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ORLANDO, Fla. , March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa officially announced the grand opening of its fourth and newest state-of-the-art aquatic resort amenity, Treasure Cove Water Park . The 161,000-gallon, pirate-themed water park features 60 feet of dualling water slides, a 575-foot lazy river, 258-foot wave pool, a pirate-themed splash pad, aquatic jungle gym, tiki bar and much more. Treasure Cove opens to Westgate Lakes guests on Monday, March 15 . The park features two, 30-foot-high dual slides – the Pool Slider and AquaTube - which take guests through a kaleidoscope of bursting color and light to unveil the winding drops and dives. Treasure Cove also features a refreshing wave pool and 575-foot lazy river, along with an AquaPlay unit with four water slides, aquatic jungle gym and splash pad. " Treasure Cove Water Park is the latest multimillion-dollar development project our company has embarked on within the past year," said David S...

Sustainability and a focus on immersion and community tourism are more important for travelers than ever before. One family-owned tour operator, EF Go Ahead Tours, is making an impact with its Responsible Tourism Initiatives, which help community-based development projects, sustainability initiatives, animal conservation programs and more. ADVERTISING Trending Now EF Go Ahead Tours is part of EF Education First, which is a family-owned company that has specialized in language training, educational travel, cultural exchange and academic degree programs since 1965. The tour operator offers trips for anyone who wants a small-group trip that focuses on learning about the culture and the ecosystems in which they visit. EF Go Ahead Tours has three pillars to its Responsible Tourism Initiatives: supporting local ...

The solar switchover of the equinox on or around March 20 means the coming of longer days in the north (and shorter ones in the southern hemisphere), but that's one constant in a month where the choice of holiday destinations can be swayed by several variables. An earlier Easter can bring busier travel periods forward into March, while plans for a coat-free city break might be scuppered if winter lingers long in Europe. These 18 holiday picks for March should cover all possibilities, from sun-sure destinations to places where snow is still prized, and plenty of spots that put you first in line to see springtime changes. Main photo: The famous yellow Tram 28 in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal (Alamy)  *This article contains affiliate links. All products and brands mentioned in this article are selected by our writers and editors based on first-hand experience or customer feedback. We feature properties from a specially selected ...

An 18-year-old freshman at Arizona State University fell to his death while on spring break vacation in Mexico. Aiden Nevarez fatally fell over a short wall while staying at the Hotel Riu Santa Fe in Cabo San Lucas earlier this month, according to NBC News. The wall, which was lined with vegetation and had palm trees on the other side, had a 20-foot drop on the other side. Nevarez and his friends arrived at the hotel on March 6. The incident happened hours after arriving that Sunday. "It's just so sad for all of us. All of his friends, all of his family. We just never thought that this would happen," Jack Fitzgerald , Nevarez's friend and roommate, told 12 News. Fitzgerald described Nevarez as "the most genuine kid that I knew. The biggest smile. He was so loved. Everybody loved Aiden." Nevarez graduated from Pinnacle High School in Phoenix in 2021. He was studying business at Arizona State University. The night before the boys arrived in...

Dozens of companies have committed to helping their employees get access to reproductive care. After the Supreme Court's ruling on Friday that ended federal abortion rights, several companies released statements reaffirming their commitment to helping employees gain access to health care services they may not be able to obtain in their state. Companies began in May to come out with policies covering travel expenses for employees who need abortions, after a leaked memo from Supreme Court justices previewed their decision on the case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This small group included Starbucks, Tesla, Yelp, Airbnb, Microsoft, Netflix, Patagonia, DoorDash, JPMorgan Chase, Levi Strauss, PayPal and Reddit. Others, including the Walt Disney Company, Meta, Dick's Sporting Goods and Condé Nast, joined them on Friday when the decision became final, though most of them avoided making public statements directly referencing the ruling. Johnson & Johnson sa...

The United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade , the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed federal constitutional protections of abortion rights for American women. For the countries that share a border with the United States, what will be the impact for Americans who want to travel to Mexico or Canada to get access to abortions? First, American women will still need abortions and will seek them out. Abortion is a component of health care for women, along with other reproductive matters. Second, abortion is a right, even if contested, and should be available without shame or risk. Third, the ways in which women seek out abortion will be stratified, meaning achieved in different ways and according to a number of factors related to inequality. This will determine who crosses state or international borders to seek out abortions if unavailable in their own states. This is the immediate and main outcome of the overturning of Roe v. Wade : a situation in whic...

Paris and Nice are a couple of the most visited places in the world, and France, in general, is the most popular tourist destination across the globe. With over 90 million tourists every year before the global pandemic, the numbers bear out its popularity. The city has been nicknamed "The City of Love," "City of Lights" and the "Fashion Capital of the World." France truly has something for every traveler. Housing the famous Louvre museum and the enigmatic Mona Lisa. A tourist could spend weeks just visiting the museums, but they'd miss out on so much more that France has to offer. However, France offers so much more than Paris. One of the more famous spots is Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera. Aside from its well-known, beautiful, pristine beaches of warm azure seas, there is the lovely provincial village of Saint-Tropez. With its cobblestoned streets, quaint, shuttered cottages, and boutiques, it will delight the senses. Travelers will also f...