Fuel your ski adventures! Try pocket food for fun on the ski slopes on a budget. Pack the essentials for a trip that won’t break the bank.

Maybe tradition is a cookie exchange or a performance of The Nutcracker; maybe it’s serving a meal to the homeless

Deals aplenty – all-inclusive resorts, river cruises, bucket list trips to Alaska or Africa, or a white-water experience with your teens.

Americans are planning more travel in every category compared to last year, visiting friends and relatives, national parks, taking road trips

You don’t want to spend your holidays worrying you are going to get caught up in some out-of-control protest or targeted by a crazy person

All October, Salem, MA celebrates its hauntings with costume parties, ghost tours, haunted houses, harbor cruises, psychic readings and more

If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.

Whatever the circumstance that has derailed your trip, it’s key to remain calm and explain what has happened to the kids

The three states with the largest population inside the path of the annular solar eclipse are Texas, New Mexico, and Oregon

Whether for a long weekend hiking and biking trip amid changing leaves or a longer break, perhaps overseas

If you can’t make it to Munich, Fredericksburg, Texas, considers itself the polka capital of the Lone Star State

During a 9-day celebration, visitors can dive into free panda-themed fun, including hashtag-worthy photo backdrops, hands-on arts and crafts

If you are lucky, you’ll discover playgrounds offering unique experiences and challenges. Take San Francisco for example

If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.

SLO has bountiful outdoor space, dozens of Central Coast wineries, public art, great restaurants and dog-friendly lodgings

There are scavenger hunts, horseback rides, treasure hunts, while grown-ups enjoy a five-course farm-to-table meal at the Cheyenne Club

There are 22 of us on this bona-fide adults-only adventure. The group includes five former guides. Most of us have been on rafting trips

When you visit any of the national parks, there are some easy hacks to make your first visit with kids easier, more fun and less stressful.

Frontier Days, celebrating its 107th year, attracts a half-million people to see championship bull riding, country music stars and much more

Summer rates begin at $159 and there are plenty of free activities as well as memory-making adventures at the top of the mountain

I’m talking about the always difficult conversation about vacation finances and how much the kids can spend on souvenirs and snacks

This summer, you can effortlessly inject a little American history with the fun, even if the Independence Day celebrations are over.

Sad that this is what we need to consider as we plan for summer vacation — for many the first “big” trip since before the pandemic

Uou want to kick back. It’s summer vacation, after all. But the reality is when you are vacationing with kids, you need to be extra vigilant.

Some last just a few days; others all summer. Some are free, others can be pricey. You will find them all over the world. Meet the locals!

Memorable campsites. There is special beauty in travel when the campgrounds and the places we stay in become more than a backdrop

This is not just a road trip or vacation. The work, the chores, the tending to child and animals (yes, we have a dog and cat in tow)

Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, with a population of approximately 199,000. The Grand River runs through it

Ask people on the same river trip what resonates most — what they will remember —and everyone has a separate answer.

For me, just being able to go on this trip was a huge milestone after what the knee replacement ordeal I’ve been through the past year

We also meet Bill “Bronco” Burchak who is one of the first wooden dory boatmen in the Grand Canyon and trained our trip leader

“I had not learned to advocate for myself,” she explained. “I went from being an active kid to being told I’d be in a wheelchair by 30″

Today we travel roughly 20 miles through nine named rapids, stopping to see an ancient pictograph and sample Barth Hot Springs.

There are 22 of us on this adventure. Most have rafted before. We range from 30- to 70-somethings. The group includes five former guides

The Chateaux is a place where you can have a luxe hotel room or a four-bedroom unit with shuttles to Park City’s historic Main Street

Jackson Hole is souvenir central, with everything from tee shirts and hoodies to cowboy hats and boots to fine Western Art

Brush Creek Ranch has added llama experiences this summer. They are increasingly popular for backpackers in the mountainous states

Most everything will be used at the ranch restaurants; some at local farmers markets and restaurants. The rest will be consumed by the goats

This may be the fanciest ranch I’ve ever seen, complete with its own goat herd, llamas, 100 horses, distillery, spa, and much more

Summer is much more affordable in Vail with lots to do. Rates are less than half than in winter with some lodging starting at $159

It was a different equation when they decided to take 16-month-old Dominic with them for a quick spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Happy Cinco de Mayo from San Antonio Texas, a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial and Hispanic heritage.

Welcome to Scarlet Night aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. We were encouraged to wear red to honor the Red Night Sky

The minimum age is 18 on this mid-sized ship (about 2,400 aboard this voyage from Miami.) And that suits the passengers just fine.

A young woman fell off her balcony to her death just hours after we had departed Miami for a six-night Caribbean cruise.

Guess what? teens are interested in the experience that comes with exploring new cities, countries and shorelines.

The “ship” is very well-appointed, celebrating its 275th anniversary! This is the vessel on which Princess Lea and Hans Solo honeymooned.

Just don’t call them mocktails. Zero-proof cocktails are for adults to have an elevated drink experience without alcohol, a whole new market.

At Walt Disney World’s Beach Club Resort, a Gingerbread carousel spins with candy colored horses named for Disney princesses

He’s the hotel dog at the boutique SurfJack and Swim Club Hotel in Waikiki. Jack has his own Instagram account @jackthehoteldog

They were oblivious to the paparazzi, splashing and sunning on the rocks as adults and kids alike gathered around snapping photos.

I was so happy when we arrived at the Kimpton Muse Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where they are VERY doggy friendly!

The Four Seasons Oahu Ko Olina, about a half hour north of Honolulu and the crowds on Waikiki, lives up to its promises

This place offers something for everyone from kids to those on honeymoons, celebrating anniversaries or a multi-generational vacation.

