Eating Our Way Across San Francisco
We ate until we couldn’t eat any more. Dim Sum, Mac and Cheese, Cioppino (Italian fish stew), enchiladas, more Dim Sum. San Francisco is a foodie paradise
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From Army Post to nation’s largest urban park — The Presidio San Francisco
Welcome to The Presidio, at 1,491 acres with 991 acres of open space—the largest urban national park in the country welcoming 7.5 million visitors a year
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Two new Palladium Hotel Group resorts open in Mexico
The Palladium Hotel Group celebrated the opening of its two new resorts, TRS Coral Hotel and Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa, located in Costa Mujeres, Mexico
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Ski-in Ski-Out Convenience at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge CO
The bellmen put our skis in the ski lockers; we grab them and get right on the Beaver Run Super Chair at the base of Peak 9. Nice!
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Taking the Kids — on spring break 2019
Whether you have just a long weekend — perhaps tacked onto a business trip — or a week, whatever your budget, there is no better time to get away than during the kids’ spring break
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Visiting SoundWaves At the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee
A $90 million-dollar, 111,000 square-foot project, SoundWaves is the country’s first indoor and outdoor water park, located inside the Gaylord Opryland Hotel
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Looking for romance with your honey — head to the snow with or without the kids
It isn’t necessary to be in the mountains Valentine’s Day weekend for romance. Any time will do and at any age, suggests Russell Watt, 66, visiting Breckenridge from Australia
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Hawks Cay: This Florida Keys Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever
Hawks Cay has been the quintessential Florida Keys resort for decades. In 2017,Hurricane Irma devastated the resort. It took nearly a year of hard work and$ 50 million but the resort reopened in August 2018 with numerous improvements.
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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
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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.”
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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
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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
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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,”
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.”
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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A Little Taste of Italy – Part 1
A Little Taste of Italy – October 2018 – Pt 1 – Starts in Milano with tour of Verona and Valpolicella Wine Region, followed by 6-day Uniworld River Cruise aboard the River Countess. Excursions to Ferrara, Padua, Chiccogia and Turano, with lots of time to explore Venice.
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To the National Museum of Play
The prestigious National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play is a top draw for not only visitors to Rochester, N,Y., but for all of upper New York state
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Visiting Maine in Winter – Family Friendly and Affordable
Unlike bears, Mainers don’t hibernate in winter. They like to encourage everyone who visits to get outdoors. Maine is the place to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, cross country ski, ice skate, tube, build snow forts and make lots of snow angels
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Taking the Kids — on the college tour circuit
To all parents heading out on the Great College Tour this fall, I wish you luck. You are going to need it. Maybe a cocktail or two at the end of the day will help, and so will keeping your sense of humor
