If you and your kids want to explore something, that goes BOOM! Then, head to a U.S. National Park featuring volcanoes or parts of volcanoes. At a National Park, you can learn about the types of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions and…
At the center of the island of Hawai’i is an explosive core, surrounded by heavenly Polynesian flowers and beaches of every color with gentle sea breezes. As the oldest and largest island, it is dominated by the pair of volcanoes…
Located on the eastern tip of North America, this part of Nova Scotia feels as wild as the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It draws its heritage from Scotland, and in many ways, it feels like Scotland. One of the top places…
Located less than 10 miles from Quebec City, the Isle of Orleans is a charming day trip. Top sites like the Montmorency Falls and a winery, visitors can explore the French-inspired countryside. Also known as the L’Ile d’Orleans is a…
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec City has a reputation as the most European-like city in North America. From the French explorers who settled it to the Bonjour, Hello greetings to the food, Quebec and Québécois love to share…
Located in Eastern Canada’s Maritimes, Prince Edward Island is a summertime destination centered around the ocean. From its lighthouses to its PEI mussels to a world-famous redheaded orphan, there is lots to do. It is an easy destination to explore…
Eastern Canada’s forest offers mountains, lakes and forests to explore. The Laurentian Mountains, between Montreal and Quebec City, were once logged. Now protected, La Mauricie National Park features 150 different lakes and a boreal forest for hiking and camping, with…
In central Arkansas, one of the more unique U.S. National lines Central Avenue. In total, visitors can see eight vintage bathhouses, each offering a different architectural style. Harkening from a different era, some are used for new businesses, like a…
New York City is the number one destination in the U.S. It offers so many things to do, and a getaway can be packed with history, world-class museums and every food imaginable. However, most visitors are shocked to learn it…
The Best of Boston in One Day? Sometimes, you have one day, and that’s OK. After traveling for decades, I routinely sample a city and return for a longer visit. There’s only so much time to travel with kids;…
Published in 1908, Anne Shirley was mistakenly sent to a brother and sister, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, on Prince Edward Island. The children’s classic Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is based on an actual place in Canada.…
The Bay of Fundy boasts the greatest tidal fluctuations in the world, with the water levels up to 40 feet different in a single day. With two parks dedicated to the Bay of Fundy’s tides, visitors can walk on the…