Visiting Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven, Scotland
The wind is always strong here, this ancient pathway to the ruined castle. It whips our hair around, obscuring our vision, as we make our…
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Highs and Lows of a Family Beach Vacation in Puerto Rico
Plans for this year’s spring break vacation with my teens called for rest, relaxation, and playing in the ocean, with just a few scheduled excursions…
Fun Things to Do near Capitol Reef National Park in Utah
I’ll never forget the first time I drove into Utah just after I’d moved from the East Coast to Colorado. This New England girl who…
U.S. National Parks near Los Angeles, California
I live in Southern California, so the U.S. National Parks near Los Angeles are the ones my neighbors and I visit most often. The U.S….
What to Do near Bryce Canyon National Park
During my family’s November road trip in the U.S. Southwest, I fell in love with Bryce Canyon National Park. Its otherworldly rock formations, that changed…
Why You Want to Book a Viking Ocean Cruise. Right Now.
While Viking Cruises has long been known for its river cruises in Europe, Russia, China, Southeast Asia and Egypt (surely you’ve seen the ads if…
Top Tours and Excursions in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
For my kids-free getaway to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic last fall, the focus was on adventure. How many active tours and excursions in Punta Cana…
Hershey, Pennsylvania: Cars, Caves, and Chocolate
The Hershey area is a family-friendly place to visit with a world-class car museum, cavern tours and plenty of chocolate.
The Healing Power of Travel
My family and I road-tripped to Utah and Arizona from our Colorado home this week because I had surgery to remove my thyroid two weeks…
Best Free Activities on Hawaii, The Big Island
Imagine sitting on a quiet beach in the Pacific Ocean, foamy waves matching the foamy coconut drink in your hand. A faint sound of ukulele…