29 articles tagged with kid friendly
While my travels typically take me to innovation hubs across continents, a recent detour to Sterling Heights, Michigan revealed an unexpected laboratory of family entertainment innovation. This Detroit suburb—Michigan's fourth-largest city—has transformed itself into a remarkable family destination that balances...
While visiting my daughter's family in Newcastle last summer, I discovered that this vibrant coastal city offers far more than its postcard-perfect beaches. As a grandmother to two energetic youngsters and an environmental scientist at heart, I found myself delightfully...
While I typically travel solo to chase down craft breweries and tennis clubs across the globe, last summer I found myself in Ostend with my sister's family, including my energetic niece and nephew (ages 8 and 10). What I discovered...
Standing before Neuschwanstein Castle last summer, with its ivory towers piercing through the misty Bavarian Alps, I couldn't help but whisper *'¡Dios mío!'* under my breath. This wasn't just any castle—this was *the* castle, the one that inspired Walt Disney...
Last month, I found myself trading the rugged landscapes of New Zealand for the fairytale spires of Bavaria, accompanying my dear friend Marie and her two energetic children (Emma, 7, and Lucas, 5) to the castle that inspired Walt Disney...
Tallahassee hits different in the fall. The sweltering summer pressure system finally retreats, leaving behind that perfect Florida sweet spot – mid-70s, low humidity, and skies so blue they'd make a meteorologist weep. After burning out in finance and embracing...
Growing up in a Mexican-American household, I always felt a special connection to Mexico, but it wasn't until I started planning destination weddings that I truly discovered the magic beyond Cancun's resort zone. While those pristine beaches and infinity pools...
As someone who routinely chases the twin thrills of vinyl treasures and thoroughbred races across the globe, I never expected to become an impromptu expert on family activities in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Yet here I am, having accompanied my law school...
As someone who typically writes about tranquil Alpine lakes and luxury shopping districts, I found myself pleasantly surprised by the family-friendly charm of Lucaya in the Bahamas. During a recent spring assignment to scout locations for my agency's family portfolio,...
The moment our plane descended toward Manila, I felt that familiar rush of anticipation I've experienced in mountain rescues—except this time, the adventure ahead involved navigating one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic capitals with three energetic nephews in tow. As...
The moment my daughter's eyes widened at the sight of Bermuda's famous pink sand beaches, I knew our Southampton family adventure was going to be special. After years of dragging my 12-year-old Zoe across four continents in my quest to...
When most travelers think of Puerto Rico, their minds immediately jump to the colorful streets of Old San Juan or the luxurious resorts of Condado. But after decades of optimizing travel experiences like I optimize websites, I've discovered that sometimes...
There's something magical about watching your children discover the underwater world for the first time. As someone who traded vineyard rows for ocean waves when family adventures called, I've found that Frederiksted in St. Croix offers that perfect blend of...
Standing in Sucre's Plaza 25 de Mayo, watching my friend's children chase pigeons across the immaculate white colonial square, I was struck by how perfectly this Bolivian gem balances historical gravitas with family-friendly charm. Known as 'La Ciudad Blanca' (The...