Maryland’s only ski slope, Wisp Resort in Garrett County, has announced plans to open for the winter season Friday. The resort struggled through last year’s unseasonably warm and rainy winter, reducing skiing hours and eventually closing early for the season. The resort’s owner, Pacific Group Resorts,...
One thing I enjoy about my work is getting my outdated impressions back up to date. Europe is always changing -- and recently I discovered that Sicily's capital of Palermo has become a whole new city since my last visit. It's cleaner, safer and more efficient than it was in years past. But it still...
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Inside the newly constructed event center at the Live Casino and Hotel in Hanover, casino and county officials announced $19 million in funding to go toward county programs and resources including a mini pumper fire truck and police transport vans. Anne Arundel county’s fire and police departments...
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.
The U.S. has a lot to offer every season of the year. But the fall brings out something else, especially on small towns. Places with few inhabitants are worth putting on one’s radar not only because big crowds are a foreign concept. The lack of tourists means these towns are still authentic. Add...
You may have heard rumblings about how liquor (and even food) tastes different thousands of miles above the ground than on it. Fodor's Travel recently curated a list of the top 10 airlines for libations — some are known for their tequila, others their wine selection. So if you're planning an adventure...
WOW air, the Icelandic low-cost airline, said Tuesday that it would launch service from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to New Delhi, the capital of India, on Dec. 5. The move expands on international service from BWI — an airport dominated by domestic service led by Southwest Airline, which is working...
It’s easy to get restless after studying hard for weeks on end. It’s nice to venture to an incredible weekend destination such as a charming village at the base of a mountain or a bustling city with a lot of options for thrilling quests and a bustling nightlife scene if you don’t have to travel...
Leaf peeping is an ideal excuse for a road trip in the fall, when fiery-hued maples and bright yellow aspens span the Midwest, creating a picture-perfect autumn tapestry. Inspired to Instagram but need some direction on where to go? Here are a half-dozen foliage-friendly Midwest getaways chosen...
WOW Air will offer $129 flights to Europe from U.S. airports including Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport this fall. For travelers flying out of BWI, the low-cost airline will offer $129 one-way fares for customers who book round trips with travel dates beginning in September...
The death of a mare the day after this year’s Chicoteague Pony Swim has prompted a clash between animal rights group PETA and the fire company that organizes the popular annual event. A spokeswoman for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. said the pony’s death was accidental, and pushed back against...
Eiffel Tower workers have gone on strike over the Paris monument's new visitor access policy, which they say is responsible for inordinately long queues. The website of the French landmark confirmed the strike Wednesday afternoon, but didn't specify how long it would last. Since last month, the...
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...
A winter escape to Wisconsin offers some surprisingly luxurious amenities. Visiting cooler temperatures gives you the chance to focus on the beautiful scenery as well as an opportunity to destress, at a location that offers equal parts wellness and indulgence. Read on for five things you'll find...
"From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific" … because it's time to head home for the holidays! No matter their destination, Americans are more than twice as likely to drive as fly this year (76 percent vs. 24 percent), according to Hankook Tire's newest Gauge Index Survey. Where is...
Have you ever made a New Year's resolution before? If you have, chances are you've tried to lose weight, advance your career, learn a new hobby or achieve some other such goal to reinvent yourself. All of these goals require a long-standing commitment and many fizzle out, leaving you feeling unsatisfied....