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 √ …
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 …
Lessons from the Road: Planning a Family European Road Trip Read More »
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 …
American Teen’s Guide to Paris: Travel tips and top sights Read More »
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 …
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 …
Winter Beach Break on a Budget: Road Trip to a Caribbean Cruise. Read More »
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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