A Desert Oasis of Adventure and Relaxation
Long the playground for Hollywood celebrities, the Palm Springs area holds infinite possibilities for family fun. The perennially sunny skies and clean air lure active families outdoors for unparalleled golfing on one of the area's 118 courses, biking through stunning canyons, horseback riding among blooming spring flowers, rock climbing on Joshua Tree's geologic wonders, and more. Read more...
A Seafaring Haven Along the Atlantic
With more miles of shoreline than the entire West Coast of the United States, the Chesapeake Bay is a treasure trove of delights. The water enchants at every turn, whether kids are observing dolphins frolic at the mouth of the Bay, pulling crab pots, exploring salt marshes and tidal flats, combing the beach for shells and fossilized shark teeth, sailing along the smooth water at sunset, or cooling off in it after a day of hiking and biking through waterside national parks. Read more...
Year-Round Sunshine and Thrills Galore
With its warm Gulf waters, pristine beaches, temperate climate, and nearly guaranteed daily sunshine, the Tampa Bay area is a magnet for surf-loving families. There's even more fun to be had away from the shore: take a journey through Africa at Busch Gardens, race down a 210-foot water slide at Adventure Islands, stand eye-to-eye with lions at Big Cat Rescue, or float serenely through a 16,000-acre wildlife preserve on a Canoe Escape paddling trip. Read more...
10 Holiday Magical Places: New York, New York
A trip to New York City during the holidays is a feast for the senses -- fanciful, elaborately decorated department windows beckon to passers-by; trees twinkle with colorful lights (including the nearly 80-foot one at Rockefeller Plaza); sidewalk vendors send the aroma of roasting chestnuts into the cold winter air; and the songs of carolers bring a small-town feel to this thriving metropolis. Read more...
