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Now that my kids are young adults living on their own, I’m an empty nester. Without the stress of daily caregiving, I have time to reflect on my parenting. There are, of course, many things I wish I’d done differently, but there are also occasions when I hit upon an…

There’s no shortage of resorts along the 20-mile “Tourist Corridor” connecting Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. But the family-owned Hacienda Encantada Resort Spa has one of the most coveted locations on the coast—a beautiful bluff directly out over the Sea of Cortez, with views of El Arco…

I love going to the Disneyland Resort any time of year, but the winter holidays are easily one of my favorite times to visit. The resort is decked out in plenty of festive decorations that would make Clark Griswold jealous, Mickey Mouse and his pals don their holiday best, and…

In my opinion, any kind of beach vacation is a good vacation. But when you stay at a resort with a gorgeous private beach, the trip turns into a true getaway. There’s just something about not having to search for a spot on the sand or share the shoreline with…

Getting a long weekend vacation right can be tricky. It needs to be an easy trip and have a good mix of activities and relaxation so you can squeeze both into three or four days. The Palm Springs area delivers on all counts, and for families, the nearby Omni Rancho…

I love traveling with my parents. Not only are they some of the best travel buddies because we all already know everyone’s quirks and limits, but it’s also extraordinary to see them push themselves to do things they wouldn’t normally do. While traveling with your parents may come with its…

Welcome to car camping, where plush hotel beds are swapped for reclining seats, and your kitchen is a cooler that doubles as a table. Car camping is an adventurous endeavor, not for the faint of heart, but it allows the average explorer convenience while on the road! In this article,…

For many families, a pool is a must-have when choosing a vacation spot. If it’s got waterslides and other extras, all the better. Cool resort pools are easy to find when traveling during the summer or to warm-weather destinations like Orlando, but things get a little trickier for winter vacations….

I’m a late-in-life scuba diving enthusiast: I spent my 20s, 30s and 40s traveling the world and loving any and all water activities—including kayaking, SUP, snorkeling, and tubing—but there was something about scuba diving that always seemed out of reach. And as someone with frequent ear infections, I just figured…

Families at Walt Disney World and Disneyland are always trying to figure out how to get the most out of their day at the parks. For some that means hitting as many attractions as possible, whether that means purchasing Lightning Lanes for some attractions, booking VIP tours that include skip-the-line…