Ocean attractions a highlight of island vacation

Let’s face it, the ocean is the main attraction for most families visiting an island like Barbados. With a surface area of only 166 square miles, if it’s not the coastline you’re after, you’ve probably picked the wrong destination. Whether you’re on it, in it ...

We’re knee-deep into this year’s hurricane season (officially June 1 to November 30), and it’s a doozy. It seems every time you turn on the news there’s another storm heading across the Atlantic in all its swirling fury. Seeing images of Ike’s destruction doesn’t exactly beckon one to bundle the ...

Leave your worries behind at all-inclusive family resorts

In many ways, all-inclusive resorts are the ideal destination for family fun. Put away any preconceived notions you may have about cheesy, packaged holiday factories. These places have come a long way in recent years, with spruced-up facilities, specialized amenities and new programs that ...

Foolproof tips for family holidays in the sun and sand

Kids don't need a 5-star resort in order to enjoy a beach holiday. Ahhh, this is the classic vacation escape! Soft sand, turquoise waters and ...

Cruise vacations offer endless amusement for parents, kids

A cruise is like an all-inclusive resort/theme park on water, and several cruise lines cater to families well. Everything is taken care of for you (including the kids!). In fact, cruise vacations are so easy, undemanding and laissez-faire, even the destinations come to ...