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Best Cool-Weather Summer Vacations for Families
The best summer vacations often involve relaxed mornings and sand-covered toes, followed by languid afternoons licking drippy ice cream cones and evenings outside by the grill. That’s the ideal, anyway. Often, those rosy-colored scenes omit drenching heatwaves and oppressive humidity.
Best of Zermatt in Winter and Summer
When I was a kid, I had three posters on the wall of my bedroom: Paris, Tokyo and Zermatt, Switzerland. In the third vignette, the mighty Matterhorn pushed into a cerulean sky while a narrow wildflower-flanked path beckoned from the foreground of the image. Never have I wanted to step into a scene more. Back then, I had no idea where exactly this mountain was (this was long before Google). I just knew that one day I’d see it in real life.
Lauterbrunnen Switzerland with Kids
Think of Switzerland, and you probably picture the classic Alpine scenes of the Jungfrau Region: gentle brown cows, snowy peaks, wildflower-speckled meadows and chocolate-box villages. Although we’ve never met a Swiss village that didn’t charm us, those that dot this pristine area each have their own appeal, from the car-free tranquility of Mürren and Wengen to the bustling resort vibe of Grindelwald.
Best Things to Do in Vienna with Kids
City Breaks 5 Min Read For those looking to explore beyond the typical European capitals, the elegant city of Vienna, Austria, is a perfect choice for families. Its narrow cobblestone streets, classical architecture and grand palaces make even a simple stroll for coffee a delightful experience. Plus, what kid can turn down the delicious selection of pastries? Best Things to Do in Vienna with Kids Schönbrunn Palace There is so much to see in Vienna that it is hard to fit it all into 72 hours.
Best Itinerary in Germany with Kids
Australia Family Vacations As one of the largest countries in Europe, Germany can feel daunting when you start to plan a family trip there. From the dense and mountainous Black Forest to Bavaria, where the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle sits — not to mention the complicated history of World War II —there’s a lot to wrap your head around.
Best Places to Stay in the Adirondacks with Kids
Family travel and travel planning continue to be affected by COVID-19. For information and updates, click here. The Great Camp era in the Adirondacks of upstate New York began more than a century ago, when America’s most notable families of the time (think Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, etc.) built huge lodges to enjoy the great outdoors and plenty of socializing. And while these properties still maintain their distinct, historic charm, modern families are discovering the appeal is as timeless as ever.
Old Edwards Inn & Spa Review and Highlights for Families
Family travel and travel planning continue to be affected by COVID-19. For information and updates, click here. A scenic road with stunning vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains winds its way up to the chic hilltop hideaway of Highlands, North Carolina. On the corner of the town’s charming Main Street, the historic Old Edwards Inn & Spa invites you into the cozy lobby with the fireplace ablaze, comfortable seating and relaxed, elegant decor.
Best Things to Do in Salzburg with Kids
Family travel and travel planning continue to be affected by COVID-19. For information and updates, click here. Although best known as Mozart’s birthplace and the home of the Von Trapp family, the city of Salzburg has much more to offer even its youngest visitors. Tucked in the Austrian Alps, Salzburg has an Italian flair with Baroque churches and interlocking squares that bask in the shadow of the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Best Family Summer Camp Resorts
Family travel and travel planning are being affected by the ongoing spread of COVID-19. For information and updates, click here. Summer camp is a rite of passage that many children look forward to, but the COVID-19 pandemic has put this year’s camp dreams on hold.
Culloden Estate & Spa Review
Family and travel and travel planning are being affected by the ongoing spread of COVID-19. For the latest updates, click here. Located north of Belfast, the magnificent Culloden Estate & Spa is a perfect option for those looking for a retreat from the city, making it a frequent haunt for many celebrities and world leaders over the years. Built as an official palace for high-ranking bishops, the first 5-star hotel in Northern Ireland is steeped in history.
Les Fermes de Marie Review
Accommodation Review>Family-Friendly Boutique Hotels By Cary Walker January 8, 2020 5 Min Read Tucked into the French Alps, Les Fermes de Marie is a wonderful little hamlet that artfully merges adult focused relaxation with a kid-friendly vibe. The 70 cozy rooms and inviting lounge spaces are a thoughtful mix of traditional and alpine elegance that, when paired with the stunning mountain backdrop and remote location, demand that you relax for a while.
