How to be a respectful tourist on summer vacation
It’s tough in these cities where locals can’t find an affordable place to live, to eat, to shop in the central cities. It doesn’t help that so many tourists are blind to those concerns.
Amsterdam is museum central
Amsterdam is known for its canals, cyclists, and museums (If you plan to see many consider the IAMsterdam card which gives you admission to some 70 museums and sites)
In Amsterdam, make sure not to walk in the bike lanes!
Everywhere you go in Amsterdam, you see people on bikes, very few wearing helmets although there is an effort to encourage helmet use.
What did you forget to pack for your family summer vacation?
What did you forget to pack for your last family summer vacation, or your next one?
Once, I forgot my child’s duffel as we were heading to Cape Cod
The plusses and minuses of family reunions
Yhe YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO surrounded on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park and set on more than 800 acres is very popular for reunions
Travel into and out of USA is problematic right now
Americans are sticking closer to home this summer By Eileen Ogintz and Andy Yemma You shouldn’t just read the headlines and skip on. The content is worrying for families who like to travel together, especially if they want to travel internationally. First,...
Fun but frugal family summer vacations
Make the most of summer with fun but frugal family summer vacations. Create cherished moments without overspending this year amid national economic anxieties
Sandals Dunn River Falls in Jamaica is a slice of paradise
Discover why Sandals Dunn River Falls in Jamaica is a slice of paradise with luxurious amenities and stunning scenery.
Elephant seals to buttered cookies: SLO California
Experience the unique sights of Elephant seals to buttered cookies: SLO California. Uncover the charm of San Simeon, CA.
What your family can do for Earth Day 2025
Find out what your family can do for Earth Day 2025 to promote renewable energy and protect our planet for future generations.