So Much to Do in the Dominican Republic
People often picture the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic as a place of golden sand beaches and inviting all-inclusive resorts. While there are many such settings, I had other ...
08-19-2022
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Canada’s Calling — Adventure Awaits North of the Border
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Canada, America’s neighbor to the north, offers families a wide range of vacation opportunities. You'll find history, culture and extraordinary natural beauty. ...
08-19-2022
A Private Bahamas Island Getaway
For those in search of a personal paradise, Crown Pigeon Island, an 11-acre tropical paradise in the Bahamas, warrants serious consideration. Situated northeast of the island of Nassau, ...
08-18-2022
Top Things to Do in Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea
There are some amazing things to do in Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Dead Sea. This beautiful area of Israel is a popular travel destination for a reason. ...
08-15-2022
The Highest, Lowest, Deepest, Darkest, Quietest Places in Colorado
By John Meyer From The Denver Post No doubt you’ve heard the phrase, “Colorado Above All.” That’s because we were the highest state in elevation long before cannabis ...
08-14-2022
Taking the Kids: A Different Kind of Water Adventure
Everyone wanted to be in Doc’s dory boat, but there were only four spots. For the uninitiated, dories are small, 17-foot-long rigid boats that can run a river ...
08-14-2022
Gatlinburg, Tennessee- Family Fun in the Smoky Mountains Where to Stay
Gatlinburg Tennessee is the gateway to the Smoky Mountains , and offers ample family fun. Whether you are looking to explore the Smoky Mountain National Park, dine downtown, ...
08-13-2022
The Best of Siquijor Island With (Or Without) Kids!
Siquijor Island is one of our favourite spots to visit in the Philippines. It’s the perfect tropical island combination of natural beauty and mystical reputation – one that ...
08-12-2022
Thessaloniki on a Budget
One of the questions I’ve been asked quite a bit lately is about the cost of visiting Greece. There seems to be a myth that Greece is unattainable ...
08-11-2022
Sailing the British Isles on the Hurtigruten Expedition
"Where's our ship?" I asked my husband, Carl, in panic as we trekked to the tiny tender pier on the Scottish Isle of Iona. I couldn't see it ...
08-11-2022
Take a Great Vacation on a Budget
After months of staying close to home because of the worldwide pandemic, Dan and Joanne Crawford were itching to take a vacation. Given their limited income and the ...
08-10-2022
Family Fun At The Carnival Magic Ports Of Call
We’re back, as mentioned in my article just last week where I shared our 5 Favourite Things from our First Family Cruise on the Carnival Magic, I’m now ...
08-9-2022
7 Tips For Budget Travelers – How To Get The Best Deals
Travel Deals do exist you just have to know how and where to find them. Being in this industry for eight years I have certainly learned a few ...
08-9-2022
Discover the Tints, Textures and Tastes of Cape Town
By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service On an early spring morning, I open wide the sliding doors of my room at Cape Town’s Ellerman House, a ...
08-7-2022
Museum Road Trips: Offbeat Museums That Celebrate Uniqueness
The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., and the American Museum of Natural History in New York City are indeed epic repositories of items not normally seen by most of ...
08-6-2022
Mountain Fun in Switzerland’s Appenzell
I’m high in the Swiss Alps in a tiny mountain hut on a perch called Ebenalp. Here, a spry grandpa in a sweater as worn as his face ...
08-6-2022
Taking the Kids: When They Are Babies and Toddlers
Forget spontaneous romantic dinners. Ditto for any big adventures. “Definitely there are a lot more logistics with little kids,” said Rachel Mastanduno, a Salt Lake City teacher and ...
08-5-2022
La Paz Travel Guide for Families
La Paz is the capital city of Mexico’s Baja California Sur. It’s a small town bursting with fantastic food, endless outdoor adventure for thrill-seekers, posh boutique hotels, and it’s ...
08-4-2022
Tips For Travelling With Your Dog
If you’re going on vacation and you want to take your beloved dog with you, there are some important things you need to think about before travelling with ...
08-3-2022
Give Stand-Up Paddleboarding a Shot at One of These Scenic Destinations
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is considered an ancient form of surfing, traced to early days in Polynesia. More recently, in the 1940s, surf ...
08-3-2022
Why Are So Many People Hiking This Rustic California Valley in Mammoth’s Shadow?
By Christopher Reynolds From Los Angeles Times Hikers dribble in to this Sierra crossroads from dawn to dusk, all sizes, ages and conditions. Some look fresh and bouncy ...
08-2-2022
Take an Adventure Vacation in the Outer Banks, North Carolina
Wide, dune-bordered and breezy, the beaches at Duck, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks, proved to be just what we needed —even if we hadn't planned to be ...
08-2-2022
Take a Reno-Tahoe Adventure Road Trip
The Reno-Tahoe territory in California is an eclectic mix of awe-inspiring contrasts and dramatic landscapes that range from pristine lakes to rugged mountains to expansive desert valleys. An ...
08-1-2022