We FELL IN LOVE with Costa Rica during our recent family vacations and here is why: √ Uncrowded ocean beaches (here is our guide to Guanacaste Beaches) √ Warm weather year-round √ Unusual flora and fauna- easily accessible for exploration via paved trails and hanging bridges at the parks √ Natural hot springs √ […]
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I recently told you about our 15-day European road trip itinerary through Germany, Switzerland, and Alsace (France). I love the flexibility and excitement of all the possibilities that come with road trips. We traveled with our 2 kids (ages 6 and 16), and – if the stops are chosen carefully, I believe that road tripping
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When we told people we were taking our kids to Vegas we got more than a few raised eyebrows (and even a couple of direct reproaches). The truth is we do not really consider Las Vegas a family vacation DESTINATION per se, (and not the one we would cross the ocean or even the United
Why We Took Our Kids to Vegas (and should you?). TOP 10 FAMILY FAVORITES. Read More »
This post is written by Dennis, then 15. Over the recent spring break, I went on a week-long trip to Paris, France with my school. We went in a group of 31 kids and 4 French teachers. Our school used the company ACIS to organize the trip and provide a tour guide, but there are
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POST-COVID UPDATE: CHECK OUT NEW RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING DAY USE RESERVATIONS HERE. UPDATE: Since we visited, Curry Village has been renamed to Half Dome Village With its 800 miles of hiking trails and a total size of 747,956 acres, a visit to Yosemite National Park requires some advance preparation. Here is a bit of family
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We spent several days with our friends skiing at the Sunday River resort in Maine over Christmas holiday break last year. I have put together these tips to help you have a great time during your own ski getaway. 1. Take as many FAMILY members as you can afford with you – AND- see if you
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I don’t think I need to explain to my readers from either side of the Atlantic why we all absolutely NEED middle of winter beach breaks. What I would like to share with you is that it is possible to do it on a budget, at least for those of us who happen to live within a
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Now that you are familiar with our Spanish itinerary from my post Spain Together you may appreciate some post-trip planning wisdom from that journey. First, the “GOOD-ies”: 6 Advantages of Traveling with a Small Family Group. 1. You get to hire private tour guides- for the same money. When you have 4+adults, you could hire your own
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