A trip at the Holidays is a personal favorite, especially when paired with Holiday Shopping and Celebrating. For those reasons and its vibrant energy, New York City is the top destination in the U.S. for holiday travel. From Thanksgiving until…
Across the U.S. plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration. With a phone in hand, garden enthusiasts snap photos of exotic plants, dreamy containers overflowing with color and rose gardens with thousands of bushes in full bloom. From garden…
A trip to New York City is fabulous for teens. My teens enjoyed the energy of NYC and there is so much to see. With the museums just steps from the Broadway Shows, there are lots to do during a…
Sometimes you just have one day and that’s it. It’s OK. That destination will always be there for another visit. There’s only so much time to travel with kids and sometimes seeing it in one day is better than…
The Central Park is a backyard for NYC locals as well as a top destination for visitors. With over 800 acres, it’s impossible to explore all of it in one visit. So pick an area and explore by foot or…
It’s a top attraction in the U.S., yep a notorious prison in California’s San Francisco Bay is on everyone’s bucket list. Though shouuld you visit Alcatraz with kids? Well, on a recent West Coast road trip, my kids, 9, 13…
My teen will be headed out to college soon so we need to tour some perspective colleges. She loves the sun of the Southern California, especially around Los Angeles. With the weather and the beaches, SoCal is a hit with…
As a family traveler writer and a youth group leader, I got voted to plan our trip to New York City for a handful of high school girls. Packed with an itinerary full of museums and must-dos, I needed budget-friendly…
Sunny San Diego offers families a year-round destination packed with oodles of activities that can keep the kids entertained for a week, like the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Legoland and even the Cabrillo National Monument. For families looking to enjoy…
Looking for a Wow moment for your next trip to San Diego with the kids? I enjoyed the afternoon at the Hotel del Coronado, the legendary historic hotel on Coronado Island, without spending the night. A full-on family vacation at…
San Antonio offers the top travel destination in Texas for good reason. On a recent weekend away, my family explored nonstop and still left without seeing it all. Its rich cultural history, picturesque River Walk and South Texas hospitality top…
If it’s your first visit to New York City, then a trip to the Statue of Liberty is a must. Though it requires advance tickets, especially during the summer. I’ve got six more top tips for visiting the Statue of…