Family Travel

Behind on my reading, I just finished reading a great article in Conde Nast Magazine (Oct.) by Wendy Perrin regarding packing for travel. I think she peeked in my suitcase before she wrote this article or great minds pack alike! Read the Perrin Report for great hints.

 Biosphere Expeditions conservation holiday volunteer work and research expeditions are your chance to give back while taking a break from your everyday life. You will explore fascinating parts of the world, have a real hands-on experience working on wildlife conservation volunteering projects and a once in a lifetime adventure. And …

Our trip to the Mexican Riviera was a welcome escape from the unusually cold November we experienced in Salt Lake City.  Once we were aboard the on Saturday afternoon, rest and relaxation mode set in.  No emails. No phones. No stress. No worries!  The biggest decisions to make were which …

So you’ve decided to take a vacation.  That’s great, but now what?  Where do you start?  Here are a few tips to get you going. 1. Where do you want to go?  And how much time do you want to spend there?  Determining where you want to go and for …

Confession:  I have recently realized that I am the worst packer ever.  My husband travels for business a lot and has packing down to a science – he can be packed for our vacation in 10 minutes flat.  Somehow I am still trying to remember everything and fit it all …

I first have to explain how angry I get when some so-called ‘travel guru’ for a national television station or major publication tells travelers that, in essence, purchasing travel insurance is a waste of money. Horse-hockey!  They go on to explain that this is just another way for the cruise line, …

This is the time of year when the phones start to ring and travelers want to get away. They ask for somewhere warm, with lots of sunshine and beaches. Whether it’s a honeymoon, multiple couples traveling together, a family, or maybe a small group – Iberostar Beach Resorts could be …

A great cure for your fear of heights is zip lining!  I experienced my first zip line in the beautiful rain forests of Puerto Vallarta. As I stepped onto the first platform, and looked at the ground 90 feet below, my heart was pounding with fear to the max.  I was about …

I just got back from a trip to Salt Lake City and it amazes me how many people at the airport were lugging around huge bags of ski gear, not to mention the bulky ski bags.  After seeing this, I decided to see what options there are for traveling with …

Disney Cruise Line® has been recognized as the top cruise line experience at the Annual Readers’ Choice Awards for Condé Nast Traveler magazine in New York City. Known as the leader in family cruising, Disney Cruise Line took the top honors in the Mega-Ship category, which is part of the …