On of off the slopes, great food options in Park City Utah
The great thing about Park City is that there are plenty of great food options for those traveling with kids or those, like us with adult kids
-
-
Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations | Travel Diaries
Why kids love Park City Utah – in their own words
“Amazing food!” says local Gavin Ziesler, 9, after polishing off a rotisserie chicken and avocado sandwich at the newly renovated Mid Mountain Lodge at the Park City Mountain Resort. “We usually bring lunch.”
-
Ski pants loaded with features from L.L. Bean
Frustrated with too bulky or too think ski pants. L.L. Bean’s Carrabasset Ski Pants fit comfortably, keep you warm but not too warm and are loaded with features
-
Backyard Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Weekly Column
Indulging your inner-foodie at an all-inclusive resort
All-inclusive resorts are also upping the ante when it comes to food. But unlike most cruise ships, these specialty dining experiences don’t come with an extra tab.
-
Keeping babies and toddlers snug and comfortable away from home – SlumberPod
SlumberPod is tall enough for a toddler to stand inside, and packs down small enough to fit in carry-on luggage. Most importantly, it provides a safe, easy and portable solution to make vacations more restful and fun for everyone.
-
Pho, sushi and street tacos – now serving at a snow resort near you!
What happened to greasy burgers at snow resorts? At Breckenridge Ski Resort’s new Pioneer Crossing, just off the Independence Super Chair on Peak 7, there was Caribbean Chicken Stew served with Cuban con Gris rice
-
A different way to have some fun in the snow
Welcome to Vista Verde Ranch, about a half-hour from Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and it couldn’t be more different than a traditional vacation in snowy country
-
The pluses of skiing without the kids — at the Westin Riverfront Resort in Colorado
Who says ski trips aren’t romantic. Certainly, they are when you leave the kids behind, one northern California couple said. “This is our time to reconnect,”
-
Best of Taking The Kids | Destinations | Families & Groups | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations | Travel Diaries
World-class snow sculptures draw crowds from all around to Breckenridge CO
Young Colorado art critics were among the thousands who came to Breckenridge to see the results of the work of 16 teams from around the world that came to this historic mountain town to create enormous snow sculptures
-
A NEW WAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDKIDS TO CONNECT
The next time you want to give your grandchild a gift, skip the toys or gadgets and make them a Road Scholar by sharing an adventure instead.
-
Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service | Weekly Column
To Washington, D.C., during the government shutdown
Here’s your chance to explore a famous American city in a new way — and support those there who count on our tourism dollars.
-
Taking the Kids — calling all chocolate lovers
Today, locals and tourists flock to the Sprungli stores for Luxemburgerti and for chocolates. In fact, at the airport, my daughter used our last Swiss francs to buy a box of Sprungli chocolates to take home. She wasn’t the only one.
-
Beach Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries
Calling all foodies – all-inclusives are no longer about buffet lines
All-inclusives once were the purview of bland buffets where, like on cruise ships, the emphasis was on quality rather than quality. That has all changed
-
Families & Groups | Beach Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries
When it rains in paradise, there are alternatives to explore
On this rainy day, the club is humming with activity — some kids playing air hockey; others doing a paper Mache craft. In the afternoon, they will feed iguanas
-
Families & Groups | Beach Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Lodging | Travel Diaries
Spacious, family-friendly, foodie paradise – Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
At the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun with my three friends from grade school and after a day of lounging, we’re also smitten—the good food and service, the spacious accommodations with plenty of hang-out space
-
Sailing To Grand Bahamas Island With The Kids: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line
If you are looking for a short but memorable getaway with your family this year, the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is a great option for parents and their children.
-
The Shutdown is having big effects on the travel industry too
The lines to go through security were longer than usual at Denver International Airport this morning (Saturday, Jan 12, 2019). The government shutdown is having big effects on the travel industry too.
-
Spending the New Year at Seadust Cancun Family Resort
For families looking to still get away and escape the frigid northern temperatures for the new year, there’s good news. The family-friendly Seadust Cancun Family Resort is offering an unforgettable holiday and dining experience
-
On a safari planned for more than seeing amazing wildlife
The Madikwe Game Reserve borders Botswana to the north and is home to the famous “Big Five.” Before breakfast one morning, we’d seen four of them — lions, elephants, Cape buffalo and white rhino
-
Having some fun in the snow during learn a snow sport month
Throughout the month of January, resorts across the country offer deals to get everyone to play in the snow, whether you choose downhill skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
-
Places made memorable in 2018 by what we ate
I realize as I look back over this past year that food has played a role in my family’s most memorable experiences. Here are five stand-out food memories for 2018:
-
Comfy PJs from Chill Angel,
These may be the most comfy PJs I’ve found. Chill Angel is a woman-owned Colorado company that makes pajamas from wick-moisturizing, breathable Merino wool
-
Following The Mermaid Trail In Norfolk, Virginia
Families who visit this culturally-diverse and exciting city will also be surprised to hear that Norfolk VA is famous for its interactive Mermaid Trail
-
Discovering a hidden gem off the tourist track
Still doing holiday shopping? Take your pick of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, handwoven rugs and baskets — entire roomfuls that are handmade by Native American artisans. Of course, you can shop till you drop anytime!
