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It’s hard to believe that 30 years have passed since my son was born. My husband and I had spent a year in Melbourne, Australia, and Alec was only five weeks old when we returned home. He was born a month early and weighed only five pounds. And as we boarded the plane for the […]
I was maybe eight or nine years old when I first visited Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground in the early ’80s, and my overriding memory is of running around like Davy Crockett in a coonskin cap washer while my parents sipped a drink by the campfire. Most of the other details of that vacation […]
Parts of the Italian coastline are, justifiably, on many people’s bucket lists. Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast, and islands like Capri and Ischia conjure up images of dramatic cliffs and mountains, perched stone villages, the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, and luxury hotels serving the freshest seafood. But with this fame comes crowds. In high season, which […]
Plenty of parents in the market for a good family cruise have a basic idea of where they want to go but aren’t sure which cruise line or ship is the best fit. And even if you’re leaning toward a particular cruise line, it’s important to know that each ship can feel totally different depending […]
Celebrity Cruises may be Royal Caribbean’s premium brand, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave your kids at home to sail with the cruise line. In fact, Celebrity Cruises has an award-winning Camp at Sea Kids Club where children participate in age-appropriate activities in areas for Shipmates (ages 3-5), Cadets (ages 6-9) , the […]
A stay at one of the three all-inclusive Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean is the ultimate stress-free family vacation. All you have to do is show up and just about everything is taken care of for you. Don’t bother packing things like snorkel gear, beach towels, or extra snacks, because those are included too. In […]
One of the best parts of cruising the Caribbean with kids is the chance to immerse them in a handful of cultures that satisfy their curiosity, inspire adventure, and open their minds. Young minds also become exhausted more easily and may need a break. We never want to feel like we’re missing out, but sometimes […]
The 2024 Summer Olympics are set to kick off July 26 and run through August 11, 2024, in Paris, France, plus 16 other cities around the country. The games and events of the Olympics are exciting, but part of the joy of going to any games is exploring the country that’s hosting. In France, that […]
Any cruise that requires you to fly (or even drive several hours) to your home port warrants an overnight stay. Trust me on this: Flight delays and other unexpected hiccups, especially when traveling with kids, happen no matter what type of planner you are. Besides, when you’re taking a cruise from Florida, do you really […]
Caribbean-focused Sandals Resorts offers a few sales each year, and it’s during these brief windows that you can really get some added value on an all-inclusive vacation. Sandals is currently holding its Rhythm & Blues sale for deals on stays at four resorts: Sandals Saint Vincent in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sandals Royal Curacao, […]
