“I had a farm in Africa…” These familiar words begin Baroness Karen Von Blixen’s story of her life on a coffee plantation in British East Africa, first in a novel…
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I don’t find amusement parks all that amusing. My idea of an amusement park is the library. You have New Bookland, Non-fictionland, Magazineland, and my happiest stop at the end…
Though often ranked among extreme vacation options, whitewater rafting trips aren’t necessarily the white-knuckled, adults-only outdoor thrill adventures depicted in the movies. Many rafting outfitters have developed specialized trips on low-impact…
I like to think I know from beaches. I grew up in California, spent summers in Tahoe, and racked up several dozen sunburns in Hawaii. I thought I would always…
I’m an older mom. Meaning, these days I don’t hear my mom coming out of my mouth nearly as often as I hear my grandma – Do you need a…
New Fantasyland represents the largest Magic Kingdom expansion in history, doubling the size of the area from ten to twenty-one acres.
Presidents’ Day is this month. By now, we all know that young George didn’t throw a dollar across the Potomac River – and that he didn’t chop down a cherry…
What is it that makes Hawaii so special? In poll after poll, it ranks as the top vacation destination for families. But is it really worth the long trip for…
Mine is a mixed marriage. My husband loves the beach. I love the city. And the kids love adventure. So this year, we decided to vacation in Charleston, SC. We…
International travel with the kids. As these words sunk in, I began to have doubts. Were we crazy? Was I going to regret this? If you’re reading this and grappling with…
With enough tidal rivers and bayside to rival any other ocean state in America, Virginia guarantees you’ll find a sandy shore to love. This August, rethink the typical beach daytrip,…
What do you get when you combine kids and parents who want one last fling before the busy school year begins with younger, active grandparents who want to help out…