Take grandma zip lining? Shore excursions in Alaska
there are lots of options from the popular Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan to gold panning in Juneau, the White Pass scenic railroad in Skagway, a rainforest bicycle tour, rock climbing,
-
-
“Who drives the boat when the captain is asleep?”
Stedman Grigsby was less than impressed with size of the steering wheel on the Bridge of the Regent Seven Seas Mariner.
-
All the good eats aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner
No wonder the fitness center is so busy at 7 am—when people are on vacation.That’s because aboard the Regent Seven Seas Marinerthe food is not only plentiful but delicious
-
The never in a billion years cruise in Alaska
Karon Greenfield never had any interest in cruising. “Never in a billion years,” said Mrs. Greenfield, who is from near Cleveland, Ohio
-
Kids Take Alaska Aboard Regent Seven Seas Mariner
When it comes to dinner, Alex (short for Alexandra) Makaev, 9, says that when she is aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner she prefers Dover sole or Black Angus filet mignon.
-
To a different kind of water park
Molly Brown, like others of her era, came to Glenwood Springs, about 40 miles north of Aspen and a three-hour drive from Denver, for the clean mountain air and to “take the waters” at the famous mineral Glenwood Hot Springs
-
Vancouver B.C. – a kids paradise
The first thing you notice is the noise. Happy Noise. Kids playing.Welcome to the Kids Market on Granville Island in Vancouver
-
Fairmont WaterFront in Vancouver: The Bee’s Knees
Welcome to the Fairmont Waterfront, which takes that commitment seriously — complete with 250,000 bees producing 125 pounds of honey every year.
-
Teaching Kids About the Power of Nature
As the Earth warms, many of the most beloved natural wonders are beginning to disappear. That means it is more important than ever that families show kids just how powerful and wonderful nature can be
-
A Wok Around Vancouver’s Chinatown
We are in a Chinese herbal medicine store, one of 11 here in Vancouver‘s bustling Chinatown, which is one of the largest in North America. There are fish bladders, all varieties of ginger, hair moss, ginseng…
-
To Robben Island, a Relic of South Africa’s Apartheid Regime
Nelson Mandela would have turned 101 this year, at a time when South Africa has been rocked by political corruption and still fraught with the ills that Apartheid wrought
-
Camping Hacks for Newbies
If you haven’t had a chance to unplug and get the kids outdoors this summer…the time is now!
-
Visiting Sandy Springs GA: What To Do, See, And Eat With Kids
Sandy Springs is fast become the go-to area for families looking for something fun and unique right outside the thriving metropolis of Atlanta
-
Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service | Weekly Column
When they love dinos, what’s new this summer?
There are other new interactive options for junior paleontologists, their parents and grandparents to explore this summer, even the chance to join a dig
-
Families & Groups | Backyard Vacations | Beach Vacations | Destinations | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Powered By
Fort Lauderdale Family Fun
Fort Lauderdale averages 246 sunny days a year? That there is plenty to do beyond the beach? And no worries if you don’t have snorkel gear or boogie boards
-
Apollo Palooza at Wings Over The Rockies
Wings Over the Rockies is a terrific museum for kids, who can interact with many of the exhibits, flip the switches and turn the knobs of the early planes and spacecraft
-
Staying safe on vacation
Is it safe to take kids to developing nations? To fly with babies when they haven’t yet been vaccinated for measles? To let them swim in the ocean?
-
Breckenridge CO in summer: hikes, bikes, mountain fun, good eats and an AWESOME TROLL!
Ask locals in a ski town like Breckenridge CO, home of one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado, and they will tell you they came for the winter but stayed for the summer
-
New gadgets and gizmos to de-stress summer travel
Forgetting an essential when you travel can be a good thing. You have the chance to replace what you forgot with something new and better
-
Families & Groups | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service | Weekly Column
To the world’s best birthday present, the Statue of Liberty
Today Lady Liberty is a worldwide symbol of freedom — no more so than on July 4th. She attracts some 4.4 million visitors annually
-
Up Close and Personal With A Sleepy Sloth
the sleepy sloth experience is offered from Tuesdays to Sundays at 3:30pm and that the duration is about 20 to 30 minutes. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult
-
The Perfect Family Getaway: Why the Caribbean is Great for Every Member
I personally prefer a destination which hosts all fun-filled activities from sandy beach relaxation to strikingly beautiful scenery and landmarks
-
Summer in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City offers kid-friendly urban attractions with easy access to the natural world. It’s fairly compact, plus the light rail system makes it easy to get around town.
-
Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Getting There | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column
Getting unplugged in a super fun way
For busy parents, it’s the luxury of not having to organize anything for a camping trip. Someone else has shopped for the food on this five-day trip and the always cheery guides cook everything from lasagna to steaks
-
Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service | Weekly Column
To Philadelphia and America’s most historic square mile
Philadelphia is a terrific place to celebrate our country’s birthday. Not only can you walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers and mothers (maybe even meeting one or two), but you can also celebrate big time with the Wawa Welcome America Festival, starting June 29
-
You Can Score a Good Hotel Deal at a Time You Want and Need to Travel
The IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Global is enabling families to save at least 20 percent at participating hotel stays this season — through Sept. 15
-
Why DID We Pick The Whitehall for Our Wedding 37 years ago?
The place just felt right – as it does for guests today. It was small, for one thing and a convenient locale on the city’s Gold Coast
-
Making the most of summer vacation
You don’t have to plan every minute of summer vacation (even if you are going to Walt Disney World). The unexpected — good and not-so-good — is what make a vacation memorable. Tell that to the super-planner in your house!
-
LANCASTER: A HIDDEN GEM IN SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA
Amish Country in PA contains a vibrant city, with excellent hotels, charming shops, galleries, nightclubs, theatres and nationally acclaimed restaurants.
-
United’s New Nonstop from Newark to Naples Makes Visiting This Southern Italian City Easier
Until recently, the only way to get to Naples from the United States was via a connecting flight. That changed on May 22, when United launched its inaugural daily nonstop flight from Newark to Naples
