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How do you keep the kids -- and yourself -- healthy and happy when traveling? Do you look for hotels that provide special activities that keep your kids active and...
Martinique Beach Provincial Park is a treasure of the Eastern Shore in Nova Scotia, and is one of many delightful discoveries I made during a road trip along Marine Drive...
Context Travel is a Rome-based tour company that offers educational walking tours for a number of European destinations. What makes Context Travel unique is its intellectual and educational focus, with...
Moms are good at a lot of things, but making time for themselves isn’t typically one of them. Think about it -- when is the last time you prioritized yourself...
Planning your family vacation can be overwhelming--where to go, what to do, how to get there, you name it. There are a lot of details to planning a summer vacation....
Ahh, the beach. The perfect place for summertime family fun - and exercise. Yes, exercise! While I love to find a quiet spot on the sand, lie back and pretend...
"Sandy, the aurora's rising behind us, the pier lights our carnival life on the water." ----Bruce Springsteen, Fourth of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) For years, we’ve been hearing the news: Asbury...
Who says you can’t surf in the desert? The Kierland FlowRider opened last year at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s the first of its kind in Arizona...
When we travel thoughts of disasters are far from our mind. But with the news of natural disasters, especially numerous tornadoes in Oklahoma and the Midwest -- as well as...
Theme park trips with kids change over time; you move from the kiddie rides to the thrill rides, you can’t wake your teens up to get to the park early – in fact, when my kids were little and knew they were going to a theme park, they used to wake us up, and there might be tears.
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Billing itself as “The Best Free Show on Broadway,” n’s Stardust Dineras been open since the 80’s, but it’s décor, memorabilia and food will take you back to the 50’s. However, what are you really going to see at this popular tourist destination in the heart of Times Square? [ ... ]
Relax at the Qua Bath and Spa, play the slots and dress to the nines to party at the Pool After Dark. This is just part of a Caesers Atlantic City girlfriend getaway. Located on the Boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean, Caesers offers entertainment and fabulous dining.
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Cozy is the word my son used to describe our room at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Not the first word that usually comes to mind when you describe a 22-acre property with 3,500 rooms. It’s a testament to Hilton’s commitment to creating a family friendly environment at their enormous p [ ... ]
Disney makes the magic look easy, but there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. I am always inspired by the team of people who create the masterful new Disney experiences. One of the pleasures of my job is getting to spend time talking with and learning from these incredibly creative [ ... ]
Most of us have a memory of getting lost as a young child. I remember the first time I couldn’t find my parents. I was probably about six years old and I was playing in the Barbie section at K-Mart. My mom kept telling me it was time to go but obviously, as a five-year-old child, I was too b [ ... ]
My image of Disney is evolving. In general the mention of Disney would evoke visions of tired parents and squealing little kids.
As my kids enter the teen years I am learning that there is still so much for them to enjoy at Disney -- from resort pools to scary rides to embracing the inde [ ... ]
It’s not on a map or in a tour guide. There are no signs leading to it. There’s not even a clear path to get there. We saw five starfish while wading through a small beachfront area. While walking around, someone in our family would occasionally yell out “I found one!” Some boaters told us there is a sand bar just a short distance away (accessible only by boat) with hundreds of starfish on it.
Of course, the star fish are not souvenirs. One regular told us not to lift them out of the water very long, and definitely don’t lift them by the “arms,” because that can injure them. It’s not necessary to lift them anyway -- you can see them easily through the see-thru, shallow water.
Star Fish Point is a popular spot for boaters to stop. On the afternoon we visited, it was a party-like scene, with music blaring from the stereos of the anchored boats, and people from the boats lounging in the water with a beer. I’d still call it a family-friendly spot, however. Everyone was very nice.
However, it’s somewhere you’d stop for an hour, not a day.
Bonus: it’s free.
WARNING: There are burrs on the beach, and if you step on them, they hurt. They stick to everything (including your towels and shoes). So you must wear flip flops or water shoes while you’re walking through the sand. Trust me on this.
TO GET THERE: On the north side of the island, go west on the main road toward Rum Point. As you approach Rum Point, there’s a triangular intersection. Turn left and go down a street with many houses and villas. Turn right on Water Cay Road, and go past Kaibo Beach Club. Follow the street as it curves around. You’ll come up to a cul-de-sac with a rounded brick entrance. Walk down that path, which is probably strewn with branches and leaves. Star Fish Point is behind that. If you’re going in the afternoon, you’ll no doubt hear music and party noises in the distance.
I may be a bit biased, but I think Texas has the most beautiful Capitol building in the country. Built almost entirely out of Texas Hill Country red granite and sitting taller [ ... ]
Blue Star Museums is returning this year for the 4th summer in a row to offer military families free admission to museums all across the country. Starting Memorial Day May 27, [ ... ]
One glimpse of Skagway and it’s easy to see why this quaint Alaskan town is a popular port for cruise ships sailing along Alaska’s Inside Passage. Skagway offers beautiful [ ... ]
