By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Discover the ancient origins and healing properties of mineral hot springs. Here are five places where you and your family can soak together. Steamboat Springs, Colorado In the late 1880s, fur trappers passing through this Colorado enclave heard an odd noise resembling a steamboat. They were pleasantly surprised to…
Surf, Sand, and Pinball in Delray Beach
Second in length only to Alaska, Florida has a huge coastline when accounting for both the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts. With so many vacation-worthy towns to choose from, my family recently traveled to Delray Beach to combine a restful beach trip while mixing in memorable action for our two pre-teen kids. We were…
Rick Steves’ Europe: Cultural Treats in Small-Town Andalucía
The American image of Spain is Andalucía: the home of bullfights, flamenco, gazpacho, and pristine whitewashed hill towns. This southern part of the country feels more quintessentially Spanish than perhaps anywhere else. When visiting this area, I always make a point to venture into what’s called the Route of the White Hill Towns (Ruta de…
Cultural Treats in Small-Town Andalucía
The American image of Spain is Andalucía: the home of bullfights, flamenco, gazpacho, and pristine whitewashed hill towns. This southern part of the country feels more quintessentially Spanish than perhaps anywhere else. When visiting this area, I always make a point to venture into what’s called the Route of the White Hill Towns (Ruta de…
Nestled in the ‘Alps of Southern California,’ Lake Arrowhead Holds Power to Heal
By Marlise Kast-Myers From Tribune News Service Three years ago, I lost Lola, the dog of my life. She was a 7-pound bundle of joy that had the power to fill my love-tank with nothing but the wag of her tail. She shadowed my every move, to the point I felt I had physically lost…
Legoland California Lets You Build, Race and Wreck the Lego Ferrari of Your Dreams
By Brady MacDonald From The Orange County Register Kids who dream of becoming Formula 1 race car drivers and their parents who grew up playing with Matchbox cars will have a blast building their own Lego Ferraris and tackling a series of race tracks at a new Legoland California attraction. The new Lego Ferrari Build…
Nassau Paradise Island Unveils Upgrades and Special Offerings for Summer
By Janeen Christoff From TravelPulse The Bahamas is ready for a big season. The summer of 2022 will reach new heights when it comes to welcoming travelers. Nassau Paradise Island is ready with special offerings for the season, anniversary celebrations, and new upgrades at many of its hotels and resorts. “As the weather warms, people…
Hearst Castle Reopens to Visitors After 2-year Closure. ‘It Feels Good to Be Back’
By Kathe Tanner From The Sacramento Bee Sacramento, Calif. — With bright 100th anniversary flags flying over new displays in the visitor center, Hearst Castle is now open to the public for the first time since March 16, 2020. The sense of excitement on the May 11 reopening day was palpable. Visitors heading for the…
Outdoor Adventure Awaits at These Country Destinations
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com Explore some new country destinations during your next vacation. Here are five places to consider. American Prairie, Montana Using an innovative model, American Prairie, a Montana-based nonprofit, is in the midst of stitching together a 3-million-acre nature and wildlife reserve on the great plains of Montana. Once completed, the reserve…
Eurail Passes: Great, but With Gotchas
Even with COVID-19 and $7.50 to $9 a gallon gasoline, the basic rules for getting around within Europe remain as they were years ago: — Rent a car for exploring the countryside and staying in country inns. — Use a low-fare airline for long intercity or international trips. — Take trains if you’re staying in…
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