Tag: vacation

The Health Benefits of a Vacation

C.J. is 52 years old, happily married, has two teenagers, and is a big-time TV executive. It was her annual check-up, and she was in her usual rush to get in and out. I’ve known C.J. for close to 25 years; she has been in menopause for three years and is on a low dose…


Sun-Drenched Vacation Spots of Your Dreams

Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com Create warm family memories in a sun-drenched and relaxing destination. These five ideas will encourage you to begin planning now. St. Martin & Anguilla Gift yourselves a double dose of sunshine. A unique package makes it possible to experience a dual island treat: the dazzling beachside luxury at Belmond La Samanna…


Explore Underground at These Amazing Caves and Caverns

Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com What lies beneath can be cold, damp and compelling. Learn about dry and wet caves, the creatures that live in them and the characteristics that create these natural settings. Here are five places to explore underground: 1. Kartchner Caverns, Benson, Arizona In 1974, two University of Arizona students and amateur cavers…


Discover a Mountain Resort Town Close to Downtown Los Angeles

“This looks like a resort,” a friend said as we drove past the town square in Sierra Madre, California. It was lined with umbrellaed tables, coffee shops, restaurants, an ice cream shop, a pub, boutiques and on a side street a cozy microbrewery. At the base of the San Gabriel Mountains below Angeles National Forest,…


Vacation Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com A family vacation doesn’t have to include fancy flights to far off places or ritzy resorts to reap meaningful rewards. So clear the calendar, craft a budget and consider these five ideas that won’t break the bank. 1.Go for it Plan to participate in a 10k, hike the canyon or…


How to Make Summer Travel Plans That Actually Happen in 2022

After two years of cancellations, deferments, and marathon sessions with airline customer service, many travelers are hoping to book summer trips that actually pan out this year. “I had the month of May 2020 completely off work,” says Katharine Ng, an engineering program manager in Los Angeles. Ng planned to visit Europe and Morocco but…


Where to Go in the French Alps

The French Alps are a mountainous region in southeastern France. The villages of Chamonix, Annecy, and Grenoble are terrific destinations to add to your travel itinerary. Megève Megève is one of France’s leading winter sports resorts, offering opportunities for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. The quaint medieval village of Megève dates back to the 14th…


Plan Your Next Vacation Around a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Even if you’ve explored Everglades National Park in Florida and caught glimpses of crocodiles, manatees, and other wildlife, or visited Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where important chapters in the birth of the United States were written, did you know that they’re among 24 places throughout the country honored as World Heritage Sites by the United…


How to Make a Summer Rental Feel Like a Home

Renting a house for a getaway this summer? Whether you’re staying for a week or the entire summer, you want to feel at home and at ease on your vacation. Here’s some help turning that summer rental into a place you love kicking back and relaxing in. Use Your Own Bedding Rental bedding is often…


Should You Bring Work on Your Vacation?

Summertime is a popular time for vacation-goers. Sometimes when I’m headed on vacation with friends, it’s easier to get off work at other times during the year. But when you want to head out of town with the kids, summer is the best time because they are out of school for the next few months….