First stop on a family trip to NYC — Central Park

First stop on a family trip to NYC — Central Park

In my new book The Kid’s Guide to New York City, I do my best to make sightseeing in the Big Apple fun for kids as well as parents, with plenty of tips from local (play soccer in the park!) and visiting kids (try roasted nuts from a vendor! )

Lots to do in the mountains and farms of Vermont in summer

Lots to do in the mountains and farms of Vermont in summer

The kids have already petted a chicken (and learned they’ll eat cantaloupe, as well as worms) met the baby calves Fiona and Danika and the draft horses Joe and Jim. Certain days of the summer, kids, ages 10 to 15, can become a farm vet for a day…

To the Caribbean and savings in summer

To the Caribbean and savings in summer

Come here in summer and you may be able to afford to vacation like the 1 percenters. Like everywhere in the Caribbean, you can save significant bucks on airfare, as well as lodging.

Half million more of us will vacation this summer

Half million more of us will vacation this summer

Memorial Day official kicks off summer vacation season and AAA says 34.8 million of us will be traveling—up 500,000 from last year. We’re not letting gas prices keep us home and most of us—almost nine out of 10 holiday travelers—will drive.

The Wild Side of Puerto Rico: Extreme Sports f

The Wild Side of Puerto Rico: Extreme Sports f

‘Snuba’ is not a typo, it’s one of the fastest growing aquatic activities that combines the best of snorkeling and scuba diving and allows you to explore coral reefs in the depths of the tropical seas without getting scuba diving certified.

Orlando treats you like a VIP

Orlando treats you like a VIP

Who doesn’t want to be treated like a VIP on vacation? We all do, of course, cutting lines, getting pampered, seeing what most tourists don’t. Orlando offers plenty of VIP options for the entire family—assuming you’re willing to pay extra for the privilege, of course.

Interacting with the Turtles at SeaWorld Orlando

Interacting with the Turtles at SeaWorld Orlando

TurtleTrek is home to adult and juvenile sea turtles, including hawksbill, Kemp’s Ridley, loggerhead and green sea turtles — all of whom, like Grandma, have been deemed nonreleasable by the Florida government.