Family-Friendly Europe
Say what you will about Europe in the summer. Sure, there are longer lines, sweatier tourists, and pricier flights, but there’s also gelato on sunny piazzas, warm evening walks through historic sites,...
View ArticleThe Maine of Spain
You’ve never heard of my favorite place in Spain. It’s not stylish Barcelona, foodie San Sebastian, or picturesque Mallorca. But La Coruña is just as unique. I’ve been returning to the small capital...
View ArticleA New Family Tradition: The 24-Hour Layover
When planning this year’s trip to Spain, I faced a dilemma. Flights were not only expensive, but the connections between the U.S. and Ibiza were so bad that our choices included either very long...
View ArticleThe Quieter Side of Ibiza
The Spanish do it. The French, the Brits, and the Italians are all doing it. But Americans? We haven’t yet joined the ranks of Ibiza lovers. Last month, I gave in to a nagging feeling that I was...
View ArticleA Royal Weekend in London
Whether by luck or deft maneuvering, I’ve avoided a Disney vacation thus far. I have not had the same luck with the princess phase, which commandeered my daughter’s imagination somewhere around age two...
View ArticleGeek Retreat: The Best of Silicon Valley
Years ago, my husband and I drove the California coastline from San Francisco to Los Angeles. As we cruised by funky Santa Cruz and picturesque Carmel, beheld the jaw-dropping cliffs of Big Sur, snaked...
View ArticleMy Guide to Napa With Niños
There are few places that evoke romance more than Napa Valley. Spectacular scenery, romantic inns, excellent dining, and, of course, plenty of wine combine to create something nearing the ultimate...
View ArticleThe Best Restaurants in Tulum
Typical winter foods just aren’t my thing. I respect the fervor with which fans baste their roasts, whip their potatoes, and twirl their pasta. When the weather turns cold, I think about one thing:...
View ArticleFive Family Travel Resolutions
I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. But as winter continues its march (at least where I live in New York City), I’ve been dreaming up a few travel goals for 2014. Some are places, some are new...
View ArticleFamily Travel Commandments: Resorts
I recently did something parents dream about; I took a vacation. With my kids. I travel with my children frequently, and I love it, but I categorize most of these as trips rather than rejuvenating...
View ArticlePerfect Paradise: Phuket
This December marks the tenth anniversary of the devastating tsunami that struck Southeast Asia. But Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, refuses to be defined by the tragedy. On a recent visit there, I...
View ArticleA Kid-Friendly Guide to Hong Kong
Travelers keep two kinds of lists: the bucket list and the “that’d be cool” list. Hong Kong should be on both, particularly when traveling with children. The striking contrast of the city’s modern...
View ArticleThe Kings of Hong Kong Hotels
Few cities rival Hong Kong when it comes to hotels. Choices range from some of the most expensive and indulgent in the world–the city boasts two Mandarin Orientals–to dirt-cheap hostels as well as a...
View ArticleApp Vs. Human: Tour Guide Edition
I’m a big fan of tour guides, particularly when traveling with kids. Children listen better when another adult is speaking, and I consistently learn something that I didn’t know before. So it was with...
View ArticleAt Home in Rome: Where to Stay
The Roman Empire may have fallen off the map centuries ago, but to a modern traveler, the center of Italy’s capital city may feel just as vast. While walkable, distances between monuments within Rome’s...
View ArticleEnchanted Isle: Puerto Rico
If Puerto Rico isn’t on your radar, it’s time to readjust. The Caribbean’s most convenient destination—especially for Americans, who don’t need a passport to get there—is also one of its most...
View ArticleHot List: Must-Get Travel Tech
I know few people who speak passionately about their luggage. More important to frequent fliers is what’s in the carry-on. And these days, it’s all technology. Our laptops, smartphones, and tablets...
View ArticleWinter Trips With a Side of Culture
Everyone’s heard tales of parents who blend pureed veggies into their kids’ cookies. I leave the cauliflower alone, but I love the vacation equivalent: sneaking a culture fix into an otherwise...
View ArticleLow-Key Caribbean: A Tale of Four Islands
In a world where the easiest route is usually the most popular, it’s no surprise that many vacationers limit their warm-weather winter getaways to the Caribbean’s more accessible islands—especially if...
View ArticleBeyond-the-Beach Miami
I’ve been traveling to Miami for 15 years. In that time, it has changed dramatically, evolving from a spring break destination into one of America’s most sophisticated cities, with an incredible art...
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