PLACES TO GO

Where can we go for an easy, quick, cheap, active, romantic, family, summer, winter or fall weekend getaway from New York City?  This is the question …

There are plenty of things to do with kids and teens in the Hamptons in the spring and fall. Here are activities, hotels & restaurants you don’t want to miss.

Vancouver City doesn’t lack for easy weekend destinations. But I do think that my adopted town of Sidney by the Sea is a bit of …

The last leg on our epic Pacific-Northwest summer road trip was Seattle, where we have long-time friends. Partly because we have good friends there it …

22 fun, cool and unique things to see and eat with teens on a Boston-vacation. Plus tips for younger kids and hotel recommendations.

Here are 22 things you probably haven’t done before in 11 cities across the U.S. Plus date night ideas for chilly December evenings.

Turks & Caicos is an easy beach destination with a baby or toddler. Here are tips to help you get around, choose a hotel and save a little money.

We began to relax over our decision to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia with a 2YO the first time our hotel bellhop lifted our son onto …

Here’s the scoop on the best beach hotels, activities and foods you have to try on a Puerto Rico vacation with kids.

I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the east side of the Hudson River, but haven’t spent a lot of time on the west side …

Cooperstown, NY is kown for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but don’t miss the historic Otsego Resort, museums, cider mill, & local breweries on a visit with kids.

Almost all my photos of Olympic National Park are of Tween Traveler climbing on things. Olympic is an enormous park. It has alpine and rain …

We recommed 12 things to do with kids in New York’s Finger Lakes region including hiking, race-track driving and even visiting wineries.

Albuquerque was both the first and last stop on a spring break New Mexico road trip that also included Taos and Santa Fe. It’s a …

Alabama is not the first place I think of for a family beach getaway. In my mind U.S. beaches are on the Atlantic or Pacific …

29 recipes to give your summer barbecue a new flavor twist. grilled dishes, sides, condiments and desserts from around the world.

Some movies transport you to a different place for two hours. When you’re done watching, you look up and are surprised to find yourself in …

20 global cookbooks with ideas, inspiration and easy recipes to cook with your kids. Discover new foods and world cultures over dinner.

From vintage to modern and all uniquely beautiful. Here are 14 merry-go-rounds to ride with your kids this summer. Some are in theme parks, others pop up in unexpected places.

Try these 12 easy bread recipes with your kids as a tasty and easy way to introduce your kids to cultures from around the world.

17 books where the location is as important as the characters or plot. Match them to your next vacation destination. + This summer’s top vacation reads.

MSC is a cruise company with a distinct European accent. This is both good and so-so for families taking a cruise with kids (and mostly good for multi-generation travelers). Here’s what you need to know before you book.

The best things to do with kids, places to eat and sunset views on 7 top Caribbean islands.

Updated February 2020 Question:Where Can We Find Good Hotel Deals in Washington, DC? I’m searching for advice on a mid-range hotel in Washington DC for …

Question:Where Can We Find An Affordable Beach Vacation in the Middle U.S.? I want to take my twins to the beach for the first time, …

We loved Santa Fe pretty much the moment we rolled in to town, and I imagine that’s how most people react. The Old Town is …

St. Augustine Florida offers visitors a taste of Spanish Colonial history, the oldest fort in the continental U.S. and gilded-age luxury. It also has beautiful beaches and great food. You’re kids will love this getaway and so will you!

I had a 36-hour layover in Helsinki on the way to Rovaniemi in Lapland.  It wasn’t nearly enough time to properly explore this charming walkable port …

With its stately houses, fine dining and art gallery scene, Savannah might not seem like a family friendly town. But there is plenty to with kids, plus places to eat and great hotel values right in the historic district. Here’s how to see Savannah, GA with kids.

Autumn is the ideal time to visit Lapland with kids. You can spot the Northern Lights, visit Santa and go dog sledding without the Arctic winter chill. Here is what to do, where to stay and what eat, using Rovaniemi as your base. #lapland #rovaniemi #finland #northernlights #auroraborealis #thingstodo #kids #vacation #restaurants #tortugatraveltribe