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The Sweeter Side of Surf City; Huntington Beach Riot Notwithstanding 31 Jul 2013 | 03:04 am
My sister refused to join us at Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California. Her husband, an Orange County native, warned that it was going to be a “zoo,” and didn’t think it would be a go...
On The Road with Instagram 18 Jul 2013 | 08:00 pm
Tonight I’m sitting on a hotel bed in Idaho which would otherwise be great, except that I’m supposed to be in Utah tonight. Somehow we took a wrong turn on our Lincoln Highway road trip and ended up f...
Outdoor Adventures with Kids Strengthen Families 14 Jul 2013 | 07:04 pm
I’ve been thinking a lot about why family vacations seem to bring us closer. Developing shared interests and just having time to spend together are big factors, but I think the main reason is that we ...
Family Travel On Instagram 11 Jul 2013 | 05:36 pm
What does family travel look like? Is it beach blankets and sand toys? Alpine trees and hiking boots? Robots and Imax films? All of these and so, so much more? I bet that if we asked a hundred parents...
Battle of Gettysburg Changes Everything 8 Jul 2013 | 06:43 pm
For three blistering hot and bloody days in 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, the Civil War could have gone either way. Could General Meade hold the line, or would General Robert E. Le...
15 Irresistible New York City Treats 6 Jul 2013 | 06:59 pm
The promise of a sweet reward can motivate even the most reluctant young sightseers; and luckily, there are many tempting New York City treats. I asked Larissa Horn, the Teen Concierge at the Omni Ber...
What’s in New York City for Teenagers? Ask a Teen Concierge 3 Jul 2013 | 09:37 pm
If you want to know what’s in New York City for teenagers, ask the Teen Concierge at Omni Bershire Place in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. I had a chance to interview Larissa Horn, the the Teen Concierg...
Review: The Travel Mamas Guide 1 Jul 2013 | 05:05 pm
A week into our Lincoln Highway road trip, I was struck by two comments. One of our Philadelphia hosts complimented 13-year-old Alex on being such a good traveler; later, I heard my son telling a frie...
New York City Photos from the Circle Line 27 Jun 2013 | 06:59 pm
I’m not sure if they still do this, but Columbia College used to take the entire Freshman class on a Circle Line cruise of Manhattan during Orientation. Then, as now, the three-hour sightseeing cruise...
Lincoln Highway Begins In New York City 26 Jun 2013 | 09:28 am
There is no Lincoln Highway marker in New York City. Even in 1913, Times Square was more of a ceremonial origin rather than an actual roadway. And yet it made sense then, as it does now, to begin in N...
