Door County, Wisconsin, is a popular family vacation destination for Chicagoans who celebrate its warm-weather charms in the summer. Turns out the Wisconsin peninsula has lots of cold-weather charms as well. Hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, sleigh rides, hot tubs and fine dining are all th...

It takes a lot more than a few bunny trails to please families looking for a ski vacation these days. These days we parents want ski-in/ski-out lodging, online reservations, family zones and supervised programs for kids ranging in age from toddlers to teens. Well one place you'll find all that - and...

Boise, Idaho, is our home now. We moved here from southern California for the affordable housing, great schools and easier life. What I didn't know before we arrived is that Boise also is a great place for a family vacation. We've got skiing, terrific museums, and outdoor activities, all at a price ...

Along with Christmas comes the annual winter break from school. Once the holiday celebrating is over, you’re left with days of boredom before the kids go back to school. Maybe it’s time for a water park getaway.

Before most of us head off on a family roadtrip, we go through a checklist of what we need to remember.  Suitcases? Check. Snacks? Check. Cell phone and camera? Check. Check. Check the age of the tires? What? Not on your list? It ought to be.

The barrier islands off of Fort Myers are far from Florida's popular, high-profile attractions. Here you'll find a calmer, more natural part of the Sunshine State. Boats are the ride of choice and wildlife and history are the "theme parks."

This past May, I had an interesting email. "Interested in teaching in China?" the subject line read. Yeah, sure, I thought, I'll travel with my kids to China and live there for a year.