With winter settling into portions of the world, now is the time to think of where to go to escape the cold and snow. Many of the sunniest places in the world have much more to offer than their beautiful sun-touched coastlines. All you have to do is venture a little further inland. From Florida to Vietnam and places in between, here are a few suggestions to inspire travel to these best spots to find sun and adventure4 Best Spots to Find Sun and Adventure
Walt Disney World is a magical place, for sure, but there’s more to the richly diverse state of Florida than a certain cartoon mouse. From food to luxury, history to the arts, beaches to racing, experience a world outside the theme parks. Read on for these top things to do in Florida outside of Disney World.Top Things to do in Florida Outside of Disney World
Who doesn’t love a day out at the beach? It’s an essential tradition for many of us; ice cream, sunscreen, a dip in the saltwater, and sunning yourself on the sand. What could be better than that? But you shouldn’t limit your beach vacations to the West Coast. Read on for the definitive U.S. East Coast Beach Guide — and get ready to be surprised.Top Beaches: Definitive US East Coast Beach Guide
Fancy a trip to Texas? It’s such a large state, you’ll discover literally hundreds of secret destinations that you need to check out when you’re visiting the Lone Star State. But we’re right neighborly, so we’re going to let you in on these 5 Texas best-kept secrets. Lone Star State: Travel Texas Best-Kept Secrets
Are you in a weekend rut? Errands, cleaning house, running the kids (or grandkids) around, and then boom, it’s back to work. Sound familiar? Break the routine by crossing the state line with these 3 best weekend getaways in the U.S.A.3 Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S.A
When it comes to city breaks, a few “classic” cities always crop up. Are they overhyped? Or could these destinations really offer the best city break experience that you could hope for? Read on for our top 4 classic European city breaks.4 Classic European City Breaks
From operas to plays and Broadway shows, Denver’s theatre scene is pretty special to the locals. But until last month, not many outside of the Mile High city recognized how much we valued our theatre. Theater fans started to look twice at Denver’s potential. This week, my granddaughter and I were two lucky ducks that got to see the Broadway-bound Disney’s Frozen heat the Denver stage first hand. Read on to see why we loved it!Broadway Bound: Disney’s “Frozen” Heats the Denver Stage
By 2020 in the U.S., there will be 80 million grandparents, and that will be nearly one in three adults! And these baby boomer grandparents are traveling — and taking the grandkids. During a recent Ford Motor Company presentation in Orlando, I learned about Ford trends including road tripping grandparents and how Ford is catering to the 50-75 age demographic. I also previewed four new models, with the 2018 Ford Expedition still a perfect fit for my multigenerational family travel.2018 Ford Expedition Built for Road Tripping Grandparents
You’ve plotted your journey, filled the gas tank, and packed the luggage and kids into the car. Now you are ready for your family-friendly road trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. But with so much to see and do, where do you start? How much time should you allow? Should you camp in the park, or stay in Estes Park or Grand Lake? Read on for my tips for visiting America’s favorite park: Rocky Mountain National Park.Family Friendly Road Trip Tips: Rocky Mountain National Park
Spring break vacation is upon us! Maybe it’s time to figure out where to take the family? Or are you one of those who planned your spring break family travel months ago? (Seriously, are there moms out there that do that? Oh say it isn’t so?) Do you make it a road trip or take the kids to the beach? Or do you skip this seasonal travel altogether? Whether a procrastinator or planner, ready to go or stay at home, spring break family travel is around the corner. See how your style of travel planning fits in with other families, courtesy of a joint survey by TravelingMom.com, TravelingDad.com, and Vacatia.Spring Break Family Travel: Procrastinator or Planner?
As a long-time Denver metro local, I discovered the family friendly hotels Colorado Springs due to its proximity to the Mile High City. And when my then preschool age grandchildren set their eyes on the massive towers of The Broadmoor, a family friendly, luxury Colorado hotel, they fell in love with the magical experience, just as I did.The Broadmoor: Family Friendly Hotels Colorado Springs
