Got more time than money? No problem. You and your family can do so many fun things without spending money — next weekend or any time of the year. Consider these ideas to help get some plans in motion. No. 1: Go Geocaching Not exactly a sporting event, geocaching (pronounced GEE-o-cashing) is an outdoor treasure-hunting…
Lederhosen Time! 10 Bay Area Oktoberfest Celebrations for 2022
By Brittany Delay From Bay Area News Group San Jose–Oktoberfest is just around the corner, the buzz has already started. Bust out your lederhosen and get ready to polka, because the festivities are about to commence! Here’s a lineup of the Bay Area Oktoberfest events that have been announced for this year. Monterey Bay Oktoberfest:…
Starry Skies: A Journey to Find Stars, and Healing, in La Palma, Spain
I’ve always loved looking at the night sky. When I was a child growing up in Cyprus, I would count stars when I couldn’t sleep. Lying in bed, I turned the deep black above me into a stage, and found men on the moon and horses dancing across the galactic plains surrounding it. The marina…
Random, Useful, Fun Travel Tips
Whether you’ll be traveling in the next few weeks or have plans for a trip over the holidays, it’s always a good time for travel tips. No Room For Air Sure, you can find cheap plane tickets, but you’ll pay many extra fees if you are not aware. Thankfully, most airlines still allow one free…
Egypt: 6,000 Years of History Come Alive
By Fyllis Hockman I’m in Cairo, Egypt, on a hotel balcony overlooking the Nile River, a fantasyland I’ve heard about my whole life — and I’m here. I needed to take a minute to revel in that. And recognize that thanks to Overseas Adventure Travel’s (OAT) Ancient Egypt and the Nile River Tour, I was…
What Are Boston’s Most Romantic Places?
By Marie Szaniszlo From Boston Herald Boston–People in Boston apparently are loving more than just that dirty water. New research reveals the top 10 U.S. cities with the most romantic places to visit, and Boston features 9th best in the nation. A company called FROM MARS narrowed down the best cities for a date to…
Things To Do On Vancouver Island
Parksville, Coombs, Tofino and Ucluelet If you’re looking for fun things to do on Vancouver Island then you must visit Parksville and other areas such as Coombs, Tofino and Ucluelet. We’ve included some of our favourites that we’ve personally have enjoyed and/or activities and sites that we know are a must see and do while…
Floating Over Vistas in a Hang Glider
By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service Long an ardent fan of and an active participant in aviation and adventure, my husband and I have tried a number of pursuits, among them hot air ballooning, parasailing and indoor skydiving. We’ve flown around the world many times, in every sort of aircraft from sputtering single…
Sunrise Woods Retreat- Escape to Pigeon Forge, TN
Sunrise Woods Retreat is a quiet escape in Pigeon Forge, far enough from the hustle and bustle of Parkway yet close enough to enjoy all of the attractions in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Location Located on a quiet road in Pigeon Forge, Sunrise Woods Retreat is a welcome escape from the busyness of…
Canada’s Calling — Adventure Awaits North of the Border
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Canada, America’s neighbor to the north, offers families a wide range of vacation opportunities. You’ll find history, culture and extraordinary natural beauty. And polar bears. Here are five destinations to consider: Fairmont Banff Springs Resort, Banff, Alberta Lavish and historic, this castle-like resort, built in 1888, stands as a…
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