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NAPA VALLEY THE BEST WITH FAMILY AND KIDS NAPA VALLEY THE BEST WITH FAMILY AND KIDS I know my friends and neighbors in Northern California are going to gasp when I admit this, but I’m not much into wine. Though I am not a connoisseur, I can and will enjoy …

RECONNECT WITH FAMILY BY TRAVEL RECONNECT WITH FAMILY BY TRAVEL Traveling for revenge is out; in fact, we’ve never really thought that it was “in.” Rather, this year is all about reconnecting with loved ones through travel, which is turning out to be the main cause of travel after the …

VINTAGE FAMILY PICTURES AROUSED IN DENMARK VINTAGE FAMILY PICTURES AROUSED IN DENMARK There isn’t a better way, in my opinion, to expose two rural Danish folks to the American way of life than to randomly knock on someone’s door and ask whether two ten-year-old children may use the restroom inside. …

WAIKIKI IS THE BEST PLACE TO VISIT WAIKIKI IS THE BEST PLACE TO VISIT After spending a few weeks on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu, where my mother’s family comes from, I’m back on the mainland. I can’t stop fantasizing of white sand, turquoise waters, and sunsets over the Pacific.Recently, …

BEST DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILY TRAVEL BEST DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILY TRAVEL Americans have never been more enthusiastic about the American West than they are now. Perhaps this is due to years of pandemic restrictions that kept tourists closer to home, or maybe it’s just the cool factor of that feisty cattle …

10 BEST ADVENTURES FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY 10 BEST ADVENTURES FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY The American West has an undeniable romantic appeal: its rich history as a ranching region; its verdant valleys bursting with springtime wildflowers; its swift, trout-filled rivers; its stands of aspen and pine woods; and its views of snow-capped peaks. And …

A DIFFERENT TRIP IN NEW YORK WITH MY KID A DIFFERENT TRIP IN NEW YORK WITH MY KID At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, we are facing an Italian Renaissance picture that is framed in gold. It has a ruddy-faced white kid with very fluffy hair and a pallid mother …

5 BEST HOTELS IN ORLANDO FOR FAMILY VACATION 5 BEST HOTELS IN ORLANDO FOR FAMILY VACATION Orlando is the most visited location in the United States, with an astounding 75 million tourists annually. the biggest and most extravagant theme parks in the world, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando …

TIPS FROM A FLIGHT ATTENDANT FOR FLYING WITH KIDS TIPS FROM A FLIGHT ATTENDANT FOR FLYING WITH KIDS Families have a lot on their plates as we begin what is predicted to be the biggest summer travel season in years. Any age child or infant traveling by plane can provide …

17 BEST DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILY VACATION 17 BEST DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILY VACATION Like many things about being a parent, organizing a family trip is an art. Plotting the ideal vacation has high risks since there are so many people to impress. How can you make sure your vacation is unforgettable? …