PLACES TO GO

My review of 7 Costa Rica hotels and resorts that are unique and great for families. They include a budget hot-springs hotel and a luxury all-inclusive resort.

From Zip-lines and sloth encounters to tubing and hot springs, here are all the best things to see and do with teens and tweens on a Costa Rica Vacation.

7 Father’s Day Experience Gifts: Get Out & Explore WIth Dad: Take him on one of these Top Tours in 7 Popular US cities for a memorable day out.

Need a present Mom will love? Book one of these 7 gorgeous hotels for an unforgettable mother-daughter getaway weekend.

Las Vegas might seem like a tricky place to travel with teens. But there is a lot to see and do on the strip, around town and outside the city that they’ll love. Here’s my guide to what to see, do & eat in Las Vegas with Teenagers. Plus hotel recommendations.

Christmas in NYC Is amazingly fun. Here are 15+ holiday attractions that my family never misses. Plus, tips on what to skip during a December visit with kids.

5 ideas for some of the best warm winter vacations in the U.S. with kids. Resorts, beaches and more.

Whether you are heading to Williamsburg VA for a weekend or a week here are my best tips for exploring the living history museums with kids and taking fun breaks from the historical stuff, plus restaurant ideas and a great family hotel.

Here are 19 weekend getaways, almost all of them less than four hours from Washington, DC, and all super fun and easy to do with kids.

NYC has incredible, yummy desserts inspired by flavors from across the globe. Here is a list of the treats you have to try when visiting the city with kids (or without!)

There are so many things to do with kids in Stowe, Vermont in the summer. Here is where to hike, bike, swim, eat and drink the best local foods and beers and more. #stowe #vermont #summer #thingstodo #ideas #getaway #kids #restaurants #hotels

We spent two summers in a row visiting Acadia National Park, off of the northern coast of Maine. We never go anywhere two years in a …

Bring your kids along on your honeymoon to make it a familymoon? It sounds like a lost episode of the Brady Bunch.  But 17% of men …

11 easy, fun weekend getaways for families 2-to-5 hours from NYC: Destinations in Upstate NY, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.

There are plenty of things to do with kids and teens in the Hamptons in the spring and fall. Here are activities, hotels & restaurants you don’t want to miss.

Vancouver City doesn’t lack for easy weekend destinations. But I do think that my adopted town of Sidney by the Sea is a bit of …

The last leg on our epic Pacific-Northwest summer road trip was Seattle, where we have long-time friends. Partly because we have good friends there, it …

22 fun, cool and unique things to see and eat with teens on a Boston-vacation. Plus tips for younger kids and hotel recommendations.

Turks & Caicos is an easy beach destination with a baby or toddler. Here are tips to help you get around, choose a hotel and save a little money.

Here are things to do, what to eat and hotels to book if you’re planning to visit Angkor wat and Siem Reap with kids. Plus, tips on temples to see and skip.

Here’s the scoop on the best beach hotels, activities and foods you have to try on a Puerto Rico vacation with kids.

I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the east side of the Hudson River, but haven’t spent a lot of time on the west side …

Cooperstown, NY is kown for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but don’t miss the historic Otsego Resort, museums, cider mill, & local breweries on a visit with kids.

Almost all my photos of Olympic National Park are of Tween Traveler climbing on things. Olympic is an enormous park. It has alpine and rain …

We recommed 12 things to do with kids in New York’s Finger Lakes region including hiking, race-track driving and even visiting wineries.

Albuquerque is a city packed with unique museums, Native American culture, great southwestern food and fun outdoor activities. Here are best things to do, see and eat on a weekend vacation with kids. #albuquerque #newmexico #NM #gatheringofnations #puebloculture #souhwesternfood #restaurants #oldtown #museums #kids #weekengetaway

In my mind, U.S. beaches are on the Atlantic or Pacific coasts and in Florida, period. But I’ve been to Gulf Shores, Alabama twice now. …

29 recipes to give your summer barbecue a new flavor twist. grilled dishes, sides, condiments and desserts from around the world.

Some movies transport you to a different place for two hours. When you’re done watching, you look up and are surprised to find yourself in …

20 global cookbooks with ideas, inspiration and easy recipes to cook with your kids. Discover new foods and world cultures over dinner.