Stonewater Cove Resort Review for Families
Located in southwestern Missouri on Table Rock Lake, Stonewater Cove makes for a great long weekend for those based in the southern U.S. Upon arrival at this all-inclusive lakeside resort, you feel the pace of life slow down as the peaceful sounds of nature encircle you like a cozy blanket. A warm welcome to the resort Stonewater Cove is a hidden gem and a great destination for extended family and friends looking to travel together stress-free.
Best Summer Vacations with Kids
Eighteen summers. It seems like a long time, especially when you’re a parent in the thick of raising a family. Some days, just getting out of the house is a major accomplishment. Getting on a plane — well, you might as well be moving mountains. Traveling, with or without kids, isn’t easy, but we do it again and again because seeing the world comes with knowledge that’s hard to master any other way.
Jungfrau Region Switzerland Family Hotels
Despite its small size, Switzerland has countless towns and villages that ooze with Swiss charm, which can make looking for a home base quite difficult — especially in the beautiful Jungfrau region of the Alps. How do you know which one to choose when they all look idyllic? You could pick with abandon, but a little research and clarity on your sightseeing priorities can help you make an informed decision that will save you precious time and money.
The Arden Hotel Family-Friendly Review
Check into the Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, and you couldn’t get closer to the historical Shakespearean action that this town has thrived upon for centuries if you tried. If you have one of the riverside rooms and a good aim, you could probably fly a paper airplane from the window into the grounds of the Royal Shakespeare Theater complex opposite. It’s that close. The Arden Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon, in the center of everything. Photo ©2010 Matthew D.
Essential Tips for Visiting Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle
Most kids want to visit Cinderella’s castle, but few know that Mad King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle was actually the inspiration behind Walt Disney’s creation. As king of Bavaria, Ludwig had a childlike imagination and a big budget, and Neuschwanstein — located in southern Germany near the Austrian border — is the ultimate fairytale castle. As it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, a little planning is required to make it a memorable stop for the whole family.
Letter: Thanks to vets who helped with injured dog
By Cary Walker, WorthingtonOn the 15th of this month, a neighbor and I took a dog with a serious gunshot wound into the Veterinary Medical Center on Oxford Street. I had called ahead, and two doctors were waiting and they had lined up help. It was quite clear that they cared, and the whole medical team...
Letter: Be sure to vote -- and to say a prayer, too
By Cary Walker, WorthingtonWell folks, our two major political parties have backed us into a couple of corners by fielding a pair of candidates that just don't seem very appealing. Now, I realize that your candidate, whichever one you choose, is better than the other, but all I'm asking is that you vote.
Grand Canyon River Rafting with Grand Canyon Expeditions
Like most families, we first saw the Grand Canyon from the crowded visitor center on the South Rim. Gazing down at the vast expanse of massive, ragged cliffs dropping to the Colorado River below, I found it spectacular — but also, unsatisfying. I knew we were glimpsing only a small slice of the 277-mile-long canyon, and it all looked so out of reach. “I want to go down and around there,” I told my husband while gesturing to the chasm’s crevices.
Locanda Palazzone Review | Italy Family Hotels | Umbria with Kids
We just came back from a flawless stay at Locanda Palazzone, an elegant yet friendly historic residence just a few minutes drive from Orvieto’s old town. The building itself dates to the 1200s; the structure was probably built as a hospitalis, or hostel for travelers and pilgrims on their way south to Rome.
Umbria Italy Vacation with Kids, Umbria Tourist Attractions
Rebecca moved to Italy from Chicago in 1993 and shortly thereafter opened an agriturismo in her husband’s renovated family farmhouse at the foot of Mount Subasio near Assisi, Umbria. When she’s not with her two sons, she spends her time taking care of guests at Brigolante, blogging about the lovely region she now calls home at Rebecca’s Ruminations, and wondering about what strange winds blew an urban vegetarian to a pig farm in Umbria. Assisi at sunset.
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