around the globe. (FYI: Chicago made the list with Intelligentsia.) So read on to discover the top coffee towns and other...

WOW Air will soon offer flights from Baltimore to India

WOW Air will begin offering flights from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and eight other airports to Delhi, India, at the end of the year. The flights — routed through Iceland, where the low-cost airline is based — will begin Dec. 5 to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. One-way...

What's new at Delaware beaches for the 2018 season: Rehoboth, Dewey Beach and more

Though the sun and sand never change, vacationing at the Delaware beaches offers something new and different every year. This year brings dozens of new restaurants, breweries and distilleries, a new movie theater, and a freshly curated deep dive into history. Here’s a look at what’s new this year...

Where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in New Orleans

Everybody in New Orleans has an opinion about where you should eat. Ask a dozen locals and you are likely to get a dozen different answers. Mention where you just had a great experience and they'll probably say, "Well, that's pretty good, but you really should have gone to . . ." This can make...

For summer vacationers, RV-sharing is revving up

John Flynn and his family won't check into a hotel on their next vacation. Instead, they'll roll to their destination in a Fleetwood Jamboree, a 31-foot recreational vehicle that sleeps six. And not just any RV. Flynn won't own this motor home, and neither will a traditional rental company. They'll...

Lynching memorial and museum in Alabama draw crowds, tears

Hundreds of people lined up in the rain to get a first look at a lynching memorial and museum that opened Thursday in Montgomery, Alabama. The National Memorial for Peace and Justice commemorates 4,400 black people who were slain in lynchings and other racial killings between 1877 and 1950. Their...

Seattle's new waterfront: Pike Place Market and beyond

Open since 1907, Pike Place Market is one of the oldest continuously operating farmers markets in the United States. That historic significance and those iconic waterfront views over Puget Sound draw 10 million visitors a year to its dark alleys and cramped, creaky stairways. But "cramped and creaky"...

To bring back visitors, museums are having to draw on their own creativity

We're standing in front of the painting "Black Cross, New Mexico" by Georgia O'Keeffe at the Art Institute of Chicago when our animated tour guide, Jessamyn Fitzpatrick, asks what O'Keeffe is known for. One woman in our group of eight says flowers. Another pipes up with the female anatomy. Fitzpatrick...

15 vacations for animal lovers

Swimming with dolphins is so passe. Enter, sunning with pigs. And drinking wine with a giraffe. And taking a selfie with a flamingo. There are a ton of trips and tours perfect for animal lovers of all kinds around the world, and we've handpicked 15 of the best zoological adventures you’re sure...

This summer if you are looking for hot times in one cool city, head north to the centre of the continent

Winnipeg is one of the coolest, artsiest cities in North America, with an excellent culinary scene, elm canopied neighbourhoods, world-class attractions and all-round good times. Plus, don’t let those Canadian weather stereotypes fool you — our summers here average in the high 70s, while you’ll...

A vacation for the ages: 7 off-roading tips

Summer’s here and millions of folks are gearing up for the Great American Road Trip. Instead of hitting the highway, how about taking a sharp turn off-road instead? That’s the suggestion of 79-years-young Jim Brightly, a still-active off-road and outdoor journalist who has a vast array of publications...

Travel spotlight: Titletown is a touchdown for sports enthusiasts

Some travel trends come and go, but others have staying power. Sports-themed travel is gaining momentum in 2018, and experts predict that it's only going to get bigger. If you like the thrill of competition, the history of the game and the joy of being a fan, consider sports-themed destinations...