On a multigenerational cruise with Windstar in Scotland

On a multigenerational cruise with Windstar in Scotland

The 91-year-old had chosen the Windstar Star Legend, a 212-passenger ship for a cruise with her 17-year-old grandson— one of three yachts without the line’s famous sails that the company has recently acquired from Seabourn

Enesi’s excellent adventure in the Dominican Republic – Part 2

Enesi’s excellent adventure in the Dominican Republic – Part 2

Sixteen-year-old Enesi Domi shares his daily diary from a youth service experience in the Dominican Republic with the community service organization Rustic Pathways. This is the second of two installments. More than 5000 youths will go on Rustic Pathways service trips this year.

Enesi’s excellent adventure in the Dominican Republic – Part 1

Enesi’s excellent adventure in the Dominican Republic – Part 1

Sixteen-year-old Enesi Domi shares his daily diary from a youth service experience in the Dominican Republic with the community service organization Rustic Pathways. This is the first of two installments. More than 5000 youths will go on Rustic Pathways service trips this year.

The new One World Observatory in New York – breathtaking

The new One World Observatory in New York – breathtaking

“It’s like you are on top of the world you’re so high,” said Aman Gaudani, from Oakbridge, NJ who was taking in the view from the newly opened One World Observatory, atop the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

New York City in August – good time for families to visit

New York City in August – good time for families to visit

New York, of course, is always tops on tweens and teens lists of wanna-go places. If you have a few days before school starts, it turns out August is a good time. Sure it may be hot, but with business travelers scarce, you are likely to get a good hotel deal.

At Gleneagles, falconry is more than for the birds

At Gleneagles, falconry is more than for the birds

Margo is a Harris Hawk at the British School of Falconry here on the grounds of the historic Gleneagles Hotel, the first in the country and extremely popular with kids. In fact, we had an audience as I was learning to hold Margo and let her fly.

Gleneagles: a world-famous golf resort, now family friendly

Gleneagles: a world-famous golf resort, now family friendly

Of course, Gleneagles is known for golf — it is home to three of Scotland’s best championship courses and it is where the 2014 Ryder Cup was played. But today, only 30 percent of guests play golf — and some of them may be kids taking lessons.

Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland – a foodie paradise

Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland – a foodie paradise

What is vacation without good food and Gleneagles Hotel certainly delivers. It is home to Andrew Fairlie, chef of Scotland’s only two Michelin-starred restaurant. But the other restaurants offer something special as well—maybe trying Scottish food for the first time.

Gleneagles: Famous for golf but beloved by UK and US families

Gleneagles: Famous for golf but beloved by UK and US families

Gleneagles is known for golf—it is home to three of Scotland’s best championship courses but today, only 30 per cent of guests play golf and Gleneagles is a kid-friendly resort that draws families from the United Kingdom as well as the United States back year after year