Universal Orlando Resort, a teen’s POV

Universal Orlando Resort, a teen’s POV

Taking the Kids contributor Alec Tibaldi, who joined his mother on a Royal Caribbean cruise and visit to Universal Orlando, describes his first visit to the theme park and provides an excellent video.

Families discover benefits of ecotourism in Nicaragua

Families discover benefits of ecotourism in Nicaragua

At Morgan’s Rock, one family visits a local school to donate supplies the day before Thanksgiving, while others visit the farm for a look at the cows, chickens and ducks and a breakfast feast of fresh eggs, gallo pinto and hand-made tortillas.

At Jicaro Island Ecolodge, sustainability is a passion

At Jicaro Island Ecolodge, sustainability is a passion

At Jicaro Island Ecolodge almost everything is locally sourced and sustainable. The food is delicious. And the scraps from the kitchen feed the pigs on a nearby farm whose waste produces methane cooking gas for the local farmers.

Visiting Boston and the historic Boston Tea Party

Visiting Boston and the historic Boston Tea Party

There may be 21st-century LED holiday lights all over Boston, but we’ve time-traveled back to 1773 — Dec. 16, 1773 to be exact — the night that literally changed the course of American history.

Six days in Nicaragua, the next family eco-travel destination?

Six days in Nicaragua, the next family eco-travel destination?

We’ve followed our 22-year-old daughter Melanie here to Nicaragua, which many say is poised to become the next eco tourist’s must-see destination with volcanoes, cloud forests, pristine beaches and tiny eco resorts like Jicaro Island Ecolodge.