The Maldives with Kids For my son's nine-year-old trip with me, he chose the Maldives. This wasn't a surprise - he's always liked remote islands and turquoise waters. The only issue was with the distance. The Maldives are almost exactly halfway around the world from California, 12 time zones away. Not a major problem - that's what … Read More
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In May I wrote up a blog post on visiting Volcano Bay, the newest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. I tried to make it as complete as possible, but virtually every day I get emails asking what people can and cannot take into Volcano Bay, and what people should wear to Volcano Bay. So here you go! What You... Read More
20 Stunning Photos That Will Make You Want To Travel
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Panama Family Travel with Thomson Family Adventures
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