Sun, Style, and Scenic Coastal Charm Carlsbad is the kind of place that invites discovery, whether it’s through a haze of salt air on a morning stroll or among the bursts of color in a downtown mural. Spending a weekend here for a recent family “staycation” felt like being let
The VersaTraction™ Story and the Rise of Kahuna Grip Eighteen years ago, on the sun-soaked Orange County beaches where surfers chase the perfect wave, a small team of innovators set out to solve a slippery problem. Today, VersaTraction™ stands as a testament to ingenuity, resilience and the power of a
The Legendary Coach House in San Juan Capistrano holds many records in the music universe, including its status as the oldest concert venue in the country owned by the same sole proprietor since its inception, hosting over 4.5 million guests. Miles Davis, BB King, Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, Pat Benatar,
A Family-Friendly Daydream in Puerta Vallarta’s Banderas Bay I fancy our family as well-traveled using any excuse to explore new environs or revisit favorite vacation destinations. My husband and I love traveling so much that we’ve made a conscious effort to impart in our children a similar desire to trek
The Hidden Gem of the Midwest Our readers may already know this via the family-friendly travel destinations we’ve featured over the years, but when our son was six (and our daughter 5-years-old), we embarked on an albeit ambitious plan to visit all 50 states as a family by the time
Now that spring is in full swing with our son’s high school graduation around the corner, our family’s vacation schedule is now wholly centered around stay-cations: travel to destinations close to home to squeeze in memory-making weekends away. With its nearly perfect year-round weather, San Diego is the perfect place
Deemed a “Flower in the Desert,” Cirque Du Soleil’s Mystère is a Timeless Treat for All Ages Experience awe-inspiring acrobatics, elaborate sets and dreamlike imagery in this colossal classic – Cirque’s first non-traveling, permanent production in Las Vegas Full disclosure: I’m a longtime fan of Cirque Du Soleil – the
The Ultimate Spring Ski Escape All the stars were recently in alignment for a long weekend spent on the slopes in one of the prettiest places on the planet: Lake Tahoe’s South Shore. Since we’ve been back, our children haven’t been able to stop raving about the trip – particularly
The Perfect Locale for a Memorable Multi-Generational Stay-Cation Staycations for no special occasion other than a memory-making opportunity are among my favorite events to plan. My husband and I are blessed to have a close family friend who has over the years become an adopted grandmother to our two children.
The Ultimate Year-Round Family Escape From a winter wonderland to sun-soaked summers, discover endless adventures forevery age If you ask my family where they’d like to vacation each winter, the “list” of destinations is unsurprisingly short: Lake Tahoe’s South Shore. Ask the same question in the spring, and the breathtaking
