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Before You or Your Loved Ones Travel Outside the United States this Summer Or Anytime Take These Four STEPs First
Grandpa, our oldest grandson, and I were walking with our guide, Bertrand, down a main Paris thoroughfare toward the Rodin Museum when...
Jul 26, 20187 min read


Top Five Tips for Planning The Perfect Travel Experiences for the First Three Years Of Retirement
This Grandma and Grandpa have a bucket list of seeing all of the wonders of the world. Just when we thought we had completed seeing all...
Oct 13, 20175 min read


The Big Five in The Perfection of An Intimate Luxurious Safari Experience At Ivory Lodge, Lion Sands
Our Boomer grandparent bucket list of seeing wonders of the world included Victoria Falls in Africa, so Grandpa and I headed off to...
Sep 1, 20178 min read


Our Enchanted 2017 Multigenerational Vacation in Sedona, Arizona at the Enchantment Resort and the Grand Canyon: Part III The Best Itinerary for Sedona, the Enchantment Resort, and the Grand Canyon
Once the entire multigenerational family agreed on location and travel arrangements, this Grandma went to work on the best itinerary for...
Jul 25, 20179 min read


Our Enchanted 2017 Multigenerational Vacation in Sedona, Arizona at the Enchantment Resort and the Grand Canyon: Part II The Best of Sedona and the Best of the Enchantment Resort
Sedona and the Enchantment resort have everything a family needs for a multigenerational vacation, and the location and amenities are...
Jul 21, 20176 min read


Our Enchanted 2017 Multigenerational Vacation in Sedona, Arizona at the Enchantment Resort and the Grand Canyon: Part I Top Twelve Tips for Planning
When a multigenerational family reaches an even dozen, and is still growing, preplanning for a vacation takes on a new dimension. We...
Jul 14, 20177 min read


Best Hotel, Food, and Other Local Secrets From a Local As To Why You Should Visit Fort Lauderdale in
Standing on the beach watching the fireworks on July 4th, needing a light jacket, made me realize that July in Fort Lauderdale is a...
Jul 11, 20177 min read


The Best Reasons Why and How to See Cuba Now And The Best Reasons to Wait
Grandpa and I recently returned from a trip to Havana. I cannot say we just returned from a vacation in Cuba, because we intentionally...
Jun 13, 20177 min read


Grandma’s Top Ten of “Travel and Leisure Magazine’s Thirty three Brilliant Ways to Actually Use Your
Yes, this Grandma is on Twitter. Barely. I do not know how to add anyone or anything. All I have is what my son-in-law originally did...
May 16, 20175 min read


Consider Introducing Your Grandchildren To The World, Beginning with Paris
Our oldest grandson’s favorite city in the world is Paris. With all the news about Paris and concerns about safety, Grandpa and I wanted...
Mar 24, 20175 min read


Disney’s Magic Kingdom Best Tips for 2017 and Beyond
We are Florida parents and now we are the grandparents in Florida, so we have lost count of how many visits to Disney’s Magic Kingdom we...
Feb 21, 20176 min read


The Best Tips for Universal Orlando Resorts and Parks, Reviews of Rides by Grandpa and Our Near Ten Year Old Grandson, and Why Grandparents Should Have the Parents Along For the Rides
Grandpa has always been a roller coaster addict. When our children were too young in this Grandma’s opinion to go on upside down roller...
Feb 15, 201714 min read


Tips on Giving The Gift Of Travel To Family and Grandchildren, Multigenerational, With Grandchildren, and Best Family Itineraries Around the United States and World
This year, more than ever, it seems that the gift of travel is the most important gift for the family and grandchildren. The key is that...
Dec 8, 20164 min read


Best of Boston With Grandchildren or As a Multigenerational Vacation in 2016 and 2017
In 2012, this Grandma wrote a post about the Best of Boston with grandchildren . That was when we took our oldest grandson to Boston for...
Aug 16, 201610 min read


Comparing Florida’s Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Legoland is A Waste of Time, and So Is Legoland a Waste of Time, So Save Your Time and Money For Disney With Tips Galore
This Grandma loves spoiling grandchildren. I think it is my duty at this point in my life. I get the most pleasure in providing pleasure...
Feb 10, 20167 min read


As Grandmas Do We End Up Moving Closer to the Parents of Our Grandchildren and Our Grandchildren Or Do They Move Closer to Us Leads to a Weighty Decision for Boomers
Nearing a half century ago, one set of our parents moved to South Florida before us when we were in our twenties. We visited this...
Jan 16, 20168 min read


The Best of San Francisco With Grandchildren and Books to Enjoy About the City
There are many websites with tips on where to take children in San Francisco. All agree that San Francisco is a top travel destination...
Jul 12, 20159 min read


Best London Itinerary With Children and Grandchildren Or As A Multi Generational Vacation
This Grandma is the family travel agent. I plan trips for family and friends as a hobby. The parents of our oldest grandchildren asked...
Jun 28, 201528 min read


Get a Head Starting to Plan a Trip to One or More National Parks Starting Fall 2015 With Children and Grandchildren or on a Multi-generational Vacation
This Grandma was surprised to learn that, upon reaching the age of 62, I was entitled to a lifetime senior pass to all the national parks...
Jun 16, 20152 min read


Plan A Trip To A National Park, Mostly Without Grandchildren
For the last several years, actually beginning when we realized we could get $10 lifetime passes to all national parks in the U.S. upon...
Apr 5, 20154 min read
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