Road trips are the best for summertime exploring, and Vermont offers lots of sights for families. Just a few hours from Boston, New York City and Coastal Maine, find quaint covered bridges and lots of foodie stops, like ice cream…
The race for space isn’t over. Fiftty years ago, it was to the Moon, now it’s to Mars. So if you or your kid dreams of traveling to space, start with a bit of NASA history with a trip. Read…
After a thorough walk through the American Revolution along Boston’s Freedom Trail, it’s time for a snack. Boston’s North End offers narrow streets that lead to a hidden world of Old World shops with authentic Italian delights. Read on to…
New York City offers a family getaway packed with the arts, history and every food imaginable. It’s one of my top family destinations since there’s so much to see. Of course, New York City offers more museums that most families…
Imagine setting off for a new land to discover and settle for your king back in the Old World. What’s out there, who’s out there and what’s needed to survive? Learn about the 1604 to 1605 colony that became the…
It might be gray and gloomy outside your window. Though brighter days are on the horizon. Take a moment to visualize the sound of crashing waves. Sound relaxing? It is and you need to plan a family trip to a…
Years ago I promised myself my kids would see their country from tip to tip. It took nine years but I drove my three kids from coast to coast, one summer vacation at a time. So here’s top places to…
Top Museums for Kids in NYC New York City tops my list for urban getaways for families. Whether it’s visiting as a family orwith a school trip, NYC offers tweens and teens a cultural excursion.Packed with museums and parks to…
New York City packs an energy that falls flat with younger kids but teens possess the stamina for urban trekking at its finest. I lived in NYC for two years, though I didn’t introduce my kids to the metropolis…
Need a real scare this season? I’ve got 13 haunted cave tours across the U.S. to get your brood in the mood this October.What about clumsily climbing through a cave so dark you close your eyes to get away…
The kids voted and they want to head to New York City for their teen trip. I couldn’t wait to get there until I realized I would have to feed them regularly on a budget. Since I used to live…
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…