As I prepared for my sixth visit to South Africa (the second with the entire family in tow), I wanted to move beyond what we’d already seen while keeping it age-appropriate. So we decided to spend a few days in Durban before heading into the bush.[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Family Friendly’
May 6th, 2013 - 10:35 am § in Destinations, Journals
Best Safari? Botswana.
My family and I have sampled a wide variety of safaris throughout southern and eastern Africa. Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, and Namibia all have terrific family-friendly options. But if you asked me which country offers the best and most authentic overall experience, I'd say Botswana, hands down.[...]
Being Black in China
Of all the countries we’ve visited as a family, the hardest, by far, was China. As a family that believes there are things to be learned from everything in life, we try to turn even the most frustrating experiences into teachable moments. Here are the lessons we took away from this one.[...]
April 4th, 2013 - 10:37 am § in Destinations, Journals
Hyper-Local Tours in NYC
Having already done the Circle Line cruise, all the major museums, a city bus tour, and even a bike trip through Harlem, I was looking for a new take on the city I’ve spent most of my adult life working in. Cue Turnstile Tours.[...]
March 18th, 2013 - 12:23 pm § in Destinations, Journals
Kids Night On Broadway
Knowing that our first family vacation would have to wait until spring break, I reminded myself that you don’t have to board a plane or cross a state border to experience the joys that travel brings. That sense of exploration can be found right in your backyard, if you have the right attitude.[...]
March 4th, 2013 - 12:17 pm § in Destinations, Journals
The Road to Discovering Your Roots
Fueled in part by TV shows such as Who Do You Think You Are? in which celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Spike Lee discover their ancestral heritage, interest in roots travel has taken off in the past decade. Here are some tips to get you started tracing your own family tree.[...]
February 28th, 2013 - 12:25 pm § in Destinations, Journals
All Aboard! Multigenerational Cruising
The key to planning a successful multi-generational trip is making sure the itinerary offers something appropriate for everyone involved. After all, it can be quite a challenge finding a destination that satisfies both a slow-moving senior and a high-energy preteen. That's precisely what makes cruis[...]
January 29th, 2013 - 1:35 pm § in Destinations, Journals
The Best Resort Rec Programs for Families
There are a slew of lists about the best places to go and the best things to do while traveling. But there's one list you may not have heard about: the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association’s annual awards for excellence.[...]
January 18th, 2013 - 9:24 am § in Destinations, Journals
Very Presidential D.C.
Guest blogger Erin Gifford offers ten tips on how to learn more about American presidents during inauguration weekend and beyond.[...]
Kid-Friendly Paris: In and Around the Louvre
Here they are — ten kid-friendly things you can do in and around the Louvre in Paris.[...]