Whistler Blackcomb is way too big to list all the great runs, lifts, and features your family could enjoy. Instead, enjoy these handy tips for skiing or riding as much of these two fabulous peaks as possible.
Within an one-hour drive of historic Girona lie pretty Mediterranean villages offering quiet sandy coves, family activities, excellent seafood, and a wealth of seafaring history. I was surprised by unspoilt nature of the coastline and how well the medieval villages had been restored. I had imagined coastal Spain to be full of overbuilt beaches and tacky towns but this trip was a revelation. Here’s a taste of what Costa Brava offers.
Basel, Switzerland is centrally located in the heart of Europe, with both Germany and France within walking distance or a short tram ride away. If you are thinking about traveling to Basel, do what the travel guides suggest. However, some of the best things for kids are hidden within the local landscape of Basel.
Earlier this month, I completed the album that houses our memories from our “Once Upon A Fairytale” trip to Germany with Adventures by Disney..Of course you’ll find those “must have” photos that every tourist to Germany brings back, but in our scrapbook those resplendent photographs appear amidst a sea of pictures that capture the true magic behind any Adventures by Disney vacation – the people.
There is just so much to do in Cancun and the Riviera Maya with kids, aside from the gorgeous beaches. Try Crococun Zoo, Interactive Aquarium Cancun, Xcaret and Xel-Ha.
As a small city with approx 100,000 inhabitants, Girona is an ideal size for a family visit. Pedestrian-friendly, liberally scattered with tiny playgrounds and quiet squares; it’s clean, charming and sedate. I would recommend two full days here to enjoy its sights at a leisurely pace before heading to the coast for beaches, biking and exploring.
One of the perks of being married to a Brit is the occasional trip to England to visit family. Here is a slightly more “insider” view of 5 things we did with our 5-year-old son on our last trip to London.
Give your children everything they want, when they want it, without your wallet. Best of all, give your family the quality time you’ve been yearning to give them. Give them the sun and the stars and the moon at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, located on the beach in Cancun, Mexico.
My family’s trip to Peru definitely sold me on Adventures by Disney. From the moment our Adventures by Disney backpacks showed up at the front door to the farewell dinner we enjoyed together in Lima, my family was treated like gold.
When I asked my kids to share their favorite part of our trip to Peru, they answered “Everything!” From rafting the Urubamba River, to movie night at Sol y Luna Resort, exploring Ollyantaytambo, shopping, and of course, Machu Picchu, it was hard to pick.
Our week in Peru was filled with firsts. It was the first time my children had been to a developing nation. It was the first time my husband and I had ever been south of the equator, let alone the Andes.
Like a kid waiting for Christmas, I was eager to explore Jardin des Glaciers a complex filled with high tech multimedia presentations and various outdoor pursuits centered around the effects of glaciers on this part of Canada.
Hong Kong is so much more than a business center and a shopping mecca. It’s an extremely family-friendly destination that’s also a convenient gateway to the rest of Asia. Here’s why we love it.
This August my family is embarking on what is sure to be one of our grandest adventures to date, a trip to Peru with Adventures by Disney. I am so excited I am can barely stand it. Peru, home to Macchu Picchu, the ruins I vowed to visit from the moment I first saw them on the cover of National Geographic decades ago. Home to wooly alpacas and brightly colored textiles woven into masterpieces from their wool by Inca natives. Yes, that Peru will be our home for six glorious days.
Other than temple hopping, Siem Reap has some other great experiences to offer families that your kids will arguably enjoy more than visiting temples.
I wasn’t so sure Cabo San Lucas could be family friendly. Forgive my cynicism; I assumed Cabo San Lucas wasn’t family friendly only because of its shrewdly named night clubs and its reputation for raucous beaches.
Startling facts are surfacing that severe food allergies are on the rise. According to the CDC, 4 out of every 100 children suffer with food allergies and between 1997-2007 food allergy incidences increased 18%! If you or a family you know is dealing with this serious condition, here’s a few handy tips I have put together for family travel with life-threatening food allergies.