There were a lot of perfect moments aboard the Wind Star despite all the changes the pandemic had wrought

I got to chase rabbits around my uncle’s garden and even waded into his koi pond, though I was yelled at for doing so and felt very bad. Very very bad indeed

Princess, Carnival, and Holland America will be sailing from Seattle to Alaska starting late July without any port stops in Canada,

What should have been a simple 3 ½ hour direct flight from JFK Airport in Queens, NY, to Montego Bay, Jamaica, turned into an all-day and night travel odyssey

The US cruise industry is moving quickly to resume sailings with a flurry of announcements that some cruises to Alaska will resume in mid-Summer from Seattle

The United flight was packed, including with many kids and infants—not surprising that we were headed from Denver to Orlando in late April

Wherever you want to ski and ride and whether you plan just one week a year or every weekend, passes are a far better deal. This season reservations were required

Antarctica is the world’s most remote and coveted destination and World Navigator is perfect for families to share a once-in-a-lifetime adventure

For many of us, exploring new places through food is a big part of why we like to travel–from farmers’ markets to local groceries, bakeries and restaurants

Falcon Guides is proud to announce the release of THE KID’S GUIDE TO CAMPING (978-1-4930-57887, May 2021, paperback) By Eileen Ogintz

With promising news on the vaccine front, this is an opportune time to book great travel deals for 2021. Black Friday/Cyber Monday (Nov. 27 & 30) traditionally offer some of the best deals of the year

Is it safe to even get together? What do we do if families aren’t on the same page about public health guidelines? How do we decide what is the right thing to do?

A new IFC movie, A Call to Spy, celebrates the accomplishments and bravery of the young women who were enlisted as spies by Winston Churchill’s Special Operations Executive during World War II

I last rafted the Grand Canyon 40 years ago on a trip where we paddled, following the guide’s shouted directions. I was glad for the opportunity to go again, confident that we could raft safely and stay healthy with Western River’s comprehensive COVID-19 mitigation plan

Certainly, there is a lot to feel anxious about this summer whether you are at home or traveling with spikes in COVID-19 cases in many states. Locals in Wyoming, like elsewhere, say they are nervous seeing so many out of state license plates

This was the last day of our cruise on Celebrity’s newest ship Apex and we were trying to pack in as much time as possible

Even with the less than perfect weather, there was plenty to do—more than 60 activities on the Celebrity Apex

The Captain made the announcement at cocktail hour: A vaccinated guest had tested positive for COVID-19

“What’s for Dinner?” can be a complicated question aboard the new Celebrity Apex with 10 restaurants to choose from.

Today, the island of Rhodes, part of the Dodecanese islands, is home to over 120,000 people and pre-covid as many as four million visitors a year

Fragedaki is an engaging teacher as she instructs us on how to make spinach pie, tzatziki (a cucumber yogurt sauce), and stuffed tomatoes and peppers

The Apex, the brand new ship in the Celebrity fleet, can hold nearly 3,000 passengers. But there are 1,100 on board and 936 crew from some 60 countries

Ask a group of people their favorite vacation experience—even if they have shared a ship for a week—and you will get a different answer from each person

The famed Greek Isle of Santorini is actually the eastern rim of a volcano caldera that has erupted many times through the ages

There’s no charge aboard the Wind Star sailing yacht for room service. But we also learn that we can have room service anywhere we like onboard.

If you are a night person, ou’ll love the Greek Island of Mykonos — AKA The Party Island of Greece — which is decidedly sleepy in the morning

The Wind Star can accommodate 148 passengers in 73 staterooms and one larger suite. But it has typically been sailing with half that number since cruises resumed this summer

Before we arrived, we’d never met the couple yet they were hosting us for dinner—a dinner we would help prepare in their small kitchen

Imagine if you are a competitive Greek god or goddess of ancient mythology with a big ego, not to mention you’re immortal with many superpowers

On a first visit, Kagkas explains, tourists check off the must sees–The Acropolis, the Plaka, the museums, but they don’t experience Athens like a local

When US hotels are struggling to get enough staff—and whose staff often don’t seem to care–it is nice to find a place that genuinely cares about its guests

Mixology classes for the adults… sailing and diving classes for the kids. And plenty of sun, sand and ocean for everyone

So here I am in the bay at Half Moon Resort, on the North Coast of Jamaica. I’m hanging on to Cutta’s tail as well as I can. But I’m not sure it will be enough

Award-winning and well-known Jamaican Chef Brian Lumley is showing us how to make coconut curry shrimp and just-caught fish—lionfish, parrot fish, snapper

It’s small enough that there are no conflicts over finding a beach chair. And with its tropical gardens it’s easy to forget what’s happening in the world

Fleming wrote every one of his 14 James Bond novels here in a tropical villa off Oracabessa Bay. He took the name of an English ornithologist for his hero

Cummings explained he has fond memories of growing up in Jamaica until his parents moved him and his siblings to Brooklyn when he was 13

Everyone is so friendly. Even if you don’t know the person, it’s common courtesy to say hi — “YA, MON,”

when we couldn’t choose between Duck Bigarde (with an orange sauce) or Carre D’Agneau (rack of lamb) our waiter encouraged us to try both

The music alerted those of us in the water and on the beach as the bride floated down the dock in her long, white dress to the Gazebo

Our 10-year-old pooch Jake, a 14-pound poodle mix, was greeted at check in with a packet of treats and is lazing on the couch in our room

Dolores Day and her husband had gathered her two daughters and three grown grandchildren for the first time in four years from all over the country

The Mattsons were so fearful this trip would also get derailed that they didn’t tell their daughters until they got to the historic White Stallion Ranch

If you thought a dude ranch was just about horses, think again—even a historic one like the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, owned by the True family for decades

They may sound like a mixologist’s drink names. But they are some of the different cacti here in a unique two-acre Cactus Garden at The Phoenician Scottsdale.