The story of the Taro plant, a mainstay of Hawaii cooking, is spiritual. It’s the eldest sibling of the Hawaiian Royal Family in legend

It’s not unusual to meet committed cruisers who have sailed dozens of times, often on the same cruise line.

Many people plan their trips on their own. If you’re worried of something going wrong and not getting your money back, buy travel insurance.

More Americans have already taken a vacation this year than any other time during the Allianz Partner USA’s survey’s history.

Consider the unique Kids in Nature, Glaciers & Wildlife Family Explorer trips in Alaska. Explore rarely seen parts of Glacier Bay Nat Park

More than 75 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Jellystone Park is renowned for its pools, water slides, mini golf, and family activities

We walked on Wilhelmina Bay – ice three feet thick. In a zodiac, we marveled at dozens of Southern Humpback whales around us.

These five-day trips on Idaho’s Salmon River are exclusive to families – you can’t join if you don’t bring a child!

According to Travel Alaska, 1.65 million tourists will visit this summer, more than half on 60 large and small cruise ships.

The world’s leading cruise company is pioneering sustainability at sea and producing fewer greenhouse emissions than in 2011, down 15%

Travel insurance can help when you are delayed, someone gets sick, or an emergency causes you to cancel the trip or return early

This year, cruise together safely in Spain, Portugal, Italy, on the Rhine or the Adriatic Coast. Discover the beauty of Europe

Searching for the best airline tickets? New sites Directflights.com and Flightroutes.com make your search easier and more fun!

Alaska has always been a bucket list trip and now is one grandparents want to share—the glaciers, the wildlife, the history and culture

Orlando is unwrapping a full lineup of holiday celebrations for visitors in all the theme parks and beyond the parks.

Fall is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort because it’s less crowded, the weather is cooler and there’s plenty to experience

Children with special needs find solace in the familiar; hence, packing comfort items like a favorite toy or blanket can be invaluable

Each gallery at the museum has some sort of interactive program in English and Spanish for kids and families to help them better engage with what they are seeing

Fiddler is entertaining and a sobering reflection today’s events as Russia tries to brutally subjugate Ukraine and antisemitism is rising

According to new research, 41 per cent of US consumers say they are planning a spring break, even prioritizing ahead of other trips.

There were many atrocities committed in our nation’s 19th Century quest for “Manifest Destiny.” The Sand Creek Massacre was one of the worst.

To Kill a Mockingbird is an enduring story of justice and injustice, racism, closed minds, coming of age, grief, compassion, and change

Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C is a place that will make you want to stay, despite the big theme parks being only minutes away

Stanley Marketplace sits the site of the previous airport – Stapleton Field (closed 25 years ago) and the old Stanley Aviation Hanger

The Disney Wish set sail July 14, 2022, propelled by wishes from godmother Make-A- Wish Foundation and thousands of Disney cast members

If you could jump into an artwork and walk around in it, what would you choose? It’s a good question to ask kids visiting an art museum

Live performances are springing back to life after two years and in Denver it’s great to have this “gutsy” little theater down the street

We are all dealing with the impact of high gas prices and will have to adjust. Here’s how families can still vacation this spring and summer.

Four inventors were among those showcasing new products at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver this week

The Covid-19 experts say we’re safest outdoors and can even take off our masks in most settings. So, you’re thinking, where can you take the kids safely for a winter or spring break that won’t bust the budget?

Vaxxed and boostered, we are excited to see how the Mile High City lights up the holidays

Not much larger than a car key fob, motorola defy links your smartphone directly to powerful GEO stationary satellites 22,300 miles up

We’re fans of MBT physiological footwear not because we pound the pavement but because these shoes cushion the walks to-and-from the gym!

Moisture-wicking clothes helps regulate your body temperature and pulls sweat from your body which then evaporates, keeping you dry.   

I had a friend, an avid runner and head of wellness at our local YMCA try a pair.  She loved the cushioning and that her feet stayed cool

Our rescue doggie, Jake, loves the snow, and not when it’s bone chilling cold to his 11-pound frame. RuffWear to the rescue!

There is something wonderful—even magical—watching someone you love opening a gift they love and will use again and again

When you travel like we often do, laundry expenses can build up fast. Royal Robbins ReadyDry underwear can be washed and rinsed in the sink.

Move over hard seltzer. This summer’s most satiating patio drink is Schöfferhofer’s half fruit juice/half beer Hefeweizen beers.

Although I love my trusty charcoal grill it isn’t always possible to haul it to a picnic at the park or a tailgater at the game.

Chaco sandals, long favorites for rafters, hikers and those kicking back somewhere sunny and warm are made from recyclable plastics

Here’s another way to travel sustainably — make a hot cup of specialty coffee as easily as a hot cup of tea. And help save the planet.

On your next road trip, you can recharge all your electronic devices — even jump-start your car in an emergency.

When you’re traveling and want a fresh cup of coffee in the morning, it’s a bummer when you can’t get a fresh cup.

An easy and cost-effective way families can travel more sustainably is by using a water purifier bottle instead of buying single use plastic bottles.

Inspiration often strikes when you’re looking for something else. Ask the inventors of Freshe Meals. In this case it was sardines.

When you’re on the slopes, truly enjoying a Blue Bird ski day, the last thing you want is to stop for a drink of water. Camelbak has solutions for you.

As a new mom of a 12-week-old baby boy, I try to create a non-toxic environment in my home by using safe and natural products. From nursery furniture to toiletries, I have frequently found “greenwashing” in baby products.

I love it when travel clothes are  comfortable, versatile  and sustainable so I can brag about how I care about the planet.

We wore out last sneakers during long walks during the Pandemic, when our gym was closed for nearly a year. For back-to-workouts, we needed new gear