Abacos Islands in the Bahamas: Laid back and simple family vacation territory

Abacos Islands in the Bahamas: Laid back and simple family vacation territory

Welcome to the Abacos Islands in the Bahamas —a chain of some 120 tiny islands, home to just 14,000 people and a mecca for boaters, fisherman, snorkelers and divers. Today we’re at Munjack Cay about 40 miles by boat from the town of Marsh Harbor with Lincoln and Marcus Jones who have brought us and some other guests here to cook the fish we’ve just caught.

Learning all about Junkanoo, the festivals kids love most in the Bahamas

Learning all about Junkanoo, the festivals kids love most in the Bahamas

What began with programs for school kids in the Bahamas in 2000, now attracts cruise ship passengers and other visitors for workshops in Junkanoo costume making. And what amazing costumes they are, put together with thousands and thousands of strips of brightly colored crepe paper adorned with feathers and gold and silver buttons.

Families can enjoy sailing and racing on island of Anguilla

Families can enjoy sailing and racing on island of Anguilla

Sail racing is the island of Anguilla’s national sport dating back to the early days of the 20th century when Anguillan men on their way back from working in sugar cane fields in the Dominican Republic would race their schooners home. In fact, the unique design of the racing boats here evolved from fishing boats that would fish as much as 40 miles off shoe

Check out all the new rides at a theme park this summer

Check out all the new rides at a theme park this summer

You’ll have your pick of thrills — wet and dry — this summer when nearly 200 new rides and attractions open at more than 80 theme parks, water parks, family fun centers, zoos, aquariums and museums in the United States and Canada, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

Can you EAR me?  It’s a special year at Disney Parks

Can you EAR me? It’s a special year at Disney Parks

2013 is the Year of the Ear at Disney Parks with new limited release Disney Ear Hats available every month as part of Disney Parks’ Limited Time Magic—special experiences designed to surprise and excite guests when they visit—including saving up to 30 per cent with the Monstrous Summer promotion available at Walt Disney World Resorts through mid June.

Presidential Treatment at the Homestead Resort in Virginia’s mountains

Presidential Treatment at the Homestead Resort in Virginia’s mountains

Like a lighthouse in the Allegheny Mountains, the enormous tower and complex of the Homestead Resort marks the location of healing waters of the natural springs in central Virginia. The rejuvenating mineral waters were once sought out by Native Americans and early colonists alike.

The Kids Taking Themselves: Exploring chocolate, caves, and coral reefs in Belize

The Kids Taking Themselves: Exploring chocolate, caves, and coral reefs in Belize

“I’m going to travel like this from now on!” Sarah exclaimed, while she was receiving exciting emails from MMC and Ya’axche about fun things to do during our trip. Not only do I feel like I truly took advantage of my last spring break in College, but I also made it educational…aren’t you proud Mom and Dad?

10 Tips for making family spring travel more fun

10 Tips for making family spring travel more fun

Some of you are just heading out on spring break. Some of you are there and are wondering why you left home. That’s because traveling with kids is never easy. It’s aggravating, stressful, expensive and wonderful. Keep reminding yourself that all the travel research shows that family vacations are responsible for the happiest memories we have—memories that last a lifetime.

Can you EAR me?  It’s a special year at Disney Parks

Disney is all about ears this year

2013 is the Year of the Ear at Disney Parks with new limited release Disney Ear Hats available every month as part of Disney Parks’ Limited Time Magic—special experiences designed to surprise and excite guests when they visit. Of course you can get your ears autographed.

San Diego is more than the Zoo; museums and arts abound in Balboa Park

San Diego is more than the Zoo; museums and arts abound in Balboa Park

We all know that San Diego is home to the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld but we may not realize there are so many museums that because they are in one urban park are so easy to visit (you can also buy a park passport that’s good for a week–$49 for adults and $27 for kids 12 and younger.