February 15, 2012
Nothing beats the convenience of a resort with an onsite water park. With Florida’s warm sunny weather, these top resorts offer families affordable fun for a spring break getaway, many within close proximity to Orlando’s renowned attractions. Listed below in alphabetical order are detailed reviews of the 5 best Florida hotel resorts with onsite water parks. ...
February 10, 2012
Arizona is a treasure trove when it comes to family resorts and gorgeous spring weather. With spring break around the corner, many are already looking to chase the sun and some outdoor fun. Each of the following resorts is an oasis in the desert that will melt your winter woes into a delightful spring holiday. ...
January 23, 2012
There is something about the primeval wood that has enchanted many for ages. Muir Woods National Monument in the San Francisco Bay Area is no exception. Its grove of coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) stand tall with a timeless grace that has captivated visitors with its moss draped branches and variety of lichen that cling like ...
January 17, 2012
Zoos are a great place for families to visit any time of year and offer an unforgettable learning experience about our world’s amazing wildlife. Listed alphabetically, the following 10 zoos are among the best on the East Coast of the USA. Visit one of these for a memorable encounter that will inspire future generations with ...
January 14, 2012
From a distance, Alcatraz Island appears like an idyllic outcrop rising from a tranquil San Francisco Bay in Northern California. It looks lush with its green vegetation, flowers, and variety of bird species that find refuge on this remote landmass. Even the twinkling lights that illuminate it at night seem to beckon with romance. Who ...
January 11, 2012
The California Academy of Sciences is one of the best family museums in San Francisco, a prominent research institution, and the world’s greenest museum with its commitment to sustainability and a domed roof that is alive with lush plant and floral species native to California. It is comprised of a natural history museum, an ...
January 9, 2012
Since its opening in 1907, the Fairmont in San Francisco has treated guests to an extraordinary experience from check-in to check-out. It sits atop Nob Hill and is close to all the wonderful sites that make San Francisco the wonderful cosmopolitan city that it is. Everything about this hotel speaks of old world elegance and ...
December 2, 2011
Ever wonder about all those birds in the Twelve Days of Christmas song? What about snow and how it’s made? Or reindeer and their important place in our environment’s ecosystem? Or the wonderful holiday smells from all those spices used in baking, cooking and alluring home fragrances? Now you can have these and other intriguing ...
November 28, 2011
Powder snow, crisp mountain air, lush evergreens blanketed white… ski season has arrived, bringing an exciting array of winter sports that are great fun for the whole family. Listed alphabetically, the following ski resort towns and villages are among the very best for families in the western USA and feature a host of recreational activities ...
October 29, 2011
In 1974 farmers in China unearthed a stunning necropolis built for Qin Shihuangdi, China’s first emperor after its unification dating back to the early 200s BC. This mausoleum was guarded by an army of life-size warriors meant to defend the emperor in the afterlife. Thousands of terracotta figures of various ranks were found, ...
