Cayman Islands Attractions
Eco-friendly ideas to entertain toddlers, teens and ages in between, in the pristine marine environment of Grand Cayman island.Just a 70-minute flight from Miami, the British Crown Colony of the Cayman Islands is a good travel destination for families who enjoy waters teaming with life, sandy beaches and surf, and beautiful natural panoramas. The three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac...
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Irvine California’s Family-Friendly City of Diverse Delights
Make yourselves comfortable at the family-friendly Hyatt Regency Irvine (17900 Jamboree Road , 949/975-1234) centrally located in California’s Orange County. There are 536 spacious rooms and suites, with many that connect. Each one is equipped with iHome stereo and iPod docking stations. The on site 6ix restaurant...
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How Important is Family Travel for the Soul?
If you’ve been bitten by the travel bug since you were a kid, chances are that passion for travel runs in your family. You are born to be a traveler when the memories of the road trips and the journeys which you undertook with your family as a child, hold a special place in your heart and inspire you to carry forward the legacy of family travel with your own...
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Motion Sickness And Its Causes
Motion sickness, though rarely dangerous, can be a big drag for a family on the go. Read the Doc's tips on prevention, medical and/or homeopathic remedies. Motion sickness, though rarely dangerous, can be a big drag for a family on the go. Read the Doc's tips on prevention, medical and/or homeopathic remedies. Motion sickness, a troubling and disruptive illness to many families,...
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The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
In both summer and winter, the Adirondack Mountains and its posh Whiteface Lodge (800/903-4045) offer an abundance of outdoor fun and adventure for families. Roughly 6 million acres in size, about the same as the state of Vermont, Adirondack Park is a patchwork of public and private land dotted with pristine...
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To Be Baroque in Budapest
Here is our list of the top sights where you can appreciate the baroque architecture of lovely Budapest, Hungary. Most are free or very low in cost, and the cafes -- where you do have to pay in forint -- return fabulous desserts and coffee for the price. Yes, after a long day of sightseeing, you deserve to stop at one.
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Cape Town South Africa – A Playground for Children of all ages
p> What makes a great family holiday destination? You want lots of activities and adventures that the entire family can enjoy together. And, as important, enough fun activities to keep children occupied while the parents enjoy local attractions on their own. With amazing beaches, hiking trails, parks and mountains, Cape Town is a playground for children of all ages. Beach...
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Traveling with Mary Poppins? Negotiating the Road with Caregiver in Tow
Need some extra help on a family trip? If you're not sure how to travel with a nanny, read on for helpful advice. As the summer approaches, adults everywhere are planning time with children. After months of working with never enough time to catch up, parents relax and watch young ones blossom, grandparents anticipate a family visit, others explore the world's diversity with school-age...
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Bringing Baby May Be Bargain of the Past – How Much should Safety Cost?
In safety recommendation a-10-121-123.pdf issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) this week to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the NTSB revisits the long-standing debate about child safety on airplanes. Since regulation of flight began, children under the age of 2 have been allowed to...
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Virginia City, Nevada Attractions
Just an hour away from the Nevada casinos and resorts of Reno and Lake Tahoe, historic Virginia City is both fun and educational for kids of all ages. Families are probably used to visiting historic sites during their vacations, but touring Virginia City, Nevada is nothing like examining artifacts through a glass case—it's a literal step back in time. Women in fingerless gloves and feathered...
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