Visiting Mont St. Michel, France with Kids
Photo by: Bigstock.com/Boris Stroujko Mont St. Michel appears like a mirage when visitors first lay eyes on it, looking as if it is floating off the coast between the Normandy and Brittany regions of France. Depending on the bay tides, it is sometimes completely surrounded by water, while other times it appears shrouded in fog, looking […]
Family Outdoor Adventures in Virginia Beach
I’ve listened to my friends rave about their relaxing vacations in oceanfront hotels and strolls along the boardwalk in Virginia Beach from the moment that I arrived on the East Coast two years ago. But, I’m simply not a relaxing on the beach sort of gal; I love the sand between my toes and the […]
Family Fun in Flagstaff
Photo by: Flickr/Anita Ritenour Cool summer nights and snowy winter days are not typically associated with Arizona. yet that’s just what you’ll find in the beautiful city of Flagstaff. The pine mountains, Native American ruins, and volcanic landscapes surprise and delight visitors of all ages. Read on to see why Flagstaff is a favorite retreat […]
Family-friendly Carlsbad, CA: Beyond Legoland
Photo by: meplus3 Family-friendly Carlsbad, CA located in North San Diego county, has long been a bustling city by the sea with its first hotel opening back in 1930! Nowadays, many families associate Carlsbad with Legoland Theme Park. Legoland is a great reason to visit Carlsbad, but the gorgeous beach town has so many more reasons to […]
Best Things to Do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with Kids
From red-hot calderas to smoking craters, oozing lava flows to blackened lava fields, smelly steam vents to surreal sulfur banks, and seven (yes, seven!) unique ecological zones spanning the sea-level to nearly 14,000 feet, exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an absolute must for families heading to the big island of Hawaii. We visited the park […]
Service Travel on a Fathom Cruise
Photo by: Bigstock/Christian Baloga On a sweltering hot day in mid-June, my two teen sons and I found ourselves in the heart of a Dominican barrio, elbows-deep in murky tubs of paper pulp. We were on a service travel to the Dominican Republic. Rapid Spanish buzzed around our ears while we tried our best to snag […]
Exploring Southern New Brunswick and the Bay of Fundy with Kids
Photo by: Bigstock/Autumns Memories Dare to stand on the ocean floor? This could become a reality at the Bay of Fundy – home to the highest tides in the world. Southern New Brunswick, including the Bay of Fundy, is a fantastic area to explore with the family on a road trip. The many outdoor activities, museums, theme parks, […]
Celebrate Fall in Family-friendly Northern Pennsylvania
Photo by: BigStock/SNEHITDESIGN When some families start planning a family vacation to Pennsylvania, thoughts of the Liberty Bell, Hershey chocolate bars, and Amish horse-drawn buggies begin to fill their mind. But, I know better; having explored Pennsylvania, I know its beauty is found outdoors in its forests and gently rolling mountains. Consequently, my favorite time of […]
Let it Fall: Fall Foliage with Kids
Photo by: Bigstock/evgeny atamanenko Looking to catch this season’s fall foliage gems? Come September and October, the leaves peak for just a few weeks and then are gone in a whisper. Trekaroo has the inside scoop on where to find these deep fall colors and where to go with the kids. Explore the Best Places to See Fall Foliage […]
