May 7, 2011
My wife and I went for a week-end getaway in the spring to the Lake Arrowhead Resort Skyforest, and we highly recommend this mountain location. Only 1 and a half hours driving time from LAX airport in Los Angeles, the lodge was recently refurbished and offers adjoining lakeside rooms with balconies and spectacular lakeside views. ...
May 5, 2011
We had a family reunion vacation at the Hyatt Grand Champion Resort in Indian Wells in the early Spring and it was wonderful. Some of us had villas and others a suite and everyone was very pleased with the accommodations. My husband and I had a penthouse suite and the view was breathtaking as we ...
May 4, 2011
I was recently asked for my advice about ideas for a family vacation on the East Coast of the United States. Most of my friends and family are aware that I have visited countless wonderful vacation spots all over the world during my lifetime, so in recent years I’ve developed a stellar reputation as a travel ...
May 2, 2011
We took a vacation with the family (children and grandchildren) and stayed at the Arizona Grand Resort and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The villas were beautifully appointed with all modern commodities in the kitchen and bathroom and large living room pleasantly decorated. The pools were a great hit with everyone, and in the evening the hotel provided a shuttle ...
September 30, 2010
Before my husband and I had our two girls, we traveled out of the country extensively. We were college students, complete with backpacks, Tevas sandals, and almost no money. We saw it all as part of an essential life experience. We met for the first time in London, so it seemed natural that we would ...
September 26, 2010
While there are the many now “standard” things to keep kids occupied such as traveling DVD players and gameboys, there are still some classic things that can help you keep your sanity while on a lengthy road trip with young kids. It can be fun to disconnect for part of the trip, but if the ...
September 7, 2010
There’s talk that Las Vegas is revamping itself and becoming a family vacation destination. Having taken two trips to Las Vegas in one year—one with a family in tow, the other as a respite from said family (or at least the younger contingent of it)—I can safely say that Las Vegas is a wonderful family ...
September 7, 2010
When you set out on an adventure with kids, it is often easy to leave things behind or not know what exactly you will need. This can be especially prevalent when going to National Parks. For those on a budget it is not easy to acquire those things you leave behind as everything inside the park can be ...