Not many parents plan for a Walt Disney World date night when they visit the resort, and we think they’re missing out. I hear it all the time from my clients,  “This is really just for my son,” or, “Just make sure the kids have the best time possible.” But it will …

Adults-Only Resort: Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an Where: Mayan Riviera, Mexico Rich and I have managed to find ways to manage one or two nights away from some kid-free couple time. But never more than that. Parents who have managed longer romantic getaways tell me it was wonderful for their …

Hotel Review: *Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Where: Farmington, PA The Vibe: *Nemacolin Woodlands, a luxury resort located 90 minutes south of Pittsburgh, doesn’t have a single vibe. The type of vacation you have depends on where you stay—one of three hotels or on-property vacation homes—and what activities you’ve come for. On …

All hail the Girl Scouts! Tween Traveler headed off on a two-night camping adventure with her troop trip in early June, leaving Rich and I free to take our own 36-hour kid-free vacation. This year we chose Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Barely two hours from New York City (if you’re up …

Yes, a child changes your life in a big way, especially in the first few years. So getting a last chance to spend quality time as a couple is really important, whether it’s going to the movies a lot or taking a full-on babymoon getaway. If you have your own …

One of these days tween traveler is going to leave the nest. She’ll head off to college and Rich and I will once again be pair rather than part of a threesome.  Part of making sure that we enjoy being a couple twosome again when the time comes is taking …

Tiny Traveler headed off on a group camping trip recently, leaving Rich and I with 48 hours of treasured grown-up time. We were overdue for a couples vacation but couldn’t stray too far. So we headed to Dutchess County, two hours from home in the Hudson Valley. We took advantage …

I was about 34 weeks pregnant when I visited *Reykjavic, Iceland. Some of my friends thought I was a little nuts. But I saw it as my last, last hurrah before parenthood, my babymoon. And in many ways it’s a destination that makes sense for a four or five-day pre-baby …

Our first kid-free parent getaway so far was to Montreal for my 40th birthday. My memories are filled with what we were able to do without a child tagging along. We went barhopping one night and spent three hours eating dinner the next. We took a long morning walk across …

There are times when you need to get away from your kids when you’re getting away on vacation. You might have a wedding or other social obligation. Or you might just need one dinner where no one has to be told that chocolate pudding isn’t finger food. Whatever the reason, …

Dear FG Editors: We are looking into beach resorts for two adults & two kids ages 2 and 5. We must have child care/kids club during the day for both kids, but I’m finding most places provide only for ages 4 and up. Any suggestions besides Beaches, Club Med Punta …