Explorer. Story teller. Ice Cream addict. Winner of the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Travel Writing. Specialties: Family Travel, Honeymoons, African Safaris, Europe, Orlando, Hawaii
Lights, culture, action: A guide to London’s West End
Museums, food, shopping—it’s much more than just theater.
Best places in the world to see cherry blossoms
From Amsterdam to Japan, here's where to immerse yourself in spring's sakura.
How to Spend an Extra Day in Austin
Live music, outdoor adventures, and woodsmoked BBQ abound in the Texas capital
The Best Time to Visit Spain, According to a Frequent Visitor
If it seems like everyone you know is on their way to Spain this year, you’re probably not wrong. Here's what you should know about the best time to visit Spain.
Flying High in Namibia
We recently traveled with Natural Selection to Namibia to try its newest offering: An eight-night "Namibia Flying Safari," a first for the company and one of the few flying safaris in the country. Here's what it was like.
Eat your way around Walt Disney World
Here’s a question: Does food shaped like Mickey Mouse actually taste better, or is it just being at Walt Disney World that makes everything seem so good?
Fairytale Honeymoon in Eastern Europe
Looking for a storybook perfect honeymoon, castles included? Combine two Eastern European hidden gems — Budapest and Prague – for the ultimate happily-ever-after getaway.
America’s 10 coolest ghost towns
Be transported back in time at these 10 cool relics of boomtowns past.
Battle of the boardwalks – which Jersey Shore seaside funplex reigns supreme?
Which Jersey Shore boardwalk reigns supreme? We headed "down the shore" to find out!
20 Best Places to Travel in 2023
We're calling it: 2023 is the year travel returns in a big way, and we've found all the best places to travel this year
10 best scenic drives in US national parks
A trip to a national park is about more than just the destination. It’s the journey to these remote corners of preserved natural wonders that are equally enticing, including drives to, and then around, the parks.
Sip your way through fall at these US wine harvest festivals
Sipping the way through the fall's greatest domestic wine festivals.
9 things I wish I had known before taking a Galapagos cruise
After a long pandemic of being landlocked in my suburban New Jersey home, my family and I were ready for an adventure: a small ship cruise through the remote Galapagos Islands on Quasar Expeditions.
Why Genealogy Trips Are the New and Improved Family Vacation
Are you a DNA detective? Then a genealogy trip may be your perfect vacation
VietNow: Why Vietnam Should Be at the Top of Your Family Travel List
Vietnam is a jewel box filled with delights for adventurous families