-
Visiting The New Family And Pet Friendly Hotel Indigo In Charleston, South Carolina
Hotel Indigo is fast becoming Charleston’s premiere upscale option and not just because of its fresh designs and inspiring service, but for its affordability, too. In other words, it’s got Southern Charm in almost every corner of its multiple-star property
-
At NYC’s One World Observatory: Winter ONEderland
The Winter ONEderland: A Holiday Experience Above It All at One World Observatory in New York City is open until January 7, 2019. I experienced the journey on December 4, 2018 and highly recommend this magical, multi-media fun even
-
In Zambia: Empowering women through skills and A&K Philanthropy
This project, one of several here run by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropies, is designed not only to bring money into the village—the bikes sell from $25 to $120, with people coming from Livingstone to purchase them—but to empower women, explained Mabvuto Phiri, who is showing us around the village
-
Taking the Kids — gifts for your favorite travelers, include some that give back
I spent a few days perusing what’s new at the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver recently, chatting with passionate innovators, and came away with some ideas for your favorite travelers — kids, adults and even the four-legged ones
-
Destinations | Families & Groups | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries | Volunteer & Service
A special family connection at Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa
Jack Prater’s mom offered a trip to each of her three children on their 13th birthdays to the Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge in the huge Madikwe Game Preserve of South Africa
-
Destinations | Families & Groups | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries | Volunteer & Service
Not just any park – Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
This isn’t just any park. It’s the vast malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, some 185,000 acres in the North West Province bordering Botswana to the North
-
A world apart: life in a South African Township
We are outside of Cape Town in Langa, a historic South African Township, just a little more than one square mile but home to more than 60,000 people, many living in abject poverty
-
A Sobering History Lesson– Robben Island
Mlilwana “Sparky” Sparks was just 17 when he was sentenced in 1983 to the notorious South African Prison Robben Island, less than five miles west of the Cape Town Coast
-
Will the mountain come out for the views of Cape Town and Robben Island?
There is zero visibility at the top of Table Mountain, one of Cape Town’s most popular tourist attractions reachable only by foot or cable car.
-
Families & Groups | Destinations | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries | Volunteer & Service
In South Africa’s Winelands: Families welcomed to learn about biodiversity
Welcome to Boschendal, a historic winery in South Africa’s famous Winelands area less than an hour outside of Cape town that is embracing visiting families as well as couples and honeymooners
-
Cape Town, South Africa: a sports and foodie place where kids are always welcome
Cape Town is South Africa’s second largest city with a population of nearly four million at the tip of Africa where foreign visitors like us have been coming since the 15thCentury.
-
12 places to see the holiday lights
Cities, towns and hotels, just like many families, are getting themselves holiday-ready earlier and earlier, kicking of the season with holiday tree lightings starting Thanksgiving weekend.
-
Aboard Celebrity Edge: a much-anticipated cruise ship
Step aboard the new Celebrity Edge, four years in the making and set to take its maiden voyage on Dec. 9. I was able to get a sneak peek recently on a two-day trip from Port Everglades to Nassau
-
Roswell N.M.: UFO Central and Much More
Picture thousands of fans of “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and other Sci-Fi movie franchises and their families descending on Roswell to see aliens at the UFO Festival
-
Gathering for the holidays
According to AAA, more people will be traveling over Thanksgiving — 54.3 million, the most since 2005. But they aren’t all heading to a relative’s house
-
Denver Performing Arts: Roller Skates and 80’s Hits
Xanadu, produced by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Cabaret, captures the spirit of the 1980s while appealing to many generations. The musical is adapted from the cult classic movie with the same title starring Olivia Newton John and Gene Kelly
-
Trading in the arts of Native America – Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup is what you might call a “hidden gem.” You might need to work a bit to have your authentic experience, whether deciding for yourself whether you prefer the local red or green chili sauce, the type of Native American jewelry, or whether you want to go hot air ballooning
-
Eating your way through Italy
Food has become increasingly important to traveling families as kids have expanded their palates by first watching the Food Network and then trying new foods on vacation. I can’t think of a better way to experience a new culture than through food or a better place than Italy where it won’t take any coaxing to convince kids to “eat local.”
-
Eileen’s Satellite Media Tour – Nov 1, 2018
On Nov 1, 2018, Eileen was featured in a satellite media tour (SMT) produced by DEFINITION 6 productions in New York. She conducted interviews on holiday travel destinations and tips with six regional television stations and more than a dozen radio stations. The interviews generated generated more than 60 news reports, more than 9 million audience impressions and more than 12 million webviews.
-
Ultra-thin reading glasses, durable case – perfect for multi-gen travelers
If you are a multigenerational traveler over 40 chances are you need to carry reading glasses in your pocket. You want them light, durable and safeguarded in thin case. Now there’s a product that meets those needs and doesn’t bust your budget — ThinOptics, which weigh less than a nickle
-
Learning a little military history this month
World War I was so long ago that as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of armistice of the first global war in which millions died and empires were destroyed, today’s kids never met anyone who fought or lived during that difficult time
-
Two New York Hotels To Light Up Your Holidays
Those touring The Big Apple over the holidays certainly could use some after a day of ice skating in Central Park, checking out the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and all the holiday lights and/or hitting the museums
-
Three great affordable bets for holiday travel and beyond
The holidays are fast-approaching. It you haven’t made plans yet, here are three great affordable holiday getaways to consider — Orlando FL; Karisma Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico’s Riviera Maya; and the great state of Maine
-
Fun and festivals without the stress – holidays in Orlando
Welcome to the holidays—Orlando Style. The best part: You don’t have to wait until Christmas week to celebrate since Orlando’s seven famous theme parks and attractions celebrate for 59 days at 20 festive events
-
Families & Groups | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column
On a river cruise designed for families
If you thought river cruises were only for seniors, think again. As the cruise industry reports rising interest in such trips, different lines are seeking ways to broaden their audience with more active excursions, an emphasis on food and wine and yoga and bikes onboard
-
Little Taste of Italy – Part 2
Little Taste of Italy Part II starts at the Umbria Region farmhouse (viaumbria.com) in Canarra with tours of Perugia, Spello, Assissi and Gubbo, then moves to Bologna and Parma, where we observed the making of Parmaggiano Reggiano cheese.
