Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to New York City" has been published. All of Eileen's Taking the Kids are now available for the NOOK and Kindle. Your kids will love the fun facts, games and puzzles!
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A trip down memory lane for a pair of ski bum brothers
March 8, 2012Years ago, they drove 18 hours from Texas, staying in the cheapest place they could find, eating greasy burgers and paying just $25 for lift tickets. Now they're back in Aspen with their kids. more →
Destinations, Families & Groups, Lodging, Snow Vacations, Weekly Column 1 Comment
Mexico’s Riviera Maya is a great and safe place for kids to learn
March 1, 2012I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention we’re less than a year away from Dec. 21, 2012, the date the ancient Mayan Long Count calendar forecasts will signal the end of all humanity. But experts aren’t convinced and I’m not worried. more →
Beach Vacations, Destinations, Families & Groups, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Topics, Weekly Column 2 Comments
Learning to scuba dive with the whole family
February 23, 2012I’m just thankful to share this spectacular adventure in paradise with my husband and kids. It’s terrific — and rare — when you can find something you all enjoy, especially as the kids grow older more →
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It’s not too late to plan a spring break — or think about summer
February 16, 2012The good news is it’s not too late to plan a spring getaway (check the rest of my website for ideas) whether you’ve got just a few days or an entire week to spend and there’s still time to find a great deal. more →
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What you need to know about cruise safety
February 9, 2012It is important to keep in perspective that the Concordia disaster was by all accounts an aberration in an industry that prides itself on its safety record. Between 2005 and 2010, cruise lines carried nearly 100 million passengers with a total of 16 deaths... more →
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Taking the Kids doesn’t mean leaving the romance behind
February 2, 2012I love traveling with my children, their pals and various other pint-sized relatives. I do it all the time. But there’s something deliciously decadent about an adult-only trip, whether you manage just a night away in a nearby hotel or a trip of a lifetime. more →
Backyard Vacations, Destinations, Families & Groups, Lodging, Travel Topics, Weekly Column 1 Comment
The un-cruise: a sailing trip through the British Virgin Islands
January 26, 2012The best part: There is no one telling us what time we have to eat dinner or even where we are going next. Welcome to the alternative to mega cruise ships and fancy resorts. more →
Beach Vacations, Destinations, Families & Groups, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Topics, Weekly Column 1 Comment
A whirlwind tour of Hong Kong over the holidays
January 19, 2012I can’t believe I’m here. Hong Kong’s famous Victoria Harbor watches as I try to follow William Ng, a 75-year-old Tai Chi master, as he introduces about 20 of us to the ancient art of Tai Chi or “shadow boxing." more →
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Learning African American History in Boston
January 12, 2012A winter foray to Boston — whether you are touring colleges (there are more than 100 campuses in Massachusetts) or just looking for a winter getaway — is a good place to start, especially with the reopening this past December after a multimillion-dollar restoration of The African Meeting House. more →
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January is the month to learn a snow sport
January 5, 2012January is National Learn a Snow Sport Month and more than 200 resorts are pulling out all the stops for families and offering free or discounted ski, snowboard, and cross-country ski and snowshoe lessons for beginners. more →
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