I was surprised by all the choices from Coolibar and Colorado-based Wallaroo Hat Company, a woman-owned business.

Now that I’ve discovered Royal Robbins, a company that makes versatile, ethically produced travel wear, I may cure my bad packing habit

Have you ever made the mistake of going sightseeing in uncomfortable footwear?

Great to take camping or to vacation rentals! Family-owned and operated, True Story Foods is bringing Kurobuta Pork to the masses.

If you are looking for a Father’s Day gift—or a gift for yourself—consider a Stella Falone cutting board, sustainably made and connected to music!

Abe Kamarck, a former Navy helicopter pilot and MBA, was distressed that the ketchup and BBQ sauce his four kids were eating had too much sugar.

On a camping or road trip, you might be the only one who wants a glass of wine or a certain cocktail. You don’t want to bring along multiple glass bottles.

For shorter trips, like a day at a nearby state park, the new Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler ($199.99) gets the job done and saves a lot of space in the car.

Cool, dry, comfortable – that’s what you need for the summer road trip, hike, or day on the beach. These men’s short sleeves from Royal Robbins meet the need.

These days, some backpacks are much more than just a tote on your back. Take the new line of “swing out pouch” backpacks from Paxis.

Spring is a great time to get off that couch and out onto the roads and trails to move! Check out some gear that will help you stay hydrated, safe, and comfortable on your next adventure.

Volkl, is the largest manufacturer in Germany and has making high performance skis since 1923—some of the most technologically advanced skis in the world.

I couldn’t believe how comfortable I found my Dalbello boots when I first tried them out at Alta in Utah recently. My shins didn’t hurt at the end of the day

Whether you’re camping, RVing or staying elsewhere on your road trip, you’ll want a comfortable pillow—especially for the kids napping along the way.

Yup — the most comfortable PJs I’ve ever tried come from Sijo. a company that promises products backed by science without harmful chemicals or dyes

I love it when gear transcends the weather—like my new trekking poles.

Let’s hear it for shades that look good, are light weight, protect your eyes and enhance your depth perception.

Inspired by Nathan race vests (for humans, the new Nathan K9 Series Dog Harness comes with breathable and comfortable material on the chest and back

Ski helmets keep getting better and safer. The new Anon Nova MIPS women’s helmet from Burton proves the concept.

A common complaint about face masks is wearing them on a walk, run or workout with heavy breathing. New face masks by NathanSports solve that issue.

How about traveling abroad during a pandemic, and then boarding a cruise ship, perhaps for the first time?

Halloween is more than a month away but theme parks are already welcoming your little (and big) ghosts, ghouls and princesses.

A first-aid kit for the time one of my kids fell into a cactus while hiking, a rain jacket in a downpour, miles from the trailhead…

If your summer vacation plans got derailed — yet again — take the kids to a fall festival a drivable distance from home

We’ve just gotten off our horses on a white-sand beach after swimming with them and we’re real thirsty — yes, we were swimming with them

The CDC has lowered its health notice on cruise travel from Level 4 – avoid – to Level 3, which encourages travelers to get fully vaccinated before traveling

Maine is the number one producer of wild blueberries in the country, and you can certainly take your pick of how to eat them if you visit

It’s no wonder that the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, just reopened after a 4-year makeover, is hugely popular with families

Anyone who has tried to interest and show kids Great Art knows they may not always respond the way you’d like, or even expect.

No one — from airport shuttles to rental car companies to airlines – seems prepared, resulting in irritable employees and travelers

I don’t know which is better — the food, the view, or bragging rights to the Jamaica experience very few have.

You don’t want to miss taking a selfie when you are exactly a mile high, 5,280 feet — on the 13th step of the west side of the State Capitol Building

Rangers underscore that our national parks are not theme parks, that there are real dangers. It’s essential that you teach the kids that you must be careful

It’s worth braving the heat for the “you can only have them here” experiences: food and fantastic deals at resorts with expansive pools, spas and restaurants

Russell True jokes that his mom thought her husband was crazy when he said in 1965 that he was done with his job in Denver and wanted to buy a ranch in Arizona

Is the dad in your life suddenly waxing eloquent about camping trip meals? Has grandpa become an oenophile during the pandemic?

If you are thinking about renting an RV or a car, heading to popular national park lodges or camping, you need to book or you may be out of luck

I wanted a place where we could cook with distance from other families. And with my outdoors-loving gang, it needed to have plenty of hiking and biking

We’re talking about the masks you’ll see adults and kids buying and wearing throughout the parks and Disney hotels, often with mouse ears to match.

Only the huge stone fireplace is left of the Nanny’s Cabin and Camp Vigil is the kid-friendly Ranch at Emerald Valley, part of the historic Broadmoor Resort

With Mother’s Day, time to thank moms and see grandmas again now that those who have been fully vaccinated can safely visit family members

Who cares if you get dirty? Who cares if you wear the same T-shirt for three days? No wonder most kids love to go camping!

Major cruise lines are circumventing the U.S. no-sail rule by starting and ending cruises in the Bahamas, St. Maarten and Bermuda, as well as Greece

As we begin to travel again (safely), many of us are paying more attention to the environment. Can you afford to go to Antarctica before more ice melts?

It was welcome news when the CDC updated its travel guidance: Those fully vaccinated can travel at low risk two weeks after receiving the last dose

OARS, an eco-friendly river and sea outfitter based in California, recently launched Cathedral in the Desert. It is their newest dory.