In Rouen, France — Joan of Arc and Monet

In Rouen, France — Joan of Arc and Monet

Nov 19, 2013

In this medieval city, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Today we see a cathedral that was begun in 1145—amazing it is still standing after being damaged in WWII. Nearly 9,000 half timbered houses burned during WWII.

Two days touring the D-Day sites in Normandy

Two days touring the D-Day sites in Normandy

Nov 17, 2013

We are at the famous Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial overlooking Omaha Beach, where the massive allied assault on the Normandy on June 6, 1944 aimed to liberate France and defeat Nazi Germany.

Family gatherings at Gettysburg for 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s address

Family gatherings at Gettysburg for 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s address

Nov 14, 2013

At the time, no one expected the speech to be a big deal. Lincoln had merely been asked to make a few remarks at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, here in the Pennsylvania countryside, just four months after the searing battle that turned the tide of the Civil War.

Touring the famous Louvre in Paris with a family-oriented guide

Touring the famous Louvre in Paris with a family-oriented guide

Nov 12, 2013

Eighty per cent of her clients are American families. She notes that most guides, while true experts in their field, aren’t often as willing to play to the kids’ interests so when booking a guide, it is key to make sure they appreciate that kids’ may not have as long attention span.

Gather the family for a holiday feast at a country villa

Gather the family for a holiday feast at a country villa

Nov 7, 2013

You can gather the gang in a beautifully decorated home without doing all the work that typically entails, and without cooking at all — unless you want to. All you’ve got to do for a stress-free holiday is to celebrate at a vacation villa or condo rather than at your overcrowded house.

To Keystone CO – one of the most kid-centric ski areas in the country

To Keystone CO – one of the most kid-centric ski areas in the country

Oct 31, 2013

Keystone is Vail Resort’s most kid-centric resort, with kids-ski free (as long as you book a two-night stay), night skiing tweens and teens love and daily “Kidtopia” activities. There’s a parade through the village on Saturdays with kids being twirled around in tires, free cookies and hot cider in the ice-skating rink, the chance to meet and greet the avalanche dogs and ski patrollers, free kids sundaes and more.