Hiking to Strawberry Park Hot Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
When I indulge in a soak in hot springs (or a steam-room stint at a spa) it’s hard for me to fully enjoy the experience…
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Grand Canyon Rafting: An Extraordinary Colorado River Journey
We checked that dream trip off the list earlier this month with our teens (ages 14 and 16) on a 6-night, 188-mile, motorized rafting trip…
How to Relieve Ear Pressure: Eustachi
Ear pressure. You’ve chewed gum, tried the jaw thrust, and traditional “hold your nose and blow” trick and nothing works. Yes, many of us have…
The Fire Tower Suite at The Broadmoor Cloud Camp: Most Romantic Room in Colorado
I’ve stayed in some really cool lodging over the years – from rustic yurts to upscale cabins to sprawling suites. But none compares to the…
Crayola Experience at Mall of America
The long awaited Crayola Experience at Minneapolis’ Mall of America (MOA) is officially open and families are excited. As an attraction the Crayola Experience is now ranked…
TravelSmart Mobile App from Allianz Global Assistance
While I’m happy to say that the bulk of my family’s trips have largely been incident-free, I can recall plenty of instances over the years,…
Adults at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu
When I first visited Aulani, Disney’s magical resort in Hawaii, just after it opened in 2011, I thought often to myself — as I uncovered…
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…
FlyOver America at Mall of America
There is always something new at Mall of America and this month it is the anxiously awaited FlyOver America. We – meaning everyone – have…
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…