October is “Kids Free Month” in San Diego

October is “Kids Free Month” in San Diego

No wonder families have been coming here for 100 years. San Diego, of course, is a great bet for families all year round — sunny weather, 70 miles of coastline (take your pick of 30-plus beaches), theme parks (SeaWorld and LEGOLAND) and plenty of history

Taking full advantage of Halloween season

Taking full advantage of Halloween season

You don’t need to wait till Halloween to put on costumes, not when theme parks, resorts and haunted attractions have already kicked off special Halloween events

At the Gilded Age mansions in Newport RI

At the Gilded Age mansions in Newport RI

This is our last day aboard the Norwegian Gem—we return to New York City tomorrow and Newport, famous for its sailing and coastal location as well as these spectacular mansions, is a good way to end the trip

10 fall festivals for families

10 fall festivals for families

There are literally hundreds of Octoberfests around the country this fall — some kid-friendly — but there are also plenty of apple, pumpkin and harvest festivals from which to choose