A Family Vacation In Phoenix, Arizona Offers More Than Cool Pools And Slippery Water Slides
One of Americas top outdoor destinations and the country's fifth largest city, it is not an accident that Phoenix is home to several of the best destination resorts located in the United States. Explore desert parks and lakes, tour archaeology ruins and historic gold mining towns, or visit one of the many the museums and state-of-the-art sporting facilities.
>From Surprise to Apache Junction, the twenty distinct communities that make up the greater Phoenix area offer visitors everything...
Air Travel, Kids And Carry-Ons
After a week in the bush we were ill prepared for the long lines and heightened security that awaited us at the airport in Mombasa, Kenya. We had too much hand luggage and it was packed completely wrong. And if it weren't for a delay, we would have missed our flight home.
While the recent carry-on restrictions do not affect travel to all countries, they do apply to more than just flights to and from the U.S. and UK and could well be extended without advance notice. India and Canada have...
Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
As we approached the Pelican Air counter in Johannesburg, South Africa, I began searching through my bag for our flight confirmation and passports. The woman at the desk smiled warmly and cut my efforts short:
"Just your last names, please", she said.
The realization of just how far we had traveled was immediate.
Twenty years of civil war and a history of famine have kept Mozambique and its Bazaruto Archipelago - one of Africa's most precious treasures - off the tourist path. Not for long....
In Paris, Art Is No Longer Abstract For Kids
Paris has been described as anything but a place for kids: a city for lovers, a cultural Mecca. Yet you may be surprised to find out how prepared the French capital is to entertain children. Even in what is considered to be an adult activity, touring museums.
At the Louvre Museum, the largest museum in the world and a must-see in Paris, kids aged 4 and up can take part in one of the many children's workshops.
The Musιe dOrsay (Orsay Museum), which has one of Europes best collections of...
Selecting A Family Travel Destination: No Need To Forgo Hip Or Charm
Small hotels are adapting to family needs, and becoming an attractive alternative to resorts and large hotel chains.
Out of guilt or a need to maximize the amount of time we spend with our children, we have convinced ourselves for years that a family vacation requires sacrificing the interests of the parents to satisfy the needs of the kids. Thus whether traveling half way around the world or driving a mere two hours from home many of us are heading to the same location: a child-friendly...
Tips For Finding Cheap Flights, Booking Cheap Tickets And Traveling On Low-Cost Airlines
The no-frills airline, launched by Southwest in the 1980s, is no longer a U.S. phenomena. Low cost carriers are popping up around the world. They are taking over domestic and international routes throughout Europe and Asia and select routes in South America, Africa and the Middle East. A few even operate intercontinental flights. And many are profitable.
Yet there is a flip side to cheap tickets. Travelers can spend a significant amount of time scouring the web for the best deal. Not all...
Travel Wise: Selecting A Virtual Travel Specialist
Gone are the days of relying on your neighborhood travel agent or spending the first day of your vacation hunting for a local outfitter or guide. Reliable travel specialists are located in virtually every corner of the world and can now be accessed on the web.
Whether you are searching for a tour operator, travel agency or outfitter, the following tips will help you weed through the plethora of travel specialists hawking their wears online.
Websites
The design and content of a companys...
Trip Report: Lamu, The Pearl Of The Kenyan Coast
My first thought upon arriving in Lamu, the pearl of the Kenyan coast, was where have I taken my 7-year-old kid? Dusty, dirty and it smelled, horribly.
Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural significance, is steeped in the Swahili culture that once dominated the East African coast from Somalia to Mozambique. And despite my first impression, it doesn't take long for this backwater town to get under your skin.
Narrow streets, storied buildings, and elaborately carved wooden doors...
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