In Mexico, a Spa for the Whole Family

In Mexico, a Spa for the Whole Family

Where are the kids while the parents are at the spa? There are two options: the Barcy Kids Club, where kids get to partake in activities like pool sports and crafts, or the Barcelo Kids Spa.

Experiencing the Sea Turtles and Other Wildlife in Riviera Maya

Experiencing the Sea Turtles and Other Wildlife in Riviera Maya

This resort is dedicated to protecting the sea turtle eggs laid upon its 1.25 miles of glistening beach during sea turtle nesting season from May through October, and guests of all ages are encouraged to participate in the release of the juvenile turtles when they hatch.

Three Days on the Mexican Riviera at Barcelo Maya

Three Days on the Mexican Riviera at Barcelo Maya

This is Mayan land, we are told, and there is a lot of mysticism around here. So much mysticism that the superstitious-minded believe the world will be ending December 21, 2012. It doesn’t feel like the world is ending at Barceló, though…

Next time consider a villa on your family vacation

Next time consider a villa on your family vacation

A villa or condo makes vacationing with kids — no matter what their ages — so much easier. Remember that the kitchen is always open and in some cases you have a staff all to yourself. And you don’t have to share the pool with strangers.

Kauai – the garden island with so much to explore

Kauai – the garden island with so much to explore

There’s a reason they call Kauai the garden island. There are all varieties of plants I’ve never seen and whose names I can’t pronounce. They also happen to be very rare—endangered, in fact.

A weekend getaway to Cape Cod

A weekend getaway to Cape Cod

Long a favorite of families and travelers in New England, Cape Cod offers a diverse range of vacation options and activities. Many families opt to rent a house for a few days, a week, or more.

To the Caribbean and savings in summer

To the Caribbean and savings in summer

Come here in summer and you may be able to afford to vacation like the 1 percenters. Like everywhere in the Caribbean, you can save significant bucks on airfare, as well as lodging.

The Wild Side of Puerto Rico: Extreme Sports f

The Wild Side of Puerto Rico: Extreme Sports f

‘Snuba’ is not a typo, it’s one of the fastest growing aquatic activities that combines the best of snorkeling and scuba diving and allows you to explore coral reefs in the depths of the tropical seas without getting scuba diving certified.

Remembering a friends getaway to Puerto Rico

Remembering a friends getaway to Puerto Rico

I’m here with two old friends for a girlfriends’ getaway too and we decide Puerto Rico is a good bet—easy to reach, no passports required and plenty to do (even a big outlet mall, if you are so inclined.)