A little bit of Vegas (okay, a big bit) is setting up residence in the Mid-Atlantic region. The glitz and glamour of MGM will soon be open at National Harbor, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. The MGM National Harbor is scheduled to open in late 2016 and will feature luxury amenities, a casino and […]
Archives for September 2016
Halloween 2014: The Outer Banks’ Lost Colony presents PsychoPath
09/20/2016 by
Note: This article originally appeared in Examiner.com in October 2014. Cooler temperatures and crisp breezes make October a perfect time for an Outer Banks getaway. When you can combine the scenery and location with seasonal attractions such as haunted trails and scary fun, it’s all the better in my opinion. The remote location, mysterious disappearances […]
Richmond named on list of ‘Where to travel for food in 2016’ by National Geographic
09/16/2016 by
Note: This article was originally published at Examiner.com in April 2016. National Geographic recently shared its picks of destinations to “travel to for food in 2016.” Among international and food-centric destinations such as Sydney, Australia; New Orleans, Louisiana; Sicily, Italy and Belfast, Ireland, our very own Richmond, Virginia made the list. According to the article, chefs […]
Discount for Florida residents at Discovery Cove
09/15/2016 by
I’ve always suspected that residents of Florida had the good life … mild winters, sunshine, nearby beaches and world-class theme parks … and now I know it’s true. Residents of Florida now have the opportunity to receive savings on admission to Discovery Cove, Orlando’s most unique all-inclusive destination. Along with the special resident pricing, the […]
Add to your boating playlist: West Marine launches Waterlife station on Pandora
09/09/2016 by
I love finding new music and radio stations. Today’s pick is a station on Pandora that I just discovered while perusing press releases and news sites. It’s been playing on Pandora since May, so I’m a little late getting on board, but better late than never. West Marine has launched a first-ever music station on […]
Ghost Ship Harbor: Extreme Halloween attraction aboard the USS Salem
09/09/2016 by
Matt DiRoberto of Boston-based Immersive Productions has teamed up with Jason Egan, creator of Fright Dome Las Vegas, to create a completely new Halloween concept using an actual historically haunted venue. Fans of haunted mazes and frightening attractions will be able to scream, shriek and claw their way through the USS Salem, located in the […]
Guy Fieri to create new menu for Planet Hollywood Observatory: Opening fall 2016 at Disney Springs
09/01/2016 by
Planet Hollywood has announced that restaurateur, television personality and Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri will introduce a burger and sandwich menu for the transformed Orlando, Florida flagship location, which is scheduled to reopen this fall as the Planet Hollywood Observatory (PHO) at Disney Springs (formerly known as Downtown Disney). As many probably know, Guy Fieri won […]
